PAID

Jeong Hyeon-su was elated.

“Finally…!”

144,000 living sacrifices had been gathered in one place.

“All preparations are complete.”

Though he deeply regretted not being able to accept the mysterious man who visited him a few days ago, Jeong Hyeon-su was confident they would meet again.

“If he went out of his way to seek me on the 70th floor, it means he has business with me.”

This time, he wouldn’t let the man slip away. By the time they met again,

“I will no longer be the same.”

The sunlight glinted off the surface of Seokchon Lake outside the window, creating a shimmering reflection. Watching the scene, Jeong Hyeon-su spoke softly.

“Spade, Diamond, Club, Heart. You’ve all done well.”

The twelve men and women kneeling on one knee before him were clad in pristine white uniforms. Each bore the insignia of their respective divisions on their right shoulder, with the letters K, Q, and J etched on the left.

Turning to face them, Jeong Hyeon-su ordered,

“Inform the citizens of heaven. Everyone is to dress appropriately and attend the morning prayer.”

“Yes, sir.”

Once the knights left, he began his ritual purification.

Immersed in a warm bath, Jeong Hyeon-su enjoyed a long soak before calling out,

“Eun-hye, are you there?”

“Yes, my lord,” came the response from outside.

“Come in.”

“Yes.”

Park Eun-hye cautiously entered the room. Splashes of water echoed as he gestured her closer.

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Obeying his command without hesitation, she tended to him, assisting with his bath. After satisfying his carnal desires, Jeong Hyeon-su cleansed himself in the bathwater, purifying his body.

Upon stepping out, freshly brewed coffee awaited him, prepared by Park Eun-hye.