“Hey, man!” Someone hurriedly grabbed Chi-Woo from behind. “Calm down. It’s not time for you to come forward yet.” Eval Sevaru leaned in and whispered into Chi-Woo’s ear, “Why are you trying to intervene already? There’s no need.”

‘Where did he pop out from? And why is he talking to me like we’re close?’ Chi-Woo couldn’t help but wonder, but then he remembered Eval had been talking to him casually since their meeting at the tent. While trying to figure out what Eval wanted, Chi-Woo prompted Eval to let go with a glare.

“Think about it, man. Those guys are from the sixth recruitment,” Eval Sevaru said, letting go of Chi-Woo and dusting his clothes. “You had taken a stand against them during the first meeting between the sixth and seventh recruits.” 

That was true. Chi-Woo had made the decision to save Salem Eshnunna.

Due to all the successes he had achieved to this point, Chi-Woo had become quite influential among the seventh recruits. In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Chi-Woo had become their spokesperson. On matters regarding Eshnunna, the sixth and seventh recruits were at odds.

“This is also a form of battle. You’ll be giving them the satisfaction of winning by stepping in.”

Chi-Woo furrowed his brows. He understood what Eval was saying, but he didn’t think his intervention would mean that much. As he continued to listen to Eval, though, he realized his arguments did hold some water. 

“I wasn’t planning to do anything as long as they kept quiet, but those bastards made the first move. Why don’t you stay here for now? I’ll have a go. You know what summit meetings are usually like.”

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