“Traumatized shut-in Seyoung, isolated for years after brutal school attack, discovers life-changing mystery on his rooftop.”
Rooftop Swordmaster
옥탑방 소드마스터
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Traumatized shut-in Seyoung, isolated for years after brutal school attack, discovers life-changing mystery on his rooftop.
At Nungwang Middle School, Seyoung suffered a brutal attack by his classmates that left him hospitalized for months. Upon awakening, he discovers his world has been shattered by tragedy, leaving him with deep emotional scars and a profound distrust of society. Overwhelmed by trauma, Seyoung withdraws completely from the outside world, becoming a shut-in who hasn't left his home since the incident. Years pass as Seyoung remains isolated in his room, disconnected from the changing world beyond his walls. His days blur together in a cycle of survival and solitude, until one ordinary day when an inexplicable sound draws his attention. Following this mysterious call leads him to his rooftop, where he encounters something extraordinary that will change the course of his life forever. (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 125 ch ch × vol
- Total read 16h 40m approx
- Published May 2020 – Jan 2024
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M63903 catalog