I, The Earth Dragon

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Web Novel [KR]
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2023
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Completed

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Summary
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Junwan, an expert in Korean folk religion, as he encounters a mysterious phenomenon on Toryongsan Mountain during a nighttime hike. Witness the unexpected transformation of a giant earthworm into an earth dragon, leading Junwan into a world of fantasy, drama, and romance. Follow the story of Junwan and the Earth Dragon as they navigate through secrets, loneliness, and a unique human-nonhuman relationship, all set in modern-day Korea. This Korean web novel beautifully blends comedy, drama, fantasy, and romance, featuring a strong female protagonist and captivating fantasy creatures.

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Junwan, a renowned authority on Korean folk religion, embarked on a nighttime hike up Toryongsan Mountain. He was worried about his precious research materials getting swept away by the sudden downpour. As he reached his destination, a secluded cave, he encountered a strange phenomenon!

─Waaaaaaaargh!

A tremor shook the ground as if an earthquake had struck. Then, something emerged from the cave… Smooth, taut skin stretched over bones, a thick white ring around its head. Unbelievable as it seemed, no matter how he looked at it… it was a ■■■.

“A gi… giant… earthworm─!”

As Junwan cried out in shock, the enormous creature transformed into an earthworm and plopped into his hand. bbong!

Junwan descended the mountain feeling like he had been possessed, inexplicably carrying an earthworm. Strangely enough, he could touch the worm with his bare hands, and it inexplicably drew his attention. This was odd, considering his mild OCD(Obsessive-compulsive disorder) made him averse to even touching soil unless it was for research.

“Hey, earthworm, you are an earthworm, right? You’re not a dragon or something, are you?”

For some reason, he found himself talking to it. The earthworm, however, remained silent. Was it lonely? Was he, Junwan, going crazy from his own loneliness? But that night, something happened that truly made him question his sanity─.

“I never lower myself to converse with someone like you… but I’m desperate.”

A woman of unknown origin sat on his living room sofa, patiently waiting for him. With a grave expression, as if about to reveal a millennia-old secret, she began to speak.

“You must promise to keep this a secret. I… I am an Earth dragon.”

“An earth… worm?”

Had he been thinking about earthworms too much lately? He was hearing all sorts of nonsense. As Junwan scoffed in disbelief, the woman erupted in a terrifying roar.

“Earth worm?! If it weren’t for your interference, I would have ascended to the heavens as a true dragon!”

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