The capsule’s lid opened with a loud sound. I got up while patting myself lightly. My daughter-in-law greeted me with her hands politely clasped together. I asked her, “Why are you waiting for me? Don’t you have anything to do?”

“Just... I’ve wanted to do this for a long time.” Kim Mikyung covered her mouth with her hand and laughed. I always felt it, but once my daughter-in-law laughed, her eyes that curved into a half-moon had the power to make a person feel comfortable.

“Huhu. Yes, yes, let’s go. Where is the guest?”

“He is in the living room. Shall I bring some tea and refreshments?”

“Please.”

I nodded lightly and headed to the living room. My daughter-in-law went to the kitchen to prepare refreshments and when I looked into the living room, I saw not one, but two unexpected figures—there were two people.

“You hadn’t expected us to come together?”

“It has been a while, Elder.” 

“Hello.”

They were Yoo Minseok, the head of Union’s strategic planning team, and Cha Jincheol, who worked below him. They...