After swearing loyalty to each other, the two sat down again, and the mood in the room became much lighter.
"Dongyang, there is no need to tell the others about my identity just yet… Not until we have consolidated power within the Maersa district."
"Touché! Many things have changed, and so did people… Lie Jian, for instance." Guan Dongyang said as he nodded in agreement.
Even though Einherjar Li Zhedao was the direct heir of General Li Feng, he was defeated by Patroclus in the end, much less the alleged heir, Wang Tong. Plus, Wang Tong was no longer the heir of the Blade Warrior, but simply a powerful warrior. Title and reputation were only useful during peacetime. During the time of chaos, actions spoke even louder than its peacetime counterparts.
Guan Dongyang knew very well that neither his strength nor the flaws in his personality would allow him to lead a large force. However, he could always assist by the side of a real commander.
