Chapter: 713
Yeonwol couldn’t hide her trembling voice when she asked Chun Yeowun.
Chun Yeowun didn’t bother giving her a genuine answer. Rather, he spoke words that made Yeongwol doubt her ears.
“...I can’t waste time here.”
Chun Yeowun shook his head.
He had never guessed that Hameng wasn’t just famous in Wulin, but also in the Imperial Palace. He surmised that it was his red hair that gave away their identity.
[Hmm, I am sorry.]
Hameng apologized to Chun Yeowun. Honestly, he didn’t intend to do this. Before leaving the Demonic Cult, Chun Yeowun had asked Hameng to dye his hair black. However, it wasn’t like he refused, he actually willingly colored his hair to disguise himself, but each time he used his inner energy, his hair turned back to its original color.
‘I should have at least used a hood!’
Unless there was anything that needed his immediate attention, he was to stay hidden. Hameng knew that someone would definitely recognize him for his hair, yet, he only covered his face. To think that he got identified in a matter of seconds during his first rendezvous.
Leader Yeongwol. Couldn’t hide her embarrassment anymore.
‘He-he didn’t deny it.’
Hameng didn’t outright affirm it, but it was the presence of the Lord of the Demonic Cult which answered her question. Who else would get escorted by the Guardians of the Demonic Cult, if not their Lord?
‘For the Lord of the Demonic Cult to invade the Imperial Palace.’
Under Yeongwol’s impression, the Lord of the Demonic Cult was fearless. This was referenced to his reputation within the Wulin. However, in reality, the Lord was different from the hearsays.
Wasn’t he one of the Lords who signed the non-aggression treaty and had a fair relationship with the Emperor?
‘How should I act now?’
According to the Imperial and Guardian’s rules, anyone who was discovered to have trespassed into the Imperial Palace had to be suppressed unconditionally, regardless of their status. They can be killed in an event of a rebellion.
However, Yeongwol found it hard to come to a decision. She couldn’t even guess what would happen to her if she touched the Lord of the Demonic Cult.
Swoosh!
The two inspection maids were waiting for her orders.
‘If he is the Lord of the Demonic cult... keuk!’
If the Lord of the Demonic Cult invaded alone, she would’ve definitely tried to exterminate him. However, when the two savvy guardians appeared, Yeongwol wasn’t sure what to do. In the end, she came to conclude that it would be difficult to solve the problem at hand. Therefore, she came up with an exquisite trick.
‘Ah! Right! Since it has come to this, I can take them into the Guardian’s palace and deal with them.’
The Guardian’s palace was filled with skilled people including a Supreme Master Warrior. It seemed better to take them to the 2nd leader, who had greater executive and deciding power than herself. Politely, Yeongwol said to Chun Yeowun:
“If you sir, are the Lord of the Demonic Cult, how about we talk this out?”
She cautiously spoke. Obviously, it was unreasonable to call them infiltrators in their faces. However, she couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable as they didn’t answer for a long time. She continued the conversation.
“First of all, forgive me for my rudeness as I was unaware of your noble status.”
Leader Yeongwol bowed her head and apologized. Considering that they were in the Imperial Palace, the place where the Emperor resides, she treated the Lord of the Demonic Cult accordingly.
Yeongwol slowly lifted her head and spoke.
“I would still like to make a point. The Lord entered the Imperial Palace without any prior notice despite the non-aggression treaty. So, if you can consider forsaking your mission, we will be more than happy to turn a blind eye.”