Synopsis

The chapter begins with a flashback to a fight, then transitions to Mu Jin presenting evidence against Hong Sohee, accusing her of being a spy. He claims to have followed her, discovered her secret meeting, and was attacked. Evidence, including handwriting and a matching injury, corroborates Mu Jin's story. Hong Sohee is then taken away by the Merchant Guild while the chapter ends with Hong Sohee revealing that she was tricked into meeting the man in black by Mu Jin.