Im Sobaek stepped onto the duel arena and looked around. I expected him to say something, but the Alliance Leader said nothing. He simply looked over the gathered crowd once, then took his seat at the head.

With the Alliance Leader silent, everything around fell into stillness.

There are times when a quiet crowd is more satisfying than a noisy one. This was one of those times.

Unexpectedly, Gongson Wol stood up and walked toward the arena, speaking.

"…Honored seniors. Thank you for coming to celebrate Alliance Leader Im Sobaek’s reaffirmation."

"Gongson Strategist, shut it. Who said we came to celebrate?"

Gongson Wol turned her gaze to a middle-aged man.