Chapter 57

There was an unusually cold wind blowing that night. Dark clouds were roiling in the sky, obscuring the stars and the moon. The streets were dark and not even a small light could be seen in the entire city. It was already after midnight and the entire place was eerily quiet. Only the rustle of leaves could be heard from time to time.

Even Madam Chae-Won's Kisaeng house was engulfed in darkness and silence.

Yu Yeong was already gone and the rest were fast asleep. Since this was to be their last night in Hanam, Hyun and Jung-Hee decided to spend it at Jun's hideout. The couple was deep asleep, holding each other in a warm embrace.

Just when the night was deeper and quieter, shrill sounds and banging noises suddenly broke the silence. It was a ruckus like that of wailing ghosts and howling wolves. It made one's hair stand on end.