As the chaos after the explosion subsided, Dong-kyung turned to Myul-Mang for answers. "Who was that? Who was he?" she asked urgently, her tone carrying a sense of worry and fear.

"It's nothing," Myul-Mang replied vaguely. Before she could press him any further, Myul-Mang snapped his fingers with a sharp crack.

Then, in an instant, Dong-kyung found herself back in her living room, alone and confused. "What just happened?" she wondered aloud, her voice shaking with fear. She leaves out a heavy sigh "Why is Myul-mang always like this?"

(Breaking Down · Ailee - Doom at Your Service (Original Television Soundtrack) starts playing in the background when Dong-kyung starts searching for Myul-mang)

Day after day Dong-kyung searches for Myul-mang everywhere in the subway and in the kimbap seller but she can't find him anywhere.

The next morning,

Tak Dong-kyung and Na Ji-na sat in a cozy grill restaurant, savoring the delicious aroma of grilled beef and kimchi wafting through the air. As they indulged in their meal accompanied by Soju, Ji-na broached a somber topic.

"Tak, should I just quit writing? I don't see my future in it," Ji-na questioned, her tone tinging with uncertainty.

Dong-kyung's eyes widened in disbelief. "Unnie, don't even think like that," she exclaimed, her voice filled with conviction.

(Unnie is the korean word for older sister , Despite being friends Tak Dong-kyung calls Na Ji-na, older sister to convey her respect for her.)

Their conversation paused momentarily as the waiter brought another round of beef for them to grill. Dong-kyung dropped the knife back onto her plate, her thoughts momentarily lost in contemplation. She then took a moment to collect herself before posing a thought-provoking question to Ji-na.

"Unnie, if you only had 100 days left to live, what would you want to do?" Dong-kyung inquired softly.

(The Other Side of Life (삶의 이면) · Yoo Jong Hyun - Doom at Your Service (Original Television Soundtrack) starts playing in the background when Tak Dong-kyung asks Na Ji-na the question of what she would do, if she lived only for 100 days.)

Ji-na pondered for a moment before responding with a hint of whimsy in her voice. "First, I'd indulge in a five-tier Red Velvet cake, all for myself. Then, perhaps a trip to Jeju Island," she mused, her eyes sparkling with imagination.

Ji-na's lightheartedness broke the tension, and she turned the question back on Dong-kyung with a playful tease. "Are you dying? Is that why you're asking me these things?"

Dong-kyung managed a smile, concealing her own inner turmoil. "Just a passing thought," she replied evasively. "But when the waiter served us beef earlier, I couldn't help but think... I'm not ready to leave this world yet, not until I see you achieve your dreams of success." Dong-kyung smiled at Ji-na as she said this.

Moved by Dong-kyung's words, Ji-na's face softened, and tears welled up in her eyes. Without hesitation, she rose from her seat, dropped the knife back onto her plate, and made her way to Dong-kyung.

Embracing her in a warm, heartfelt hug, right there in the bustling restaurant, Ji-na silently conveyed her unwavering support and friendship. It was a moment of raw emotion and silent promise, a testament to the unbreakable bond between them.

Dong-kyung's voice wavered as she spoke, "Unnie... don't get angry, there's something I need to tell you... My boyfriend, he turned out to be a married man."

Na Ji-na's eyes widened in shock, and she couldn't contain her disbelief. "What? A married man?" she exclaimed, her voice ringing out through the restaurant.

As the words hung in the air, the entire restaurant seemed to hold its breath, and all eyes turned to Dong-kyung and Ji-na, their private conversation now the center of attention. Dong-kyung and Ji-na apologize for the scream.

Now at the Seoul national university hospital,

As Myul-mang strides through the hospital corridors, his expression dark and purposeful, he arrives at Shin's room only to witness a flurry of medical activity. Doctors rush around, performing CPR on the goddess in a desperate bid to revive her.

Shin's demeanor shifts solemnly as she responds, "For this world to exist, someone has to pay the price." Myul-mang scoffs, "And this time your bill is heart disease, is it?"

(The Other Side of Life (삶의 이면) · Yoo Jong Hyun - Doom at Your Service (Original Television Soundtrack) starts playing in the background when Shin explains to Myul-mang about why herself and he were created.)

But Shin doesn't back down. "I exist because humans asked for a god. They created me, and I created you," she explains that It's their job to pay the price for the safeguard of humans.

Myul-mang's resolve hardens. "I'll make that human wish for the doom of this world, whether I have to do it the easy way or the hard way," he declares abruptly, his voice tinged with anger.

He then turns his gaze sharply towards Shin. "Why is Angma freed? I thought you said you locked him away?" he demands, his frustration palpable. Shin's expression remains impassive, her gaze unwavering. "Angma is a force beyond my control," she replies evenly. "His release was inevitable."

Myul-mang clenches his fists, a flicker of anger crossing his features. "Inevitable or not, his presence spells trouble," he retorts sharply.

Shin nods solemnly. "Indeed, his actions may disrupt the delicate balance of fate," she concedes. "But remember, Myul-mang, even gods must face consequences for their actions."

Myul-mang's jaw tightens as he absorbs her words. Despite his outward bravado, he knows the gravity of the situation. Angma's freedom poses a threat not only to himself but to the world he inhabits.

With a determined glint in his eyes, Myul-mang straightens his posture. "I'll deal with Angma," he declares, his voice resolute. "But first, I must ensure the safety of the human who holds the key to our fate."

Myul-mang strides out of the hospital room, his mind already racing with plans to thwart Angma's machinations and protect the fragile threads of destiny.

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