Episode 37
The first thing to do was to assess the skills of the cooks.
How they originally cooked it.
What kind of food do executives mainly eat?
There was a need to gather various information.
“Krong. Explain.”
Choi Hyun-seok pointed out Cron as the one with the best verbal skills in the cooking unit.
“Grill the meat.”
“Okay. And?”
“It’s over.”
“You mean you just grilled the meat and that’s it?”
“yes.”
Choi Hyun-seok made a bewildered expression.
“It’s supposedly a meal for high-ranking officials, but that’s all there is to it?” “In fact, what the cooking platoon makes is closer to a snack than a meal.”
“snack?”
“The Demon King’s army is self-sufficient in food. And each battalion has its own cooks.”
If you think about it, it was natural.
Because we can’t feed that many soldiers in this small kitchen.
“Then why is this kitchen here?”
If each unit has a cook, what is the purpose of this place?
I wondered why soldiers were dying every day to hunt the devil.
“We provide fresh magical meat to the executives.” “Fresh meat…”
“So, usually the meat is grilled, or in some cases, it is sent raw.” “Oh, is that why it is said that the meat of the devil must be eaten within three days?”
“you’re right.”
Masu meat stays fresh for three days.
This is because the magical power contained in the meat rapidly disappears after three days.
Only then was Choi Hyun-seok able to grasp the overall situation.
“We provide freshly caught meat as a special meal to executives every day. That’s the key.”
“yes.”
“Okay. Thanks for your hard work.”
Choi Hyun-seok stroked his chin and became lost in thought.
‘To sum up, you don’t need any outstanding cooking skills right away. You just need to cook the meat deliciously.’
All you need is fresh meat.
And the skill to be able to properly grill meat is all there is to it.
It was a very easy task compared to what I had done so far.
‘If we do this well, we can turn it into a good opportunity.’
My head started spinning quickly.
‘Salt with MSG. Using that might help you get on the good side of the executives.’
I’ve tested it against Kulkan before, so I’m sure it’s effective.
This may also be an opportunity to gain the favor of high-ranking executives.
‘But not right now. There are more important things right now.’
The favor of a senior executive is better than nothing, but it’s not something you need right now.
After all, Choi Hyun-seok’s fate is determined by Corps Commander Hemis.
‘Let’s start with that first!’
Choi Hyun-seok, who had decided on something, started grilling meat on a pan.
***
dripping.
There was a knock on the door.
Abelson Marriott turned his head away with a blank expression.
“Can I come in?”
A voice is heard from outside the door.
It belongs to a familiar man.
“yes.”
As soon as permission was given, the door opened.
‘Ah… it smells good.’
The fragrant smell of meat wafted through the air.
“I thought you might not have had dinner yet, so I brought you some. Hehe.”
Choi Hyun-seok smiled broadly and held out the plate.
“What is this…?”
“Oh, I won the duel back then and somehow became a chef.”
“ah…”
“Instead of this, eat quickly before it gets cold!” “Aren’t you going to eat, Mr. Choi Hyun-seok?” “I feel full just watching Mr. Abelson eat.”
“yes…”
Abelson nodded with a trembling expression.
‘I should eat.’
Whatever the purpose, I’ve been cooking for myself.
It would be polite to feed them.
Abelson scooped up the meat with the cutlery he had brought.
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‘Clumpy and soft…’
It was thanks to Usaru hitting it with a club.
Dalgrak.
Abelson scooped up some meat with a fork.
She suddenly shifted her gaze as she was putting meat in her mouth.
“…”
There was Choi Hyun-seok, glaring at him with his eyes wide open.
Abelson put his fork back down on his plate.
“hey.”
“Huh? Is there a problem?” “It’s too much of a burden.” “Oh! Sorry! I’ve rarely seen such a pretty person eat in my life! Hahaha!”
Choi Hyun-seok scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly.
I thought to myself, “What a person who says such embarrassing things so casually.”
Abelson floated the meat again.
The moment you bring the fork to your mouth and chew.
Abelson’s eyes grew wide.
It was a rare change in facial expression.
‘Oh, it’s delicious…!’
As the next saint of the Holy Empire, she has already tasted all kinds of delicacies.
Even for Abelson, this food was so delicious that it was quite shocking.
‘What? Did my taste change after eating the food from the Demon King’s Army…?’
Abelson looked back at Choi Hyun-seok.
Choi Hyun-seok was looking at her with an expectant expression.
“Is it delicious?”
“Yes. It’s delicious.”
“Okay then.”
Choi Hyun-seok smiled brightly.
The smile was so bright that Abelson couldn’t help but chuckle.
“thank you.”
“I should be grateful. I never thought I would be able to have a conversation with a beautiful woman like this in this hell.”
“yes…”
Abelson has become accustomed to receiving various compliments throughout his life.
I’m not immune to that pure assault yet.
Clink, clank.
Abelson finished eating the meat.
Even though it was a fairly large amount, I was able to eat it all up in no time.
Choi Hyun-seok just sat quietly and watched her until she finished eating.
“Have you eaten everything?”
“Yes. Thank you. I enjoyed the meal.” “I’ll go then.”
Choi Hyun-seok stood up holding an empty plate.
Abelson stopped Choi Hyeon-seok, who was about to leave.
“Mr. Choi Hyun-seok. Just a moment.”
“yes?”
“I have something to ask you.” “Go ahead. I’ll tell you anything!”
Choi Hyun-seok looked at Abelson with sparkling eyes.
Abelson hesitated for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“What are you going to do when you leave here, Mr. Choi Hyun-seok?”
“Um… well…”
Choi Hyun-seok sat back down and became lost in thought, perhaps because of the unexpected question.
“There are three things I absolutely want to do.”
“What is it?”
“The blond nobleman
After a sweet romance with Yeong-ae, he gets married. They have five children, like rabbits. In his old age, he watches his grandchildren run around in his large mansion, and then he ends his life peacefully.”
Abelson frowned.
‘Are you joking…?’
I looked at Choi Hyeon-seok quietly.
His expression was extremely serious.
Abelson nodded slowly.
‘Well, that’s the kind of person he is…’
In some ways, it was a wish that suited Choi Hyun-seok perfectly.
“Oh! I made a remark that could have been misunderstood.”
“yes?”
“Just like a blond nobleman
It doesn’t have to be Young-ae. Silver hair is fine, and a priest is fine too… Ahem…!”
Choi Hyun-seok coughed for no reason.
“Oh, yes…”
Abelson began to search frantically for his scriptures.
If anything, I had to hit that impudent warrior’s head on it.
Then Choi Hyun-seok continued speaking.
“What I just said are actually long-term goals in life. There’s something else I really want to do.” “What do you want to do?” “Yes. I want to go on adventures.”
Choi Hyun-seok said with a serious face.
But his eyes were shining brighter than when he spoke of women.
“You travel the world on adventures worthy of a true hero. Defeat demons, help those in need, and meet the village chief’s beautiful daughter.” “Yes… I see…”
There was something weird in the end, but I guess that’s how it was.
“But why do you ask that?” “I was just curious. A warrior captured by the Demon King’s army isn’t a normal case.” “A saint captured by the Demon King’s army isn’t normal either, is it?” “To be exact, she’s the next saint.” “That’s it. Well.”
Choi Hyun-seok continued speaking with a smile.
“I have a question for you too. Can I ask it?”
“Yes. Go ahead.”
“I’ll return the question to you just now. Mr. Abelson, what do you want to do when you get out of here?”
Abelson was lost in thought for a long time after hearing Choi Hyun-seok’s words.
Choi Hyun-seok waited earnestly for her to speak.
“I am…”
Finally she opened her mouth.
What followed was completely unexpected.
“I don’t want to do anything.”
***
The next day.
Choi Hyun-seok’s day starts very early in the morning.
“Swoop… hoo…”
He took a deep breath and threw his fist powerfully.
“Put the pressure down!”
A strong gust of wind blew in front of him along with his outstretched fist.
Swaaaaaaah!
Choi Hyun-seok nodded his head as the wind blew.
“Very good!”
Even though he won the duel and became a chef, Choi Hyeon-seok did not neglect his training.
Rather, he is more enthusiastic than before.
‘Because you never know when or who you might have to fight next.’
You need to level up more and hone your skills more.
So that you don’t have to be afraid of any enemy that comes.
And the moment you become strong enough to have some confidence in yourself.
That will be the time to leave this black giant.
‘By the way… What do you mean you don’t want to do anything?’
Suddenly, I remembered the conversation I had with Abelson last night.
Why did Abelson say that?
Choi Hyun-seok wanted to ask in more detail, but Abelson shook his head.
“I’m sorry. Let’s end our conversation here for today.”
It seemed like he had personal circumstances, so there was no need to ask.
At that moment, sunlight began to shine through the early morning darkness.
“Oh, is it that time already?”
Choi Hyun-seok turned around, covering his eyes with his hands.
“I guess I should start getting ready soon.”
The training ends here.
I have to go hunting soon.
It was when Choi Hyun-seok was checking the luggage needed for hunting.
“Ugh… Did you sleep well, warrior?”
Rachel crawled out of Bobo’s arms and rubbed her eyes.
“Uh, uh. Get ready. We’ll be leaving soon.”
“all right.”
Rachel snapped her fingers with a half-asleep expression.
Then a gust of wind blew over her body and instantly washed her body clean.
“Ready to go!”
Rachel said with a refreshing face.
“Hey. Aren’t you wasting your magic by borrowing it?” “Tsk. Don’t be so petty. If you’re jealous, should I do it for you too?”
“uh.”
Actually, I was jealous.
Snap your fingers with a crisp, snapping noise.
The wind began to blow around Choi Hyun-seok, washing away the sweat and dust.
“Oh…”
“Doesn’t it feel good!?”
“Great! But do you have to snap your fingers?” “No. It’s just more fun if you use magic like this!”
“aha.”
Continuing their idle chatter, Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel quickly arrived at the kitchen.
“Everyone gather! It’s time to go hunting!”
Starting today, I was going to be even busier because I had to provide meals for the executives.
Choi Hyeon-seok led the cooks and hurried to the hunting grounds.
Of course, Usaru was left alone.
‘I’m anxious, but… there’s nothing I can do.’
Usaru was completely out of control.
Because I felt that Bobo was smarter and more obedient than Usaru.
“As expected, our Bobo is the best!”
“Wow!”
Bobo barked vigorously at Choi Hyun-seok’s praise.
‘By the way, it seems like you’ve gotten bigger lately.’
I don’t know if it was because of my mood, but it felt like Bobo’s weight class was going up day by day.
‘It doesn’t matter.’
Now, Bobo is no longer the weakling who has to worry about dying while playing with him.
I was worried that growing a little bigger might cause problems.
“Okay, everyone stand by.”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had entered the forest to some extent, stopped everyone.
“All platoon leaders come forward.”
At Choi Hyeon-seok’s words, ten platoon leaders stepped forward.
The platoon leaders looked at Choi Hyeon-seok with anxious expressions.
‘What are you planning to do today…’
Fortunately, since Usaru was nowhere to be seen, it seemed unlikely that he would do something as crazy as throwing soldiers into the forest.
Still, I couldn’t feel at ease.
“Okay. Take a bite, everyone.”
Choi Hyun-seok said something completely unexpected.
“What are you doing? I told you to eat?”
What he handed me was meat he had cooked himself the day before.
Even though it had been quite some time since it had been cooked, the smell was still fragrant.
“Umm…”
But the platoon leaders still had anxious faces.
The chef’s credibility had already hit rock bottom.
“Are you testing a new poison…” “I can even force you to work as much as you eat…” “I can hear you, kids. Think about that to yourself!”
Choi Hyun-seok said with a frown.
“Decide quickly. Do you want to eat this? Do you want Bobo to eat this for you?”
“I want to eat.”
The platoon leaders cried and ate the meat with mustard.
“Um, um, um…”
“Ugh, ugh!”
Since they were all about the same size, it didn’t even take a minute for them to finish the fist-sized piece of meat.
“Chef. What is this…?”
“Is it delicious?”
“It’s so delicious…”
The cooks began to shed tears.
“I think it was a good decision to become a chef.” “The chef is a good person.” “I will work hard from now on. Please give me one more piece!”
The platoon leaders shouted in excitement.
Choi Hyun-seok held out his index finger and wiggled it.
“You can’t do it bare-faced.”
He raises his hand and points to the forest.
“The game starts now.”
“game?”
“Bring me the demon alive, no matter what. I don’t care if you cut off his limbs or whatever. As long as he’s still breathing, that’s fine.”
“…”
“The platoon that catches the most, regardless of type, is the platoon-wide dinner. It lasts an hour.”
The platoon leaders looked at each other with bewildered faces.
“What are you doing? Run.”
Choi Hyun-seok said with an evil smile.
“Waaaaaaaaaaaa!”
It was the moment when a life-or-death game for meat began.
