Episode 45
Hemis’ office, located somewhere on the Black Giant.
For some reason, Hemis was sitting in his chair and working.
“What is Choi Hyun-seok doing these days?”
A deep voice answered her question.
It was a small head and a raiden.
“I am performing my duties as a chef as usual.”
“Huh~ Really?”
“Yes. In my spare time, I practice with you like before.”
“Something is unexpected.”
It was strange.
In the past, I would have struggled to become stronger somehow.
Are you still performing your duties as a chef?
It’s already been three weeks since she ordered the arrest of the battalion commander.
At this rate, even if Choi Hyun-seok dies and wakes up, he won’t be able to defeat the battalion commander.
“Did you really think that you could become as strong as a battalion commander by catching a few petty demons?”
I’ve known for a long time that Choi Hyun-seok uses the cooks for his own growth.
There was no need to impose any sanctions, so we just left it alone.
However, if you are truly satisfied with that, you are very mistaken.
“Raidrun, are you teaching me something amazing again?” “No. Choi Hyun-seok is growing steadily, but he hasn’t gotten as strong as before.” “Then, Raidrun. What do you think is the possibility of Choi Hyun-seok beating the battalion commander?”
“doesn’t exist.”
Raidran said with confidence.
In fact, he is the one who knows Choi Hyun-seok’s skills better than anyone else, so it wouldn’t be wrong to say that.
“What on earth are you thinking…”
The corners of Hemis’ mouth slightly rose.
If it were another human being, you might think that I was being arrogant or that I had given up.
But it’s not Choi Hyun-seok.
‘There’s no way that cockroach-like human could die like this.’
If Choi Hyun-seok had given up on such an ordeal, he would have died several times over already.
“Raidrun. Do you know what Choi Hyun-seok is thinking?” “…I don’t know either.”
Raidran’s face was filled with worry.
Then he said, as if something suddenly occurred to him.
“Oh, there’s one thing I didn’t tell you about Choi Hyun-seok.”
“huh?”
“I heard he’s been on good terms with Battalion Commander Doras these days.” “Doras? Who’s that?” “He’s the 1st Battalion Commander of the Roiger Regiment, an infantry regiment under the direct command of the legion.” “Hmm, really? I’m not sure.” “He’s a bit stocky, so he stands out among the battalion commanders.”
Hemis clapped her hands at the mention of flesh.
“Ah! That pig!?”
“… you’re right.”
“Raidrun too. Why did you say pig from the beginning? Why are you beating around the bush and making it confusing? Hohoho!”
“sorry…”
“Anyway, Choi Hyun-seok is friends with that pig?”
“yes.”
Hemis’ lips were torn apart.
“I told you to catch the battalion commander, but you’re actually being friendly with him?”
“…”
“Aren’t you excited to see what they’re up to!? Hohoho!”
I want to call Choi Hyun-seok right away and ask him what’s on his mind, but I have to hold back.
Because watching a play knowing the ending in advance is half the fun.
‘Come on, make me happier!’
Hemis just wanted time to pass quickly.
***
Same time.
Choi Hyun-seok visited Doras’ office carrying meat as usual.
“Khwaaak! Thud thud! As expected, the meat you brought is the best!” “Hahaha! Thank you.”
Doras now had no shame and ate the meat right away as soon as he brought it to her.
It took him less than five minutes to finish the entire plate of meat.
“Eww! You ate well.”
He pats his rippling belly once and then moves his hand immediately.
It was to eat the fruit on the table.
“Now let’s have some dessert.”
Choi Hyun-seok watched the scene and then suddenly let out an exaggerated sigh.
“Phew…”
“hmm?”
Doras, who was picking up fruit, looked at Choi Hyun-seok with a puzzled expression.
“Why are you suddenly sighing? What’s wrong?” “Oh, I’m sorry. I just remembered something that was bothering me for a moment…”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been speaking with a gloomy face, suddenly got startled and waved his hand.
“Ah! It’s not something that Captain Doras should be concerned about. It’s related to the work of the chef. I apologize if I worried you. Haha…!” “No. If there’s a problem with the work of the chef, then tell me.” “No. I can’t be bothering you, Lady Doras… .”
Doras pretended to look angry at Choi Hyun-seok’s words.
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“Oh my! Is that all we have? I thought of you as a friend.”
“Doras-sama…!”
Choi Hyun-seok looked impressed.
Doras continued with a warm smile.
“My friend’s problems are my own. If there’s anything I can do to help, I’ll do it.”
Of course, it wasn’t because Doras really thought of Choi Hyun-seok as a friend.
‘I don’t know what will happen to humans, but if something happens to Choi Hyun-seok, I might not be able to eat meat!’
The thing to worry about is not Choi Hyun-seok, but Gogi.
But on the outside, it really seemed like he was doing it for Choi Hyun-seok.
“I, actually…”
Choi Hyun-seok opened his mouth carefully.
After a while.
Doras nodded after hearing the entire explanation.
“So. The commander wanted to taste a strong demonic beast, but the cook’s soldiers can’t catch it?” “Yes. It’s a demonic beast called Marbling, and they say its meat is really delicious. However, it’s so strong that we can’t do anything about it…” “Hmm, Marbling… This is the first time I’ve heard of this demonic beast?” “I’m sure because Chef Kulkan told me about it.”
Of course, it’s a blatant lie.
Marbling?
There can’t be a demon with that name.
I just said that because if you say Nidrak, you might get scared and refuse.
‘It’s a bit of a hassle to sell the commander’s name, but… I guess it’s okay.’
Surely, Doras wouldn’t go to Hemis and talk about meat unless she was crazy.
“Marbling… Alright! Let me help you.”
“Excuse me?”
“Can you ignore your friend’s difficulties? I will help the soldiers of the battalion tomorrow.”
Choi Hyun-seok bit his lip at the words that he would support the soldiers.
“I… Lord Doras. It seems like it would be difficult to support the soldiers.” “What do you mean?” “No matter how many soldiers from this battalion gather, they can’t defeat Lord Doras, right?”
“yes.”
“The same goes for the demon called Marbling. If the soldiers go there, the damage will only increase.”
In the end, it was Doras who asked him to come forward himself.
“Um, it’s a hassle to move it myself…”
Choi Hyun-seok frowned when Doras seemed troubled.
‘When you say, ‘I’m helping you because we’re friends,’ why do you worry about it because it’s annoying?’
I knew it was the right thing to say, but it was dumbfounding to see him say it so confidently.
Choi Hyun-seok decided to drive a wedge.
“If this task is successful, I will give marbled meat to Lady Doras. And…!”
He whispered carefully in Doras’ ear.
“I will report directly to the commander… Lord Doras has made great achievements in this hunt…”
Doras’s eyes widen at Choi Hyun-seok’s whisper.
“Is that true?”
“Yes. Since my close relationship with the Commander is an open secret, there is no reason to hide it from Lady Doras.”
Of course, that’s a lie.
Choi Hyun-seok’s position is, after all, Hemis’s most beloved toy.
However, since the outside world did not know about this fact, Doras quickly took the bait.
“I can’t help it. I’ll go myself tomorrow.”
Doras acted as if she was reluctantly agreeing, but she couldn’t hide the corners of her lips rising slightly.
How could it not be good to suddenly have the chance to eat the finest meat and get noticed by the commander?
“Thank you! I’m sure the Commander will be pleased!”
Choi Hyun-seok said, bending his waist at a 90-degree angle.
A deep smile hung on his bowed face.
‘It’s a success.’
I have offered meat to Doras just for this moment.
Tomorrow, you will see the fruits of your labor.
‘Don’t blame me too much. Isn’t that how the world is anyway? It’s not like I completely lied.’
Not everything he said to Doras was a lie.
After capturing Battalion Commander Doras, Choi Hyun-seok will report to Hemis as promised.
She was likely to be amused by Choi Hyun-seok’s eccentric behavior.
‘It’s not exactly a lie, since it ends up stamping Hemis’s eye.’
Even if it’s after death.
***
The next day.
Choi Hyun-seok, who woke up at dawn, was looking at the rising sun.
“Phew…”
Take a deep breath and clench your fists.
It looked somewhat solemn.
“Whoa…”
Rachel, who was exhaling next to him, also had a more determined expression than usual.
“Is it finally the day of the final battle?”
“yes…!”
Today is the day that Operation Pig Hunt begins.
There’s still some time left until the deadline Hemis mentioned, but we decided to start a little sooner.
‘Because it could be wrong.’
This operation is half a gamble.
There was a need to leave some time for the deadline in case something went wrong.
“The goal is to have Nidrach and Dorath face each other.”
Meanwhile, Choi Hyun-seok roamed the forest, searching for various dangerous creatures.
I was wondering which of the several candidates I should have fight Doras against.
It shouldn’t be too strong.
Because it would be difficult for Ma-su to deal with Choi Hyun-seok before he kills Doras.
So, it’s just the right level of strength.
It had to be someone who could barely take away Doras’ power.
After much deliberation, the one ultimately chosen was the demon Nidrach, whom I had first met.
A large creature with scales as strong as steel, it was perfect for draining Dorath’s power.
“Bobo, remember! When I tell you to attack, you hit that pig. Got it?”
“Wow!”
Bobo answered vigorously.
“Okay. I trust you!”
Bobo also participates in this operation.
Choi Hyun-seok has already practiced countless times with Bobo.
Because Bobo might not have followed his words.
Fortunately, our smart Bobo understood and followed Choi Hyun-seok’s words well.
“Usaru! If you send a signal, you will help Bobo defeat Captain Doras. Do you understand what I mean?”
Usaru, a hybrid soldier of ogre and orc, and a headache for the company.
Choi Hyun-seok decided to deploy Usarudo in the operation.
Originally, I was going to take him out because he was under the command of Captain Doras, but Rachel stopped me.
“Hero! If it comes down to it, we can just bury it together with Doras!”
“That way…?”
He was already a difficult guy because he was out of control.
The devil’s whisper to take care of such troubles together with Doras was irresistible.
“Usa~ru! Don’t worry.” “You really understand, right?” “Usa~ru! I made a promise with meat! I will definitely keep it!”
“good.”
However, I can’t help but feel uneasy because he is such an idiot.
Still, Choi Hyun-seok decided to believe.
Not Usaru, but his own cooking skills.
‘I explained the operation to that guy and fed him meat for a week…’
He offered meat that was so tender that his arms hurt.
Thanks to that, Usaru became a slave to excellent meat.
“Phew… Now we’re ready.”
Choi Hyun-seok took a step forward.
“Operation Pig Hunting begins now!”
The world’s most terrifying pig hunt was about to begin.
