Chapter 27
“This isn’t about trusting or not trusting the Vice Lord,” I said.
“If only one person is assigned to assist my father, then their judgment can become clouded. Their perspective narrows. Bias creeps in. That’s why I believe it’s better to put a counterbalance in place. That is my second request.”
“...Then why don’t you doubt me?”
I smiled and took a step forward.
I stood face-to-face with Hyeon Sim.
Then, slowly, I reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder.
Just like I did that day.
Like in that moment burned into memory.
Looking straight into his eyes, I spoke slowly.
“Because you’re a man who knows what loyalty is.”
“...”
“Respect is something beyond the grasp of reason—it belongs to the realm of the heart. And you, Supreme Commander, respect my father. Loyalty and respect... those are noble values. If you already possess something that rare, what more could I ask of you?”