"How many people have signed up until today?"
Ikasa asked Feng Yan, taking a bite of his breakfast for the day, Potato pancake.
Feng Yan chugged down his glass of juice and let out a burp before answering.
"30 joined the day before. Then yesterday, 26 new people applied. So a total of 56."
"Including the 50 you had trained, does that mean my 100 men strong private force is now ready?"
Ikasa asked, his eyes shining with delight.
Feng Yan laughed and shook his head.
"Not yet. I still want to check the new recruits. It would not do us any good if your valuable manuals fall in the hands of our enemies."
The foresight of the old man pleased Ikasa. He was reassured by the fact that this man was going to lead his forces and provide his business security.
The two returned to eating in silence.
