"Are you awake?"
Anna immediately turned to the sound of fear.
Howl's figure, standing before him with a very frightening facial expression, immediately makes Anna approach Howl in haste—knees before Howl trying to ask for forgiveness for what she did last night.
"I'm sorry. Forgive me. I'm sorry for what I did. Uh … Oh.. That's … It's the alcohol. I'm really sorry, I'm sorry …" said Anna, trying to forgive Howl for his out of line.
Howl had guessed that Anna would do something like this that made her feel like a god with an evil heart. At first she felt angry about what Anna did to his house, but he was increasingly concerned that he could not be angry at the woman who was now kneeling before him without even looking at him.
Anna found it difficult to hide her already disappointed facial expressions, but she could not hate anyone she had trusted and had considered her own uncle."I came here to see Lucas. Why are you here?" Anna asked in a cynical tone, even though she was trying to be ordinary as if she didn't know anything, it was still difficult for her."Lucas? Ah …he's my nephew. I just picked him up from the airport. Steven asks—still confused by Anna's attitude that seems to be hiding something from him."He's your nephew?" asked Anna—looking in wonder."Yes. Hey, aren't you supposed to rest? You need to rest a lot, Anna. I heard you just walked out of the hospital. We've been so busy lately, I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to see you. Have you been well? How are y
"Hya, Kang Anna. You have to be on the neutral side to deal with this case. No matter how strong your bond with him is, you must be open to all possibilities and prepared for all the disappointments you may have in the future. I'm not liking you, I just want you to not mix personal matters with this case." Howl said firmly.Even though he knew his sharp words would hurt Anna's feelings, which are now very sensitive. But if left alone, Anna will get further away from her feelings until it will be difficult to make a decision."Sorry, can you not comment first? I still need some time." Anna said as she turned her face outside the car window.A word she didn't want to hear, but Howl easily said. She does not expect Howl to understand her feelings, but at least she chooses to remain silent if she does not know about herself.Howl only breathed a sigh at Anna's sulking because of her critical remarks. Understanding women is a difficult thing for Howl since he was brought down to earth to p
"We assume that the unnatural killing was Lucifer's revenge. Then what about Doctor Mona Kang, she also became one of Lucifer's victims, but…"Anna couldn't go on with what she said when she suddenly came across a thought that made perfect sense if all the cases and information she had been drawn to were drawn in a single line and they would meet at the same point."What if, all this time, someone helped Lucifer? But what's in it for them to cooperate with the devil?" Anna asked."Of course there is. Howl replied—the devil was very fond of a pact—was silent for a moment when a brilliant thought and a conjecture in his brain. "Okay. Now I understand,""What …?" asked Anna."I believe that the <
"Mr. Joo, isn't that the cat who ran away yesterday and spilled hot water on you!" said the young man still holding the body of the poor cat who had been skinned."Oh! You're right! Fucking cat! You're pregnant, too, causing trouble to me! Just watch me chop your body up, you fucking cat! Because of me, my skin is blistering! Fuck you!!" said the fat man, scolding the cat who had injured his hand.The man who owns this slaughterhouse looks so angry at Howl, he even rushed to pick up a knife to kill the cat."Hya! Young man! You came here wrong! Do you want to end up with those hairy vermin!!" threatened Mr. Joo with a look of eyes that didn't even have a hint of light.A look that doesn't have the same feeling as a cold-blooded killer, who thinks life is a toy that can be used when bored.Howl grinned at the threat of the fearless man."Really? I think you're the one who's wrong with me." Howl said.Howl's expression immediately changed when he finished thinking about ways to teach t
It took them two hours to get to the animal shelter cell. Anna and Howl rushed to bring the cat, who seemed to have begun to fret over contractions. Someone came up to them and told them the vet was waiting for the birth process.The cat entered the treatment room with doctors and nurses. Howl and Anna stand in front of a window that can see directly the process of the female cat's birth. Anna stays in her place—waiting until the birth process is over, while Howl chooses to leave because she has to give an explanation of what happened inside the illegal slaughterhouse.Two police officers and Mr. Gyumin appeared to be having a serious conversation near the field."Howl!" whispered Mr. Gyumin.Howl gives them a polite greeting—walking up to 3 people who have b
Howl chooses to remain silent—avoiding the subject. Pretend to be busy cooking Malatang which has actually been ripe since.Seeing Anna and Howl's expressions that look shy and avoid each other makes her suspicions even stronger. It's disgusting that he has to know something so sensitive. "Are you really not afraid to live with Howl?"Anna was silent for a while because Jeoseung's words alone sounded realistic. Nor did she know clearly, why did she seem to have no fear after her life was almost threatened?"What if I live with Howl?" asked cynically Anna, who did not accept with a look full of suspicion from Jeosung alone."No, it's not. But can I stay with you guys?" he asked casually."What?!"
"Ah …that incident …"Anna had figured if she was sure she'd get this kind of question sooner or later. No one can know what happened that night. Even if he told the truth, no one would ever believe his story.She became a little lost to give an answer."I know you definitely won't believe what I say, but if I tell you the truth… what happened that night …"Anna was again silent in doubt about what she had decided for the honesty she had to say. By throwing away her doubts Anna said, "Actually I can see ghosts, sir."Mr. Ilgun was silent when he heard Anna's very unnatural reply. His brow furrowed clearly—looking in wonder. She knew that Anna was a working partner she had considered as her ow
"Cheers!! Congratulations on Anna's return!"CHEERS!Everyone cheered as they lifted a glass of beer from each of them and made a toast to each other to celebrate Anna's return.Anna couldn't stop smiling at the sight of her co-workers who seemed so happy with her return. She hasn't had a celebration like this in a long time after being kicked out of the special team."Thank you everyone, I haven't had a celebration like this for a long time, everyone eats a lot of food for me!!" Anna cheered loudly."Hooo …!! Yeah!"Ms. Anna, are you really okay? I heard you fell off the 25th floor and almost went into a coma. Isn't it too soon to get back to work?" asked Ms. Sira—then gulped down her beer.Before Anna answered Sira's question, she chewed her food first—she slowly swallowed it and said, "Actually, the doctor hasn't allowed me to go home, but I don't feel like being in the hospital.”"You don't know what he calls?" asked Mr. Habong."What?""The iron-bone woman.""Eh? No kidding!""Re
"Han Yena was initially a very friendly and kind child to everyone here. She was especially fond of her sister. But when she met that man... I felt that Yena started to change." said the grandmother with a sad look on her face as she recalled how the horrific events began.It was hard for the 76-year-old woman to accept the fact that two poor children who were considered her own had to die before her. Her heart always aches when she remembers that day."That man...? Do you recognize him?" Anna asked."I don't remember his face, his name if I remember correctly was Oh Sungwon. Oh Jaewon! Ah! That's right, that guy from Seoul named Oh Jaewon.""Oh Jaewon...""Yes. At first, I thought they were good friends. Finally, people started to get suspicious because Yena always came home at midnight and even early in the morning. Yena's clothes also changed, someone saw her at a gambling place." said the grandmother."Gambling place?""That's right. Yena no longer works part-time at the cafe or t
She also gave him a set of food specifically for young children. When Yena saw this, she was touched by her grandmother's kindness."I'm grateful to you, thank you... thank you..." Yena said as she bowed her head several times to the grandmother as an expression of gratitude-Yena held back her tears from falling.The grandmother smiled at her - her heart ached to see two young people who looked starving and like they were lost. She, who also had children, understood this feeling."Hurry up and eat, the Kimchi jjigae made is delicious." Grandmother said as she sat in front of them - gazing with concern at the current state of the two young people before her.She didn't know what had hap
"By the way, why is this area so quiet...?" asked Anna."Many of the residents of this area have left their homes," said the grandmother as she sat on one of the benches facing Anna who was slowly approaching her."Why?" asked Anna."There are more elderly residents in this area. They can't work or continue their restaurant business. You see for yourself, don't you? Many restaurants have closed down, as well as mine."Anna listened pensively to the heartbreaking stories of the elderly who had to continue their lives, but the recent pandemic had made it difficult for them to get up and continue their restaurants."So did they all move out of here?" Anna asked."Some went to nursing
"Doesn't he have any other family?" asked Howl."No, she doesn't. They're orphans."Howl sighed heavily at that."But ... Han Yena has 5 million dollars in death insurance," said Anna."Death insurance?""That's right. After Yena's death, the insurance was automatically given to her younger brother, Han Jisung. Surprisingly, three days before Jisung's death. He cashed out Yena's death insurance in cash." said Anna which instantly left them shocked and speechless."Then, Jisung's death was planned long before Yena's death?" Howl said trying to guess what happened. Howl's brain continued to spin looking for a common ground to connect every incident that Anna had just explained to hi
Lucas is clearly avoiding Howl's question by pretending to know nothing. Because only he can protect his own life."If you don't then you end up just like all the cats you've killed." Howl threatened with a tone so smooth as paper that could injure human skin.As many minutes passed, Lucas still kept his mouth shut. Although Howl sees a fierce battle in Lucas' mind right now. He wanted to tell the truth but he couldn't because there was a treaty already bound."Lucifer …"One name immediately made Lucas' eyes roll in surprise, looking at Howl. His heart was beating fast along with a burning hot feeling in his throat. Cold sweats run wild, when his body feels a terrible shock.Lucas couldn't resist the feeling of going
Sungjae tries to think of things he remembers deep in his brain. The case Anna just explained seemed familiar and had heard it somewhere. "Is it possible this is an unnatural murder case …?" asked Sungjae."Oh! How did you know?" Anna asked—surprised."How could I not know? The news was very much talked about. But it's strange that it's like drowning. I feel like the police are covering up the case. Huff … What about the fate of the families of the victims? I really don't trust the police," said Sungjae.Anna is silent for a while staring at Sungjae who is so concerned about the murder case. She didn't think that Sungjae, who was not interested in humans and the world, turned out to have misjudged Sungjae."Actually, I'm one of the team members respon
1st victim,Name: Han Yena, 26 years old, femaleTime of death: Sokcho, December 1, 20202nd victim,Name: Kim Suna, 25 years old, femaleTime of death: Gangwon-do, February 28, 20213rd VictimName: Marlie, 35 years old, femaleTime of death: Seoul, June 24, 20214th VictimName: Oh Mina, 19 years old, a womanTime of death: Seoul, October 21, 20215th VictimName: Oh Jae Won, 25 years old, male, college studentTime of
"Look! I told you, she's not cooperative. You better find another replacement before your time is up!" Jeoseungsaja said in an upset tone criticizing Howl's choice to defend Anna."Can't you just shut up!" Howl was annoyed with Jeoseungsaja's ego's attitude that kept him in the corner making the situation even more complicated.Seeing Howl's resentment made Jeoseungsaja only able to stand still while staring cynically at Howl, who was still on Anna's side."I want a shower? Where is my room?" asked Jeoseungsaja.Howl almost loses his temper against two creatures who can't grow up, don't want him mouth to emit harsh words, Howl only shows his hand towards Jeoseungsaja's room."Ah … There. Okay! Uh … I want to take a shower …!" said Jeoseungsaja who seemed happy to be impatient to enjoy his free time after being tired of working as a reaper.It seems that he is the only one who can still continue the investigation into the unnatural murder case that currently has another death toll. How
"I know," said Jeoseungsaja, looking relaxed after what happened. He even seemed happy, enjoying a glass of chamomile tea and a piece of egg tart. Jeoseungsaja seemed indifferent to death. When humans think of death as terrible, yet not with the reaper. "Whoa … I can't really say I saw him. How at times he seems relaxed. Someone's dead, but he's sitting around enjoying a cup of tea? Seriously?!" murmured Anna, who could not understand the figure of an angel of death. "Let it go. You just can't understand and you don't have to try to understand it," Howl said, trying to calm Anna, who may soon attack Jeoseungsaja if she doesn't act. Anna could only breathe—holding her patience at the end of her head that gave off white smoke. Right now he's burdened with guilt about the death of someone she could have prevented. But death is inevitable until she unknowingly vents her anger on others. "Why are you so angry? Do you know the woman?" asked Jeoseungsaja while putting the cup back on the