Episode 86
“Are you free in the evening?”
“Hmph. Do you think I’m free? I’m busy.”
Ellie turned her head with a pouting look.
As soon as I brought up the story, I was criticized.
I was so speechless that I couldn’t open my mouth, as if I were a liar.
‘I have nothing to say.’
A bitter smile spread across his lips.
I made a meal plan first and then forgot about it for a long time.
Although it was a business relationship, it was a clear example.
I took a sip of my iced Americano.
Today, the scent of coffee on my tongue felt particularly bitter.
By the time we ran out of drinks.
Ellie made eye contact with me.
“So. Do you have anything to say?”
“••••••sorry.”
“It’s okay. I don’t want to hear you say sorry.”
no.
You don’t look like you’re okay at all right now.
‘It was my mistake, so I need to relieve my emotions.’
Phew.
I sighed internally.
Ellie and I have a business relationship, but that doesn’t mean emotions can’t be mixed between people.
It is inevitable to become estranged from a competent partner.
“Then when is the time? I’ll wait.”
Today I am unemployed.
There is no gate strategy, all you have to do is meet Harin in the afternoon and tell her the strategy.
“I’m really late because I have a lot of work to do. Will you wait for me?”
I don’t think this is something someone drinking tea would say.
I wanted to tackle him, but I held back.
“Please contact me as soon as it’s over. It’s close to my house anyway.”
A strange look appeared in Ellie’s eyes.
“Okay, maybe we should wait a really long time instead.”
“You only need to contact me before you go to sleep.”
“Hoho, you’re not going to bed early on purpose, are you?”
no way.
If I said I would go to bed early, even as a joke, I felt like I would end up flipping over that car.
ha.
This is why they say that if you play with the wrong snout, misfortune will come.
Late at night.
I walked with Ellie along Daehakro, Korea University.
‘It’s winter, but there are so many people.’
An amateur musician who busks with a speaker and a guitar even in the cold winter.
A youth who came out to rekindle his youth after finishing his final exams.
It feels like the whitish breath that comes out every time I breathe becomes insignificant.
The night in the college town was hotter than the day.
“But why did you ask to come here?”
“University is the cradle of youth! I’ve always wanted to go.”
It is the cradle of youth.
I attended Korea University until a few months ago.
Thanks to this, Daehakro is clearly within reach.
I knew it well.
All kinds of memories… I’m not sure about the same thing, but I have many memories of drinking alcohol and making pizza.
‘There’s nothing good about thinking about it.’
I shook my head left and right to clear my thoughts.
A quick glance.
The attention of those around us was focused on us.
To be precise, numerous eyes were directed at Ellie next to me.
‘It is a striking appearance.’
Big eyes, clear facial features, and clean skin without any blemishes despite wearing little makeup.
The white neckline was slightly revealed under the short hair.
A black suit, white shirt, and cotton pants.
Although it was an unusual fashion, her body was outstanding enough to pull off that fashion.
Envy and jealousy.
Eyes filled with various emotions turned towards me and Ellie.
‘Arthur. There is no relationship.’
Ellie and I just have a business relationship.
I looked at Ellie, trying not to notice the men’s sticky eyes.
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“What do you think when you come here?”
“That’s good. This is the youth of the people of Earth.”
“Well, that’s it.”
“Our species is a bit boring.”
Canine family.
It is a race that is in charge of one axis of [Beast Land], a union of beastmen.
The Dog people are very serious about everything, so society itself
is very rigid.
To put it nicely, it’s conservative.
At worst, it was a rigid society.
“Do you have anything in mind for dinner?”
“Gopchang.”
It’s an unexpected choice.
I knew how to choose menu items that looked like pasta or steak.
‘but. ‘He’s a dog.’
I had a brief prejudice against Ellie’s beautiful appearance.
Looking at different races from a human perspective
You can’t do that.
“Can you think of any other food?”
“The most delicious dish I ate after being dispatched to Earth was tripe.”
“Okay. Since I said I’d treat you today, I’ll take you to a particularly delicious place.”
If there is a place in Korea University that is famous for tripe, I know one.
I brought Ellie to a tripe restaurant located in the backwaters of Daehakro.
［Bareun Beef Tripe］
A sign with a neon sign.
It is a shabby building that appears to be decades old.
A store that clearly shows traces of time. If it was your first time coming, it would have been difficult for you to take a step forward.
“Is it here?”
“Uh. Even though it looks like this…
Sniff-sniff-.
Ellie’s nose wrinkled.
“It smells really good! Let’s go now.”
Ellie interrupted me, jerked my arm, and strode into the store.
all.
and.
It’s powerful.
I was caught up in Ellie’s momentum and couldn’t even resist the pulling force.
Grumble-
When I opened the old sliding door, the inside came into view.
Several tables and a grill.
The yellow wallpaper was full of graffiti left behind by students.
Perhaps because it was the end of the year, it was difficult to find an empty table inside the store.
“Uh, there’s one empty seat.”
Ellie quickly sat down in the empty seat, wondering if anyone would sit there.
“Boss, please give me a plate of assorted grilled chicken.”
I ordered a familiar menu.
After a while, various parts, including tripe and large intestines, were placed on the grill.
Chi-ik!
Offal starting to grill, giving off a fragrant aroma.
I didn’t know that Ellie’s eyes would fall off the grill.
“The owner here cooks it for you. You just have to wait a bit and eat it.”
“It smells so good. I can’t wait to eat it.”
You don’t listen to me at all.
All of Eli’s attention was focused on the tripe in front of him.
‘There is also something like this.’
I was used to always getting things done without any flaws.
It was the first time I had seen such a fool who was so preoccupied with food that he listened to what was being said.
“You can eat now.”
As soon as the employee spoke, the chopsticks were running quickly across the grill.
Ellie quickly picked up the golden-brown tripe and popped it into her mouth.
“Umm. My jjimnyeo.”
“…Don’t talk while chewing.”
I wonder if a child who received a gift from Santa would be like that.
It’s a face that looks like it has everything in the world.
He was always arrogant and his emotions were different from usual.
I also picked up a piece of tripe and ate it.
A savory taste that fills your mouth.
I almost unconsciously ordered soju according to my old habit.
The giblets shrunk at a rapid rate.
Ellie’s chopsticks going back and forth between the grill.
It was a speed reminiscent of a first-class unmanned aerial vehicle.
‘If this continues, I’ll have nothing to eat.’
It was fast enough to create a sense of crisis.
Don’t be outdone.
I picked up my chopsticks and quickly picked up the tripe.
Ellie and I didn’t talk even once and focused on eating tripe.
“Whoa. It’s really delicious here.”
Ellie smiled in satisfaction.
It was the first word uttered when there were almost no tripe left.
‘uh. I think I know even if you don’t say it.’
Instead of answering with a grin.
“How did you know about this place?”
“It’s surprising. I was a student until I woke up.”
“Even though he’s a student, Mincheol Hunter is… well, he’s a VIP.”
ah.
right.
‘They thought of me as the alter ego of a high-ranking spirit.’
I remembered the first time I met Martin.
The Interstellar Alliance’s search for the Dark Star
[Dimension warehouse] was used.
Code R.
The VIP code obtained during the fighting Deimos days was still alive.
‘Actually, the owner of the code died and was reincarnated like this.’
My appetite was bitter.
To Ellie and Martin, wouldn’t it appear that I enjoy ‘entertainment’ in this life?
‘I was busy going to school half a year ago.’
Until I went to the special exhibition hall at the Warriors Museum, my life was not much different from others.
Ordinary student.
He wasn’t obsessed with becoming stronger, he was just stubborn and liked hanging out with his friends.
The moment you encounter the divine sword Kalit.
A big change came to my life as I recalled memories of my past life.
‘Whether it’s Deimos or Jeon Min-cheol. Both are me.’
I didn’t want to think about the two beings separately.
If one side is treated as entertainment.
That’s like denying me.
‘I have a reason to become strong.’
It’s different from when I lived an ordinary life without knowing anything.
Pandemonium and Elysium.
The two great powers of the multidimensional universe are still working to expand their influence on Earth.
To maintain a comfortable life.
We needed the power to block any variable.
At least.
The power to protect the people I cherish.
“Ellie. Even though I’m a VIP, I’m faithful to my current life.”
“Is that so?”
When he suddenly spoke in a serious tone, a look of embarrassment appeared on Ellie’s face.
but.
Now that things have come to this, I have to say it more clearly.
“I don’t take your relationship with Martin lightly either.”
“I didn’t think so.”
“I am grateful to have such talented partners helping me.”
Don’t think of my activities as ‘entertainment’.
I spoke with sincerity while looking directly into her eyes.
The atmosphere became awkward.
“Ho, ho, ho. The tripe is going to burn if it keeps going like this. Eat it quickly.”
Ellie looked embarrassed and hurled her chopsticks at the few pieces of tripe left.
Rice Rice Rice Rice
I prepared to enter the tower.
Stock up on supplies in your subspace pocket.
The items were reorganized.
‘Except for the Dark Star, all items have durability.’
Tanros’ armor set.
There are also 10 sumjeonbi.
In particular, Tanlos’ promise and trust had been damaged to a great extent, so the damaged parts had to be repaired.
It was difficult to see Martin, the original producer, due to frequent work.
“Don’t worry. The repair isn’t difficult.”
In the interstellar alliance, there is a level higher than Meister level.
Although the price was low, there were still several skilled craftsmen.
The craftsman quickly completed the repairs, including skillfully sharpening the blade of the blade and checking the thread.
Tower of Trials.
Once again, I stood in front of a large building rising endlessly into the sky.
Ellie followed me near the tower to see me off.
“When will you be back this time?”
“It won’t take long.”
I didn’t intend to stay at the tower for long.
Black society.
And the consciousness of the Elyos.
Pandemonium and Elysium are each making moves.
‘I’ll have to go up a bit and then come back to Earth.’
I walked towards the entrance of the tower.
at that time.
“Mincheol Hunter.”
Ellie called me.
“huh?”
“Thank you for taking my relationship seriously.”
She bowed her head slightly.
It seemed like an answer to the conversation we had while eating tripe the other day.
“That’s surprising. You’re a capable partner.”
I grinned and reached for the large door.
