264 Gate disappears 2 (1/2)
”He seems to understand?” Taesoo asked as he glanced over at Doral.
Joonbum answered, ”This world has people called the Ainos and Magnos. They are not humans but different races. Think of them as elves or dwarves for comparison.”
”Elves and dwarves?”
”Yeah. They have some similarities with those races in books.”
”I see.”
”I was helped by them when I first came here. They know everything about me too.”
”So, you taught them about our world with the things you brought here?”
Taesoo quickly understood the situation. In fact, it was actually Taesoo who provided Joonbum with all of his goods.
”Whoa, you catch on fast,” Jinpok commented and Taesoo nodded. He had realized that he was facing the emperor of the empire of this world and the commander of the army. He needed their help.
”Oh- I'm sorry about what happened in the past…”
”Ah, let's not talk about the past. Let's just be who we are.”
Jinpok casually dismissed it and Joonbum smiled.
”Yeah. Let's not bring up formalities here.”
”Sure. Thank you,” Taesoo answered. They continued to speak further into the night, continuing with Jinpok and Joonbum's stories. The stories lasted until the next morning.
”Sir! The gate has closed!!”
Todd, who rushed through the door, seemed very excited.
”Is that right? It's been a year already?!”
It wasn't exactly a year, but it was within the expected time frame for Jackson.
”So, have you prepared the cold weather gear to be sent over to the soldiers?”
”Yes, sir. We are ready for the train to arrive.”
”Make sure we only send the high-quality one. You get what I mean?”
”Yes, sir. We have audited all processes and punished anyone trying to corrupt the process.”
”Good. Any objections?”
”There are some from the old nobles.”
”Any problems?” Jackson asked casually and Todd shook his head with a smile.
”No, sir. None. The new nobles from the empire welcome the strict rules against any corruption. Also, the entire army fighting against the monsters are very loyal to the emperor. There is no chance for the nobles to object to the empire.”
Those were confident words. Jackson understood Todd's reaction very well.
”Haha. Todd, we must tread carefully. History proves that a strong nation can always crumble from within. Isn't that so?”
”Yes, sir,” Todd answered and Jackson continued speaking.
”It's good that you're confident of what we're doing, but we cannot be arrogant and get ourselves into trouble because of pride. We must always be careful and double check everything.”