Biyeon also raised her hand and apologized. The four were still huffing and puffing.

Their intense discussion continued for a long time after that. The Outsiders were concerned the power structure that they had painstakingly built over the centuries would come crumbling down all at once.

On the other hand, San and Biyeon wanted the ‘survival tools’ and martial arts skills they had developed to be spread widely, even if it was to create a new power struggle and structure.

“How about this compromise?” Biyeon asked as she glanced at San.

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The discussion continued for three more days. A compromise that all six could agree on was reached.

The new skills and weaponry would be disclosed and distributed to representative armed groups according to the Outsiders' opinion, and in the future, the number of organizations would be expanded.

However, all these groups would have to enter into a licensing agreement with the imperial family and would be required to perform operations according to the emperor’s orders.

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