Yangjin the Avenger, Entrustment

I had resented Yangjin for bringing me to this godforsaken place, and I had suspected that she was plotting something.

Ever since we arrived, our relationship had been tense. I had always wanted to get rid of her and had even considered using the people around her to set a trap.

But now, it seemed I had been wrong.

She had never been targeting me. Her targets were those major powers.

But why had she arranged for someone to search for that foreign girl Maru liked? Wasn't she trying to control Maru?

I was somewhat confused. I glanced at the two sisters behind me and began to doubt what they had told me. Were they really Yangjin's enemies? If they were, they might very well do something now that would harm Yangjin.

My state of mind changed in an instant.

Our relationship had once been utterly irreconcilable, but now I was beginning to hesitate. How should I treat her? If she merely wanted revenge against the three major powers and had only used me to return here, then I had no reason to put her to death.

On the other hand, if she truly wanted revenge for the Tumba Family of the past, then she was a fiercely loyal and righteous woman. Her private life might have been a little messy, but in this place and in this era, that was hardly unforgivable. I was no saint myself, nor would I casually judge someone unrelated to me by moral standards—especially not a woman.

Perhaps the sisters had guessed what I was thinking. They exchanged a glance, then turned their eyes toward Yangjin. They stepped forward two paces and stood on either side of her.

My heart jolted. Were they planning to harm Yangjin at a time like this? I found