“Director Pi.”

“Yes, Association President.”

“How much longer until Hunter An’s evaluation is complete?”

“It should be finished within a week.”

“What’s his score looking like?”

“He’s expected to be the first and youngest candidate to achieve a perfect score.”

“Hm.”

Jang Kyung-hwan, the Association President, fell into thought.

The sudden controversy over “royal favoritism” had blindsided him.

He didn’t know why the issue had erupted so suddenly, but both he and Pi Seong-yeol were equally vexed by it.

It was natural for any organization to grant privileges and priorities to top performers. It was a reward for effort.

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