The Spy
The corridors of the Celestial Realm shone brightly, radiating divine energy. Golden pillars stretched towards the sky, filling the atmosphere with an ethereal serenity.
But tonight… a shadow had crept into the sacred halls.
And Eunwoo had sensed it before it was too late.
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As Eunwoo approached his chamber, a small detail caught his attention.
The door wasn't fully closed.
A faint rustling sound came from inside.
Normally, no one entered Eunwoo's room without permission.
Yet, someone was inside.
Eunwoo didn't rush in. Instead, he pressed himself against the sidewall, his senses sharpening.
Silently, he observed.
Inside, a silver-winged angel stood motionless.
But it wasn't a familiar face.
The angel carefully unwrapped his cloak, revealing a radiant stone.
The Celestial Stone—one of the most sacred artifacts in the Heavenly Realm.
Eunwoo's eyes narrowed.
This stone was the very source of power for the angels. Anyone who stole or misused it would face severe punishment.
And right now, someone was planting it in Eunwoo's chamber.
"Hwan…" Eunwoo whispered to himself.
This was a setup.
They were planning to brand him a traitor.
But Eunwoo… wasn't about to let that happen.
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The Plan Unfolds
Without hesitation, Eunwoo summoned his closest friend and most trusted ally, Seonwoo.
When Seonwoo arrived, his brows furrowed in concern.
"Why did you call me so late, Eunwoo? What's wrong?"
Eunwoo's voice was calm, but there was a steel edge to it.
"There's a traitor, Seonwoo."
Seonwoo's eyes widened in shock.
"What? Who?"
A knowing smirk played on Eunwoo's lips.
"You'll see soon enough. Just do as I say."
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Celestial Court
Eunwoo stood before the Archangels, their piercing gazes locked onto him.
Accusations filled the grand chamber.
"You have betrayed us!"
"This is an unforgivable crime, Eunwoo!"
"No one who lays hands on the Celestial Stone shall go unpunished!"
The tension was suffocating.
But Eunwoo remained silent.
He watched.
Because patience… was his greatest weapon.
One of the Archangels finally stood.
"What is your defense?"
This was the moment Eunwoo had been waiting for.
A slow, confident smile graced his lips.
And then, he turned—and spoke a name.
A hush fell over the chamber.
The weight of that name crashed through the silence like a storm.
The accused angel stiffened.
All eyes turned toward him.
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The Fall of a Traitor
The celestial court erupted into murmurs of disbelief.
Eunwoo, granted permission, stepped forward and locked eyes with the accused angel.
His voice was cold, unwavering.
"Speak. Who do you serve?"
The angel paled.
Eunwoo's smirk deepened.
"It's Hwan, isn't it?"
A collective gasp filled the chamber.
"Hwan? But how?!"
At that moment, the spy collapsed to his knees, trembling.
And he confessed everything.
✔ He revealed that Hwan had given the orders.
✔ He admitted the plan to frame Eunwoo for treason.
The Archangels' eyes blazed with fury.
"You, an angel, conspired with demons. This is the greatest betrayal!"
At that instant, the traitor's wings darkened.
One of the Archangels spoke in a commanding voice.
"You no longer have a place in the Celestial Realm. You will face your punishment."
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Eunwoo's Reward
One of the Archangels turned to Eunwoo.
"It is clear now that you were framed, Eunwoo."
The others nodded in agreement.
And then… the Archangel's eyes swept across the chamber.
"Instead of punishment, we shall reward you."
A ripple of murmurs spread among the angels.
"Eunwoo's rank will be elevated!"
This meant only one thing—
Eunwoo was now closer to wearing the Celestial Crown.
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Hwan's Wrath
The moment Hwan received the news, chaos erupted.
"What do you mean the spy confessed?! How is that possible?!"
His men stood in silence.
Hwan clenched his jaw, his fury barely contained.
"Eunwoo…" he whispered darkly. "You won this time."
But his eyes gleamed with something dangerous.
"Enjoy your victory… because my next move is already in motion."
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