Chapter 485

Chapter 485

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Chapter 485

"Yuder, do you really intend to go through with it?"

"We're talking about the imperial palace, of all places... Could this be one of your usual jests?"

"Even if it's under the Commander's orders, the situation here is different than in the West..."

Yuder found himself trapped among the swarm of members who rushed to him as soon as Kishiar had left. Although they spoke in hushed voices, the atmosphere was far from quiet; with each one chiming in, their concerns accumulated like a burgeoning cloud.

The members should have been rejoicing at the news of a party, yet their faces betrayed no joy. Yuder watched them with a curious feeling, their faces worried and their chatter passionate.

Although they didn't seem to be taking the news entirely seriously, their worried expressions were genuine.

"Yuder, if you couldn't refuse because it was hard to say no, we'll go with you..."

"No, I was not coerced into agreeing."

Before the atmosphere could take a turn toward suspicion that Yuder had been pressured into his decision, he spoke up to stop any hasty conjectures.

"Do you think the Commander would force me into this as some sort of joke?"

"..."

"I accepted the offer, and that's that. There's no official problem since they said the standards are being changed. It's just a dance, after all."

"But that's not the issue... the problem is the gossip and ridicule that you'll have to endure!"

"Sure, Commander Kishiar is an Alpha Awakener, and you've emerged as an Omega, but even so... can you really do this? Like in the West, we don't know what kind of people might show up!"

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Yuder was taken aback by the stronger-than-expected backlash. He had thought that by this point, out of consideration for Kishiar if nothing else, they would back off. He was wrong.

The answer lay in a facet he had not deeply considered.

During their time in Tainu, while their fake romantic drama unfolded, those in the Cavalry who had been dealing with maintaining security had grown weary of the malicious rumors and insults. Rumors and insults always circulated more when the subjects weren't around to defend themselves.

Even if they knew the truth was different, it was deeply unpleasant for them to see one of their own—representative figures at that—being treated in such a manner. When faced with a situation that might bring back memories of those unpleasant times, their reaction was reflexive.

When a group senses an external threat, it tends to grow tighter. The Cavalry members, who had just completed a challenging mission in the West, had long since become a tight-knit family. Issues like the nuanced differences between first gender and second gender and the reason Kishiar had specifically chosen Yuder were secondary compared to the potential dishonor that Yuder might suffer. This was yet another strange shift brought about by their fake romance.

As the voices of the excited members began to grow louder, Yuder's gaze met with familiar faces in the crowd. There was Ever, who had not entirely concealed her awkward expression, the Eldore siblings who were openly intrigued, worried Jimmy, even more worried-looking Gakane, and Kanna, who looked unsure beside him.

The moment their eyes met, Kanna clenched her fists and suddenly stepped forward.

"Hold on! Everyone, just calm down."

It was exceedingly rare for Kanna Wand, the Jung Division Deputy Commander who was normally on good terms with everyone, to take the lead like this. As the surprised crowd fell silent, Kanna spoke with an expression that seemed so tense it almost felt composed.

"Let's all just take a breath here."

"So, to summarize, the Commander has decided to change the criteria for the dance partners in this upcoming party. There's nothing we can do about it; it's already been decided. Yuder has also accepted this."

"..."

"And, Yuder, are you really okay with this?"

As she spoke, the look she gave Yuder was almost too cautious. Was it his imagination? Yuder simply nodded.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Anyone who went on the recent mission to the Great Sarain Forest would understand the need for such training without it needing to be said."

At the calm response, a few people timidly nodded their heads.

"If anyone thinks this training is unnecessary, try beating me first. If you can, I'll acknowledge it and remove it."

"As if that would ever be possible!"

Indignant voices filled the training ground. Yuder's lips twitched upward ever so slightly as he walked past them.

...

"Do you think all the members are convinced?"

"Yes. Kanna's help was instrumental."

"Good."

Upon entering the Commander's office, Yuder faced Kishiar, who was in his Commander uniform after a long time. Next to him was Nathan Zuckerman, who had returned after his vacation.

"Then, shall we get started on our agenda? Are you ready?"

"..."

"Nathan. Pick up the violin."

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