Why does he keep following me?
Beats me.
Hey, kid. Go away. Shoo.
Come on. Really?
He's been tagging along because he likes you,
so be kind to him.
Who is that kid anyway?
His name is Haetae, and while he may be too young to realize yet,
he has special powers like the rest of you.
Haetae?
What is he exactly?
God created him
by giving him one trait from each of you 12 angels.
But among all the angels,
he was made to resemble you the most.
Me?
We look nothing alike.
Haetae will become
a guardian of the human world
alongside you and the other angels.
We can manage just fine on our own. He'll be a nuisance.
- Play with him. - No, go away. Shoo.
Don't be like that.
Come here. Go to him.
Don't follow me.
Go.
Look at him go.
Chief.
We should move out.
It seems to be done over there.
We exist to protect humans.
Don't forget that.
Certainly. I will take it to heart.
TWELVE
Bangwool, can we please stop?
Never mind the risks. I'm starving now!
I'm going to eat them all.
ANGEL CAPITAL GROUP
That was one heck of a day.
You did good today.
Guys, where were you today? The House of Angels?
Hey, Wonseung.
Where were you, and why weren't you picking up?
What?
Well, you see...
I was helping Marok with something.
The drug bust you mentioned?
Yes, that drug bust I mentioned.
I was out all day and am starving.
"60CHICKEN"
- It's fried chicken! Nice. - Let's go.
Let's go.
Inside we go.
- Bon appétit. - Bon appétit.
Mirr, try this.
This isn't just crispy. It's super crunchy.
Is it that crunchy?
Dip it in the sauce. It's good.
Mmm... That's tasty.
Right?
It's even good with tteokbokki sauce.
Try it. Go ahead.
- It's good. - Right?
- Have some. - That looks good.
- This is your bonus for the month. - Hmm...
Can you pass this along?
- Here. - Pass it along.
Mirr too.
Oh!
Bangwool.
Each of you, give me one to donate.
Here.
Like Chief said, we need to be rich
because we'll be living forever.
So, Kangji, you can't take from us and give what's ours to humans.
Hey.
Just hand it over, will you?
You already have more than you could ever spend.
She's right.
I'm sick of counting all the zeroes in my bank account.
Hand it over already.
- Give it here. - Hand it over.
Thank you.
By the way, it's been quiet.
Were they simply evil spirits in hiding?
That makes no sense.
We'll soon have answers, so don't worry so much.
What do you mean?
Ah... Mirr, you wouldn't know because you were away for so long.
But from now on,
if you have any questions or need help,
come to me first. Got it?
Why would she when we have Chief?
Bangwool, he's been acting strange since yesterday.
Could an evil spirit have fried his brain?
What? As if.
Let her examine you.
No, I'm fine. I'm all good.
I said I was fine.
I'm fine.
Fine. Do your thing.
Why so serious?
She says you're too dumb.
What? I'm too dumb?
You must be a pea brain.
That hurts.
Hey, you're here.
Have some chicken. It's tasty.
- This-- - I had beef for dinner.
- Is Taesan inside? - Yes.
Eat up.
Come on.
As if hitting the bottle nonstop
will change anything.
Samin, you...
Have you ever laughed before?
I guess you haven't.
How about a laugh?
What are you playing at?
Smile a little.
Who knows?
Maybe if you amuse me...
I might find all of Haetae's soul stones for you.
No!
Unbelievable.
Damn it.
What is it?
Did you dream about the kids again?
Are you okay?
Of course. I've gotten used to it.
Anyway, you should ease up on the drinking now.
I barely had any.
You see...
Taesan.
I believe Ogwi...
has been awakened again.
NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CULTURE
How did he escape?
It seems like Samin
awoke him.
That's why
under no circumstances can Ogwi meet Mirr.
Ever since the evil spirits reemerged,
I had Wonseung track Samin down.
I told you to keep my kids out of this.
Evil spirits could appear any time, anywhere. We must be prepared.
Okay, then.
Tell them about Samin and Ogwi,
but only tell me once you have their location.
Sure.
Anyway, why has Samin remained in hiding all these years,
only to come back and unleash Ogwi?
Now that Ogwi has awakened...
it will be a headache.
I should've killed him back then.
P&J RECYCLING
What's this?
Unbelievable.
Huh?
Wait, what's this?
Malsook, are you okay?
You've still got it, Mirr.
Look who's talking.
Why do you still have your powers
when we've lost ours?
Is it because of the Dragon Soul?
I'm just as clueless.
I'm glad at least you have your powers.
You'll train with me again tomorrow, right?
Of course.
You suddenly seem to be going all out.
I should be of help to the family.
Let's go.
We have to recover fast if we want to train harder.
Sure. Let's go.
Why did you get us so much?
This place has great cakes.
We deserve this after all that training.
Here. This milk cream cake is to die for.
I'll eat it myself, so go ahead.
I rarely offer to feed someone.
So don't make me look like a fool
and just open your mouth.
This is a reward for coming back to us.
It's really good.
We'll come here every day after training.
The buns here are just as good.
Why aren't you answering me?
I don't know if we can do that
because of the evil spirits.
Mirr, don't overthink it.
This isn't our first rodeo,
and last time, it was the evil spirits who ran off.
We'll do as we've been doing.
After we catch them,
Marok will vanquish them with a magic barrier.
We don't know where the evil spirits came from
or how many exist.
Besides,
Marok is a human at the end of the day.
He hasn't explicitly mentioned it,
but he used more power than he should've the other day.
If the evil spirits come back and attack before he's recovered,
his body won't be able to handle the staff's power.
Did you perhaps
have a vision?
It's about time you were honest about it.
Wasn't it your visions
that made you leave us before?
I'm sorry.
But I didn't have any visions.
I only asked because I was frustrated.
You don't need to apologize.
Geez.
Now I feel guilty for bringing it up.
All right. Let's worry about this later and dig in for now.
Is this good for the body?
What?
I should drink this if evil spirits appear and I'm in danger?
This will enhance my powers, but when the effect wears off,
I'll be in excruciating pain?
Bangwool, please. I don't like being in pain.
So what if I'll quickly recover? Did you give it to the others too?
This is the last vial? How so?
Because it was made with a medicinal herb that disappeared 400 years ago?
Bangwool, you should've made more.
Marok, are you going somewhere?
Yes, to the police station.
Are you quitting the force?
I have a feeling I'll be busy,
and I don't want to be a nuisance to my coworkers.
What do you mean, things will get busier?
Well, we'll talk in the evening.
Do I just drink this?
It smells nice.
TAESAN BUILDING
Looking good.
Jwidol, Marok told everyone to gather.
Just a second. I'm almost done.
What's this?
Malsook put in a request.
This is one good-looking sword. Where's ours?
Give it here.
It took me forever to make this one. Maybe, if I have time.
Hey, that's mean.
- Do you have a crush on Malsook? - What?
Of course not. Me?
That'd be insane. We're family.
Exactly. You don't do that with family. Let's go.
Sure, let's go.
- Delicious, right? - Yeah, Bangwool should've come.
- Mirr. - Oh, yes?
We need to talk.
Sure.
Mirr, I have something to ask.
Sure.
Didn't someone come see you recently?
Me?
No, no one did.
What's this about?
That day, it was you
the evil spirits were after.
What? Ogwi's back?
What are you saying?
Marok, you sealed Ogwi yourself.
It turns out Samin is still alive.
It appears he awakened Ogwi.
Is that why evil spirits reemerged lately?
- That's right. - Marok, I have to ask.
Mirr is still clueless, right?
Me?
What for?
That's what we're trying to figure out.
We need to know what they're after.
Mirr.
- Mirr. - Yes?
Marok and I will look into it,
so don't leave the house for the time being.
- Chief, let me help-- - No, do as I say.
But Chief.
Why are they suddenly gathering?
What's going on?
- Please don't do this. - Move.
Chief, please. Don't do this.
We lost members of our family.
Move.
Don't!
You defied God
and brought ruin to the world.
You've already ruined my everything.
Do as you wish.
I will end you myself.
Chief, help us.
We're still in pain.
It hurts too much.
- Please. - Mirr, Marok, even Geumsoon.
They'll all die.
Chief, we're here.
Taesan, Wonseung located Ogwi and Samin.
Is there just one left now?
Yes.
Locate the last soul stone,
take the Dragon Soul from Mirr,
and merge them to give it life.
Then, you'll possess all of Haetae's dark powers.
I still have one major obstacle.
Taesan.
The tiger's still prowling around Mirr.
Don't worry.
Taesan and the other angels' powers were sealed beyond the Hellmouth.
Besides,
even Taesan has a weak spot.
ANGEL CAPITAL GROUP
Doni.
Doni, get up already.
What's going on?
Have you seen Chief?
Where, in my dream?
No, today, in the real world.
I haven't. I was sleeping up until now.
Where could he have gone?
Did you talk to Wonseung?
Yes, I told him to keep it a secret.
If it gets dangerous, just run.
I'll handle them.
Hey,
are you belittling me or looking out for me?
You know full well I'm the only one whose powers aren't sealed.
I've got this.
Stay right behind me.
I can't have you die, old man.
- Here. - Thank you.
"GEUMSOON'S STREET FOOD"
That's tasty.
Business is unusually slow today.
If it were any other day, I'd be swamped.
There's no harm in slowing down every now and then.
How about a drink?
Cut back on that for your health.
Even Mr. Taesan was worried.
I only drink a little, so no need to worry.
Welcome.
I saw them enter the tunnel,
but I couldn't see the entrance.
There must be a dark magic barrier.
Taesan.
Chief, where are you?
Did you check your pendant? That's--
Give it here.
Chief, you must hurry.
It's near Geumsoon's food cart.
As expected, the angels walked right into the trap.
Should I call for Ogwi?
You must be
the evil spirits Mr. Taesan warned me about!
No...
Geumsoon, run!
Go!
Should we report to the police?
Manbok!
Manbok, what happened? Where's Geumsoon?
- Geumsoon... - Where is she?
- Over there. - Where?
Over there...
Poor Geumsoon. Oh, no.
MR. TAESAN
Mr. Taesan...
Geumsoon, are you in there?
Geumsoon?
Geumsoon.
Geumsoon, are you all right? Geumsoon?
Marok!
Old man, hurry in here.
- Careful. Watch your step. - Let's go.
Let's go that way.
Come on.
Geez.
Geumsoon.
Get going with the others.
- Doni and I have got this. - What?
You're here.
Let's go.
- This way. - Careful.
The two of us aren't enough, Malsook.
You're all dead meat.
Malsook...
Malsook, are you okay?
He's no joke.
Obviously, Malsook.
- Wonseung, clear a path. - Got it.
That way.
When will our additional tteokbokki order be ready?
It's almost ready, but aren't you eating too much?
Come on. Tteokbokki's only a snack.
Since our job requires a lot of strength, we can eat this much.
Please give us more.
I'm grateful, but eating this much--
More sundae and liver, please.
What?
- Chief, isn't the sundae delicious? - Sure thing.
Doni and Jwidol should be done collecting by now.
- Should I tell them to bring Bangwool? - Sure.
And the old man too. He might get upset.
I've already called. He's probably on his way.
That reminds me. Chief, here.
"LEDGER"
Remember the goons who are pulling scams with the land in Gangnam?
- Right. - When should we strike them?
The sooner we act the better because it's pretty big.
I'll have Jwidol open a bank account, so proceed carefully.
Don't worry about it
- and watch us handle it. - Sure.
What do you need me to do?
Wait outside and pummel those leaving.
By the way, have the thugs come back since?
Sorry?
Gosh, no. Not even once.
And I owe it all to you and your colleagues.
Thank you so much for helping us.
You have it all wrong. I wasn't trying to help you.
I was only claiming my own land.
Either way, let me know if those thugs come back.
Got it. I won't forget what you did for us.
I said I wasn't trying to help.
Mom, I'm back. I see a lot of customers today. I'll wash the dishes.
Forget it. Just go rest.
Wait. That thug!
- "That thug"? - I mean, the man who took out the thugs.
You know,
I drew that while thinking about how you saved us that day.
"STAR TTEOKBOKKI"
You were like a star shining brightly in the sky.
Wait, a star?
Maybe he's got a star face, not star punches.
Thank you so much for saving us.
What? I mean...
Your daughter's a sweetheart.
Who knew Chief had this side to him?
Call me surprised. She thinks he twinkles like a star.
Here. This is for the food.
Right.
I'll head out first.
What? Chief, where are you going?
Thank you. Take care.
Come again.
Hold on. This is too much money.
Geumsoon, stop him.
That's not necessary.
Keep whatever's in there.
But it's too much.
Just take it, ma'am.
Chief is shy like that.
By the way,
hasn't it been years since Chief spoke to a human?
"Years"?
Hey, it's been over a century.
Could he be sick or something?
What's your chief's name?
His name?
Taesan.
Translated by Hyelim Park
ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS SERIES ARE FICTIONAL