Chapter 59 (2/2)
“I heard that the agreed-upon percentages change each year From what I've heard, Duke Karose takes 30 while Marquis Norian takes 20 But our poor and powerless Count Essen only takes 10”
“…”
“Doesn't this mean that our weak and powerless Count and your powerful affiliate organizations are dividing the spoils based on combat power? Whatever you all state, this is not an 'equitable prouise of power”
“This person! Still being obtuse!” so discontent raised the level of noise in the square San's voice was also raised,
“Well… regardless of whatever happened in the past… we've been contracted to responsibly and properly ad as the official representative of the Count Open your ears and listen!” San stopped speaking htly and lowered his voice towards the mob
His voice was very low and ca the warriors quiet down to hear his words
“There's definitely a probleht? You've denied my request, and I have no inclination to accept your requests What shall we do? I'll leave it to you gentle to coood relationshi+p with your affiliated groups”
“…”
“However… if you're relying on your martial prowess to back up your state to do the same If you decide to deny le share Alright! Let's decide What will you all do?” San's reply reverberated through the square It was concise and e for their decision as the Count's for officers and warriors of each clan stood with their mouths open in surprise and astonishin with this absurd declaration
“Did son representation to such a psychopath? He said he'll take responsibility, right? You! You said you'll put your life on the line, right?”
San s, “Of course! We'll have to first get vows set up to detail the terht I don't want you guys to change your words and bring your organizations into the ht? Alright, shall we see if you have what it takes to back up your words?”
San kept s as he turned towards Dite
“How is it for you, Chief Priestess Dite? Can you be in charge of conducting the vows?”
“Of course, as long as the victor properly allocates Goddess Diana's share!” Dite answered with a broad sely been made to resolve their differences with duels All of the affiliated officers and warriors looked at the Dong-Myung Clan at this ye'swhat he had to say
He was the hero of this year's hunt Further warriors was unequivocally accepted as being the foreaze swept past the gatherer warriors before landing on Nariye with a purple froye's lips
“The Dong-Myung Clan upholds the values of equality and fairness above all else, so we don't sell our souls for a er profit However, since we need to make a decision, I will trouble Goddess Diana to take your vows The Dong-Myung Clan will vow not to participate in the duel I will also make a vow that I will support the victor of the duels, whoever it ye finished his response and nodded his head at Dite He spoke like a person who truly seeains and unnecessary conflict All of the affiliated clans and organizations nodded at his words
'Wow… pretty good…' Biyeonback a fit of laughter
'He's truly a wise 'Awakened' He didn't let ht face while looking down onto the ground Dongye's ye stated that thisClan as representatives for the mob, so the individual affiliated warriors and officers should resolve their own disputes He her principled values were taken into consideration
For San and Biyeon, his words meant that he would take the voith Dite and follow their terms The three of the Further with the more for his party in return…
The square exploded with activity and noise The irrevocable and non-reversible flow of the rabbed their weapons and prepared for battle They weren't stupid They knew the opponent was strong However, one only kneould happen once swords clashed against each other
A warrior's battle meant that both sides would put their lives on the line San could feel his hands shake He felt the presence of other hus anted to kill hiaent humans of flesh and blood… his heart and mind were filled with confusion and contradiction
San took a step forward in the square He took out a white sword He wasn't looking at his opponents His gaze was fixed on the setting sun behind his right shoulder It was red The sunset was very red
'Is it now time to shed blood?'