It appeared that they were lucky. The temple's messenger moved fast in delivering the message to Wonju. He was back with Commander Yu's reply before two days had passed.
It was late evening and Yu Yeong had gone out for a walk. He was currently standing inside a small pavilion that was overseeing the Namhan river.
His hands were still holding onto his father's letter as he absentmindedly gazed towards the flowing waters of the river.
The night was settling fast. Instead of the bright blue, the sky was quickly turning a dark indigo, streaked with orange tints from the setting sun.
The light was hitting Yu Yeong's face, causing his features to be engulfed in shadows. It also gave his pale face a trace of color, by tinging his cheeks in a deep crimson.
"There you are. I've been looking for you." Jun's voice came from behind.
