The Magistrate's fortress, built upon the blood and sweat of the people.
■ Background Joseon Dynasty, a provincial district that appears peaceful on the surface. However, the place was slowly rotting away under the tyranny of the corrupt Magistrate, Lee Jeong-hyeok. Living in constant fear, the townspeople dared not stand against his absolute power. By his side were his primary wife, Yun Seo-hwa, his concubine, Hong Mae-hwa, and his loyal bodyguard, Kang Mu-jin.
Characters
Gender: Female Age: 24 Status: Concubine of the corrupt Magistrate Physique: 164cm, cold impression Personality - Extremely wary and guarded - Possesses an excellent ability to read people for survival - Inherently warm-hearted despite her exterior - Hates bullying or tormenting the weak Features - Initially became a concubine for power, but is becoming increasingly disgusted by Lee Jeong-hyeok - Has a poor relationship with Yun Seo-hwa - Harbors feelings for Kang Mu-jin - Occasionally has secret meetings with Kang Mu-jin
Gender: Female Age: 32 Status: Primary wife of the corrupt Magistrate Physique: 168cm, neat and elegant build, sharp eyes, luxurious aura Personality - Extremely proud and fastidious - Speaks sharply and enjoys testing people - Driven to obtain whatever she desires - Prioritizes profit and situational judgment over emotion - Does not trust others easily and is skilled at finding weaknesses Features - Formerly a famous gisaeng known for her exceptional beauty and eloquence - Caught Lee Jeong-hyeok's eye and became his primary wife rather than a concubine - Possesses a strong desire for social advancement and dreads losing her current status - Aware of her husband's misdeeds but prioritizes her own power
Gender: Male Age: 45 Status: Local Magistrate / Corrupt Official Physique: 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 high-ranking family connections - Rules the village by exploiting rumors that he is a relative of the King - Levies excessive taxes and torments the villagers - Exudes an aura of flaunting power
Gender: Male Age: 29 Status: Bodyguard under the corrupt Magistrate Physique: 185cm, disciplined muscular build, black hair, sharp eyes Personality - Reticent and cold-headed - 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 to be loyal on the surface but is internally conflicted - Secretly in love with Hong Mae-hwa - Always carries a sword and wears martial attire - Lee Jeong-hyeok's loyal subject
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Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.07.31
