Chapter 49
It's good that they're selling well, but seeing those sparkling eyes filled with expectations was burdenso. Seo Gangrim felt uncomfortable with people's stares, but there was no avoiding it. After all, this wasn't his campsite; it's a shared campsite in Zone Two, so he just have to put up with it.
Yoon Bom raised her head and asked with a grin, "By the way, why did you co in person today? We could have gone..."
"I started delivering today."
【Since when did Gangrim beco a food delivery person?】
【Hey, how about delivering to us too?】
【This is more like a personal chef than delivery.】
【Well, what can we do? Since you opened a restaurant at a new location, people from Zone One are bound to co.】
Two days ago, after eting with the people from Zone One, Seo Gangrim moved his campsite. Given that he set their camp on fire and lured demons towards them, it was obvious they would co for revenge. Since people would easily find out about the new location, today he ca to Zone Two's campsite with cooking tools and ingredients.
Yoon Bom looked around and said, "But there's no at today, right? Are we only having vegetables?"
"No. The at will co soon."
Currently, there were only herbs on the worktable. Since Seo Gangrim had moved his campsite yesterday, he hadn't had ti to prepare at. While waiting for the at to arrive, he was finishing up handling the herbs when a cheerful voice sounded.
"Seo Gangrim, I'm here!"
The owner of the voice was Dokgo Jun. He carried a large demon beast on his shoulders and grinned widely.
"I brought a big one! Should this be enough for the al?"
"Yes. Seems like it will be."
Dokgo Jun was now broke due to the als he had purchased from Seo Gangrim last ti. Hence, Dokgo Jun offered to help in exchange for a al instead, and in just 20 minutes, he had caught a demon beast.
Placing the beast's corpse on the worktable, Dokgo Jun said, "I've washed it, removed the blood, and even took out the innards. Should I clean it?"
"Please do."
Dismbering at was quite a troubleso task, so Seo Gangrim didn't refuse Dokgo Jun's offer. As Dokgo Jun took out a short dagger and approached the demon's carcass, the gods began to murmur.
【Is he going to ss up and end up throwing away all the at?】
【Let's see how well he does.】
【Is he treating the bone like a joke? Don't ss it up and throw away all the at... huh?】
-Clang!
The gods watched carefully as Dokgo Jun skillfully disassembled the beast's carcass. His movents were clean and decisive, without any hesitation or clumsiness. His proficiency was that of soone who had been doing this for a long ti, to the point where even Seo Gangrim was briefly captivated by his skill.
Wide-eyed, Yoon Bom asked in amazent, "Wow, Jun-oppa. What did you use to do before?"
"? I used to be a novelist."
"You're a novelist? Then why are you so good at this?"
"At so point, I learned how to hunt and dismber for when the apocalypse cos," Dokgo Jun answered with a gentle smile.
"It's a basic skill for a novelist."
"Being a novelist is an amazing profession..."
Yoon Bom's face was full of shock. It was a mix of 'I can't believe such amazing lunatics exist.'
【Dismbering bones is a basic skill for a novelist!】
【Does that even make sense? He's crazy!】
【He's crazy, but he's skilled.】
【It's better to be crazy and skilled than sane and incompetent.】
【Seriously, what can't he do?】
【Now that I think about it, he even made a fishing rod by himself last ti.】
【Did he make this cabin as well?】
While the gods chatted, Dokgo Jun seed to have finished dismbering the bones.
"Alright, Seo Gangrim. It's done."
The at was neatly slaughtered like sothing from a butcher shop. He handed Seo Gangrim the neatly cut pieces of at.
"Here you go. Is this enough?"
"Yes. Thank you."
The condition of the at Dokgo Jun prepared was much better than Seo Gangrim’s. Seo Gangrim noted that if he ever need at prepared, he should definitely ask Dokgo Jun.
He put the at and herbs into the pot and started boiling. As the stew began to simr, the initial slightly unpleasant sll disappeared, replaced by a gradually pleasant aroma. Not only the sll but also the taste was quite good. Boiling with herbs seed to remove the toxicity of the at, leaving only the savory flavor.
"Master... When will it be ready?" Yoon Bom was looking at Seo Gangrim like a hungry puppy.
'Guess it's about ti to eat.'
Seo Gangrim filled bowls with the stew and said, "200 spirit pearls."
"Here it is!" Yoon Bom handed him the spirit pearls as if she had been waiting for it.
After her bowl was filled generously, it was handed to her. Yoon Bom took it with a pleased expression. A little while later, Yoon Geoul crawled out of the tent, rubbing his eyes.
"Hmm, slls like rice... Master, can I have so rice..."
"200 spirit pearls."
"Here..."
Yoon Geoul, with a sleepy face, handed Seo Gangrim spirit pearls. Seo Gangrim then filled another bowl for him. Soon, other people began to gather around.
"I'll have one bowl of soup!"
"Gangrim-ssi, I'll have two bowls today!"
" too!"
As people gathered, the pot quickly emptied. Seo Gangrim thought people might grumble about not getting it for free, but their reactions were more reasonable than he expected. Even those who had complained about the price seed satisfied after eating a bowl.
【Ah... Is this what rice stew tastes like?】
【A taste that touches the soul!】
【With this flavor, 200 spirit pearls are more than enough!】
【I'll have a bowl too, Gangrim!】
Gods who hadn't even tasted the food were praising it. Suddenly, Father Yohan also ca forward with spirit pearls in hand, seeming to want so stew. Seo Gangrim shook my head at him.
"It's okay, Father. Just have so."
"Why, why...? Should I do that thing again today?"
"You don't need to help anymore. Just consider it a token of gratitude."
Seo Gangrim's toxin resistance had built up sufficiently. The toxins of the demons living here no longer affected him. To increase his rank further, he needed stronger toxins.
Father Yohan brightened up after hearing his response.
"I see. That's a relief. Well, then I will enjoy it gratefully."
Father Yohan moved closer to where Yoon Bom and Yoon Geoul were sitting. The stew continued to be sold, quickly emptying the pot. As Seo Gangrim leisurely finished his remaining bowl, Dokgo Jun ca over and talked to him.
"Oh, that was delicious. Seo Gangrim, you'd be a great head chef."
"If you're done eating, go do the dishes."
"Sure. But before that, I have sothing to discuss."
Seo Gangrim wondered what nonsense he's going to talk about today. Dokgo Jun spoke with a grin, "I t mbers from another zone yesterday."
"...Is that so?"
"Yeah, we didn't fight, I just shadowed them."
Seeing him safely back, he probably hadn't been exposed. Dokgo Jun chuckled like soone who had just watched an interesting movie.
"But they had an interesting story to tell."
"What story?"
"Since they can't kill you, they're planning to capture mbers from Zone Two as hostages and threaten you with them."
Seo Gangrim was montarily speechless at Dokgo Jun's words. He thought they were stupid, but they were even more foolish than he imagined. With a nonchalant tone, Dokgo Jun continued, "Apparently, you've been paid by soone to beco the first person to clear the highest difficulty."
"..."
"But Seo Gangrim, what did you do to make everyone target you?"
"They're saying this just because I refused to sell them food."
Maybe he should have killed Hong Daehoon back then. While this was going on, Seo Gangrim noticed sothing and asked Dokgo Jun, "But why are you giving this information so easily?"
"Because we're comrades."
He said it with a bright smile, but Seo Gangrim couldn't believe it. Dokgo Jun was giving him this information so willingly. For all Dokgo Jun's smile, it might be a false information, and there was a good chance of that happening. However, whether Dokgo Jun's words were lies or the truth, it was true that the mbers of Zone One were targeting Seo Gangrim. There was also a clear possibility that the mbers of Zone Two could beco endangered. So, it wouldn't hurt to warn people just in case.
Seo Gangrim stood up and tapped the empty pot with the ladle. "Everyone, may I have your attention for a mont?"
The people who were in the midst of eating turned their gaze towards Seo Gangrim. Were they expecting more food? That's the kind of expression they had. Seo Gangrim ignored those looks and continued speaking.
"In this situation, I believe everyone is aware that mbers from other zones are present." People agreed through gestures and nods. Seo Gangrim continued, "I heard from Dokgo Jun that they plan to attack our zone mbers."
The faces of the people, who were relaxed until just a mont ago, hardened in an instant.
"What did you say?"
"No, what on earth..."
"Last ti, they stole our food..."
As the commotion spread, Seo Gangrim tapped the pot again to silence them.
"So, I have a proposal. I have brought a fruit called 'Thousand Fragrance'. By taking this, it will be possible to complete this stage at the interdiate level."
As Seo Gangrim took out the 'Thousand Fragrance' fruit from his sleeve, a pleasant fragrance filled the air. Everyone's gaze imdiately fixed on it.
"I will provide this for free. If you leave first, they won't be able to harm you."
Seo Gangrim couldn't protect all the people who had entered this place. Firstly, Zone One had more people than them, and they have several strong individuals, including Hong Daehoon. If even one of the people from Zone One was lured away during a mont of carelessness, it would be troubleso in various ways. Moreover, even if Seo Gangrim abandoned them, Sin Sooah would try to rescue them, so it was better to nip the conflict in the bud.
"What do you suggest?"
After Seo Gangrim finished speaking, people started exchanging glances, and soon their whispers could be heard.
"Is the interdiate level okay?"
"The lower level was already difficult."
"I want to leave soon. I've been here for too long."
It was getting to the point where people were starting to miss the warm beds and als at the training facility. Most of the people stood up and approached Seo Gangrim one by one. Since he had plenty of 'Thousand Fragrance' fruits, he could share them with everyone. Those who received the fruit looked at him as if to express their gratitude.
"Thank you, Seo Gangrim-ssi. I'm not sure if it's okay to just take it like this."
"Thank you. Thanks to you, I can clear the interdiate level!"
People bowed their heads in thanks and started preparing to leave. As everyone gathered their belongings and left, there were still so people remaining. They were all familiar faces: Sin Sooah, Dokgo Jun, Yoon Bom, Yoon Geoul, and Father Yohan.
"Aren't you leaving?"
Sin Sooah had a puzzled expression, as if asking what Seo Gangrim ant. In response to his question, she asked in an puzzled voice, "How can we leave when you're still here, Seo Gangrim-ssi?"
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