“Do you think I can re-educate my sons?”

“...Mm.” Jo Gyu-Min narrowed his eyes.

He had expected a similar question to come his way. Jo Gyu-Min wasn't some witless fool who couldn't predict the kind of questions Hwang Jeong-Hu might ask in this situation. Not only that, but he had also prepared an... 'exemplary' answer ready to go.

Jo Gyu-Min regulated his breathing, then cautiously spoke up. "Sir. It's unfortunate, but... Humans don't tend to change that easily."

Hwang Jeong-Hu silently listened, his expression unchanging.

"It's nearly impossible to turn a hyperactive child into a calm, subdued one, sir. Parents mistakenly think they lead their children in the direction they desire, but that's not true. Children simply grow up according to their nature, while parents just provide the environment and education. It is possible to mold the children a certain way through education, but changing their nature is still extremely difficult, sir." Jo Gyu-Min stopped here to take a quick breather before continuing on. "That is the story for young children, so with adults... Re-molding them to suit your tastes at this stage would be impossible, sir."

“...So, you also think that way.”

"Maybe, they might do it for a while. Well, they have tasted hardship for some time, after all. If they have truly felt how powerless and useless they are without your protection, your sons will try to become the type of people you'd appreciate more... No, let me rephrase that,...