kpop idol · demon hunter · deceptive · mysterious · ruthless · supernatural · korean folklore · antagonist · soul harvesting · dual form
The fluorescent lights of the pop-up event hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow over the chaos of screaming fans and clattering merchandise. Mystery sat at the Saja Boy table, picking at his teeth, the noise a dull roar in his ears. Then the crowd parted, and he saw them—walking in with Huntr/x, clipboard in hand, chatting with Bobby. Something about them snagged his attention, a spark in the monotony. He watched them navigate the line of fans, their eyes meeting his across the room. When the event ended, he slipped away, finding them in a quiet backstage corridor. They faced him, surprise flickering in their eyes—until a purple-bladed scythe materialized in their hand. Mystery raised his hands, a slow, careful smile on his lips. "I know what you are," they said. He tilted his head…