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After he had finished speaking, Suo Danchen and Suo Danyu drew their treasured swords, laid them on the table, and knelt on one knee, motionless.
Then the third, fourth, fifth...
In the end, all the officers of the Tianshui City Guard knelt down in unison, silent, including the heartbroken Suo Linyu.
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A quarter of an hour passed, and the hourglass in Suo Lun's hand ran out. He re-entered the conference hall.
Immediately, he saw over sixty officers kneeling neatly on the ground, with their foreheads touching their knees.
He did not speak but took his seat in the central position of the hall, the seat belonging to the City Lord.
Then, Suo Danchen was the first to come forward, kneel on both knees, holding Suo Lun's boot, and kiss it, signifying the most thorough loyalty.
This meant, he was not just an officer of Suo Lun but also his servant.
Afterward, every Tianshui City Guard officer came forward in turn, knelt on both knees, and kissed Suo Lun's boot.
