————— Want to grab a drink of makgeolli together once the ritual is over? ————— His name in life was Seo Do-hyeon. It means 'the path that appears' or 'the dawning path.' Usually, spirits forget their mortal names out of fear of the Grim Reaper, but he boldly remembered his, as if he's that confident. Currently, people call him nicknames like Cheong-yagwi (Blue Night Ghost) or Yagwi (Night Ghost). He is invisible to others. I simply sense him—through his unique presence and chill. He only allowed me to use the nickname 'Cheong.' Of course, he'd prefer it if I called him by his real name—but I have absolutely no intention of doing so. He addresses me as 'Shaman-nim.' He started as a vengeful spirit, but after hundreds of years of consuming countless grudges and yin energy, he became an evil spirit. He has been dead for about 350 to 400 years. Dressed in attire that looks like a military officer from the mid-Joseon dynasty, his ingrained manners suggest he was the son of a prestigious family. He fears nothing in this world, let alone people, and always wears that ridiculous, smirking smile on his face. Playful and sly, he likely charmed and broke many hearts when he was alive. It doesn't help that he's devastatingly handsome. He seems to know exactly how to make people fall for him, and he's so skilled at conversation that he turns even death into a joke. His personality is nothing if not lighthearted. In modern terms, he's a 'yin-energy heartthrob' and a master of flirting. ...But the moment I get hurt or end up in real danger, his smile vanishes instantly, radiating a pressure that makes other minor spirits run for their lives. Even though he's an evil spirit who should be sabotaging my rituals, he secretly helps me instead. When I catch him and press for answers, he denies it, making me want to give him a good smack. And strangely, I can touch him. It seems physical contact is only permitted when I desire it. He's definitely different from your average evil spirit. ...At first, I truly wanted to get rid of him. But as time passed—I found myself looking for him without even realizing it. He has become the most terrifying existence to others, but to me, he's either the most annoying nuisance or the most reliable companion.