Thick and juicy pork was put on the grill above the stacks of firewood, and flames instantly engulfed it. The soldiers were so adept at cutting the meat into edible portions that this obviously wasn’t their first time doing a barbecue.

Kim Tae-Jin helped ease the awkwardness the most. The soldiers could feel comfortable around him because he was a senior to Choi Seong-Geon but was no longer an active soldier. Moreover, his relaxed, soft charisma naturally drew the men to him.

Suh Sang-Hyun occasionally chimed in as well, further lightening up the stiff atmosphere.

Kang Chan, Seok Kang-Ho, and Choi Jong-Il’s group took to one side of the grill.

Fwoosh! 

The flames blazed mercilessly, but Woo Hee-Seung and Lee Doo-Hee still expertly cut the meat, seemingly unaffected by the heat. The cooked ribs that they cut right off the fire were especially delicious.

As Kang Chan ate a piece of meat with his chopsticks, someone came up to him.

“My name is Cha Dong-Gyun,” said the sharp-eyed soldier who approached Kang Chan....