Episode 111: An Unconventional Walk (3)

Park Dong-jin held a press conference the very next day. Reporters arrived expecting a conflict between him and Kang Min-hyuk, but they soon saw the U-turn the KMA had made.

“I’ve held Kang Min-hyuk in high esteem for some time now. His double-casting work, magic shape change, mana fairy tale, medical magic, etc., have been inspired and inspiring. Kang Min-hyuk has released precious magical knowledge for free for the pure purpose of academic magic’s development. His integrity alone surpasses his skill. My initial response to his tower was, I admit it: a mistake. It’s my pleasure to announce that the Korean Magical Association will proudly and actively support Kang Min-hyuk’s new endeavor.”

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Cameras flashed like fireworks, hungry to capture the moment. The meaning of Park Dong-jin’s remarks was exact: their power struggle had ended in his surprising surrender. Not only had they reached an understanding, but Park Dong-jin became Min-hyuk’s cheerleader.

He went on, “I received a very disorienting offer some time ago. The World Magic Association asked me to interfere with Kang Min-hyuk’s actions, and foolishly, I was swayed by their coercion. The status of the World Magic Alliance made me dumb. But now I know what’s important, and I have something to say to them. The World Magic Alliance is the force that has benefited most from Kang Min-hyuk’s good-will – does it make sense to hinder the creation of a new tower just because they fear hierarchic disruption? We must protect Kang Min-hyuk. In the end, a society that cannot develop must change.”

Park Dong-jin’s political power was in acting. It was a great appeal, and those who watched admired it.

Following his speech, a reporter asked a question designed to trip him up. They were from the World Magic Alliance.

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