FACING THE KING

It was late afternoon when Eun Tak came home. She was very surprised to hear the story about Kim who almost got run over. After making sure that Kim will be fine, 888 and 444

"Thank you very much, uncle. Be careful," said Hyun Jae. 888 just nodded and smiled. They disappeared in the blink of an eye before Hyun. But how surprised 888 and 444 were when they saw an army of soldiers of the heavenly kingdom waiting for them. However, 888 didn't show the slightest bit of trepidation.

"Angel of death 888, you must come with us before the king of the sky and account for your mistakes. You are considered to have interfered in the affairs of human destiny. You have deliberately violated the orders of the king of heaven." 888 stared intently at the head of the sky king army.

"Take it, but don't involve 444, he's not involved in this," said 888.

"444 must come with us to the waiting hill. He will stay temporarily at the Jeongwol hotel until the time comes for him to be reincarnated again. This is the order of the Heavenly King."

"All right. Let's go now," said 888. In the blink of an eye, they all disappeared from the apartment. The kingdom of heaven lies at the gateway to heaven. The abode of gods and goddesses and serene souls who have made it through 7 lifetimes in this world.

The lord of the sky was accompanied by his guards and the gods were waiting for them. When 888 arrived he immediately walked bravely towards the throne of the king of heaven, he then knelt down in respect.

"The angel of death 888 named Kim Young Joo, do you know what the duties of a grim reaper are?" asked the heavenly king in a voice full of authority.

"I know your majesty. The main task of an angel of death is to pick up souls who have been called to be delivered to heaven, or to the final judgment, or also to take them to a temporary resting place on the waiting hill," answered 888. Lord Zhang who was in the room looked a little annoyed at 888's calm demeanor. He repeatedly sighed holding back his emotions. He wanted to beat 888, but he did not dare to the king of the sky.

"And do you know some heavenly rules that you shouldn't break?" This time the question came from the goddess Diao.

"I know the goddess. An angel of death may mingle with humans, even outside of our duties may look like ordinary humans. However, we must not interfere in human affairs. Moreover, change the destiny of humans themselves."

"If you knew, why did you save the life you should have taken?!" cried God Zhang, unable to contain himself anymore. 888 turned to the tall, burly god of war and saluted. I accidentally touched her daughter's hand. And, I saw a future where she and her mother attended her graduation ceremony. Besides, they only have each other. Kim does have a best friend who might take care of Hyun Jae. However, a mother will remain a mother and her position will not be replaced. On that basis, I was forced to violate the rules of heaven."

"On the basis of humanity? Hahahaha ... you are an angel of death," said Dewa Zhang.

"I'm an angel of death. But I've lived a human life," 888 answered firmly. The sky king laughed heartily at 888's words.

"You are the bravest angel of death, 888. Well, because you have admitted where your fault lies. We will forgive you, but before you return to the world to do your duty again you must undergo punishment first," said the sky king.

A guard appears to approach 888 and hand over a small box. 888 accepted it, he waited for the next word of the king of heaven.

"You know, that no one can pass through the heat of hellfire. Except for the heavenly king and the hell king of course, also the fire god Sun Jian. You will be punished for 10 years. Inside that little box, there is a pill. Small, but the pill will allow you to walk through hellfire. You know, the souls that are there are souls who have lived 7 lifetimes. Among those souls choose 30 souls for you to bring to justice. Souls which you consider still worthy to undergo reincarnation once again. A chosen soul that can live 8 lives. However, you really must have a strong reason why those souls you deem worthy of my grace. Within 10 years you should be able to get 30 souls. You will be given help. Two other grim reapers will help you. Not 444, because he will live in Jeongwol to be reincarnated soon, "said the king of the sky. 888 nodded,

"Okay, sir I will carry out your punishment." The king of the sky claps 2 times. And, 2 angels of death appeared with the guards of the king of heaven. They immediately stood near 888 and knelt down to pay respects to the sky king.

"They are Daek Wo or Grim Reaper 222 and Ye Jin or Grim Reaper 442. They will help with your task before they are allowed to reincarnate as their last task. They can't go to hell like you, but every time you take a soul from there, they will be waiting at the entrance. Remember, only 10 years. The time I give. If you can help 30 souls in less than 10 years, you can return to this world to continue your punishment as an angel of death. Until I give you the final task and you can be reincarnated."

"Very well, Your Majesty."

"You can start your assignment tomorrow."

"Excuse me, Your Majesty, of the thousands of inhabitants of Hell, should I hold them one by one to find out their past?" ask 888. The sky king chuckled.

"Meet the moon goddess on the waiting hill, she will show you the soul book. It lists all the souls that have been sent to hell."

"Okay, Your Majesty. Then I immediately said goodbye," said 888.

"Ah, because you have to go to the waiting hill, then you take 444 with you. You have to take Jeongwol to rest. That's an additional task for me. Now, go," said the sky king.

Without waiting long, the four grim reapers immediately saluted and immediately left the heavenly palace. They headed straight for the waiting hill just as the Heavenly King ordered. "You have to live life to the fullest when you're reincarnated,444," said 888. 444 smiled and nodded.

"You have to be careful in carrying out tasks from heaven. It may seem like an easy task, but gathering evidence and defense is not easy. 10 years will pass very quickly," said 444.

"I know, the mistake I made was not a mistake that can be easily forgiven and received a light punishment.