Yong'an Sanctuary, Municipal Office Building.
Cui Xinseng paced back and forth, occasionally leaning against the window, smoking a cigarette, and blowing clouds of smoke.
The anomaly of "White Tree High Ground" had become a thorn in his side. These days, he had already amassed a considerable military force at the outpost closest to White Tree High Ground. However, due to a lack of understanding concerning the mysterious enemies from Sakura Country and his reluctance to suffer losses, he found himself at an impasse.
All he could do was wait for the results of the mercenaries' investigation.
Knock, knock, knock—
The sound of urgent knocking reverberated. Cui Xinseng returned to his seat and rubbed his face, restoring his composure and dignity.
"Enter," he said indifferently.
The door opened, and his personal male secretary walked in excitedly, "The mercenaries tasked with 'scouting the enemy at White Tree High Ground' have returned!"
