157 | Epilogue (Part 1)

Jung-In shifted from one leg to the other nervously as he waited in front of the closed massive doors of the grand royal audience hall. The sympathetic gaze of Master Gukseon followed his uneasiness. Both men were impatiently anticipating the moment when the high pitched voice of the page would announce they could present themselves in front of the king. The upcoming hearing had been long sought by Jung-In, yet not so easily obtained. At least not until he enlisted the help of his Hwarang Master.

With a creak, the door parted and in the threshold, the exalted announcer spoke loud and clear for all to hear, elongating his vowels. "Bow in front of his grace, the King; Master Gukseon and Jung-In Hwarang-do." and the page peeked at the two men waiting, signalling them with subtle eye movements they could enter.