Chapter 150 First Battle
Their affiliation changed in an instant.
The Azure Sky Unit, originally comprising 31 members, swelled to 44 in a flash.
“Is the Martial Alliance’s withdrawal process really that lax?”
“Of course not. Normally, it requires several steps. However, it’s not always impossible without those steps.”
Commanders of the Eight Guard Units, Elders belonging to the Elder’s Council, and leaders of organizations like the Shangpyeondang, Haman-dang, and Bochal-won possess independent authority, allowing them to Act First, Report Later in certain situations.
Especially during missions, the Commanders’ authority is quite extensive, permitting immediate dismissal from positions and organizational restructuring on the spot.
This was precisely what Song U-jeol and the Seonpung Unit members had aimed for.
Although Byeok-un had died, there was still a Commander of the Eight Guard Units on mission here. Obtaining his approval made immediate withdrawal from the Eight Guard Units possible. While it would undoubtedly put Deung Jong-yu, who had completely dismantled the Seonpung Unit, in a difficult position, there were no procedural issues.
“Well, I granted permission, but I never thought they’d actually go through with it.”
Deung Jong-yu jested, yet he didn’t feel any genuine sense of dismay.
He wasn’t called the Thunder Dragon Chivalrous Hero for nothing. He was a ‘Chivalrous Hero’ because he harbored a chivalrous heart and embarked on Chivalrous Acts, and he was ‘Thunder Dragon’ because his methods were truly eccentric.
