“Yes… we’ve been fighting other powerful races for many years. Since mankind won the war, when all the intelligent races united to face a common enemy and for the continent’s dominance 500 years ago, we’ve successfully managed to defend this continent and administer our rule. This time won’t be an exception.”

“What are you going to do about Jungha, your first son?”

“The second will figure it out. The second, Junkyung, is quite talented in these matters. He asked for the work regarding his wife, too.”

“What can I do to help?”

“Set a path for the second. I’m no longer the same since I’ve gotten older.”

“Yes, your majesty.”

The two drank tea without talking again for a long time. Hanyoung smiled bitterly. In his mind, the words San had asked for were lingering in his mind like inescapable sounds. Actually, what San had asked for was closer to a threat than a request…

Winds of Fortune – Chapter 5

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“Please, to the best of your ability… please, just shut up. Please be patient this time around as well. I’ll take the lead and do it my way.”

San said as he rolled his eyes.

“We’ll see,” Biyeon replied.

“If you go on like this, we might have to actually fight.”

“Then I’ll be slapped around a couple of times… it’s not like I haven’t been hit once or twice…” 

“If anyone were to overhear our conversation,...