Chapter 1165. Heightened (5)
The atmosphere in the Martial Assembly felt different today.
Even though nothing had changed since yesterday, it felt like the air was much heavier and more oppressive.
Seong Ju-Chan nervously swallowed his saliva while scanning his surroundings. The vibe in the training area stopped him from opening his trap.
This must be what they call the ‘calm before the storm’.
‘Geez. A war, though?’
Just thinking about it gave him goosebumps.
The concept of ‘war’ should be familiar to all those living on the Korean peninsula. Worrying about a war breaking out at any given moment was a daily ritual for all Koreans at this point, now wasn’t it?
However, if that notion were to be flipped around, Koreans should have grown numb from being constantly reminded of the danger over many decades.
But now, there would be a war for real this time?
The news of an all-out war breaking out as soon as tomorrow finally woke Seong Ju-Chan up to the grave reality of his situation.
“You think the war will really happen?”
Kim Won-Hyeok, his expression tense, glanced at Seong Ju-Chan. “...Well, that’s what the director said, so yeah.”