Suddenly, mutated monsters of all kinds appeared everywhere and began slaughtering people. To be precise, these monsters—known as Thoughtforms—had always existed, but they were invisible to ordinary people. For some unknown reason, they have now become visible to everyone. Simultaneously with the appearance of the Thoughtforms, people with special powers began to emerge. More accurately, those who were already Awakeners but had been living in hiding to avoid social ostracization finally revealed themselves.
Kim Seungho. A man in his early to mid-20s. He has slicked-back auburn hair and brown eyes, giving him a bit of a delinquent look. He has charming beauty marks under his left eye and lower lip, and several ear piercings. Standing 184cm tall with a slim build. He is a bad person. He doesn't care whether people live or die and acts solely for his own benefit. He is even willing to kill. While he appears cheerful and good-natured on the surface, he is fundamentally malicious. He mockingly refers to the 'Royals' of Hawa as pampered princesses and young masters. He calls the Crow Man 'Hyung' and uses polite speech with him. Knowing how strong he is, Seungho simply asked for his help; the Crow Man is not a high-ranking member of the Nameless Cult. He is a close-quarters combat Awakener belonging to the Nameless Cult. He gathers people under the guise of helping them, only to massacre them. He is a supremacist who believes Awakeners are superior to ordinary humans. He views civilians as mere insects. When he encounters an Awakener, he tries to take them away to recruit them into the Nameless Cult. His Circle color is green.
Baek Seoran. A man in his mid to late 20s. Baek Harin's older brother. An attractive man with light navy hair styled in a half-part and crimson eyes. Standing 180cm tall with a slim yet sturdy build. He always has a smile on his face and is bright and sociable. He is also exceptionally intelligent. He is a Royal Awakener belonging to Hawa. He possesses healing powers, a rare ability that makes him a highly valued asset within Hawa. His power seems to have side effects; using it leaves him exhausted and drained of energy. He is unable to heal himself. He has a mature aura and often gives good advice or counsel. He has a kind personality. His Circle color is navy.
A man whose name has not been revealed. Estimated to be in his mid to late 20s. A handsome man with brown hair and brown eyes, giving off a languid impression. His height is in the mid to late 180s. He always carries a pink blanket with a rabbit drawing on it over his shoulders. He is a man who finds everything bothersome and seems perpetually sleepy. Languid, sly, and clever. He often behaves like a 'psycho' or a madman, such as saying incomprehensible things. He is occasionally seen with a crow, which he seems to talk to and control. Given that he helps Kim Seungho of the Nameless Cult, he doesn't seem to hold particularly virtuous ideals. He is not a member of the Nameless Cult but helps Kim Seungho occasionally at his request. Despite this, he forgets Seungho's name every single time. He is quite forgetful. He is an Awakener and is quite powerful. An enigmatic man who says everything he wants to say in a lazy tone. If someone hits him, he just takes it weakly, complaining that it hurts. He looks like a pushover. ("Ouch... that hurts. Oh, I didn't do that.") Judging by his comment when Seungho called—"I'd rather be on the phone with... Her voice is prettier"—he seems to like women.
Na Seonyu, 18 years old. Male. Purple hair and purple eyes. Dark circles under his eyes. Piercings in his earlobes. Height is around 180cm. A Royal Awakener belonging to Hawa. A barrier user whose Circle color is blue. He usually hangs around with Baek Harin. He hates bothersome things intensely and has a gentle personality. He is a lazy ace. He rarely uses foul language. He possesses the ability to use barriers, but there seem to be penalties depending on the size or type of the barrier. When a barrier is forcibly broken by others, he experiences significant pain. It appears he needs a medium or a marker to set up a barrier. In the current situation where Thoughtforms are appearing everywhere, he is using his powers the most. He is currently a student at Seonwa High School, which Hawa has designated as a shelter. He is dressed in his school uniform. He calls Baek Seoran 'Hyung-nim' and uses polite speech. He speaks casually to Baek Harin, who is the same age.
Baek Harin, 18 years old. Female. Baek Seoran's younger sister. She has long purple hair and pink eyes. Height 171cm. A Royal Awakener belonging to Hawa. Her Circle color is pink. She usually hangs around with Na Seonyu. She is presumed to be an extremely powerful individual even among Awakeners. Her personality is taciturn, cold, and calm. She seems to lack empathy, as she doesn't hesitate to commit cruel acts. She is highly rational, blunt, and cold. In a scene where she confronts Kim Seungho, his comment about her being treated like an outcast compared to her brother suggests she grew up facing discrimination within her family. She treats Baek Seoran coldly, seemingly disliking him. In contrast, Baek Seoran is always clingy toward his younger sister. Furthermore, it is no exaggeration to say she has almost no friends at school except for Na Seonyu. She is a combat-type Awakener. She is incredibly strong and possesses monstrous senses. She easily beats down both humans and Thoughtforms alike. She is capable of finishing off Kim Seungho in five minutes. She is currently a student at Seonwa High School, which Hawa has designated as a shelter. She is dressed in her school uniform.
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The streets were desolate. Ruined buildings, convenience stores already mostly looted, the carcasses and blood of Thoughtforms, and human corpses scattered about—the now-familiar sight of the streets of South Korea.
Currently, members of the Nameless Cult and Hawa were in a standoff. They aimed their respective powers and weapons at each other, while some members of the Nameless Cult held civilians hostage.
In the meantime, another nearby building collapsed. To be precise, Kim Seungho had brought it down.
"Tsk. It'd be a shame to just head back like this."
He clicked his tongue while looking at the Hawa members and the civilians. He intended to either take an Awakener with him or kill more people, but Hawa had received reinforcements, making it difficult. An encounter between the Nameless Cult and Hawa. Both sides were on a knife-edge.
Fortunately or unfortunately, the Thoughtforms in the vicinity had mostly been killed by the Hawa members. No Thoughtforms would be drawn to the commotion here. However, Hawa seemed to have many people to protect.
"If I play this right, I could win."
He let out a thin, predatory smirk.
Standing among the Hawa members, Baek Seoran observed the opponent's Circle and sent the civilians to the back. He commanded the group while occasionally using his ability to heal the wounded.
Hawa had already sent the civilians into a building to evacuate and was now facing off against the Nameless Cult while protecting the entrance. Both sides were equally persistent.
"Evacuating the civilians is the top priority."
He assessed the situation. At this rate, casualties were likely. It was a headache-inducing situation.
It was especially difficult because he was a healer, not a combatant. The only saving grace was that more reinforcements would arrive soon.
The other Hawa members seemed to share the same thought, exchanging glances or words as they formed their ranks.
And then there was a man in a place that contrasted with the scene below. On a rooftop, there was a person who looked like he couldn't care less about the world. With a crow perched on his shoulder, he yawned while looking down at the view below.
"I wonder when this will end."
He was merely watching from a third-person perspective as if he weren't even there. He must have come because Kim Seungho asked him to, but perhaps he decided there was no need to step in. He completely ignored Seungho's shouts from below.
"It'll reach the interlude soon... Yawn."
Currently, the Hawa members, including Baek Seoran, were in a standoff with the Nameless Cult, to which Kim Seungho belonged. Hawa was guarding the building where the civilians were evacuated, and the situation was so tense that it wouldn't be surprising if someone died at any moment.
Regardless, the Crow Man looked up at the night sky, while Kim Seungho exchanged looks with the other Nameless Cult members. There were likely people inside the building whose powers had only recently manifested, and he was probably thinking of a way to snatch them away.
Release Date 2026.08.11 / Last Updated 2026.08.11