“You’ve arrived, Master,” said Vator.0

“Good to see you again, my lord,” said Wiggins right afterward. And then…0

“My liege! I’ve committed a grave sin for not paying my respects for so long! Please forgive this sinful servant!” Chang Min passionately cried out.0

“Welcome back, Assembly Master,” said Bang Jin-Hun.0

Kang Jin-Ho stepped inside the Martial Assembly's conference room amid the outpouring of welcomes. He smiled a little while receiving everyone's colorful greetings.0

“It feels like I haven't seen you guys in a very long time.”0

While Kang Jin-Ho headed to the seat of honor, Lee Hyeon-Su followed him inside the conference room and bowed his head to each and every person.0

Besides Vator, Wiggins, Chang Min, and Bang Jin-Hun, Elena and Zhang Dajing were also present in the conference room. They sat behind their respective "bosses," perhaps to offer their translation services.0

Kang Jin-Ho settled down on the couch and immediately felt at ease.0

‘Hmm. I haven’t felt this way in a while.’0

Kang Jin-Ho had to admit that this position used to bother him a lot. To be more precise, it wasn't the position but the implication of the position that had been bothering him all this time. A decision he made without a care could change the fate of many people. Knowing that, how could he not feel burdened by his position?0

However, what about now?0

‘I feel lighter.’0

Kang Jin-Ho’s mind was clear, his thoughts uncluttered. So much so that each molecule of air touching his face felt so vivid and refreshing. It seemed the negative effects of his heart demon were more severe than he initially thought.0

“Oh,...0