On the northeastern coast, near the base of Mount No, lay a small village called Gimgachon. Although it had both a coastline and a port, it wasn’t particularly prosperous due to the prominence of the nearby bustling harbor city, Jukmukhyeon. Gimgachon was more of a sleepy town, mostly frequented by those aiming to hike the manageable slopes of Cheonwon Peak or visit the white sands of No-in Beach.

The name "Gimgachon" struck Cheon as curious. Could it be related to that Kim family? After all, with the sea right there, one could never be sure. Of course, it was impossible …