The sect leader sat on the high seat, surveying the Grand Prince, Ilmajo, and the guard, Gukgeom.
He spoke, "Ilmajo."
"Yes."
"Return to your position as the Bright Guardian assisting the deputy sect leader."
Ilmajo replied, "Understood."
Since Ilmajo was the Grand Prince's maternal uncle, it was a natural greeting.
The sect leader gazed at the guard who had long served him.
"Gukgeom."
"Yes, sect leader."
"You will take on the role of Bright Guardian. There is no need for you to serve as my guard or do any menial tasks anymore."
Gukgeom, taken aback, managed to respond, "Understood."
He could not dare refuse the sect leader, who was known for his unyielding nature.
However, who would not be surprised? Gukgeom had been the sect leader's eyes and senses for many years, and being promoted to the position of Guardian was indeed a shocking turn of events.
The sect leader looked at the Grand Prince.
"There is no set deadline. Until I give further notice, you will take on the role of deputy sect leader and oversee both the inner and outer sects."
"Understood."
"Ask your questions."
The Grand Prince inquired, "When you say deputy sect leader, does that include internal activities as well as external matters...?"
"External matters?"