The heavily guarded Neolle Leocadia of the Black Pine League was grim and lifeless.
Even someone as strong as Gerrit Harris, one of the top three strategists in the world,
was captured and taken away.
Although he returned,
it was not without disgrace.
The masters of the Black Pine League believed they had done their best,
yet they still suffered a stab.
It was too humiliating.
And Gerrit Harris, upon returning to Neolle Leocadia, remained silent.
Hayden Marsh and Konrad Marsh urgently decided to convene a meeting in the evening.
The focus was to report on the search results for the King and the future stance of the Black Pine League.
Should it be the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance or the Boulevard?
Should it be Julius Reed or Cold Nelson?
There must be a resolution.
Even if Gerrit Harris intended to reap the benefits of others' struggles,
he had to take a stand in name.
The outcome of refusing to choose a side would be dire.
Outside Neolle Leocadia.
