# WebtoonLib — Traces of the Sun #77

## Series
- title: Traces of the Sun
- slug: traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2

## Chapter
- number: 77
- chapter_key: 77
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The chapter delivers the widely celebrated culmination of Hyeon's revenge against Yoonkang, solidifying the guild master's role as Yiseon's ruthless and obsessive protector. Following Yoonkang's maiming by a monster summoned from a cursed bracelet, readers express overwhelming schadenfreude, deeming the event a "satisfying" and "perfect payback." The narrative's pivotal moment occurs when Hyeon reveals his actions were not for business but were direct retaliation for Yoonkang harming Yiseon, possessively declaring, "You shouldn't have messed with what's mine." This statement ignites the fanbase, with many interpreting it as a romantic confession that cements Hyeon as a desirable, if toxic, male lead. However, a skeptical minority questions Hyeon's sincerity, pointing out his history of manipulating Yiseon as a "tool" and the hypocrisy of his protective stance. The plot escalates as it is revealed that Hyeon has also brilliantly framed Yoonkang for their father's murder, leading to his arrest—a fate readers find more fitting than a simple death. The events reinforce the central power dynamic, leaving the audience to debate whether Hyeon's possessiveness stems from genuine affection or strategic ownership within their trauma-forged, codependent bond.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Hyeon frames Yoongank for their father's murder, leading to Yoongank's arrest and public disgrace.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The chapter delivers the widely celebrated culmination of Hyeon's revenge against Yoonkang, solidifying the guild master's role as Yiseon's ruthless and obsessive protector.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter delivers the widely celebrated culmination of Hyeon's revenge against Yoonkang, solidifying the guild master's role as Yiseon's ruthless and obsessive protector. Following Yoonkang's maiming by a monster summoned from a cursed bracelet, readers express overwhelming schadenfreude, deeming the event a "satisfying" and "perfect payback." The narrative's pivotal moment occurs when Hyeon reveals his actions were not for business but were direct retaliation for Yoonkang harming Yiseon, possessively declaring, "You shouldn't have messed with what's mine." This statement ignites the fanbase, with many interpreting it as a romantic confession that cements Hyeon as a desirable, if toxic, male lead. However, a skeptical minority questions Hyeon's sincerity, pointing out his history of manipulating Yiseon as a "tool" and the hypocrisy of his protective stance. The plot escalates as it is revealed that Hyeon has also brilliantly framed Yoonkang for their father's murder, leading to his arrest—a fate readers find more fitting than a simple death. The events reinforce the central power dynamic, leaving the audience to debate whether Hyeon's possessiveness stems from genuine affection or strategic ownership within their trauma-forged, codependent bond.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Traces of the Sun #77](/series/traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2/chapter-77)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.