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Hugin remained silent for a long time before he suddenly let out a sigh. He wearily removed the old brown hat he always wore and placed it on the document-strewn desk. Then, he retrieved a pipe from his pocket and took a long drag.
He exhaled deeply, releasing a cloud of smoke that filled the room and veiled his face in a faint mist.
His expression became unreadable. Wang Yu could tell that Hugin felt a sense of helplessness, surely a rare feeling for him. As one of the most important leaders of the Nightblades, Hugin typically exuded composure and stability. Yet now, the subtle but undeniable frustration in his demeanor was evident.
"My apologies in advance. If I tell you that despite knowing all of this, we still won't take any action, will you be disappointed?" Hugin set down his pipe and looked directly at Wang Yu. Smoking wasn't his objective—it was merely a habit cultivated over the years.
"I won't be." Wang Yu shook his head naturally, maintaining his usual calm composure.
"Really?"
Hugin blinked in surprise. That was surprising, even for Wang Yu. How could the Nightblades sit back and do nothing despite the royal family's blatant exploitation? Even so, as one of its leaders, Hugin found himself powerless to act.
"The royal family is, by nature, the most difficult force to oppose within this kingdom. Unless we know...
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