"That is indeed the case." Zhang Yao nodded. "The new Deputy City Lord only recently resolved the disturbance in the sea region, crushing a bloody ritual on a scale of hundreds of thousands orchestrated by the Fog Spirit organization. He is more than strong enough for this role. Do you have any thoughts on the matter, Lord Tang?"
"I wouldn't dare offer instruction. This is an internal affair of Black Cloud; I wouldn't presume to make careless suggestions. Brother Xie would be quite vexed with me upon his return. However..." Tang Hanxi paused, a meaningful smile gracing his lips. "However, in the entire Federation, within the Inner Court and Outer Mansion, there has never been a precedent for a mortal serving as a Deputy City Lord. Even if your Black Cloud is powerful, once this news gets out, it will attract no small amount of covetous attention. Did you anticipate this?"
