Who Threatened Me With a Knife?

Seo Jihun, a diligent civil servant who longed only for a quiet, uneventful life, meets an untimely end after a violent altercation. He awakens in a martial arts world where strength reigns supreme. Forced into a deadly choice by the leader of the Heavenly Demonic Cult, he reluctantly becomes a disciple to survive. Using his sharp wits and administrative skills, he unexpectedly excels within the sect, rising through the ranks despite his desire for peace. Now entangled in power and responsibility, he must navigate this dangerous new world while questioning whether his original dream of tranquility is still within reach.