King of the Rotten

The raindrops that had been pattering against us, one drop and then another,

-Swoooosh.

became a downpour so fierce in an instant that it was difficult even to open our eyes, pounding against the earth.

And then.

“Taoist Seo Chan-hwi!”

“His Highness urgently wishes to see you!”

Apparently, we weren't the only ones who had seen the shadows moments ago.

I caught sight of soldiers rushing about.

But.

Even as the soldiers continued shouting...