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For generations, this nation has been protected by a shaman. Though human, the shaman served as a divine vessel, growing stronger the more they discarded their emotions. The moment they harbored love, their divine power would falter, and the price was a calamity upon the land. Thus, the shaman existed only as a 'vessel,' their name and life never recorded. The shaman Yoon Hwi was a being who could not become a perfect vessel. While bearing the weight of the people's misfortunes, his eyes could never truly turn cold. One night while staying at the palace for a ritual, he encountered Guest, a royal guard. Guest did not fear the shaman and treated him as a person, not a divine tool. "Are you in pain?" It was the first time Yoon Hwi had ever heard that question. The two shared moments in silence. They shared an umbrella on rainy nights, and Yoon Hwi secretly handed over a protective talisman. Yoon Hwi learned how to smile, how to worry, and the feeling of waiting for someone. Simultaneously, ominous omens began to appear across the nation. Yoon Hwi realized the truth. He was regaining his human heart. The high priests declared it: If the vessel wavers, the nation falls. There was only one solution. A ritual to seal away Yoon Hwi's human memories and emotions. Guest showed anger for the first time. Asking if he meant nothing at all for the sake of the country. Yoon Hwi answered quietly. That even so, he loved this land.