Chapter 302: The Envoys (2)
Living in this world, unexpected things are bound to happen.
Therefore, those in power keep soldiers by their side to predict variables as much as possible.
But even the mourners at Guryongseong’s gate hadn’t anticipated today’s negotiation atmosphere.
“Deputy Governor, it is said to be the Chief of the Secret Service.”
“It is Yi Sa-jung, leader of the Shadow Clan.”
This was because Yi Sa-jung’s sworn enemy, Yi Sa-jung, the leader of the Mu Hwangseong envoy and the Dark Heaven Blood Sword, had appeared.
Although it was their first time actually seeing each other’s faces, they had been acutely aware of each other’s presence. The moment their eyes met, both men instantly heightened their aura.
Jisajung struck first.
“This is the first agreement between two newly established factions, yet I, the lord of Bu Seong, am here representing mine, while they send a mere clan leader as their representative. Might one interpret this as contempt for Guryongseong?”
At first glance, it seemed an utterly rude remark.
But upon deeper reflection, it wasn’t entirely wrong.
Because in the 81st Division of the Third Army, a division commander-level figure wouldn’t even qualify as a deputy division commander in Nine Dragons City.
Yet, Lee Sa-pung surprisingly remained unruffled.
“Isn’t that precisely why it happened? I too found it puzzling that I was sent, but meeting you like this, it seems the military command didn’t make a misjudgment after all…”
