It had been three days since Jiwoon absorbed the hacker's sin.
He hadn't slept. Couldn't. Every time he closed his eyes, the screams came back — echoes of guilt not his own.
But worst of all… something else came with them.
A voice.
"Let them burn."
"Their sins are yours now. Make them feel it."
He didn't recognize the voice.
And yet… it felt familiar.
SYSTEM UPDATE: Demon Threshold Approaching
"Sin Points: 890"
"Threshold for Sin Avatar Manifestation: 1,000"
"Warning: Suppressing emotions may lead to instability."
"Suggestion: Relieve pressure through PURGING or AWAKENING."
Jiwoon stood at the edge of an abandoned bridge, the city lights shimmering below.
He clutched his chest — a burning sensation spreading through his veins.
"It's like… something inside is waking up."
A New Mission Appears
Target 007: Park Dae-Hyun
Occupation: Pastor
Sin: Ritual abuse of orphans under the guise of "divine cleansing"
Location: Faith Renewal Center
Jiwoon gritted his teeth.
Another wolf in holy robes.
Demon Awakening: Stage 1
When Jiwoon arrived at the church, the "pastor" was mid-sermon — smiling, surrounded by children forced to sit still.
"Our pain purifies us," Park Dae-Hyun said, his hands stained with unseen sins.
Jiwoon stepped into the light.
"You like preaching pain?" he said.
"Let me show you what it really feels like."
As the crowd screamed, Jiwoon raised his hand.
His shadow stretched unnaturally long — twisting, splitting — forming into the shape of a two-headed Kirin-Dragon.
[Partial Demon Manifestation: Armor Mode Initiated]
Black armor surged across Jiwoon's body like fire latching onto flesh.
A crimson eye opened on his chestplate, pulsing with wrath.
Judgment Delivered
Park Dae-Hyun charged, swinging a gold-plated cane.
Jiwoon didn't flinch.
He whispered:
"Sin Sentence: Echo Pulse."
The cane shattered midair.
Park collapsed, gripping his head. Jiwoon's voice echoed inside him, pulling every sin to the surface.
"No one else will suffer because of you."