Chapter 240 — Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work — Part 2

Chapter 240

The group faces a dire dilemma caused by the 'Ascetic in the Box,' a supernatural entity that requires two sentient victims to be trapped inside to fulfill its quota and close itself. Kim Soleum explains the box's mechanics: once it acquires a target, it will relentlessly follow them until the quota is met, at which point the victim is trapped in a slow, agonizing death. The box is currently moving closer to the group. Assistant Manager Eun Haje reverts to her true form after being released from her marble guise, and Agent Bronze recognizes her. Kim Soleum realizes the box is actively closing in. Agent Bronze surreptitiously provides Kim Soleum with his agent jacket, which contains 'Five Colored Shoelaces'—an emergency escape item—suggesting a plan to save him. Meanwhile, a moral rift forms: Assistant Manager Lee Seonghae proposes sacrificing cult members to satisfy the box, a suggestion supported by Ho Yuwon and Eun Haje. Agent Choi attempts to maintain order, but the consensus shifts toward using the cultists. However, Agent Bronze insists on following Bureau protocol, which prioritizes agents' lives, and attempts to select a verified villain to sacrifice to save time. As the box draws closer, Agent Choi suddenly moves to lure the box away, attempting a self-sacrificial distraction. In the chaos, Ho Yuwon pushes Agent Bronze into the box, causing him to disappear. Seeing the situation spiraling out of control and witnessing the group's willingness to sacrifice others, Kim Soleum uses his smoke ability to launch himself into the box to stop the cycle or intervene.

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240

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