A clear, bright morning dawned in Paradise. The sky was serene and blue, like a cool seaside that presented a refreshing feeling to anyone who saw it.

However, Carpe Diem’s office was bustling with Jang Maldong’s bombshell announcement.

“You’re staying!?”

When Chohong shot up in shock, Jang Maldong frowned.

“I haven’t gone deaf, so stop yelling!”

Chohong looked left and right in utter disbelief.

Hugo was busy cheering and dancing around the room, and it didn’t look like he was the one responsible. But it was hard to believe that Seol Jihu convinced him. After all, Jang Maldong was more stubborn than a mule.

In the end, she could only conclude that he changed his mind on his own.

“…Are you serious?”

Seeing Chohong’s complicated gaze, Jang Maldong tapped the floor with his wooden cane.

“I’m not saying I’m coming out of retirement. It’s just….”

“It’s just…?”

“I’m the one who created Carpe Diem and have been with it through thick and thin. If I leave it alone, it will either get disbanded or get absorbed. It didn’t sit well with me to let that happen.”

“Geez, Old Man, you’re worrying about it too much. Didn’t I say we’d take care of it?”

“Take care of it?”

Jang Maldong laughed out loud.

“Even if your mouth is twisted, you need to speak properly. You are actually saying that, when you said you can’t handle being the leader!?”

“Hurrah!” Hugo raised his arms and cheered.

“Shut it! What are you so proud of!?”

Thwack! Jang Maldong’s cane struck his head mercilessly. But that was seemingly not enough to calm Hugo as he continued giggling while rolling around on the floor screaming.

“Then,” Chohong spoke, “What are you saying you’ll do?”

“For the moment, I’ll stay on as the team a...