introduction

Dear Reader,

Imagine a world teetering on the edge of chaos, where a single secret could ignite an international war. A world where whispered rumors of a lost weapon—the kind that could bring empires to their knees—have set powerful nations on a desperate hunt. Welcome to the treacherous landscape of modern espionage, where trust is an illusion, danger is a constant, and the ones who survive are the ones willing to betray before they are betrayed.

At the center of this high-stakes game is Agent Eun-jae—a man trained to be invisible, lethal, and unbreakable. His mission is simple in theory, but in execution, it is anything but. Deep in the heart of Russia, buried beneath layers of deception and bloodstained history, lies Seraphim—a weapon so elusive, so shrouded in mystery, that even those hunting for it can’t be sure it truly exists. And yet, every major power wants it. Every intelligence agency has sent its best operatives to track it down. Failure is not an option.

But there is one warning, one rule that even the most fearless spies dare not break: stay clear of Bes Ilay.

To those unfamiliar with the name, Bes Ilay is nothing more than a whispered myth, a boogeyman spoken of in hushed tones behind locked doors. But to those who know better, he is a nightmare in human form. A killer with a reputation carved in blood, a man who leaves no loose ends and no survivors. He doesn’t need an alias, nor does he need to hide—his name alone sends seasoned operatives into early retirement. He is not just dangerous; he is the embodiment of death itself. And yet, fate is cruel, because Eun-jae’s path is about to collide with the one man he was explicitly warned to avoid.

The hunt for Seraphim is no longer just about power—it has become a game of survival, a relentless battle where the predator and prey switch roles with every heartbeat. For Eun-jae, the mission was supposed to be about retrieving information, securing the asset, and getting out alive. But now, it has become something far more dangerous. Now, it’s about escaping Bes Ilay’s grasp before it’s too late.

But how do you escape someone who always finds you? How do you outmaneuver a man who seems to anticipate your every move? And, most terrifyingly, what happens when the only way to complete the mission is to work alongside the very monster you were told to run from?

This is not a story of clear-cut heroes and villains. There are no easy choices, no guarantees of justice. This is a world where survival demands sacrifice, where betrayal is inevitable, and where obsession and destruction walk hand in hand.

So buckle up, dear reader. You are about to step into a world where trust is a death sentence, power is an illusion, and nothing is ever as it seems. The clock is ticking, the hunt has begun, and the only certainty is that no one gets out unscathed.

Welcome to the game.

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