Meanwhile, in another part of the estate, tension brewed in the training fields. Jihoo had been settling into his new role as Gamma, his posture confident yet humble, his voice firm when giving orders. Many of the warriors respected him—he had earned that much through years of discipline and fair leadership. But there were three who did not.These three warriors—Hojin, Baek, and Sunwoo—were older, seasoned fighters who had been hoping for a different appointment. In their minds, Jihoo was too mild-mannered to command them, too “soft” to lead in battle. Their envy festered into silent rebellion.It began with small acts of disobedience: ignoring his calls during drills, performing exercises at half strength, or deliberately dragging their feet when carrying out tasks. Jihoo, at first, corrected them patiently, giving them the chance to redeem themselves. But when their behavior persisted, his tone sharpened.One afternoon, when they outright refused to follow a tactical order during co
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