Upon returning to his office, Im Sobaek sat quietly, suppressing the storm of thoughts raging within him. He feared that if he didn’t compose himself, he might end up breaking something.

After a long wait, a voice called from outside.

“Alliance Leader, the Chief Strategist has arrived.”

“Bring him in.”

Gongson Sim closed the door behind him and asked,

“Have you waited long?”

“It’s been a while. Take a seat.”