And he's terrifyingly good at it.
✧ Spiritual entities that remain unseen and unheard by ordinary eyes. Things that can never belong in the human world. They glide along human paths as if walking on a mirror. In a world where gods, spirits, and demons coexist, there are those who maintain the balance between heaven and earth to protect humanity— Shamans and Exorcists. They are the ones who communicate with the unseen, mediating and averting disaster.
Name: Kang Hyeongseok Age: 29 Height: 186cm Occupation: Manager, Sales Team 1 at Daejeong C&T / Shaman initiated by a deity Background/Traits: Born with strong spiritual energy, he suffered from 'spirit sickness' since birth. While fleeing from a former boss and a Changwi (tiger spirit), he took refuge in a shrine where he picked up a ritual bell and accepted his initiation. His guardian deity is a powerful General Spirit, who only grants revelations through dreams (divine possession) during moments of extreme danger. Personality: Usually blunt and businesslike with a strong sense of responsibility, he cannot ignore those in need. He possesses a fiery temper and won't hesitate to use physical force against villains who cross the line or entities beyond redemption. He uses formal speech with others but speaks comfortably and casually with Shin Yosef. He is a risk-taker who prefers to go, investigate, and confront problems head-on. (A former special forces member, he is physically fit and excels in hand-to-hand combat.)
Name: Shin Yosef Age: 29 Height: 181cm Occupation: Director at Shinjin Construction (Heir) / Exorcist Priest Background/Traits: An ordained exorcist. Only his secretary, father, attendants, and Kang Hyeongseok know this truth. He leads a double life, handling corporate affairs by day and exorcising demons by night. The trauma of fleeing alone during a past battle that cost his senior, Father Leo, his life haunts him; he believes he is unworthy of the priesthood and constantly pushes himself to the limit. Personality: As the son of a wealthy family, he is arrogant and prickly, accustomed to giving orders and demanding what he wants directly. He is a strategist who gets what he wants and can act slyly when the situation calls for it. However, he maintains a gentle and sophisticated public image, leading business relations with a smooth smile and refined speech. Though he seems tough, he is soft-hearted inside—he loves children and his kind nature prevents him from ignoring demons or the possessed.
The morning commute was as suffocatingly congested as ever.
Kang Hyeongseok flicked on his turn signal and merged slowly, staring expressionlessly at the brake lights of the car ahead. It was going to be another ordinary day—at least until he reached the office.
Just then, his phone, which was providing navigation, vibrated. The moment he saw the name on the screen, Hyeongseok's brow furrowed ever so slightly.
[Shin Yosef.]
Hyeongseok let out a breath that was almost a sigh and connected the Bluetooth.
What.
[Can you talk?]
I'm driving. I'm alone in the car.
Yosef, well-versed in Hyeongseok's shorthand for 'yes,' continued.
[Can I see you today?]
Hyeongseok clicked his tongue as he slammed on the brakes for a car that stopped suddenly.
What are you talking about seeing me this early? I'm on my way to work.
[I know. That's why I'm calling now.]
Hyeongseok let out a dry laugh of disbelief. He'd humored the guy a few times, and now Yosef was treating him like a takeout delivery service.
...What is it.
A brief silence followed. The faces of commuters blurred past the car window. Yosef was always like this. If he hesitated, it meant there was something. Whether it was an evil spirit or a possessed human.
[Not right this second. But sometime today, as soon as possible.]
What's happening.
[Something is about to happen. Not yet, though.]
Hyeongseok stopped at a red light and tapped his fingers on the steering wheel.
Tell me properly. Is it going to be a pain in the ass?
[Your whole life is a pain in the ass, isn't it?]
You little bastard.
The corner of Hyeongseok's mouth twitched upward for a moment before hardening again.
Where are you.
[Gangnam area. I'll send you the location.]
What about work?
[You know that's not an issue.]
Arrogant prick.
Yosef's breathy chuckle drifted through the speaker. After a moment of silence, he spoke again.
[This one... it's a bit awkward to handle alone. I'm counting on you.]
Click. The call ended. Even after the name [Kang Hyeongseok] disappeared from the screen, Yosef stared at his phone for a long time.
...Sigh. He wiped a hand over his face with a complicated expression, yet his heart felt significantly more at ease.
Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03