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“It's wonderful to see you all again,” said the beaming Lee Jung-Geol, his eyes taking in the sight of the directors and elders of the Martial Assembly sitting neatly before him.
This was their second get-together. On the surface, it didn't seem any different from their first one... But even an idiot would've noticed that the atmosphere had changed quite a lot this time around.
First of all, Lee Jung-Geol was a lot more relaxed than before. On the other hand, the directors and elders were making slightly stiff expressions. It seemed that hiding their anxiety was not as easy as they thought.
“Have you been well, sir?” Director Jo good-naturedly asked as if his job was to enliven the mood.
Lee Jung-Geol chuckled. “Yes. At my age, not dying should be considered being well.”
“Don't say that, sir. I'm certain that you'll remain healthy and robust for the next fifty years!”
“Fifty years?” Lee Jung-Geol guffawed. “If I can live for that long, I'll surely accomplish so many more wonderful things. Unfortunately, that would be nothing more than an old man's hopeless greed, Director Jo.”
“No, sir. I think it's definitely possible.”
Lee Jung-Geol smiled meaningfully back at Director Jo. “Well, if such a thing is possible, then yes, I shall plan ahead for many more things. However, thinking that far ahead is difficult, even for me. So, let us focus on dealing with the matter right in front of our faces...
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