“They gathered a party. So that’s why it took an hour.” Said Kris

The 2 guards left them at the center.

“Who leads your group?” asked the man on the highest chair.

Kris looked at Master Cha. But Master Cha nodded for Kris to step forward.

Kris stepped forward taking a deep breath.

“I am leading the Circle.” Said Kris “I am Kris one of the Ace Knights of the Palace.”

The medallion was brought to the head of the clan.

“This is yours?” asked the head.

“Yes.” Said Kris.

“What brings an Ace Knight to the Seaside Village?” asked The head.

Kris knew a hundred people hearing the news of the king’s death will not be good.

“I am asking if I can have a private word with you Sir.” Said Kris

“This is an assembly…We decide together as one.” Said one of the people in the right.

Kris looked at Sulli but Sulli smiled at Kris telling him to go on.

“We are here as commanded by the Princess in concurrence with the wishes of the King. We are instructed to be careful of the mission and we would only reveal this to the head of the clan.” Said Kris

The assembly started to clamor.

Chanyeol started to prepare his claws. TOP started lifting his hands….but he could get too little wind…

Minho and Master Cha are on the guard. Sulli touched the dagger on her side. Sunny took her stick out.

“Stop!” shouted in a  loud and full voice by the head of the clan.

Everyone stopped talking.

“You are all threatening our visitors!” said the head.

The assembly saw the Circle…everyone in the circle looks ready to attack.

“We have come here in peace. But we are ready to defend ourselves. And we are ready to sacrifice even our lives to fulfill the mission given us. We ask that a private conversation with you Sir.” Said Kris

“Then we will prove what you said. How many of you are fighters?” asked the head.

Master Cha answered “You have 5 of us in the Circle.” Said Master Cha

“5? Aren’t the women fighters as well?” asked the head.

Master cha looked at Sulli and Sunny…

No.

“I will fight.” Said Sulli

“Me too.” said Sunny

“The women are willing to fight then.” Said the head.

“Get our seven warriors.” Called the head.

“If you win in a battle against our 7 warriors, then you would have the chance to talk to me alone.” Said the head. “Is there anyone who disagrees?”

Nobody answered.

“Then that will be the case.” Said the head.

“Be ready. It seems they are confident about their warriors…that is why nobody appealed…because they think we don’t stand a chance of winning.” Said Master Cha

“They need to get really disappointed then.” Said Chanyeol.

“We can’t be too sure. This is their territory.” Said Master Cha

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