5. Sweet Plum Martini (3)
5. Sweet Plum Martini (3) – Group name Plum Flower People
Volcano.
A planet filled with gorgeous plum blossoms and the gentle scent of plum blossoms that covers the entire city. The volcano, which seems to maximize the beauty of the Acropolis architectural style where civilization and nature are in harmony, is a tourist attraction in the northern universe along with Shaolin.
And the ancient Cheonma Lee Mok-jin, who had awakened from a two-thousand-year sleep, was in awe at the volcanic planetary capital.
“Wow. Wow. This is truly a breathtaking view.”
This is the future. Mokjin couldn’t take his eyes off the city he saw for the first time in this era.
A pure white city, with buildings of elegant curves that seem to pierce the sky, covered in sparkling glass. Between the floors of smooth white stone, neatly trimmed flower beds and beautiful fountains catch the eye. People of various appearances sometimes rode round steel carriages that flew through the sky, or strange carts that moved on their own.
“Is it that great?”
“How wonderful. Can even the Zodiac dare to compare to this place? The future is truly a wonderful place.”
Seolyeong laughed as she watched Mokjin, who was acting like a country bumpkin who had just come to the city. It was quite amusing to see the nobleman, who had only shown a slightly surprised expression when he saw the future martial arts, jumping around like a child at the mere sight of the city.
But for Mokjin, the sight of the city of the future was more than enough to surprise him.
If Mokjin had to pick the most bustling street he had ever seen, it would definitely be Hwangdo, where the palace was located. However, even the splendid main street of Hwangdo was so shabby that he felt ashamed to even dare to compare it to the city before his eyes.
While staying on Serin’s spaceship, I’ve encountered many strange things. But this was the first time I’ve been so shocked visually that I could really feel that I was in a different world, a different era. So of course I couldn’t help but be excited.
“Isn’t that great, sir? I told you. If you don’t know about this capital square, it’s like you’ve been to a volcano in vain.”
“That’s right! Of all the wonders I’ve ever seen, this is by far the best!”
“Since we’re here, let’s take some pictures! The place you see ahead is famous as one of the 12 hot places in the northern universe!”
Robert, who was equally excited next to Mok-jin, was also enthusiastically cheering him on. After learning a few simple martial arts techniques from Mok-jin during the three-day journey to the volcano, he called Mok-jin “teacher.” He seemed extremely excited, perhaps because it had been a while since he had been back home.
Seolyeong and Sunja followed behind the two people, munching on Hwasan’s famous plum syrup nachos.
“Is it the volcano’s first time in two years? No, I think I visited once last time.”
“You came here last year before Mr. Robert came in to escort the Volcano Boys. It’s been a little over a year.”
“There’s definitely a difference between coming here for work and coming here for fun. Since it’s come to this, should I look for work here?”
“Let’s rest for today and come back tomorrow. We’ve come all the way to the volcano, so let’s enjoy it for a day.”
Okay, okay. Seolyeong answered Sunja’s grumbling voice, lightly patting her head. It’s true that she hasn’t had a proper rest lately because of money problems.
Now that I think about it, why is he still here? Se-ryeong tilted her head as she watched Robert running around the street happily after getting hit by Mok-jin.
Serin asked Robert.
“Hey Robert, you have a fiancé. But can you just leave him alone and go out and play like this? I haven’t seen him in over a year.”
“Oh, Su-ryeon? He’s on a business trip so he’s not in Hwasan right now. I’ll meet him in a few days when he gets back.”
“Really? So you don’t have any plans until tomorrow at least? But we’ve been eating together for over a year, so why would I just let you go? That’s why I’m buying dinner tonight. Let’s have some fun and drink together.”
“Oh, as I live, there are days when my sister spends money. Are you feeling the heat?”
Robert looked bewildered. It was strange that Se-ryung, who was so obsessed with money that it wouldn’t be strange to hear her say that she was a miser, would buy him a meal. It was something I had never seen in over a year.
Serin said, kicking Robert in the shin.
“Just do this. I do this when I have to. Since you’re a native of Hwasan, you should know some good restaurants, right? Where’s the best? Let’s go to the best restaurant in Hwasan.”
“If you only care about taste, there’s nothing to worry about.”
Have you heard of the best restaurant in Hwasan, Hwa Hyang Lu? Robert smiled.
“This is no joke.”
Seolyeong blinked her eyes as she looked at the enormous pavilion. They say it’s the best restaurant in Hwasan, and indeed, its scale is enormous.
The exterior of the building was of an ancient architectural style that was splendid yet did not lose its elegance and antiquity. At first glance, it looked like it would easily cost hundreds of credits for a meal, and only rich people would enter. Even before entering, Se-ryeong, who was aroused by her miserable disposition, had a tired expression.
“Don’t worry about money. I’ll pay for it with you.”
“Oh, don’t be like that. I’ll just pay for it.”
“Okay. I haven’t brought it up before, but I absolutely cannot eat that damned Byeokgok Calorie Bar or whatever it is. It’s not even a closed-door training, so you’re talking about Byeokgokdan? Seryeong, don’t you know the finer points of food?”
Mokjin said as he pushed Seolyeong’s back, who was hesitating. It wasn’t because he was particularly worried about Seolyeong, but because he was finally able to taste proper food.
What Mokjin ate on the Seolyeong spaceship was a Byeokgok calorie bar that looked exactly like the Byeokgokdan he used to eat during his past closed-door training. Its taste was only slightly better than Byeokgokdan. If it weren’t for the few instant foods and snacks that Robert gave him to eat, he would have lost his dignity and gotten angry long ago.
“······What about Byeokgok Calorie Bar? It comes in many flavors, you don’t need to eat a separate meal if you eat one, it’s easy to store and clean up, and it’s also good for dieting.”
The problem was that Seolyeong was either not interested in food or had lost her sense of taste due to suffering as a child, but she really liked this Byeokgok Calorie Bar. For Mokjin, whose only joy in life, aside from martial arts, was food, this was a blood-curdling sound.
“Tsk. What kind of reaction do I expect from you? If you’re thinking of stopping me, forget about it right now. Today, no matter what happens, I have to taste the exquisite delicacies of this place called Hwahyangru.”
“Well, once you get used to Wang Unni’s lifestyle, that’s a normal reaction.”
Sunja shrugged her shoulders when she saw Mokjin’s gaze change as if he was doing a dance, unlike his usual carefree appearance. For her, who was an android who ate for fun rather than for survival, Mokjin’s reaction was completely understandable.
“But Mr. Robert, don’t these fancy restaurants usually require reservations?”
“Oh, don’t worry about that. I’m a local, so I wouldn’t have come here without thinking about it. My close friend works here. Reservations aren’t a big deal.”
Robert shrugged his shoulders. Serin, who would normally have scolded him for being unlucky, gave him a thumbs up just now. As the four people, led by Robert, entered Hwahyangru, the staff at the counter greeted them with a businesslike smile.
“Welcome to Hwahyangru. Are there four of you?”
“yes.”
“Have you made a reservation?”
“Here it is.”
Robert held out his wrist confidently and placed it on the scanner. The staff member who saw the panel nodded and was about to tell the group to follow him.
“Oh, Robert?”
“Huh?”
A girl’s clear voice was heard from behind. Robert and the others turned their heads to face the owner of the voice.
The one who called Robert was a girl of about sixteen with a face as bright as a flower. Because of her short stature, her face was more likely to be described as cute and pretty than beautiful. Robert was delighted to see the girl.
“Isn’t this Surin? Wow, it’s been a while. You’ve grown up so much.”
“I heard from my sister. She said she’d come back after work, and it’s true. When did she come?”
A girl who seemed to be close to Robert spoke with a bright smile. Se-ryeong, who was looking closely at his face, let out an exclamation.
“That Seo Soo-rin from Prunusian?”
Prunusian is a two-member idol duo launched by gathering girls with outstanding looks from among the disciples of the Volcano Sect. The vocalist of the group, who is considered one of the notable newcomers about to debut, is none other than Seo Su-rin. And on top of that, she is also Robert’s prospective sister-in-law.
Was she glad that she was recognized? Surin greeted Seolyeong with a brighter voice.
“Ah, yes! Nice to meet you! I’m a fan of your, uh, Yeonhwa Kwaiken sister! Can I call you ‘sister’!?”
No, it was a mistake. To be exact, Surin was excited because she was a fan of Seolyeong. What is this situation where their relationship seems to have been reversed? Seolyeong nodded with a subtle expression as she looked up at Surin who was looking up at her with sparkling eyes.
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“Uh, uh uh······Okay, then.”
“Wow! Thank you! I heard that Robert oppa was working with Yeonhwa Kwai-geom unnie, but I never imagined that I would get to see her in person like this!”
Surin, who was at a loss in front of Seolyeong, who was squealing and screaming. Seolyeong had quite a few female fans because of her image as a chic swordsman with a free spirit. Of course, Seolyeong, who was the person involved, was showing a subtle reaction like now.
After passing Seryeong and greeting Sunja, Surin looked at Mokjin this time. She had a puzzled expression on her face, as if she had already found out what Mokjin had done. Then, she smiled brightly at Mokjin and nodded.
“Hello! I’m Seo Su-rin from Prunesian, who is about to debut! Please take care of me!”
“Yes. My name is Imokjin.”
What a bright and lively child. Mok-jin nodded with a much gentler attitude. In the past, the granddaughter of the Sword Emperor had exactly that kind of personality. A child who made everyone who saw her smile warmly. Mok-jin’s eyes became hazy as memories of the past came to mind.
But why did he come here? Robert asked Surin.
“So what brings you here?”
“Oh, this time, the group registration passed, so the leader said he would buy us something delicious.”
“Already? When is your official debut?”
“Next month.”
“Wow, I’m seeing that mischievous kid debut as an idol. I’m so touched, really.”
“Hey, if you keep doing that, I don’t know what I’ll say to you.”
“Hey hey, that’s foul play.”
The two bickered as if they were siblings who had known each other for a long time. It seemed that Robert was indeed a native of the volcano.
As the story got longer and longer, the employee who had been guiding the group became like a barley sack, and was about to think about ending the conversation between the two, when Surin, looking at Seryeong and her group, clapped her hands together as if a good idea had come to her.
“By the way, would you like to meet our CEO and Hwarin? Oh, Hwarin is a member of our Prunesian. They’re both upstairs right now.”
Robert waved his hand, taken aback by the sudden suggestion.
“Hey, what should I do if you suddenly say something like that? You said it was a company dinner. But it’s not like an outsider is barging in.”
“What if I just looked at it for a little while? And the CEO is also a fan of Seolyeong, so he’d rather like it than hate it, right? As long as your party is okay with it, it doesn’t matter.”
This is it. Robert looked around at the group with a troubled expression. Mokjin and Sunja nodded as if it didn’t really matter.
Now all that’s left is Serin. Serin shrugged.
“Well, it’s okay. I’m just going to show my face for a bit.”
It’s still a subtle feeling, but since Surin is approaching me and saying she likes me, I want to live up to her expectations. As a bonus, I’ll show Robert a good side. Surin clenched her fist at Se-ryeong’s words.
And after a while, Surin and Serin arrived at the top floor suite of Hwahyangru.
A middle-aged woman with short blonde hair, who had been contacted in advance by Surin, slightly bowed her head while looking at Seolyeong.
“Nice to meet you. My name is Gemini, and I am the representative of Hwasan Entertainment and a member of Hwasanpa. I have always been a fan of Yeomhwanachal, so it is a good chance that we can meet again.”
“Hello. My name is Serin. Please take care of me.”
“This is Kwak Hwa-rin, a member of the duo Prunusian, along with Surin. Harin, please say hello.”
“······This is Kwak Hwa-rin. Hello.”
Kwak Hwa-rin, a girl of Surin’s age, bows her head in a calm voice along with Gemini’s words.
Even at a young age, she seemed to have a mature aura and seemed to have the opposite personality to Surin. Lively Surin and quiet Hwa-rin. It seemed like if the two of them worked together, they would create quite a bit of synergy, even in the broadcasting sense.
‘This one is also really pretty.’
I guess we can just talk for a bit and then go eat as planned. Serin nodded absentmindedly while having a formal conversation with Gemini.
But the incident came from a completely unexpected place.
While the people on both sides were introducing themselves and exchanging greetings, Mok-jin suddenly saw Hwa-rin and his eyes lit up.
“Did you say your name was Hwarin?”
“Yes? Yes, that’s right, but······.”
Hwa-rin was flustered by Mok-jin’s question, even though they were meeting for the first time. However, Mok-jin did not care about Hwa-rin’s reaction and quickly reached out and grabbed her wrist.
“oh.”
The speed was so fast that even the person involved didn’t realize it. The others who reacted late were flustered and tried to stop him, but Mok-jin asked Hwa-rin with a serious expression.
“Do you know that your body is different from other people’s?”
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The volcano looks like a futuristic city – Hope. Plum trees and well-maintained flower beds are harmoniously placed between futuristic buildings.
Mokjin was shocked when he saw the city of the future. He thought it was just like that because it didn’t feel real because it was in space, but the streets looked different.
Robert is a native of the volcano, born and raised on a volcano.
Mokjin is trying to change his speech. But it’s not going well.
Robert learned simple mind techniques and a few miscellaneous techniques from Mokjin. Of course, since he did not have a formal discipleship, he called him teacher, not master.
Volcano’s specialty plum syrup nachos are a sweet and salty combination of plum syrup sauce and spicy hot sauce. That’s why they’re so popular.
Robert’s fiancée, Seo Su-ryeon, is an actress from the Hwasan clan. She is on a business trip to another region to film a drama.
Hwa Hyang Ru is a very expensive restaurant that is difficult for ordinary people to visit. However, the food is delicious and is popular as a tourist attraction.
Byeokgok Enterprise, a grain company under the Mudangpa, is a large company that accounts for more than 70% of the production of Byeokgok Calorie Bars. Byeokgok Calorie Bars from Mudangpa are products that balance the recommended daily calories and nutrients based on the old Byeokgok Dan, and boast 128 different flavors.
Seol-yeong is a huge fan of Byeokgok Calorie Bar and uses it for most of her meals. This is because she tends to eat food with the feeling of filling up on fuel.
Rather than eating the Byeokgok Calorie Bar, Sunja just doesn’t eat and survives on her own energy.
Androids don’t necessarily need to eat, but they can taste food. The food they eat is broken down inside their bodies.
Mokjin was quite stressed out from the beggarly calorie-bar diet. If Robert hadn’t been tactful enough to share snacks with him, he would have confronted Se-ryeong a long time ago.
The hometown friend who made the reservation for Robert at Hwa Hyang Lu is one of the veteran inns at Hwa Hyang Lu.
Surin is Robert’s fiancée’s younger sister. She’s known her for so long that she almost feels like a real sister to me. She has an outgoing personality and is a fan of Seolyeong.
The Hwasanpa is well-known in the entertainment industry to the extent that it has debuted several regular disciples and several regular disciples as celebrities using the identities of Hwasan and Plum.
Surin and Hwa-rin later took pictures with Se-ryeong and got her autograph.
Gemini is an elder in charge of the entertainment division of the Volcano Sect.
Hwarin is quite talented
