Chapter 238 – 232 – Burning Cabin
If you don’t build up your skills properly, one day you will taste bitterness in real life. If you don’t maintain a straight posture, your spine will take revenge one day.
So I should have predicted in advance that a day like today would come. Do you know what happens if you don’t have a love relationship like a right angle where horizontal and vertical lines meet faithfully? I don’t want to know, but I will find out soon.
So give me condolences. Or mourning the appendage called the cock, something that I am embarrassed to say publicly, but am proud of in private.
One of you and I will die soon.
Whether it’s because it’s exhausted, broken, or twisted after being squeezed out.
The extermination party’s camp ahead of the expedition to the Demon World was buzzing with anxiety and anticipation. Therefore, not many people paid attention to our insidious and secret project taking place in that corner.
“What is that, Eshen? Is the porter alone eating strange food?”
“Ah, this. A gift sent to Tan and us from all over the world. As you can see from our expedition report, there were so many people expressing their gratitude for it.”
“Wow. That’s amazing.”
The rabbit beastman widened his eyes in admiration. Looking at the stone Tower or mountain of health food piled up in front of me.
As soon as I stopped by the restaurant, Eschen placed them on the table in front of me. These were the food prepared by everyone participating in the Tannhäuser Banthai tasting event.
There is something in common between plants and animals procured from all over the world through the power of love. These are all foods known in the region to be helpful for stamina.
It is a special feed that is fed right before slaughter to complete the marbling of the meat. Now I understand why married men are afraid of health food. I laughed with my eyes twitching.
“Isn’t it amazing?”
“There are so many amazing foods. Can I try this?”
“I’m fine.”
I don’t know if the kids will be okay with it. I barely swallowed my words.
But Eshen, who was sitting next to me, was more lenient than I expected. The fruit that looked like a caterpillar that the rabbit beastman pointed to was generously distributed on the plate.
As I watched my nameless colleague hop away excitedly, I felt relieved that I didn’t have to eat all of it. Then Garam whispered from the other side.
“Eat all the meat and pills.”
“My stomach is really full. I’m not the type to eat a lot at once…”
“Eat everything.”
Fortunately, I wasn’t told to eat this huge amount in one meal. The purveyors of the fodder were generous enough to share it with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
···In other words, the meals distributed by the party could not even be eaten during the entire grace period.
No one thought it was strange. Energy foods are mostly healthy foods, so there is nothing strange about giving them as gifts, and if food is a gift, you should get it quickly.
However, the party members, who were chatting while eating the special big cheeseburger from the Extermination Party, looked at me with some pity as I was suffering while stuffing raw avocados into my branches.
I can’t help it. In the process of making all kinds of excuses to reduce three days to two, I was the one who said that I needed a diet that was good for my stamina.
···Of course, they prepared like this before I even spoke, so even if I didn’t say anything, they probably planned to throw it away… Wow, damn it. I can’t eat anymore. Feels like chewing butter-
“You have to work hard to eat it, right? The Lord raised it himself in the dragon’s nest? Tan, are you really rejecting the Lord’s sincerity? Wouldn’t you be very upset if someone found out?”
“Ugh…!”
‘It would be a shame if someone found out.’ As Nidroga jokingly threatened, the extermination party adventurers who were passing by and overheard giggled under their breath. I guess they thought you were planning to tell your mom.
···That’s not it. Nidro will reach the younger brother in her egg.
I only found out after leaving the dragon’s nest, and it is said that a fully grown dragon inside an egg has the ability to be aware of its surroundings. They are even intelligent enough to learn to speak.
This child will already feel dizzy just by the fact that her father is also her older sister’s lover. I can’t let her hear that her father doesn’t like her mother’s sincerity.
I gave in to the scary threats and forced the avocado into my mouth.
However, the food sent from the dragon’s nest was relatively ordinary. Except for the fact that it mainly consists of undercooked plants, it is just a rare, fresh, high-quality food.
All the food that the Taiga sisters stole from the warehouse by abusing their power was extremely strange.
“On the golden turtle… On the sole of the bear’s paw… A human-shaped root? Mandragora?”
“You’re treating the precious Baekryeong Seolsam like a monster. Don’t listen to me, Seolsam. You’re not at fault.”
“Why on earth do I have to do something like this?”
“Can’t I do it?”
“Honestly, it looks strange. Stacking things like this and eating them is only suitable for an elderly rich man or a pervert nobleman…”
“Is it time to worry about how you look, or is it time to try to live?”
I silently nodded at Eshen’s logical point. And he silently opened his mouth.
I was eating without using my hands. This is because of the need to conserve energy. How much are you going to squeeze?
“Now, do it.”
“Ah…”
The sister shoved a spoonful of root pieces into my mouth.
Next is the cabin interior. Ten people full of action started working together.
Hang new curtains. We brought in a pretty cushion mattress and laid it out on the floor. There are some expenses that seem a little extravagant. A high-quality aroma candle for the soon-to-be-increasing smell in the room, or something like massage oil that everyone would have giggled about while ordering.
And so Eshen’s cabin, which, in Lennie’s view, was ‘dreary and half-baked’, suddenly acquired a lovely, soft, and intimate atmosphere.
“It’s so haphazard that it’s so desolate…? That’s what you thought of my hideout all this time?”
“If I tell you that the owner’s mind is in a state of disarray, are you going to hit me? Then I won’t tell you.”
“···We started cleaning as soon as we came in. Come to think of it. Tan, was it like that for you too?”
“When I was? Oh, when I was invited to the Eshen Hut?”
Eshen looked at me with empty eyes. I flinched and took Eshen’s side.
“It wasn’t filthy back then.”
“Ah. I understand. At that time, I guess I cleaned it up because I was so excited that I was calling a guy to my local room.”
“Sister, is that why you decided to live independently?”
“You only call me ‘sister’ when you’re scratching your insides, you lovely little sister.”
Eshen lamented. I lent the place to everyone, so they could snuggle in peace, and they asked if it was okay to disrespect the owner like this.
Nenya threw a fastball, saying that the campaign was difficult with a small cabin. To Eshen, it seemed like a declaration of war.
As I watched the friendly party members starting to kick each other’s shins and butts, I whispered something to Nidroga.
“I’m just saying.”
“Don’t worry. It’s a real fight.”
“No, that’s not what I meant. Please don’t get involved.”
I’m not worried that Nidroga will kick Eshen. That happens often even when I’m not at this party.
However, Nidrogar was now carrying me and not letting me go. Even when returning from the restaurant to the cabin, I couldn’t walk on my own feet.
“Are you going to get involved in that shitty mess? If that’s the case, let me go.”
“Wouldn’t it be better to save the strength to even stand on two legs? It’ll soon become difficult to walk.”
Nidrogar looked back at me with a pitiful expression and said.
“It means that everyone is trying to squeeze in their share. If food doesn’t work, they can give or inject aphrodisiacs.”
“Are you going to do that too? If it’s your turn and I don’t stand up, are you going to let Vilena stick a needle in my forearm?”
“Yes.”
Nidrgar nodded his head firmly.
He was out of breath.
“I’m broken, go to Nidro.”
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that I don’t have to worry about the stock market in Armatam and the energy of Tan Bantai. I was fine when dealing with three or four people, so what’s a big deal with ten people?”
Nidroga’s optimism that most worries are useless certainly has something to draw on.
But that won’t be right now. Something happened right before it even started.
During a daily argument that became increasingly heated, it seems that someone touched and dropped a lit aroma candle and massage oil.
Itekawa Isilun, who was trying to dry it, suddenly looked around, wondering if it was too warm. And when she saw the rising flames, she jumped up in horror.
Nenya, Eshen, and Garam, who saw the fire spreading to the mattress they had just brought in, hurriedly put down each other’s heads and went to get water from the bathroom.
That wouldn’t have happened. First, some people shouted not to do that.
However, the three reacted quickly, and thanks to this, the fire that consumed the soggy oil soared even further.
When something happens, people look for the sheriff. If it’s a problem that even the sheriff can’t solve, call a party or the military.
What if something happens that neither the party nor the military can solve? We don’t need a miracle.
At that time, people look for wizards. Eshen looked desperately at his opponent, who had been arguing with him to let go first just a moment ago.
Nenya solemnly nodded his head. And she handed over the wand to Lennie.
“If it’s like this, I’ll just cover it up and turn it off. Grow up!”
The dead trees that were used as materials for the hut at the end of their life regained life at that moment and stretched out their branches.
The branches contained an absurd abundance. Although the leaves have grown in abundance, they are all colorful-fallen leaves that look as if they will fall at any moment.
Soon, leaves were fluttering like a shower of flower petals scattered at a festival. The sight of a pile of similarly colored leaves covering the dazzling flames was unexpectedly beautiful.
As I watched in fascination, the flames died down. Although the bedding we had ordered was unusable, everyone was relieved that the cabin was safe.
As praise and caresses poured in, Nenya spread her petite upper body and showed off.
“The forest keepers said that a small fire can be extinguished just by pulling fallen leaves and covering it.”
“Wow. You can put out a grease fire like that?”
“I don’t know about that. The Elan doesn’t use a lot of gas.”
So, I must have made the mistake of pouring water in earlier. I looked back.
Let’s look at the lights that have been extinguished again. The reason you need to be careful about forest fires is because fallen leaves are also good firewood.
The cabin burned down.
“It took me several months to build that. I even called an interior design company and opened a water pipe.”
Everyone became solemn as Eshen muttered quietly as he looked at the flames. Eshen looked at Nenya.
“You’re amazing, fucking Eternal Queen.”
“···I’m sorry.”
“You could have seen that at the campground, so how can we show it to the party?”
“Well, let’s just say I burned it while trying to grill and eat a midnight snack inside. I’m glad the fire didn’t spread to the forest…”
“Rather, where should I do it? I don’t have a place to do it secretly.”
“···I almost got hurt in a fire, but is that really that important, guys?”
“It’s important, Tan. It’s the only hope I have left now.”
Eshen said with tears streaming down his face.
···I wondered what the guy who had everything except the hideout he had just lost was talking about, but he didn’t bother to point it out. Since I have no experience with a cabin I built burning down, it would be wiser to close it down.
“You know, just doing it in the forest isn’t that bad…”
“Do you see me riding next to you? What are you saying?”
“You’re not saying anything?”
“You’re doing well. Shut up like a bullet.”
“···I’m really sorry…”
As I comforted Eshen in silence, even though it felt a little guilty, I personally felt hopeful.
Judging from their expressions, these guys must have been planning on squeezing me without stopping for two whole days. What’s more, the condition is fainting.
You will know this if you have ever dealt with more than one person. No matter how energetic you are, it is difficult to make two or more people faint and fall asleep.
A hopeless quest that cannot be refused or completed is canceled due to unavoidable circumstances on the part of the requester? How could such a delightful situation exist?
It couldn’t happen. Morgan blurted out.
“This is a very large multi-person tent. It says it can accommodate up to 12 people.”
“Huh?”
“As soon as the fire broke out, I ran out and requisitioned it from the warehouse. It’s in perfect condition and clean.”
···This is the resourcefulness of a pirate. Without hesitation, Morgan calmly stated that he had stolen the party items and set down his camping backpack and tent carry bag in front of us.
They somehow looked familiar. I immediately found out. Oh my god.
That is something I personally invested and used at the Adamantone party. When it was cut down, it was packed in the luggage compartment of the train, and its existence was completely forgotten.
“I think this is mine?”
“Wow. The owner was here? That’s great. Can I use it?”
“Where? At Tan Bhan Thai Gourmet?”
“How did you know, Tan Bantai?”
We looked at each other and laughed. Haha. The laughter on both sides was slightly different in that one side was shedding tears of blood on the inside.
At one time, in that tent, I had to sleep in uncomfortable, thin-ice bed with colleagues with whom I was not close. Now I find myself in the same bed of death with close colleagues. From Kalbang to Boksangsa, only the form has changed, but there is no difference in the sense that it poses a threat to one’s health.
Perhaps suffering lies not in the situation but in the human being.
···Condolences to the cock.
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Same time, certain sea.
“What’s wrong, Ada?”
“It’s nothing, Mr. Benson. I’m just a little tired.”
Was it because of the crazy storms that continued for 15 days in a row? Adamantone dozed off due to fatigue and had a dream of a crazy person.
A man with a sissy appearance surrounded by the body of a beautiful woman was whining that hardships were following him around.
Adamantone threw down the cloth he had been wiping the deck with and screamed. This dog. If I can change my position with you right away, I will deposit 100,000 gold into your bank account right away!
100,000 gold? Why did they shout out 100,000 gold? For some reason, I thought there must be a reason for that amount. After writing about Oman and tracing vague memories of dreams, Adamantone came to mind.
The man resembles Tannhäuser Bantay…
“···Something strangely feels wrong…”
“Ada, I can see your hands.”
“Ah! I’m sorry, deck captain!”
