Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Young-gu works as a pizza shop clerk and chases an old man dressed in old clothes. The pursuit ends with Young-gu in a Joseon village.

The Pizza Clerk's Pursuit — Young-gu, a pizza shop clerk, chases an old man dressed in old clothes. Characters: Young-gu Location: Pizza shop
Arrival in Joseon — Young-gu ends up in a village in the Joseon Dynasty. Characters: Young-gu Location: Joseon village

The village has faced a terrifying monster for many years. The monster demands a living virgin sacrifice every month.

The Monthly Sacrifice — A terrifying monster has demanded a living virgin sacrifice every month for years. Location: Joseon village

Warriors come from across the country to capture the monster for a bounty. They are defeated at once.

Warriors Seek the Bounty — Warriors arrive from across the country hoping to capture the monster and claim the bounty. Location: Joseon village
The Warriors Are Defeated — The monster defeats the arriving warriors at once. Location: Joseon village

Aliens seek to capture Tuma and the necrotic dragon Tuka using their permanent bodies. Their plan leads to a battle between the aliens and Tuka.

The Aliens' Capture Plan — Aliens seek to capture Tuma and the necrotic dragon Tuka using their permanent bodies. Location: Unspecified
Battle Between Aliens and Tuka — A battle begins between the aliens and Tuka. Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

Young-gu's Journey — Young-gu's pursuit of an old man takes him from his ordinary work into the Joseon Dynasty.
- Pizza Shop Clerk — Young-gu is introduced as a clerk at a pizza shop.
- Chasing the Old Man — Young-gu pursues an old man dressed in old clothes.
The Village's Burden — A monster's repeated demand for human sacrifice hangs over the village.
- Monster's Threat — A terrifying monster has appeared for many years.
- Monthly Sacrifice — The monster demands a living virgin every month.
The Bounty Hunt — Warriors arrive seeking the reward for capturing the monster, but fail.
- Warriors Assemble — Warriors come from across the country for the bounty.
- Defeat at Once — The monster defeats the warriors together.
The Alien Plan — Aliens pursue a plan to capture Tuma and the necrotic dragon Tuka.
- Capture Objective — The aliens seek to capture Tuma and Tuka.
- Permanent Bodies — The aliens intend to use their permanent bodies in the capture attempt.
Battle with Tuka — The alien plan culminates in the beginning of a battle with Tuka.
- Opposing Forces — The supplied account identifies the aliens and Tuka as the opposing sides.
- Battle Begins — The conflict between the aliens and Tuka begins.