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Louis, the commander of the Second Chief of Guards, is abruptly diagnosed as being "in the fourth month of pregnancy" while chasing a serial killer who is making a splash in the capital. Four months ago, an unforgettable night at the palace ball Who did he spend the night with?

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One day, Taehoon was bound by a powerful curse... If he wants to break free, he'll have to sleep with the old knight!

."It's my responsibility to be able to fulfill my duties this night in a good way. So all you have to do is to give yourself to me."Eunseol, who had wandered the battlefield living as a juvenile soldier, sets foot in the family as the daughter-in-law of Baek Empire's Imperial General, Ki Haewoon. No one expected to learn the truth that Baekwoon, the eldest son of Haewoon, has already become married. In addition, Haewoon declares that he will make her unborn child, who also doesn't exist yet, as the successor. And on a bright moonlit night, he came to visit her place!"Shh. Didn't I tell you not to cover yourself. The moon is illuminating, I was just wondering if I could see your opening. So I'll try opening it a bit with these fingers.""I am, father's..""Which father-in-law in the world would like to see and open the hole of his daughter-in-law?""Me... You said that I am your 'daughter-in-law,' right?""Then I must be an immoral man."

In the first life she was a terrible queen, who brought trouble to her country, and eventually, her own king burned her at the stake. In the second life, she became a talented surgeon, redeeming herself for her past, saving people. But because of a plane crash, the talented surgeon Song Zhi Hyun returns to her former life! This time, she decides to change everything, becoming a doctor.----Song Ji Hyeon is a surgeon, as well as a genius doctor appointed as the youngest lecturer at Seoul University. She carries memories of a previous life as Elise De Clorence who lived as a wicked woman. Suddenly an unexpected accident occurs and when she wakes up, she's back in her previous life?! Will Elise be able to correct her past mistakes?

Yeo-dam's life has revolved around the emperor. The emperor made sure that not only would Yeo-dam's family and friends never be a part of his life, but that Yeo-dam would be mentally and physically crippled so as never to leave him. In spite of this or perhaps because of this Yeo-dam feels that the death that befalls the emperor is undeserved. As a pontifice to the goddess Hwi-seon, he is allowed one wish in exchange for his life and he chooses to use it on the emperor. But the goddess feels it was the emperor's actions on Yeo-dam that was undeserved and she returns Yeo-dam back into his original life as a child, but with a twist: he has the gift of divine powers.

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This is the story of two lovers, Jae Moon and Ji Yeon, fated for each other as a dragon is to its pearl. Their love overcame the barrier of hierarchy, but the star-crossed lovers were torn apart when one of them was killed in a tragic incident.The reincarnated Jae Moon and Ji Yeon are reunited once again in the present time. With such a tragedy in their past lives, will the two be able to rekindle the feelings they had for each other from a happier past?

Tanjiro is the oldest son in his family who has lost his father. One day, Tanjiro ventures off to another town to sell charcoal. Instead of going home, he ends up staying the night at someone else's house due to rumors of a demon nearby in the mountains. When he gets home the following day, a terrible tragedy awaits him.

.Lee Eun Woo is from a small country called "Hyun". While Eun Woo has always been despised, an unexpected thing happens and he is one day introduced to the Emperor. On the first day at the Imperial Palace, he managed to win the favor of the Emperor, but life at the Imperial Palace was much more difficult than he thought ...

."Arch, will you mate with me?" Deep in the mountain lives a beautiful young man, Bau. He is a faithful woodcutter who makes rice wine deep in the field. "God of the mountain I would like to have a good companion", he prayed and prayed. But, the only things that came back were the tracks of the deer that destroyed his precious field! One day, Bau found an unconscious yet fascinating man with dark and rigid skin, huge muscles and a bulging tusk in front of him, along with a broken glass of wine. He realized at that moment: "Finally, the mountain god have given me a good companion! Let's go home mate!"

Was I reborn? In my previous life I was a designer who had just graduated but one day I had an accident. Adelaide, that's my new name. My new life feels very boring, but then I heard news that there is a girl who can move between dimensions so I decided to go to the capital to meet her. Is there something waiting for me in the capital?

It's a rude insult when lowly and headstrong servant Edna comes to marry Duke Eli, instead of the noble daughter he expected. But the ambitious maid hides an even bigger secret behind her obvious ruse one that could change the kingdom's very history. Can the two find freedom, redemption and love without drawing their swords on each other? Based on the hit novels by Korean author Ryu HyangSource

Psychic Princess at Yunxi Qian, the oldest daughter of the prime minister was born with a special ability. Because of this she was deemed abnormal' and was raised at Mt. Lin Yun.Upon turning 16, she took her younger sister's place to marry into the royal family of Ye.Rumors say Youming Ye is strange, cold and cruel. Just how will Yunxi Qian's fate play out?Psychic Princess manga translate by Manga SY.Tong ling feiThe Psychic Imperial ConcubineTng lng fi

Under the circumstances, after waking up, he found that his body had been transformed. He became so skin-skinned and extremely delicate, and under the arrangement of King Wei, he was forced to "marry" the lusty Ye King with a false identity. The general who was once the proudest and brightest now wants to serve the enemy with flattery and flattery in order to complete the secret mission given by the king of Wei. But what he never expected was that his drama to the Ye King was fake, but his feelings became more and more real

Read Inuyasha mangaThe Jewel accidentally shatters into many bits which are dispersed across Japan when a beast from that age attempts to take the magical Shikon Jewel embodied in Kagome. Inuyasha and Kagome begin traveling to regain it before all the shards are found by the strong demon Naraku. Inuyasha and Kagome develop several allies throughout their journey, as Miroku, Shippo, Sango and Kirara. In sharp contrast to the usually comedic nature of much of the previous work of Takahashi, Inuyasha deals with subject matter that is darker, utilizing the setting of the Sengoku period to readily show the content that is violent.Inuyasha mangaThe narrative starts on the fifteenth birthday of Kagome Higurashi, a girl who lives with her mom, grandpa and little brother on the property of her family's hereditary Shinto shrine in Tokyo. When she goes to the good house to retrieve her cat, a centipede demon pulls the girl into it and bursts out of the enshrined Bone Eater's Well. The centipede demon is shown to have been after a magic jewel before being slain with a priestess named Kikyo, called the Shikon Jewel. Animated by the power in our time of the Shikon Jewel and mistaking her for Kikyo, the devil tries to kill the jewel to be gained by Kagome.The youth is shown by the nearby villagers to be Inuyasha, a half-dog demon who had been sealed by way of a perishing Kikyo fifty years back after being seemingly betrayed by her and trying to take the Shikon Jewel (which allows any wish the bearer want) to be able to be a full demon. After his dad's sword Tetsusaiga is gained by Inuyasha and is subdued by a charming necklace to keep him in line, he helps Kagome in coping with all the hazards they cause and gathering the shards.The two are joined in their own pursuit the somewhat revived Kikyo and from the young fox demon Shippo while coping with third parties groups like Inuyasha's older brother Sesshomaru, whose own version of what occurred years past brings the occasions into question. When joined a perverted monk whose bloodline is cursed, by Miroku, Kagome and Inuyasha learn the truth: the first disagreement between Kikyo and Inuyasha, disclosed to initially be fans, was due to a devious half-demon named Naraku. The developing Naraku is disclosed to have been born from your spirit of an evil guy named Onigumo inhabiting a body made within a pact by innumerable devils and who additionally put the hex on the family of Miroku. Sango, a devil slayer whose family was killed when her younger brother Kohaku fell under Naraku's control shortly joins after Inuyasha's group. Over time, Tetsusaiga abilities are enhanced by Inuyasha as he competes with Naraku's minion avatars like Kagura as well as the reanimated Band of Seven. The team of Inuyasha is broadly allied by Sesshomaru, Kikyo, as well as Koga who desires to avenge his comrades while flirting with Kagome was named by a wolf demon.Characters in Inuyasha mangaWhile his heart is briefly removed by Naraku in the type of the Infant, who after tries to overthrow Naraku through his boat Moryomaru, Kohaku recovers his freewill and memories, as he tries to help out of remorse for indirectly killing his dad. With Inuyasha, matters settle throughout that time to empower his brother to its best capabilities to perfect Tetsusaiga. Eventually, Koga is made to stand on the sidelines, Kikyo posthumously uses the last of her capacity to give a second chance at life to Kohaku, and the Shikon Jewel is eventually reassembled by Naraku. The gem means to have so Naraku and she is going to be immobilized in battle for perpetuity, Kagome make a selfish wish. But for the Shikon Jewel, Kagome wishes with Inuyasha by her side to vanish. The actions, though, causes Kagome to go back together with the Well sealed to her time, inducing Inuyasha and her to lose contact for 3 years.Because point, the Sengoku period changes dramatically: Miroku and Sango have three kids together; Kohaku restarts his journey to be a devil slayer that is powerful as his company with Kirara; and the seventh position is attained by Shippo as a fox demon. Kagome returns to the Sengoku period where she becomes his wife and remains with Inuyasha.Other manga:+ Ajin manga+ Monster Soul manga

On Suyoung is working as an officer of the Royal Pharmacy, and when he finds out about the emperor's plan to behead the king for the treason charges, he feels sympathetic and gives an anesthetic potion to the king to lessen the pain. And during the execution, the king thanks Suyoung and curses the emperor as he dies. The next day, Suyoung wakes up in a strange place and realizes that he is living in the emperor's body! Shivering with fear, Suyoung hurries to the Royal Pharmacy and finds the emperor in his body. And from that point and on, a spectacular drama takes over the palace.

.Ever wondered what popular folktales would be like if more men were involved?! The answer is: perfectly queer! Classic folktales from around the world take on a whole new hunky spin when boy loves boy. From Korean fables like "The Tale of Chunhyang" to more well-known fairy tales like "Snow White," you'll never read the originals the same way again.

Shang Yun, a daughter of a merchant, fell in love with general Huo Mingcheng, ascending to the throne as Empress. However, she did not expect Huo Mingcheng to turn against her and kill her after finding a new love. The snows of June allowed Shang Yue, who had wrongfully died, to be reincarnated.Her first thought after reincarnating is for revenge. She cannot let the tragedy of her past life happen again. Her cold exterior slowly falls apart at the hands of Yan Zechen. Unknowingly, she has fallen in love with Yan Zechen who has been quietly protecting her. But it seems they already met in her past life...

Since birth, Huang Fu Jie has been viewed as a monster. His sorrowful childhood turn him into a tricky and cunning man. Eunuch Zhang Ping is his only source of comfort. The unloved prince and the intelligent eunuch are set off to create big waves in the battle for power, reversing the heaven and earth.

Hiding his past and making a new life as a bookkeeper at a small New York art gallery, Theo meets a mysterious benefactor who suddenly appears when the gallery runs into financial difficulties. There he meets his half-brother Cedric, whom he abandoned in 'Paradise' 20 years earlier, leading to Cedric's 'subjugation' of Theo.+

Welcome to Greywoods, a beautiful mansion isolated deep in the countryside. Its main inhabitants? The Viscount Rose, his daughter Lady Eileen, the housekeeper, the butler, and a new maid, Marie. As Lady Eileen and her newest (and only) companion begin to open up to each other, do their hearts follow close behind? Now, don't mind any lingering ghosts still haunting the grounds, they're not real! Nor are there any enduring secrets, deep-rooted betrayals, or an air of mystery just trust me.

She was a petty and low ugly girl from a medicine aristocratic family and was weak and easily bullied by others. Her family dislikes her. He was the most respected Prince of the kingdom on Tian Ning. Millions of people support and most powerful Prince. On the day of the wedding, the marriage sedan arrived, the entrance door of Prince Qin's mansion was tightly closed. She has married alone without Prince Qin. She is known as a weak and ugly woman by others but actually, she was a pretty and talented poisonous doctor. On the wedding night, she saved an assassin. After she finished treated his injured and she promised him: "I already detoxify the poison in your body, Assassin Brother. Please hurriedly leave and I won't expose you." Who knows that the assassin will say: "Tonight is my wedding chamber night, where do you want me to go?* Notes from mangabuddyAll our manhua content is protected under copyrighted law.mangabuddy does not give anyone authorized or permission to publish our content on another website.If you're publishing our contents on your website without our consent, it's mean that you're infringement our copyrighted of our works.Therefore stop stolen our works or else we will take legal action against you.

.Irresistible lure that leads him to his enemy's heart. The one who contributed the most to establishment of a new dynasty, he is "Igen" the bloody tyrant. His cruelty, which the world fears, drive him to massacre the Azukun clan for revenge from several years ago. The only survivor from a clan that suddenly became a traitor overnight is "Kasan" and he curses himself for surviving. He becomes a bath servant for Igen without knowing that Igen was one who orchestrated his family's massacre. Kasan slowly falls into unknown attractiveness from Igen, who he thought to be cold and distant.

"Warning: Yaoi content: This manga contains materials that might not be suitable to children under 17. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are 17 or older."Cheongha, a member of a winged race, inevitably falls in love with Alaister, who take cares of him from the moment he hatches his egg. But Alaister rejects Cheongha's feelings because the winged being is neither human nor female. Only after Cheongha's once-unwavering feelings change does Alaister discover his hidden feelings for Cheongha.To fight the demon race, Alaister needs Cheongha's special ability; To protect his kinfolk, Cheongha needs Alaister's special ability. And so, they embark on a perilous and uncomfortable journey to save their kinds.Will the two be able to overcome their bad timing and reignite the dying embers of love between them?Associated NamesBlick zurck auf die GlutLook Again at the Extinguished FireRegarde les Braises

Yuri lived the peaceful, average teenage life until Queen Nakia drew Yuri across time and space into the ancient Hittite Empire to use her as a sacrifice! Yuri meets many different friends throughout her journey to find a way home, but when the season of the North Star comes, enabling Prince Kail to send Yuri home, can she make it back, or have her growing feelings for Kail become too much? Check out Anatolia Story to find out!

'What do you think you're doing with that axe?!'When the stag g**, Cheongyeon, is rescued from a hunter by a woodsman named Mooksan, he knows Mooksan is just what he's missing up in heaven. But little does Cheongyeon know, Mooksan is no ordinary woodsman...Original Webtoon:RIDI, MrBlue, Lezhin, Naver Series, BookcubeOfficial Translations:R15: English+

Description : Second-to-none Adoration Comics Online. Snatched from the modern world to the ancient period of warring states, an ordinary girl finds herself in the position of Helen of Troymonarchs, dukes, and countless men in power would wage wars just for her. She must escape from that tyrant of tyrants as quickly as she can. However, can she really make up her mind to leave him without turning back?

This manga tells the story of the previous Holy War, taking place in the 18th century, 250 years before the original series, in the Saint Seiya universe. The story centers on the relation between Tenma, the Pegasus Saint and his beloved friend, Alone, who would eventually become his greatest enemy, Hades. The story takes place in the same time period as Saint Seiya Next Dimension.

Once, there were two worlds that existed on this earth. In the sky where the deities lived was the Senninkai. On the ground where, of course, the people lived was Ningenkai. In the novel adaptation by Ryu Fujisaki, Houshin Engi follows Taikoubou on his mission to rid the Ningenkai of the evil immortals that have resided there. This colorful historically set manga keeps the reader on their feet and loving every minute of the in-depth characters and exciting adventures

Cairo: Ancient Egypt... where pharaoh "Cairo", the son of the sun god, resides. Perfect face, perfect physique, endless treasure of silver and gold - but still, Cairo has worries. Life for him is simply an endless cycle of death and resurrection and he's getting bored of it. And so, he wants to find out the meaning of life. He wants to find a purpose! This is where the ever helpful Imhotep steps in, to suggest that the Pharaoh should, then, try going on a blind date! Follow the sexy Egypt boys in this series written by the popular artist, Fujoking, in their first ever release with kakao page!

I've reincarnated! Different from those cold-blooded murderer fathers, my father is a total slave to his daughter (me) since I am his only princess! With a Princess System, I have hack tools whenever needed! However, I never had expected

In Hokkaido, the far northern lands of Japan, Sugimoto survived the Russo-Japanese war of the Meiji era. Nicknamed "Invincible Sugimoto" during the war, he now seeks the riches promised by the gold rush in hopes of saving the widowed wife of his now deceased comrade from the war. During his hunt of gold, he finds hints of a hidden stash of gold by corrupt criminals. Partnering with an Ainu girl that saves his life from the harsh climates of the north, they venture into a survival adventure to race against the criminals that seek the hidden stash. [DrCoke]

The Morea sea is controlled by a clan name Preveza, a clan which has lost all ties to any other country in the past three years. At this critical moment the leader of the armada, Ayace "the devil killer" Malik is foremost in ensuring Preveza's continued existence. Also among the major figures of Preveza is the strategist Canale, favoured by the "princess" of the clan, Aura. However the trouble fomenting due to Canale's mysterious past is soon to change both the relationship between Canale and Ayace and the future of the Preveza clan.

The Great Shang dynasty has been in power for many years but the Gods find fault with the new emperor. Instead of submitting to their will at the expense of his people, the Emperor resolves to throw off the Gods' yoke and free humanity. However, not only the Gods but a rival, the young Zhou who submits to the Gods' will for his own purposes will face him! The fate of the dynasty, nay, the fate of all humanity will be determined by this great battle between the forces of Heaven and Earth!

She is the well-known young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion. However, because of a single promise, she ran into a statue and died.21st century's Mu QingGe transmigrates into her dead body. Relying on her mastery of medicines and poisons, she causes a disturbance in the Imperial Court."I will let you know what it means to be called a fool! Let you know what is true incomparable beauty is!"She stood in the limelight amidst the waves, overlooking the whole world.Many beautiful men swarmed around her but only one of them stood tall. Standing, with his long sleeves, in an imposing manner, "Woman, Jiang Shan is yours, and you are mine."Adapted from a novel written by Qiao Xiao Xi.

.They say there is a thin line between love and hatePrince Kaliyan takes over as the new Emperor at the end of a long and bloody war for the throne. After years of secretly fulfilling Kaliyan's desires as his sword, Ian knows he is no longer needed and goes into hiding. Ian receives news of his brother Robin's impending execution after years of silence, and rushes back to the palace. He is after his once-beloved Kaliyan, hell-bent on getting his revenge. Instead, out of their reunion erupts a steamy yet deadly imperial romance!

An evil woman is born again! She has to brush up achievements and virtue and fighting villains. Starting from now, I, Xiao Yi Xin, want to dominate the different world! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! .. Wait a moment! The Fire Yama of Immortal Lord .. I just helped you to dissolve your fire poison in order to brush up achievements and virtue. I'm not really going to be your real wife. Let me go!

.From Good Girls Scan BL:Shiki and Yamato are childhood friends, living in a village in Yamatai. Yamato, who always protects Shiki from bullies, has a personality as radiant as the sun. Furthermore, he unknowingly trifles with Shiki's heart with his bright nature. "My heart beats so loud when I'm next to Yamato" When Shiki realizes his feelings toward Yamato, Yamato also notices himself falling for Shiki's beautiful crimson eyes. However, fate tears the two apart, and they never see each other again. After ten years of holding onto his feelings for Shiki, Yamato reunites with a certain "man"...

The brothers perform the banned alchemic technique of human transmutation in a effort to resurrect her when Trisha dies of the plague. As a result, the transmutation backfires and in law with equal exchange, the left leg and Alphonse's whole body of Edward are ruined. Edward loses his right arm to save Alphonse's soul, binding it having a blood seal into a suit of armour. Roy Mustang invites Edward to become a method to restore Alphonse's body to be researched by a State Alchemist. Edward triumphs, becoming the name according to his prosthetic post limbs, the Fullmetal Alchemist.Three years on, the Elrics search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone to realize their aims. Marcoh sends his notes to be found by them, however they learn the essential factor to really make the Stone is human sacrifices. The buddy of Mustang, Maes Hughes, carries on their research, but is shot dead with a disguised Envy for finding the strategies of the Homunculi.Seeing with Izumi, the Elrics learn human transmutation was perpetrated by her on her stillborn child. The rogue homunculus Greed captures Alphonse, but is saved by Amestris' president King Bradley, shown to function as homunculus Wrath. Greed is thus melted down by and reabsorbed inside the originator Father of the Homunculi. Winry and the Elrics return to Central City to go to with Hughes but learn of his passing. Lieutenant Maria Ross is framed for Hughes' homicide, but is apparently killed by Mustang. Yet, Edward learns Ross' departure was staged so she can be smuggled by Mustang from the united states to Xing, helped by Xingese prince Ling Yao. Hohenheim is reunited with by Edward but despises him for his long absence at residence.As the narrative advances, the Homunculi are encountered by the protagonists repeatedly. Mustang kills lust; Mustang and Ling captures Gluttony, however he ends up consuming Envy into his null, and Edward, Ling -like belly. Gluttony takes Alphonse to meet Father, but Ling turns right into a homunculus, specifically the newest avatar of Greed, when the others escape from the belly of Gluttony. The Elrics are released to continue their pursuit provided that Father isn't opposed by them.Locating an underground tunnel beneath Briggs, General Olivier Armstrong find Father and the Elrics has been creating a national transmutation group and intends to give its citizens so he is able to ascend to godhood. Greed recovers betrays Father and his previous self's memories, teaming up with after, and Edward, the chimera minions of Kimblee Hohenheim. Hohenheim discloses to his sons individually that he's not mortal, turned right into a living Philosopher's Stone by Father four hundred years back.The Promise Day arrives and Father prepares to begin his strategy having an eclipse and the ones who attempted human transmutation as his sacrifices that are essential. The various protagonists conflict with Father's minions, with all the Homunculi expiring. Following a forced Mustang, as well as the Elrics, Izumi, Hohenheim are collected as the causes dad activates the national transmutation. Nevertheless, Scar and Hohenheim activate the Amestrians to be saved by countermeasures. Greed is ruined by Father, although dad is faced above ground where the protagonists fight him to wear down his Philosopher's Stone.Alphonse, whose armour is all but ruined through the last conflict against Father, gives his spirit to regain the right arm, who in turn ruins Father's Stone, sending him back to the ethereal Gate of Truth of Edward. Edward loses his power to do alchemy to recover soul and Alphonse's body. Hohenheim sees the grave where he dies having a grin of Trisha.

A former Nazi official is kept captive by the ruthless young doctor who knows him so very well and is determined to make him pay for the past...1) Zion no Koeda - Kapitel 12) Zion no Koeda - Kapitel 23) ChrysalisLying injured and near death on a battlefield, Douglas Carlisle hears an old, forgotten call, and discovers a new reason to live.4) Netsu no OriFrom Blissful SinWorld War II has broken out and Germany is rife with Nazi activity. Once an accomplished and praised pianist, Ernst now spends his time confined in the home of his past pupil, Albert.As the Nazi party begins its last march towards the annihilation of the Jewish people, Ernst struggles to survive with Albert, a man whose beliefs and feelings strongly contrast. Will Ernst ever fly free, or will Albert cut his wings and tie him to his side forever more?5) Paldias6) Zion no Koeda - paw extra 17) Zion no Koeda - paw extra 28) Zion no Koeda - paw extra 39) Zion no Koeda - Kapitel 3

Genghis Khan was the greatest hero in human history.This story illustrates the miraculous events in the breathtakingly vibrant life of this man who tore across the steppes, awash in turmoil and war, as the ruler of his people!This is an authentic historical novel depicting Genghis Khan's sweeping military rule from his childhood onward!

From Blissful Sin:Ever since he was a child, Prince Uriel has always dreamed of searching for the lost city of Rowadis rumored to be buried somewhere deep in the desert. One day, he manages to sneak out of his country to join an excavation party in the hopes of learning more about his beloved Rowadis. However, the barren land turns out to be a dangerous place for the prince and he is captured by the savage Seldira clan. Follow the adventures of the young prince as he gets tangled up with the handsome leader of the Seldira and unlocks the mysteries of the desert.

High school student Hoshino Terumichi always sees the same dream. A dream of a boy from the Taisho Era being strangled by a man he calls Sensei. One day a mysterious classmate, Yamada Omihito, appears before him. The reason they became attracted to each other is A Karmic curse which has resulted in many casualties. A bizarre story about pure love.

A brothel tale

On her way to an arranged marriage, a haughty princess is ambushed and held captive by bandits until she is rescued by a tired, hungry and pissed off soldier. All the accidental knight-in-shining-armour wants is to get some sleep after returning from the battlefield - but having a beautiful princess in tow is making it very difficult for him to do so, in more ways than one

A young Chinese boy, Lee-Ren is purchased from his poverty stricken mother by a Japanese official for sexual purposes in 1910.Thus begins the 'owned' life of Lee-Ren in his master's household, where he is alternately sold out and used within.Jin, the naive young son of the master, grows up with Lee-Ren. This is the story of their tumultuous relationship.