Preparation (1)

After taking in the view outside the window, I discussed it with Father and Mother the next day. Since things had come this far, I asked whether we should designate Maishal territory as a cultural city.

Like Kim Gwang-seok Street in my previous life, the territory would surely develop significantly if we beautifully redeveloped it based solely on the fact that a famous person had been born there.

Of course, that was not to say I had no concerns about the repercussions that might follow. However, we would leave the birthplace as it was while making sure not to reveal my actual residence.

If that happened, an investigation would not cause any problems, and even if my identity were exposed, I said, we could avoid trouble as long as I talked my way out of it.

Because I had personally witnessed the once-quiet territory develop so noticeably, I could not help letting a little ambition color my proposal. Still, I judged that there would be no problem since it was convincing enough.

And my parents' reaction after hearing me out was...

"Hmm..."

"The intention is good, but..."

Their responses were somewhat noncommittal. Father was a thoughtful man, so I could understand his hesitation, but I was surprised that even Mother did not readily agree.

When I asked Mother whether there were political problems involved, she silently looked at Father. After pondering for a while and rubbing his chin, Father looked at me with a grave expression...