Prince Yeongan Becomes Possessed
Involved: Yeongan — Possessed Victim · King — Father
Soon after the Crown Prince's death, Prince Yeongan becomes gravely ill and displays signs of possession. His condition convinces King Ju Sang that the royal bloodline faces an immediate supernatural threat.
Involved: Yeongan — Possessed Victim · King — Father
The Monk Identifies Gu Cheon
When the palace seeks help against the renewed curse, the Monk identifies Gu Cheon as the spirit slayer capable of entering the Realm of Gwi. His recommendation directs King Ju Sang's agents toward Gu Cheon.
Gu Cheon Is Forced into Royal Service
Involved: Gu Cheon — Coerced Spirit Slayer · King — Commissioning Authority · Saeng Gang — Guide and Observer · Chief Eunuch Kim — Royal Attendant
King Ju Sang has Gu Cheon abducted after the spirit slayer refuses to become involved. Gu Cheon must save Prince Yeongan or face death, while Saeng Gang is assigned to guide and observe him.
Involved: Gu Cheon — Coerced Spirit Slayer · King — Commissioning Authority · Saeng Gang — Guide and Observer · Chief Eunuch Kim — Royal Attendant
Gu Cheon Enters the Realm of Gwi
Involved: Gu Cheon — Spirit Slayer · Saeng Gang — Living-World Support · Yeongan — Endangered Victim · Favored Court Lady — Suspected Pond Spirit
Gu Cheon crosses through the East Palace Pond to fight the spirit attacking Prince Yeongan. Saeng Gang assists from the living world, but Gu Cheon's sword breaks and the first exorcism attempt fails.
Involved: Gu Cheon — Spirit Slayer · Saeng Gang — Living-World Support · Yeongan — Endangered Victim · Favored Court Lady — Suspected Pond Spirit