The Kneecap Verdict

In Warring States Wei, a secret order emerges to prevent crime by mutilating anyone deemed predisposed to evil. When Pang Juan betrays his brilliant fellow student Sun Bin out of envy, Sun is subjected to the horrific "kneecap punishment." As the order's hunt expands, ordinary trust collapses, and Pang Juan himself becomes prey. A psychological horror tale of how absolute preventive justice shatters everyday safety, inspired by Alex North's style.