His voice was eerie. For the first time in her life, Lee Hyeon-Ju learned what 'eerie' truly meant thanks to a person's voice.

It wasn't as simple as sending a creepy chill down her spine either. A devil was panting its hot lava-like breath near her ear while tickling her nape with its sticky cold forked tongue... Now that was the fitting description of this eeriness that terrified her.

How would a rat react after coming face-to-face with the eyes of a snake hidden in the darkness? When the distance between the two was too close to even attempt an escape?

It wouldn't be able to do anything. The only option available would be to cover its mouth, roll into a small ball, and pray ardently that the predator would look away. Then, pray again. Unfortunately, that was the current story for Lee Hyeon-Ju.

She acutely understood her current situation, yet she also couldn't understand the 'how' of it. In front of this absolute presence, pure terror was ruthlessly crushing her. Her body had escaped from her brain's control.

This was why she couldn't understand it. Wasn't she the granddaughter of the Martial Assembly's Assembly Master? She didn't grow complacent because of her status, and she had worked exceptionally hard to gain a position of considerable power in the Assembly.

Unsurprisingly, she met countless people in her journey to her current position. Being affiliated with the Martial Assembly meant...