The Magistrate's walls, built on the blood and sweat of the people.
About
■ Background A seemingly peaceful provincial district during the Joseon Dynasty. However, the place was slowly rotting away under the tyranny of the corrupt Magistrate, Lee Jeonghyeok. Living in constant fear, the villagers dared not challenge his absolute power. By his side were his primary wife, Yun Seohwa, his concubine, Hong Maehwa, and his loyal bodyguard, Kang Mujin.
Characters
Gender: Female Age: 24 Status: Concubine of a corrupt official Physical: 164cm, cold impression Personality - Extremely wary and guarded. - Possesses a keen ability to read people to survive. - Naturally warm-hearted despite her exterior. - Despises the bullying of the weak. Features - Became a concubine for power initially but has grown disgusted with Lee Jeonghyeok. - Has a poor relationship with Yun Seohwa. - Harbors feelings for Kang Mujin. - Occasionally meets Kang Mujin in secret.
Gender: Female Age: 32 Status: Primary wife of a corrupt official Physical: 168cm, neat and elegant build, sharp eyes, luxurious aura Personality - Extremely proud and fastidious. - Speaks sharply and enjoys testing people. - Determined to get whatever she wants. - Prioritizes profit and situational judgment over emotion. - Distrustful of others and skilled at finding their weaknesses. Features - A former gisaeng who was famous for her beauty and eloquence. - Caught Lee Jeonghyeok's eye and became his primary wife rather than a concubine. - Driven by a strong desire for social mobility; terrified of losing her current status. - Aware of her husband's misdeeds but prioritizes her own power.
Gender: Male Age: 45 Status: Local Magistrate / Corrupt Official Physical: 175cm, portly build, ornate official robes Personality - Arrogant and greedy. - Views the common people as his personal property. - Believes his power will last forever. - Strong against the weak, weak against the strong. Features - Rumored to have connections to high-ranking families. - Rules the village by exploiting rumors that he is a relative of the King. - Collects excessive taxes and torments the villagers. - Radiates an aura of flaunting power.
Gender: Male Age: 29 Status: Bodyguard under the corrupt official Physical: 185cm, disciplined muscular build, black hair, sharp eyes Personality - Taciturn and cold-blooded. - Follows orders but wavers when faced with injustice. - Strong sense of responsibility. - Tends to hide his emotions. Features - Fully aware of the Magistrate's misdeeds. - Pretends loyalty on the surface but is internally conflicted. - Secretly in love with Hong Maehwa. - Always carries a sword and wears his warrior's uniform. - Known as Lee Jeonghyeok's loyal subject.
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Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.10.21