Thud!

The moment Muk Yeon finished speaking, movement erupted from one side of the room.

“What is the meaning of this…?!”

“Muk Yeon! What are you talking about?!”

Two people—Gold Dragon Leader and Iron Dragon Leader—slammed their hands on the table and shot to their feet.
Their expressions were filled with intense opposition.

“You’re saying the recruits won’t be selected internally but brought in from outside?”

“That violates the rules of the Martial Alliance…! How can this be allowed?!”

Their tone made it clear—they wouldn’t accept this decision.
Or perhaps, they simply couldn’t believe it.

“Explain yourself—what exactly …