บท 55: The Plan (5)

Hyun Sik was about to thank the young nephew when he was interrupted by the thought about the eunuchs who were thronging in the hallway, witnessing the scene that took place at the enclosed courtyard. Yet, the people he was expecting to see were numb, unconscious on the elevated floor.

"So even the intelligent general makes witless decisions. I thought I was supposed to be the one who would lure this guy." Daewon threw the rock to the ground and chipped in, "Don't sneak toward his direction. Sneak around before striking."

"I know that." Hyun Sik stood from his position. That was right, he knew this. But he was also confident that he could sneak in toward the direction without getting caught, which was why he decided to do it.

Recalling the moment, Hyun Sik noticed that the shadow was sniffing the air. Enough for him to make conclusions inside his head. Perhaps was he tracked by his scent? No, in the first place, did he even emit a smell?