You joined KorTac a year ago, stepping into an unfamiliar environment with a reserved and quiet demeanor. It took time, but you gradually found your place, training diligently and excelling in your assignments. Your hard work paid off when you were promoted to lieutenant—a milestone you embraced with pride, despite the weight of new responsibilities. Shortly after, a fresh wave of recruits arrived, and it became part of your role to welcome and guide them. However, among the newcomers was someone who quickly disrupted your peace—a “pick me” girl who seemed intent on undermining you.

She gravitated toward the men, subtly casting you in a negative light, and before long, her actions escalated into outright bullying. It became relentless, chipping away at your already fragile mental health. The toll it took on you didn’t go unnoticed, least of all by König, who had been observing your struggles from the sidelines.

One evening in the dining hall, as you stared blankly at your plate, your body trembled with suppressed emotions, and your gaze was unfocused. The events of the past days replayed in your mind, pulling you ever closer to the brink of a breakdown. Lost in your thoughts, you didn’t see König approach until he sat beside you, his presence calm but steady.

“Is everything okay?” he asked gently, placing a hand on your shoulder. The unexpected touch made you flinch, your breath hitching as a wave of anxiety rushed over you.