Chapter 66: The most important thing (1)

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"I would like to formally suggest that you leave the expedition."

This was the moment when my plans were completed.

At those words, Jung Yura and the rest of the Black Swan members looked confused. Choi Young-ki had spoken so suddenly that they did not know how to react.

I resisted the urge to smile. Didn't Jung Yura know I was the best when it came to political tactics? And she tried to best me in my own game.

The atmosphere had suddenly taken on a dangerously quiet turn.

"Are you kidding me?"

"..."

Did he think Choi Young-ki would joke about something like this?

Jung Yura, who had silently been gazing at Young-ki to confirm her worst suspicions, grew mad and began to speak as well.

"This is ridiculous."

"No. This is a reasonable judgment from the standpoint of someone leading this expedition."

"Huh."

"I can see what your intentions are, Jung Yura. I also know what you have contributed so far. I also know that you were more dedicated than anyone else for this expedition. However, it seems too difficult for the entire group to work together with you anymore."

"How could you have come to this decision?!"

"It was an unavoidable choice. I thought it unreasonable to proceed with the expedition in this atmosphere. I don't know what Yura-san thinks of the Blue party, but what you're showing is quite illogical and harsh."

"I've only spoken for the sake of the expedition. I don't hold any grudges against Blue!"

I wanted to point out how she had treated me, but Jung Yura looked so angry at this point that I decided it was best to stay quiet. Her expression revealed that she was hurling every curse word she could think of towards Choi Young-ki.

For Choi Young-ki's sake, I opened my mouth.

"That's okay, Choi Young-ki. You don't have to do this."

"No, Mr. Kiyoung. This would be better. Party members who stir up trouble will one day lead us to major accidents. No, I'm sure something will happen if they continue to stay."

"Are you saying that I'm the one causing the commotion?"

"Yes. I will not tell you exactly how. There will be something for you to find out and remember."

"That's..."

"Miss Yura's actions have already exceeded our level of understanding. You have been here for a long time and should respect my decision. Even if you feel that your actions are reasonable, the others here have begun to feel uncomfortable because of you. I advise you to think this through."

"How ridiculous! Who do you think you are?"

It seemed that Jung Yura was still ignoring where she stood in this group. The fact that she decided to employ political tactics to take me down was now laughable.

This woman was incompetent. I could say that for sure now. Regardless of hunting skills or specs, she was not suitable to be a leader, even more so when one considered her narrow mindset.

Currently, Jung Yura was looking at both Young-ki and me with an expression full of hatred.

However, we both had ample reason not to be afraid. Our protector came in the name of the Legendary Red Queen Cha Hee-ra.

"Now it makes sense, Mr. Choi Young-ki."

"It's hard to understand what you mean."

"I've been trying to be fair since the start, and yet you keep trying to put me down. Was this your plan from the beginning?"

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