A few seconds later the oath descended, and its light entered Lady Kang's body.
Min Ju stepped forward right after.
The maid made the same oath without hesitation.
The hall became quiet.
The three elders looked at each other.
The Mountain Dwarf Elder finally nodded.
"Good."
Trust formed instantly.
After that the real discussion began.
Lady Kang spread several jade slips over the table.
"First," she said calmly, "I do not intend to change your lives."
The elders listened.
"You will continue forging."
"You will continue living here."
"You will continue doing what you have done all these years."
"The Great Kang Clan will handle everything else."
The Fireforge Elder raised a brow.
"What exactly do you mean?"
Lady Kang pointed at one slip.
"Distribution."
Another.
"Procurement."
Another.
"Transportation."
Another.
"Market access."
She looked at them directly.
"You create."
"We deliver."
The elders stayed silent.
Lady Kang continued.
