Chapter 128
The King of Power Delivers a Man’s Words
The heads of the royal family all turned to look at Danwooseong. They likely expected harsh words to flow from his mouth. They intended to listen first and then decide how to act.
However, the words that came out of Danwooseong’s mouth were not harsh words.
“Now then. Heads of the Clans…”
“Is that your usual tone?”
Seo Mun-ryong waved his hand dismissively at Dokgo Myeong’s remark.
“Listen. That’s not what matters.”
Dan Woosung clasped his hands together before continuing.
“When was the last time you saw Lord Yu Jeong-hong?”
The clan heads exchanged glances at this unexpected question before Seo Mun-ryong answered alone.
“It’s been quite a while. Perhaps over ten years. Everyone must be similar.”
Dan Woo-sung nodded.
“You’ve aged considerably.”
“Hmm…”
“Your hair is as white as snow, your hands that once wielded swords are deeply wrinkled, and just looking at your face, I can tell you’ve aged considerably. What was the leader the Imperial Council remembers like? A stubborn old man, an elder who refused to step down from the leader’s position even at that age. A person who was strict and fearsome to everyone. But from the outside, these shortcomings were the same for the Master of the Way too. Isn’t that right?”
The Master was that kind of person too.
Danwooseong continued.
The strained relationship was between Grandmaster Yoo Jeong-hong and Senior Brother Doje. There’s no need for the Martial Alliance and the Emperor’s Association to carry that rift as if upholding some legacy. Coincidentally, when the news of Senior Brother Doje’s passing reached us, this junior was also at the Martial Alliance. The Grandmaster summoned all the members, ascended the dais, and shared three cups of wine. To avenge the Master. To dedicate this wine to the Master. And to ask the members to join in avenging the Master…
