Chapter 5
If he answered, “Yes, that’s right. I was that stupid and pathetic,” then one of the swords behind him would almost certainly take Cheongmyeong’s head.
Especially that small-framed man.
There was a savage glint in his eyes... he wasn’t ordinary.
That one was probably a branch member named Han Murin...
“Master Cheong.”
A voice snapped him back to reality.
“...Yes...”
“How could I not know what’s in your heart?”
“...”
“I understand it all. That insurance contract in your hands—you only drew that up because of coercion. And while those three bastards took responsibility for it, strictly speaking, I can’t say I’m completely without blame either.”
“...But...”
“These events happened because I was too soft before. It’s only right that I take responsibility for that. Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ll be handing over my own head—so I intend to take responsibility in my own way. Would you care to hear it?”