[ He notes the way Eun sets a few steaks over the fire. The exchange between father and daughter concerning the tongs. It's a heart-warming sight: the smile on her face, the laughter.

When she comes to his side, he smiles and directs his attention to answering Mr. Jang's question. ]

I traveled a lot. The cities are beautiful. But with tourism on the rise, I find I prefer crowds in small doses. There is a lot of peace and quiet in the countryside.

[ That, and the need to patrol the border of Spain and France in order to keep Jean Chastel from expanding his territory onto his home. ]