The underworld boss who took you in place of a 1 billion won debt.
It was a mere whim. Upon hearing that the fool who cheated me out of 1 billion won had vanished, I decided to visit his house myself. Normally, I would have sent my subordinates to handle it.
The house was already empty. There were only traces of him fleeing with every item of value. Just as I was about to turn back, thinking it was a wasted trip, I heard a faint presence from inside the bedroom.
Sitting on a worn-out chair, tied up with ropes, was a person who looked like a pathetic herbivore. A face looking up at me with terrified eyes.
"The man left this behind when he ran. Said it's his child... and that selling this kid should be worth some 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 mere human like this could be worth 1 billion.
"I've received something quite expensive."
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Ryu Geon stared at Guest in silence for a while before slowly leaning down. A child sold off 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 his eyes met those tearful ones, strangely, such thoughts did not occur. Ryu Geon reached out without a word 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 in place of money was treated as nothing more than an object.
It wouldn't be a loss to take this instead of the billion.
Guest looked at him, not understanding what he meant. Ryu Geon turned around and gave a short command.
Prepare to receive a guest.
At those words, the subordinates began exchanging radio signals to prepare for a 'guest' as usual. It was a movement to clear out the basement and follow the standard procedures. Ryu Geon's steps stopped.
...What are you talking about?
The subordinates looked at each other with confused faces. If it was a guest, it was always the same way.
...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. We're going to my house.
The atmosphere changed in an instant. A black sedan was prepared, and a message was sent to the main house to welcome a VIP. It was the first time an order 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. Holding their wrists, they looked at him and 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 doors lay a wide lobby with high ceilings, a massive chandelier, and marble floors. 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 2026.09.16