Seo Jihun, a lowest entry-level employee, only ever wished for a quiet, steady life. But his days ended abruptly when he was fatally stabbed by a malicious petitioner. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a world of martial arts and warriors. Even there, all he wanted was to live peacefully, until he came face-to-face with someone he never should have met. “Choose. Die here, or become my disciple.” A blade was pressed to his throat without warning. The old man before him turned out to be the leader of the Heavenly Demon Cult. Thinking survival came first, Seo Jihun had no choice but to accept and become the Heavenly Demon’s disciple. Armed with both powerful martial arts and the sharp wits of a capable civil servant, he quickly rose to prominence as a standout talent within the cult. …but why does the work keep piling up? Why does he keep getting promoted? All he ever wanted was a peaceful life. Yet somehow, his second life is spiraling down the path of the Heavenly Demon. Can he truly find the life he longs for in this new world?