"Those who enter the Tribunal do not merely face judgment…
They are offered the chance to judge creation itself."
Jiwoon stepped into the Tribunal Zone—an infinite black-and-gold expanse where light moved like ink and gravity bowed to consciousness. The three keys he had gathered dissolved into luminous fragments, embedding into the floor beneath his feet.
[Welcome, Sin-Bearer Jiwoon.]
[Your past sins have been weighed. Your regrets recorded.]
[Now begins the Trial of Ascension.]
Above him, a throne formed from broken laws twisted into a circle. On it sat a figure not bound by form—neither man nor monster.
It was the Architect of the Sin System.
The Architect's Words
"You carry three truths:
Regret.
Betrayal.
Love."
"But truth alone is not enough. The system is flawed not because of sin—but because no one dares to forgive, rebuild, or redefine."
"Now, Sin-Bearer, you must prove that your soul is worthy of commanding the system."
"Let the trial begin."
Trial One: Mirror of Moral Collapse
A glowing figure rose before Jiwoon—it was himself, but twisted. Cold. Merciless. A version of Jiwoon who had chosen to use the system only for power.
This dark Jiwoon spoke:
"You hesitate too much."
"You love too deeply. Forgive too easily."
"That's why you'll never control the system."
They clashed—skill against skill, will against doubt.
[New Skill Activated: "Sin Overwrite"]
Jiwoon's true self absorbed the dark version, learning from its ruthlessness without surrendering to it.
Trial Two: Tribunal of Dead Debtors
Hundreds of spirits floated around him. These were victims of the system—some whom Jiwoon had condemned. Some who were innocent. Some who had deserved worse.
Each spirit hurled a question:
"Why did you kill me?"
"Why didn't you forgive me?"
"Why didn't you stop the others?"
Jiwoon's voice cracked:
"I couldn't save everyone. But I'll carry every face… every decision… until I rewrite the system where no voice is ever erased again."
The Tribunal pulsed.
[Moral Integrity +10]
[Empathy Core Fully Activated]
End of the Trial – Beginning of Power
The Architect stood.
"You are no longer just a user of the system."
"You are a Warden of Sins."
A brand appeared on Jiwoon's chest—shaped like a broken halo, surrounded by flame and chains.
[New Role Acquired: Warden of Sins]
[Unlocked Path: Forbidden Command Codes]
[Next Trial Begins in: 72 hours – Prepare for the Divine Conflict]
Final Line
Jiwoon turned to Mira and Eri, who had watched in silence.
"It's no longer about collecting sins…"
"It's about deciding what sin truly means."