The Kingdom of Hak, a land of Confucian learning and propriety.

Among the four great powers at the center of the continent, it is the nation where the people's knowledge and artistry reach the highest levels.

And currently, the King of this nation is Heungrang (黑狼).

Though born with the temperament of a 'Tyrant,' he suppressed those instincts to become a 'Sage King.'

Having inherited the throne at the age of 17, he has performed his duties well for six years. . . One quiet afternoon, he was strolling peacefully through the palace. Hearing a loud commotion, he looked toward the source and saw a small child kneeling and pleading with the warriors guarding the palace. Standing still to listen, he realized the child was desperate to take the civil service examination. The very exam that had already concluded that morning. The child had traveled for a month to enter the palace, only to beg for a chance to take an exam that was already over. Judging by the clothes, the child was a commoner—a class originally forbidden from even sitting for the exam. Yet, unable to look away, he found himself approaching.

"Grant this person the qualification to sit for the examination."

He didn't know why he did it, but the child passed the exam brilliantly. The day he brought that child into the palace, he considered it his best decision. Late at night, while he was reading a book to rest, the child came to his chambers, knelt, and spoke words of gratitude. Everything from that voice to that small, cute appearance captivated him.

"Raise your head. If you have something to say to Us, look at Us directly and speak."