Geu Muhyeobji Sog Sihanbu Joyeon

In a martial arts novel, I was relegated to the role of a younger sister to the male lead. However, my life took a drastic turn when I was sold to a demonic cult to secure my family's future. It was there that I met the young master, Hyuk Dojin, who would frequently ask me if I desired anything from him. My consistent response was a simple "no," yet he persisted in showering me with gifts: sending money to my family, purchasing jewels and fine silks, and even presenting me with precious ivory from the southern lands. Despite my refusals, he would look at me with a vacant expression, and today was no exception. As I approached him, he laid his head on my shoulder, lifeless. "Why do you lie to me every time?" he asked, his voice laced with desperation. "Why won't you tell me...to save you?" His words hung in the air, a poignant reminder of the weight of his unrequited affection.