"According to a sacred legend, vampires reigned as the souls of darkness—the kings of night and shadows. The darkest soul among them belonged to the great king of vampires. But he was betrayed by his disciples and died tragically, a silver dagger piercing his heart. Many believed it was not the end, but the beginning—he would return to avenge his death"
It was a pleasant morning—sunny and cheerful. Birds sang continuously, their melody mimicking the rhythm of an orchestra. Sunlight streamed through the window, filling the room and turning the bedroom into a golden chamber.
Inside the room, the sound of voices echoed—arguments, hurried footsteps, and the chaos of people preparing to go somewhere. It was clear that everyone was rushing, walking past the bedroom door, climbing the stairs, packing things in a hurry. Yet, 25-year-old Kang Seo Jin showed no sign of getting up, even though she was the one moving to a new apartment.
It was nearly 8:30 in the morning—she was supposed to have woken up at 7:00. Seo Jin was a notorious sleepyhead, always snoozing past her alarm.
The bedroom door burst open, revealing her mother's furious face, flushed red as a tomato.
"How many times do I have to do this in the morning? Get up! You're late!" her mother growled, startling Seo Jin. But with a lazy groan, she turned to the other side and closed her eyes. The moment was short-lived, though, as her mother erupted like a volcano. Left with no choice, Seo Jin dragged herself out of bed.
Her mother had already packed Seo Jin's clothes and other important items—those things her so punctual daughter would likely forget. As a result, Seo Jin only had to pack a few things: her academic materials, books, notes, and the like.
Kang Seo Jin had been an intern doctor at a hospital near her home in Seoul. After completing her internship, she was selected for a position at Seoul University Hospital due to her outstanding performance in the medical field.
Since Seoul was far from her family's home, she had to buy a new apartment near her new workplace. Of course, she didn't have enough money to afford such a fancy apartment in the heart of Seoul, so her parents had bought it for her as an early birthday gift. The Kang family—Mr. Kang, Mrs. Kang, and Seo Jin's older sister, Seo Hwa—left immediately after Seo Jin scarfed down her breakfast. After a four-hour ride, they finally reached Seoul and arrived at the apartment.
The new apartment was spacious enough for at least three people. Seo Jin liked it—it was on the 20th floor, offering a breathtaking view of the entire city of Seoul from the balcony. The Kang family wasted no time unpacking their things. Soon, Seo Jin was left alone in the apartment, her family bidding her goodbye. By 6:00 p.m., she had finished tidying up the room, the living room, the kitchen, and even her wardrobe. Knowing the next day would be important, Seo Jin went to bed early after ordering a pizza online.