A low groan echoed through the air—a sound from Woo Hyuk, who was hunched over in the unlit cell.

Though less than half an hour had passed since Gu Yangcheon began his "conversation" with Woo Hyuk, the events that unfolded during that time were beyond description.

“Hahh… huhh…”

One of the guards stationed outside the cell had collapsed to the ground, unable to stomach the brutal violence he had witnessed.

This wasn’t the kind of brawl one would expect between acquaintances. The room reeked of blood, and the sounds of bones breaking had filled the air.

The dim lantern that …