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2. Euncheon Restaurant welcomes you.

– Enjoy a delicious meal at a family restaurant for those who are tired of waiting.

– Excellent chefs, courteous waiters, and delicious ingredients.

– We do not charge food expenses. Please feel free to test your taste buds.

– However, you can only order one food at a time.

2-1. Please do not enter the kitchen.

– This is for the cleanliness of the restaurant and your safety.

– Entry into the kitchen is not permitted without the chef’s permission.

– The kitchen is a space exclusively for the chef and cooking ingredients.

2-2. caution! There is no meat in the restaurant!

– Due to the recent decrease in the supply of meat, our restaurant does not currently serve menus containing meat.

-So please, be careful when ordering food.

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… … .

I wanted to end on a good note.

Even though it was the first time a person met me, he made sarcastic comments about me and everything, and threatened to get me to sign a contract with the background of [Blue Dragon Guild]…

It could have been resolved more gently.

If you think about Banharin right now, it seemed like she would take care of it if you just gently filed a complaint with the Hunter Association.

Not only was it not the type of conflict that could be resolved only when it ended, but there was a strong possibility that life would become difficult in the future if one made the wrong move with a scouter from a large guild.

‘Today was a happy day… but it’s disappointing.’

It would have been best to move on happily.

That’s all.

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“So… Eunha, a quick-thinking D-class hunter, do you know what to do now?”

“Dinner.”

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Shake!

[Euncheon Restaurant] where quiet classical music plays without any customers.

Now that the restaurant staff were hiding, as if they had said something, Eunha took out the [Black Book] from the suitcase she always carried and placed it on the table.

“… What?”

Everything is pitch black,

A thick book with no title.

The leather cover is gently pressed like an animal’s skin and fits comfortably in Eunha’s hand.

Eunha patted the [Black Book] on the table as if she were a child.

“I don’t mind if you only touch me… But not like this.”

“Ha, indeed. Or something. What are you going to do? Don’t you know what these pictures mean? Can you explain so I can understand?”

So-aryeong, who was looking at the reluctant [Black Book], frowned.

He then gently shakes the ‘picture’ prepared as a threat and nods his head as if to get a more appropriate response.

This is the photo that So-ryeong has just taken out.

This is a photo of someone being sent to follow Eunha’s acquaintances… Kang Na-ri and Eun Bang-ul, who work at the same cafe.

The two women’s appearance, clothes, way home from work, etc. were all filmed by someone.

It implied that if Eunha did not sign the contract, those around her would also be disadvantaged.

“I don’t know what that book does, but it’s probably a flimsy ‘artifact’ at best. Can you really be a threat with something like that?”

“… … .”

“Your thoughts are so cute… What are you doing? Get down on your knees. Then I’ll make you sign the contract.”

Looking endlessly at the other person,

Condescending words.

So-aryeong imagined the beautiful woman in front of her kneeling humbly at his feet.

“… … Hmm… It’s okay to just show books.”

However, Eunha looked around as she touched the [Black Book] on the table, as if being a minor spirit was not the problem right now.

He looked at the menu next to him or looked towards the kitchen… It seemed as if he was waiting for something.

The more it happened, the more So-Ryeong’s expression became distorted.

Because I, the scout of the [Blue Dragon Guild], was ignored by only a D-class hunter.

Sharp claws scratch Soaryeong’s pride.

“Don’t ignore it. Break your head.”

“The air is not cold… Last time, the staff at the blood donation house became ‘recognized’ just by showing me a book. What’s the difference?”

Eunha muttered while looking at the air conditioner installed in the restaurant.

Ignoring the child spirit.

“To what extent can this be okay?”

“Are you crazy? What are you doing earlier?”

“I want to take this opportunity to check something. It’s for everyone’s safety.”

I was scared, but it wasn’t because of the infantile spirit.

Like a person suffering from trauma, I covered my mouth with one hand and swallowed the nausea… but it wasn’t because of the child spirit.

Maybe from the beginning,

From the moment So-Ryeong took out Eun Bang-ul’s photo and threatened her.

Eunha, showing cold anger, no longer cared about the ‘piece of meat’ sitting across from her at the restaurant table.

As if it was a good opportunity,

Just continuing to experiment with something.

“It seems like the standard for recognition is at the discretion of ‘those guys’… Mr. So-ryeong. Do you want to touch this [black book]?”

I must have lowered the temperature of the air conditioner, as I breathe in colder air than before.

Eunha’s warm voice escapes through the cool breath.

… … .

Soahyeong glared sharply at Eunha’s smile as she held out the [Black Book].

From the moment the blackmail ‘photo’ was taken out, the atmosphere in the galaxy changed.

The corner of her mouth still has a languid smile,

The eyes that used to have a fox-like smile became as cold as ice.

An inexplicable chill sweeps down the back of my neck, and the word ominous flickers like a will-o’-the-wisp.

“Yes? Please touch the book once.”

Eyes filled with pity.

As if he knows the future outcome, the eyes that look at the livestock being led to the slaughterhouse are turned towards So-aryeong.

Who dares who?

So-aryeong roughly struck down the [Black Book] that Eunha was pushing at him.

I’m not crazy.

‘What… are you the same person as before?’

A woman resting her large breasts on the table and patting the [Black Book] placed in the center of the table as if she was handling a baby.

Strange and bizarre.

The woman who had been chatting cordially with her colleague just now begins to feel like something unknown.

First, it was So-aryeong herself who threatened Eunha with her acquaintances.

I had no idea that there would be such a strong reaction that it would make me think that the person had changed.

An inexplicable nervousness whips her heart.

‘Tsk, I heard you’re a rare hunter. You’re just crazy… Why is it so cold in the restaurant?’

Glancing.

Suddenly, So-ryeong’s eyes focused on an unknown book.

From the moment Eunha took out the [Black Book], everything started to get strange.

Is it an ‘artifact’? Did you use some kind of ability?

Sensing something strange, she raised her mana and prepared to use ‘Body Strengthening’ at any time.

Recognize something strange.

The current situation is not normal.

Quiet restaurant.

Suddenly, the classical music that filled the store was no longer heard.

Only Eunha’s murmur passes through So-aryeong’s eardrums.

“Oh…? I’m slowly starting to feel it.”

It’s as if this [Euncheon Restaurant] is isolated from the world.

In this small world, Eunha and her… it’s as if only the two of them are struggling to survive.

Sagagak…

The sound of insect footsteps and the pungent smell of blood.

It clings stickily, as if representing a tight heart.

“… … Eunha, what are you…? What are you doing?”

“Um……”

And Eunha, who watched the situation to some extent,

I patted the [Black Book] and cautiously opened my mouth.

“What about [Euncheon Restaurant] where we are, there is not enough meat.”

Haaaa.

There is not enough meat.

Those words hit So-ryeong’s eardrums, and immediately white breath flows out of the two people’s mouths.

If death had a temperature, would it feel like this?

So-aryeong shivered in the winter-like cold air.

Feeling that something was definitely wrong, she quickly got up to leave the restaurant.

“May I take your order?”

“Wow, I saw you coming right away when I mentioned the rules. I really hate it.”

But then, a waiter came to the table where Eunha and So-ryeong were sitting.

Eunha burst out in laughter and looked at the waiter with trembling eyes, and the disgusting bloody smell made Soahyeong sit down in her chair again.

“May I take your order?”

The headless waiter asks So-ryeong.

… … .

Soaryeong could not understand the current situation.

A strange atmosphere, cold air, and the smell of blood that stings your nose.

“May I take your order?”

“… … .”

So-aryeong said nothing and looked up blankly at ‘that’ asking for an order.

Blood flowing from the cut side of the neck, and human teeth marks engraved all over the body.

On the tray he is holding is a torn off head, bloodshot eyes rolling and mouth gaping.

My head couldn’t keep up.

No, it would be more accurate to say that one’s mouth cannot drop from the strangeness that is constricting one’s throat.

Something that is neither a monster nor a human.

Something that deviates from the ways of the world.

So-ryeong grabbed his trembling hand and hid it under the table.

What on earth is happening all of a sudden?

can not understand.

“One tofu steak. Please order Mr. Soaryeong too.”

And, a headless monster is standing right next to you.

What is that woman who hands me a menu with a languid smile?

“… … .”

So-Ryeong received the menu with trembling hands.

There was nothing written on the menu.

A thrilling headache tormented So-ryeong.

It is clear that he has gone crazy.

“What is this……”

“The food here is free. You have to pick just one you like.”

“May I take your order?”

The voice urging you to order, Eunha’s beautiful voice, grabs your heart.

Soaryeong looked at the headless waiter.

This is because the waiter with the severed head was more humane than the woman in front of me.

‘Is this… a rare hunter?’

So-Ryeong admitted that his thoughts were completely wrong.

I touched it wrong.

This is not a D-class brat who failed the promotion exam 30 times.

What on earth is the association making?

Is the goal to destroy the world?

At least, it is certain that there is ‘something’ lurking in Euncheon-gu that we should not know about.

‘I have to run away. ‘I have to live… and tell the master what I saw.’

Slowly…

Still, is it because he is a B-level hunter from a large guild?

Soahyeong, who endured the fear weighing on his shoulders, raised his mana.

She used ‘Body Enhancement’ and looked around in an instant.

Immediately after checking the glass door, So-ryeong firmly grasped the menu with trembling hands… and swung it with all her might towards the waiter standing next to her.

Boo!!

Even an ordinary menu board can become a sufficient weapon if a B-level hunter wields it with sincerity.

The menu, which was swinging in the wind, rushed like a blade towards the head held by the waiter.

Just like I always say.

To break the monster’s head.

Eunha, who had not expected to be attacked, was so startled that she covered her face with the [Black Book].

He plays it off as if he doesn’t know anything, opens the book, and concentrates on reading.

Tooung…

And, the menu board that was waved around was,

He stops tall just before hitting the waiter on the head.

There is no feeling of hitting something, no shock coming back as a reaction.

It just stopped.

As the phenomenon deviated from the laws of physics, So-aryeong hurriedly put down the menu and left the table.

I wish it was just a dream.

With a face that said, ‘This isn’t right,’ she ran toward the doorway without even looking back.

『… … chef. I want steamed pumpkin here.』

attacked in the head,

The waiter, who had been pointed to the head by a customer, shouted.

… … .

… … .

A new customer has arrived.

It’s a foolish move, but we’ll do our best to serve you.

… … .

Today’s dish.

Steamed pumpkin.

A soft dessert.

Of course, the rule is to eat everything,

So that you can eat it.

Moderately.

… … .

… … .

『I don’t know if it will suit your taste.』

“… … It tastes good.”

After a while.

Eunha, who was left alone at the table, let out an awkward laugh as she cut the tofu steak in front of her.

“ㅡㅡㅡ. ㅡㅡ!”

For reference, So-aryeong is preparing food.

I felt like I wouldn’t be able to eat the tofu steak in front of me if I had misrepresented what was happening in the kitchen.

Eunha stopped thinking and focused on eating.

“Woof…… J-Hey, can the chef stay here? Looks like they’re still cooking in the kitchen.”

Eunha asked the [chef] standing like a waiter next to the table.

Unlike the headless waiters and chefs, the head chef [Chef], whose numerous heads stick together like a ball, bows his head.

Heads bouncing around like deflated soccer balls make eerie groans.

ah. I’m not feeling well.

Eunha covered her mouth and looked for something to drink.

However, the glass cup held out by the quick-witted [chef] contained bright red liquid.

I had no choice but to raise the corners of my mouth and focus on the steak.

『This foolish chef should personally step up to the people who provide fresh meat to our restaurant.』

“Ah… yes…”

『This dish didn’t include meat, but I’m not sure if you liked it.』

“The taste is good.”

The heads that stick together let out different voices.

Eunha smiled stiffly and focused on cooking.

Whatever the [chef]’s appearance, his dishes were surprisingly delicious.

It just tastes good.

But I feel nauseous.

“By the way, [Chef], how do you wash your hair?”

『Hehe. Attach something new.』

“Aha.”

I asked something pointless.

He spoke in a shy tone, but was it because of his privacy?

Eunha closed her mouth, put her head down on the table, and cut the tofu steak into small pieces.

I cover my ears from the screaming, sobbing, and strange noises coming from the kitchen.

It’s happy meal time.

“For the time being… you shouldn’t even come near the restaurant.”

Quietly picking up the photos of Baeul-i scattered on the table.

Anyway, it was a happy galaxy.

… … .

… … .

… … .

“I went out and waited. I came back because I didn’t come out… What happened?”

“Things ended well, but I think So-ryeong is feeling unwell.”

“… … .”

So some time passed,

A time when the sunset lasts long.

Geohan, who had been waiting outside for a while, returned to [Euncheon Restaurant].

He and Eunha waved with the same languid smile as before leaving…

After spotting So-aryeong sitting across from Eunha with a strangely expressionless face,

“Did something happen while I was away? This woman is very calm.”

I approached So-aryeong, who was wearing a pink beanie all the way up to her eyebrows,

I frowned at the sight of her quietly blinking her eyes.