Reform – Chapter 9

Five days before the official release of the report. The imperial court bustled with activity. A summary of the report, that had been tightly kept secret, was just released. The summary was distributed to the upper official levels, from the emperor’s military advisor and inner cabinet to the heads of each imperial court department. A few of the people who received the report let out a sigh of relief while others anxiously discussed the repercussions of the report. Secretary Gayu sat deep within her chair with her hand stabilizing her chin. She was deep in thought as she stared forward. Though she didn’t show it outwardly, one could tell that something was bothering her.

The Black Guild seemed to have completely disengaged in any activity… and the Outsiders had also not made any move. The Sa-Myung Family could see the writing on the wall.

/But… the official summary of the report doesn’t have any information that would concern anyone. What does this mean? Were they not able to find anything? Or are they saying that we should all forgive past transgressions and move on? What are they thinking? Rain.’

Gayu closed her eyes. She felt the warm spring wind enwrap her body. A sense of comfort started to envelop her body.

‘It’s already been twenty years serving the current emperor, right? Can I finally relax now?’

A light smile spread across her face…

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Three days before the formal release of the report. Ryuin, the third seat of the Secretary Office, was listening to some reports. In front of her were three others: Hanhwa, Ryuin’s assistant, Hanbu, a three skilled Awakened Warrior of the Han-Sung Clan,...