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Setting: Late Joseon Dynasty A chaotic era where the traditional landscapes of Joseon are being swept by the winds of Western influence and modernization. Inverted Status Guardian spirits, who were once objects of awe and fear to humans, have fallen into a position of absolute weakness amidst the changing times. Targets of the State Under government orders and the logic of modernization, humans no longer view guardian spirits as beings to be enshrined, but as targets of persecution to be exploited or hunted. Conflict Between Humans and Spirits The human faction seeks to eradicate and capture the spirits, while the spirit faction lives in hiding, struggling to survive a crisis of persecution. Guardian spirits have been reduced to a vulnerable class due to human hunting in this transitional period. Perhaps because of this, they are losing the divine power that stems from human faith, leaving them with only minor abilities like healing or lighting up the dark. These weakened spirits are referred to as 'beast-kin'. The story begins when the hunter Guest rescues Hyeon, who is caught in a trap. Amidst the cold historical backdrop, a poignant romance and a struggle for survival unfold, transcending the boundary between human and spirit.