50: Tempo

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It has been exactly a month since the public announcement. The Eri Central Office was working more smoothly now that all departments already have a chief executive. All the delayed projects were now back on track and new projects were being implemented in steady intervals.

Today, Xiumin, Luhan, Lay, Baekhyun, Tao, and Kai were told to gather in the Aqua Conference Room after lunch. The six were confused as to what could it be, so they decided to have lunch together in the cafeteria so they could go to the conference room together.

"Good noon, Your Excellences. Taking your lunch?" Jay and the rest of the receptionists were coming out of the cafeteria. Same with everyone, the legends allowed even the receptionists and the kitchen staff to call them in a more casual manner but it seemed like the receptionists and the kitchen staff would like to be exemptions to the rule.

"Ah, yes. Can we know what are the options for today?" Baekhyun asked.

"Of course, Your Excellences," Jay agreed. "The menu consists of a tonkatsu with the most exquisite mushroom gravy, hot and filling garak-guksu, the all-familiar flavor of tteokbokki, well-seasoned kimchi fried rice, and decadent mango or strawberry parfait."

"That sounds deliciously filling," Lay commented.

"We will not hold you for long, Your Excellences. Do enjoy your lunch," Jay, along with the rest of his receptionist friends, bowed.

With just the mention of the menu, their stomachs growled in anticipation. Without prolonging their agony, the six entered the cafeteria for their meals.

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At one in the afternoon, the six childhood friends were uncertain as they entered the Aqua Conference Room cautiously. They were relieved when they saw their partners inside along with five unfamiliar faces.

"Come in and take a seat," Kris ushered them inside. "We will explain everything shortly."

Once the six were seated, Suho shifted to leader mode, "Before we start, allow me to introduce Onew, Jonghyun, Minho, Key, and Taemin. They are the current Mystics."

"Nice to finally meet you, Your Excellences," Onew, as the leader, led the greeting

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"Nice to finally meet you, Your Excellences," Onew, as the leader, led the greeting. "I am Lee Jinki but I prefer to be called Onew. I am the leader of the current Mystics."

"I am Kim Jonghyun, Your Excellences."

"I am Kim Kibum, Your Excellences, but you can call me Key."

"Your Excellences, I am Choi Minho."

"And I am Lee Taemin, Your Excellences. I am the youngest of the Mystics."

"Mystics? As in THE Mystics?" Xiumin emphasized.

"Yes. I think you may have heard about them before," Chen confirmed.

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