“So that’s what I want. If any of you have anything to say, I’ll listen.” When Gi-Gyu announced, the meeting room became dead silent. Their faces indicated that they were all contemplating.

As expected, Old Man Hwang was the first to reply. “All right. I think that will be good enough to satisfy everyone.”

Old Man Hwang looked around the room. No one seemed completely satisfied, but they didn’t object. Gi-Gyu grinned at them. Just as they wanted, he would have a huge wedding, but it would be a little different from what they had hoped. He would do it his way.

“I’ve made compromises for you, so you must do the same,” said Gi-Gyu.

“All right,” Paimon replied.

“Yes, Grandmaster,” Hal added.

When the two nodded, the others also changed their mind and nodded in agreement.

Gi-Gyu announced, “Then I guess it’s all decided, right? Shall we end the meeting then?”

“Sounds good,” replied Old Man Hwang.

***

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