The Absent Color

'''Introduction to the Work: Painter, painting subject, schemer, schemed against, regretful one, indifferent one, contractual relationship, supernatural ability, Eastern fantasy, revenge. The paintings created by the Painter Clan held a strange power—they could kill people, destroy objects, or cast curses. In an era of chaos, many desired their power, and because of this, they amassed great wealth and influence. Since the Painter Clan's power was passed down through bloodlines, they greatly despised any leakage of their abilities to outsiders. Ha-shin's father was the plaything of Seon-ra's father, the head of the Painter Clan, but he fell in love with Ha-shin's mother and fled. Afterward, ...