Chapter 38 (2/2)
“If you’re thankful then continue to do a good job. Or you can use that and become the next Haomoon.”
Mdm Rogue felt her heart rate increase at those words.
“Me…the next head of Haomoon?”
Taesan smirked after seeing her expression and quietly left.
Mdm rogue, unaware that Taesan had already left, was frozen with a blank, no, ambitious thought.
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The great doctor was seated opposite the head of the dongho foundation.
He had visited him today to discuss future plans.
It was actually not allowed for the secret Cheonma associations to work together like this.
Because it was easier for a bigger group to be found out.
It was best to work together temporarily and maintain their secret.
But this was a peculiar case.
At least that’s what the doctor perceived it to be.
“It is against the rules for us to meet like this. We don’t even know if we are from the same clan to benign with.”
The head of the dongho foundation spoke coldly.
It was 180 degrees different from the way he treated Taesan.
“It’s not a hundred percent non-compliance. This is a very peculiar situation.”
The head of the dongho foundation frowned at the doctor’s sly behavior.
“Hyeon Cheon Jin will be resolved with time. A new majesty will appear.”
“That’s the problem. It will take a long time.”
“Long time? Who says?”
“Who do you think? Our prince of course. He seems to be looking at ten years, minimum.”
“Ten years…..!”
“And that is a minimum so you might want to add on a few years.”
The head of the dongho foundation looked at the doctor.
“How does he know this? I looked into it and he seems to be the second prince of the goldenwall clan…no matter how I search into it he has no connections to the Cheonma clan.”
“Honestly I’m not sure myself. But seeing how he knows more than us….I can guess what his title might be.”
The dongho head looked at him with bright eyes.
“And what is that?”
He believed the doctor as he knew that the doctor had accompanied Taesan for a long time, so assumed he would know his real identity.
Furthermore, his nature of work involved collecting information.
“You are aware that the opening of the Hyeon Cheon Ji means that the current majesty has passed away?”
“Of course. And I assume…that during that process the entire key figures were wiped out. If it’s going to take a long time, it means the damage is extensive.”
“I agree. That’s why our prince is important.”
The dongho head looked at him expectantly.
The doctor was enjoying this look and took his time.
“I think…he’s the hidden son of the majesty who just passed away.”
The dongho head’s eyes widened.
“Is..is that true!”
The doctor put a finger to his lips.
“Shh! Shh! Be quiet. Someone might hear us.”
The dongho head closed his mouth. But he was unable to hide the excitement in his wavering eyes as he looked to the doctor.
“Recently a few flies have been gathering around our prince. So I need your help.”
“How can I help?”
“I need two things.”
“You can tell me.”
“I need your man’s support when the prince is in need of help.”
“That’s a give! If it’s to do with the prince we will not hold back on sharing our resources!”
The dongho head had started to refer to Taesan as the prince as well.
“The second is to find a secret organization.”
“That…sounds more critical.”
It was impossible to predict the future. Taesan would need a strong foundation in order to climb up to a higher position in the future.
“Also, whatever we are doing may not be recognized in the future. I’m sure you already know?”
“Of course.”
This was his back up plan. A form of gamble.
But it was a safe bet. Even if it didn’t work, he had nothing to lose as long as he was careful.
“So please make the necessary preparations.”
“Leave it to me. The business with the Jong clan is finishing up so we have ample time to get ready.”
The doctor formally bowed as a form of sealing their agreement.
“Then I look forward to working with you.”
The dongho head bowed in return and replied.
“Likewise I look forward to working with you.”
There was a hint of ambition in the eyes of both men.