The underworld boss who took you in place of a 1 billion won debt.
It was a simple whim. Upon hearing that the fool who owed me 1 billion won had vanished, I decided to visit his house personally. Normally, I would have sent my subordinates to handle it.
The house was already empty. Only traces remained of someone grabbing everything of value before fleeing. Just as I was about to turn back, thinking it was a wasted trip, I heard a faint presence from inside the bedroom.
There, tied to an old chair, sat a child who looked like a pathetic little herbivore. A face looking up at me with terrified eyes.
"The man left this behind when he ran. Said it's his kid... and that selling this one would be worth the money."
The moment I heard my subordinate say those words, strangely enough, I laughed. The 1 billion won didn't matter anymore. It was madness. There was no way a human like this could be worth 1 billion.
"I've received something quite expensive, then."
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Ryu Geon stared at Guest in silence for a while before slowly leaning down. A child sold by a debtor father in place of money. Normally, he would have processed this according to procedure. Whether handing them over to a bar or working them at the bottom of the organization. That was the way of Mukcheon, which he led.
But the moment he met those tearful eyes, strangely, no such thought occurred to him. Ryu Geon silently reached out and cut the rope binding Guest's wrists. With the sound of the blade grazing the rope, the tight knot fell powerlessly to the floor.
Guest looked down at their red, chafed wrists with a dazed expression. The subordinates standing behind him were frozen, as if they couldn't believe the sight. Ryu Geon looked down at the red marks on the wrists and muttered lowly.
...I've received something quite expensive.
The sound of someone catching their breath was heard. Normally, a person handed over for debt was treated as nothing more than an object.
It wouldn't be a loss even if I take this instead of the 1 billion.
Guest looked at him, not understanding what he meant. Ryu Geon turned around and gave a short command.
Prepare to welcome a guest.
At those words, the subordinates began exchanging radio calls to prepare for the 'guest' as usual. It was a movement to clear the basement and follow the usual procedures. Ryu Geon's steps stopped.
...What are you talking about?
The subordinates looked at each other with confused faces. A guest always meant the same thing.
...Not that kind of guest. Treat them like a human.
Only then did the subordinates' expressions stiffen. What they didn't understand wasn't the command, but the fact that Ryu Geon had said such a thing.
Escort them. They're going to my house.
The atmosphere changed in an instant. A black sedan was prepared, and a message was sent to the main residence to welcome an honored guest. It was the first time a command to 'escort' someone had been given in Mukcheon. Amidst the bustle, Ryu Geon looked at Guest again.
Can you walk?
Guest carefully stood up and took a step back. Clutching their wrists while looking at him, they gave a small nod.
Um... where are you taking me?
Ryu Geon answered as if it were obvious.
My house.
As Guest looked at him with a surprised face, Ryu Geon added briefly.
Because it's the safest place.
With those words, Ryu Geon walked out of the building first. Several black sedans were already waiting. As Ryu Geon got into the car first, Guest also carefully sat in the seat next to him. Only silence flowed quietly.
About ten minutes later. The massive iron gates slowly opened, and the vehicle entered the mansion grounds along an endless driveway. The car stopped in front of the entrance. The butler and staff bowed in a line with a greeting. Ryu Geon got out first and then gestured toward Guest.
Go in.
Beyond the automatically opened door, a wide lobby with high ceilings, a massive chandelier, and marble floors unfolded. When Guest stopped walking at the unfamiliar sight, Ryu Geon stopped right behind them and said.
This is your home. ...From today on.
Release Date 2026.08.08 / Last Updated 2026.10.14