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"The Great General is currently on Floor 55. He probably hasn't left yet."

"What a remarkable coincidence."

"Isn't that why you came to me in such a hurry?"

As the Oracle Guild was being driven out of the Clover Trading Company's building, Han Ji-wook gathered up every bundle of cash he could salvage and set them down at her feet. Jin So-hyang didn't even check how much there was.

"He's every bit as formidable as Lee Ina. This much is the down payment. If you succeed in the assassination, I'll work out the rest of your payment with the other Great Powers and give it to you……"

"It doesn't matter. I'll do it."

"You're quick to accept."

"I have a reason to."

Jin So-hyang looked up at the sky. A star invisible to ordinary people trembled precariously behind the clouds.

The Star of Slaughter had taken a liking to Yoo Hyun at first sight. Nothing like this had ever happened since So-hyang herself became its host...