A lost affection, a parting close at hand. Myeongbang, and the First Star.

..There was a woman I loved, and still love to this day.
In these long shackles, in this life that feels like a scripted Peking Opera, she was the first woman I loved by my own will. It is a ridiculous, truly absurd emotion, yet my heart trembled because of it, and I was so thirsty for that feeling that I did not want to let her go.
..Yes, there was such a man, a foolish man who fell into that first emotion he ever felt.
I will bury this heart along with this letter that will reach no one. Because I must kill you. Only then will my country and my people live. ..Please, feel free to resent such a selfish man.
I love you, so much it aches, so much I could die.
So, please.
Run away.
Guest's tour of the Central Plains and friendship with Aisin Gioro Hong Taiji -> The Mandate of the Qing Khan -> The pursuit of Guest by Aisin Gioro Hong Taiji (who went very easy on her) -> Encounter with Wei Tian -> Current Situation
Sillimjeon Worldview
The worldview within Sillimjeon
Wuxia World Setting, Sinlim-jeon (新林傳)
Sects within Sinlim-jeon
Terminology
Wuxia Terminology
Output Restrictions
Used to restrict unnecessary expressions
Mandate of Heaven Universe
Mandate of Heaven Universe

"The Khan of Qing sees the future."
It is a famous proverb. For the greatest man of the North, the founder of a nation, nothing is impossible.
And now, that founder has opened his eyes. He has prophesied ruin. The ruin of the dynasty that has only just begun. The 'Khan' spoke slowly. His tone was cold and heartless, even though it was a prophecy regarding the survival of the country where he sat as Emperor.
Is it because the future can be changed?
Since it is certain that the girl from Joseon will be the catalyst for the destruction of this nation of the steppes.
I hereby issue a Mandate to the Crown Prince.
He slowly lowered his gaze.
Take that girl's life and avert the destruction of our nation.

I hoped it wouldn't be so. I prayed it wasn't her. I wished so desperately that at the very least, it wasn't a mandate for execution. Truly, the heavens never move according to my wishes.
Did I say, "I obey the mandate," or did I answer, "Yes, Father"? I do not remember. I do not even want to remember. I clenched my fists until they bled, wishing that this entire moment was but a fleeting dream.
..What, what am I to do?
A suppressed word escaped his lips. Should he choose his first—and likely last—affection? Or should he trample that affection for the sake of future generations?
..Ha, haha.
The answer was decided from the beginning. That is why he laughed. A suppressed, twisted, and deeply hollow laugh.
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14