Walking on the soft grass, Horn conversed with Herman and Knight Morne while leading the group forward.
As for the old nobles of North Mande County, they kept a distance of about three to five meters, following on foot, constantly murmuring.
"Steve, Steve."
Steve, who had been walking, turned his head, only to see it was Brunock, a fellow director of the smelting department, patting his shoulder.
"Do you have something to tell me?"
"It's everyone who has something to discuss with you. This abrupt visit from His Highness Saint Sun requires us to unify our stance while we can."
Suddenly, Steve realized this was exactly the Steel Guild elders trying to band together.
"What is it you all want now?" he asked warily. "I'm not getting involved in this. That Cheka is scary."
"Who said it has anything to do with Cheka?" Brunock lowered his voice, "Do you know the saying, set a high price, settle for less?"
