Synopsis

The chapter opens with Lee Jihye revealing her feelings of jealousy and frustration over Lee Kiyoung's perceived romantic pursuits, before admitting to orchestrating a coup within the Black Swan Guild. She confesses to manipulating Kiyoung by using him as a pawn in a power struggle to secure her current position as vice guild master, where she then attempts to win his favor by offering him a favorable alliance and considerable rewards. However, Kiyoung remains suspicious of her true intentions and motives, questioning why she would risk making so many enemies and play with him despite her rational nature and potential for betrayal.