Recently, the inn at Hanan had become a hub of conversation.

“Have you heard the news?”

The man’s question was asked with excitement, causing Bangdok, the innkeeper, to frown.

“I’ve heard it. How could I not, when you’ve been talking about it every day, Chang?”

“Oh, right, did I mention it already?”

The man, Chang Eui-jin, let out an awkward laugh. After all, he had indeed mentioned it yesterday and the day before.

Seeing this, the men sitting at the same table perked up their ears.

“What’s this news you’re all talking about?”

With that reaction, Bangdok muttered to himself, …