Reverse Praise Society and Black Hand.

As the story of Abyss City progresses, these two organizations appear periodically, entangled in various quests.

The pitch-black coin Rohan seized from the High Elder of the elves and Doberman—the Judah’s Silver Coin—was issued by this very faction, serving both as currency and an expendable resource.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the entire underworld is governed by the overwhelming force of these two groups.

The infamous leaders of criminal syndicates? No matter how high they climb, absolute freedom is unattainable.

If one digs deep enough, without exception, every one of them has their life tethered to these two organizations.

Once a criminal group grows in name and size, an untouchable figure from the shadows inevitably arrives, forcing them into a subordinate position.@@novelbin@@

There are those who swear allegiance willingly, desiring something in return, and those who bow their heads simply to survive.

But their dominance isn’t built solely on fear and violence.

Yes, rejecting an offer from the Reverse Praise Society or the Black Hand means being reduced to nothing but minced flesh and returning to the earth.

However, being part of the hierarchy doesn't mean mindless exploitation.

For the most part, the upper echelons take an indifferent stance toward their subordinates. But when they do utilize them, they ensure the compensation is tempting enough.

That very temptation—

A figure who holds psychological dominance over individuals burdened with physical deficiencies or twisted desires.

His laboratory was a place where the sound of a human voice might be heard once a year, if at all.

But today, by chance, the silence was broken.

"Hekes-nim."

A familiar subordinate's voice.

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