Chapter 45
On the second day of the hunt, the men woke up early and began their activity right after breakfast. The absence of the King made everyone feel slightly more at ease. They split into groups and occupied most of the hunting grounds within half an hour.
Kim Jong-Seo took Jun-Ho and Shin with him. They went up the slope of the mountain, treading carefully. He was truly an accomplished warrior, who steered his ride with ease. His movements were relaxed and deliberate. He sat firmly and elegantly in the saddle, his hands clutching tightly on his bow. No useless effort was spared whenever he shot an arrow and it was clear why his horseback archery was second to none. He never missed his target once he spotted it.