Sadly, I love you.
31, faced
~ Temporary shelter near the border ~
현우
Nice to meet you. I am Son Hyeon-woo, the king of Yeon-guk.
승철
This is Choi Seung-cheol.
Unlike Hyunwoo, who was smiling brightly as if he was happy about something, Seungcheol's expression was dark and hard.
Even the brief handshake that was given as a greeting took a lot of force.
현우
..so, what are the terms of the negotiation?
승철
..become a vassal state of Joseon.
승철
Cultural and religious ideas are permitted, but all diplomatic and military values are to be handed over to Joseon.
Seungcheol recited everything in a whisper.
현우
..yeah, not bad.
The smile disappeared from Hyunwoo's face.
현우
But, shouldn't we pay back the price of our children's lives?
승철
Well, are you still out of your mind?
Seungcheol moved his gaze from Hyunwoo to Kihyun with a bitter smile.
Kihyun's eyes met Seungcheol's and he flinched, fear filling his eyes.
현우
...Okay, let's negotiate.
Hyunwoo frowned as he looked at Kihyun, and eventually gave in.
승철
As of this moment, the war has ended. If there is an airstrike from the Yan'an region, or even a hint of one—
승철
-...
All emotions were in his eyes.
Seungcheol left the residence, leaving Hyunwoo and Kihyun behind, and informed Eunwoo.
승철
The war was over. From this point on, Yeonguk became a vassal state of Joseon.
은우
....!
은우
I will accept it.
Eunwoo ran to the soldiers in surprise.
Seungcheol, who was watching her back, began to turn pale again.
승철
...damn it.
The blood that had spattered onto my hand from the cough quickly dried up.
여주
.. Is it finally the wind blowing..?
원우
.. we have arrived.