“It seems Lee Gun is alive.”

In the beginning, Chun Sungjae hadn’t taken the rumor seriously. However, when he heard these words, his heart pounded.

“Your first rank temple has been incompetent without Lee Gun.”

These words turned the atmosphere of the state dinner at Cheongwadae chilly. Everyone looked in one direction. Reporters, as well as important political figures, were present here. Then there were the VIPs of the day, who were leaders of the temples. Murderous intent lingered in their eyes. 

The one who had spoken those words was a muscular man. He laughed as if he were oblivious to the stares. "What? Am I wrong? You guys couldn’t even kill the Spider.”

The temperature in the room dropped further. Finally, the person next to the muscular man tried to rein him in. “Leo General-nim. Please…” 

The employees of the Cheongwadae were anxious. It was to be expected. People from the top to the lowest temples were all gathered here. Two such meetings were held each year, each an important event. The temples' representatives were honored guests at the Cheongwadae. Even the representatives of the top temples of other countries directly under the Zodiacs were present here.

Of course, these people and organizations...