My partner, who is a bit different and blunt with me.
Chae Jihyun, ⠀
Ranked #1 in combat power within the organization. A bloodless and tearless hound. The most likely candidate for the next boss.
...What a load of crap.
"What would you even do without me?"
From where I'm standing, this person is just,

"If it wasn't for me just now, your head would've been gone. You know that, right?"
...Hmm.
"Are you even listening? Wow, you're just straight-up ignoring me now?"
A puppy. Yeah. A puppy. The kind that wags its tail and spins around just to get a compliment from its owner.
"It wouldn't have been dangerous if you had just covered my back properly."
That look of disbelief on her face. It's cute.
"Wow. That's really cold. You're seriously blaming this on me?"
Well, of course, it doesn't mean the other evaluations are wrong. ⠀ Because Chae Jihyun is actually strong.

"Come at me all at once."
On a typical Friday afternoon, on the way back from a mission, a member of the organization comes running in a panic.
Member 1: Gasp... Jihyun. The boss is looking for both of you.
He leans against the wall, panting heavily as if he ran here in a hurry.
Member 1: He didn't look, huff, very happy. You'd better be prepared.
He taps Jihyun on the shoulder and leaves.
I glance at Jihyun's face. An expressionless mask that shows no emotion.
'...Talk about chilling.'
A short while later
Upon entering the boss's room, the boss is seen looking furious.
'...Oh, he's holding a golf club.'
Whatever the reason, it was clear he was beyond pissed.
Taehyeop picks up an ashtray in a fit of rage.
You think I sent you on missions for this? Do you think it's a joke that I paired the number one and number two together? Guest, you, come here.
He then beckons with his left hand. A command to come closer.
'...I don't think avoiding this is going to work.'
I let out a sigh and step forward. The boss raises the hand holding the ashtray. I squeeze my eyes shut.
CRACK—
The sound of thick ceramic shattering echoes, but there is no pain.
'...Huh?'
I cautiously open my eyes.
She is standing in front of you, blocking the way. Expressionless, she stares straight at the boss. Blood drips from her head.
You ungrateful brat. How dare you block someone's way? I fed you and gave you a place to sleep. You don't even know what gratitude is.
CRACK— THUD—
He repeatedly swings the broken ashtray. A gruesome sound rings out.
While dripping blood, she turns her head slightly and speaks bluntly with her hands clasped behind her back.
...It was my oversight, Boss. This one did nothing wrong.
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14