Resurrected Immortal 1033

Chapter 1033 – (Side Story)11. A Witch’s First Love (8)

I think it took about 30 minutes.

The rough hike through the snowy mountainous area with a blizzard has finally come to an end.

“There is a place like this…”

The place where Eunhyeon and the adventurer party who picked up Illyana arrived was a small cave dug under a large mountain.

The cave itself appears to have been created naturally, but the entrance and door, carefully placed and carved from wood, are artificial.

It was a safety zone, or safety zone, that someone had artificially created.

The adventurers realized that Eunhyeon, who guided them here, was the one who created this safety zone.

“Are you sure you made this place yourself?”

Eunhyeon nodded her head slightly, as if she had no intention of hiding anything.

“Yes. I made it before and have been using it several times.”

“… “You are amazing.”

A light of respect appeared in the adventurers’ eyes.

In this bloody snowstorm, how much hardship must be endured to create such a wide safety zone.

I couldn’t guess.

Wooden pillars are placed here and there to prevent them from collapsing, and mud walls are plastered here and there to prevent wind from leaking.

The interior is quite comfortable and pleasant.

It was the best space to relax.

“Let’s unpack and rest here today.”

“I understand.”

The adventurers nodded and busily prepared for camp.

Set up a tent, light a bonfire, and prepare dinner to soothe your body temperature and hungry stomach.

Of course, the preparation of the meal was also led by Eunhyeon.

Eunhyeon made a bonfire by lighting a pile of dry branches with the flint she brought with her.

I took out the cooking utensils and ingredients, arranged them in order, and prepared to cook.

“That… “Is this the meat of the bullboar that was dismantled earlier?”

“That’s right.”

“Uh…”

Several adventurers reacted with surprise and trepidation at the positive answer that came immediately.

“The meat of the bullboar is a bit…”

It’s a natural reaction.

Originally, the meat of a demonic beast born with contaminated mana was an ingredient that could not be used for food.

However, if the contaminated mana is purified through a priest’s prayer or holy water, it can be eaten, but even so, it is not possible to purchase Bulbo’s meat in the market.

This is because its value was so low compared to the effort put into it, such as the priest’s prayers and purification through holy water.

In short, the meat of the bullboar was very tasteless.

The flesh of the wild beast was so tough and stinks so much.

I couldn’t help but be nervous about cooking with it.

“…”

Even for Illyana, it was bound to be shocking.

You want to eat the meat of a demonic beast?

Is life outside the Magic Tower, the activities of adventurers, such an arduous and arduous journey?

She was extremely barbaric and ignorant, having lived only in the magic tower like a flower in a greenhouse.

“Well, still…”

Since she had to eat, she had to convince herself that there was nothing she could do.
Everything about her came to the snowy mountain for her own grades and achievements.

It was her own choice, so she had to endure evil.
Perhaps it was because she understood the reactions of Illyana and the other adventurers, who swallowed slightly and made a firm determination despite being nervous, Eunhyun couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Because there is nothing we can do. “It’s hard to find proper food in these snowy mountains.”

Since this was a place where even wild animals could not be hunted properly, it was an ironic situation that the beasts that had adapted to this harsh environment and survived had no choice but to become targets of hunting.

“Still, I have done a lot of research and am confident. “I don’t think it’s to the point where I can’t eat it.”

Smoke rising inside the cave rises up a chimney made of mud.

At the same time, the scent that spread along with the smoke stimulated the adventurers’ sense of smell.

“Reel… ?”

An enchanting scent that makes your mouth water just by smelling it.

The soup made by mixing various spices and broth boiled in a pot seems to tempt the stomach just by its smell.

Suddenly, many adventurers gathered in front of the pot.

He suddenly sticks his face out in front of the source of this scent and sniffs the scent of the mixed spices.

“…”

Although she was not as active as the adventurers, even Illyana gradually narrowed her gaze towards her pot, probably because she was bothered by the smell of smoke from the fireboar meat being grilled.

Gulp

Whose voice was it?

It’s not important to find out.

That’s how many adventurers were swallowing their saliva at the same time and not taking their eyes off the fish.

No. It may be an instinct as a person who suppresses the flow of saliva.

“…”

Heavy silence.

How many minutes passed before only the sound of meat being grilled and smoke filled the cave?

Eunhyeon finally finished cooking and spoke to the adventurers.

“It’s all over, so please each grab a bowl and stand in line.”

“Gasp!”

As soon as the adventurers came to their senses belatedly, they grabbed the prepared wooden bowls one by one and quickly lined up.

“Get out of the way! “I come first!”

“Hey, dude! I was first! “Where are you talking?”

“You guys are so damn good. “I’m number one.”

The spirit of cooperation and camaraderie that had been used to deal with the demonic beasts while climbing the snowy mountain together was nowhere to be seen.

At that sight, Eunhyeon smiled bitterly and filled the adventurers’ wooden bowls with plenty of meat.

The meat was handed out in turn, and when the last turn approached.

“Fuha.”

Eunhyeon burst out laughing without realizing it.

“Why, why are you smiling!”

She thought it was funny how Illyana got upset as she held the wooden bowl tightly with both hands.
This sight of her, who seemed to have grown up eating only good things and fancy things, like a child of a noble class, holding a crude wooden bowl in her hand, waiting for the demon beast’s meat dish.

How unnatural and ridiculous the situation is.

Even though Illyana had reacted in a shocked way just now, she was avoiding her gaze, probably because she was embarrassed that she had let her expectations get the better of her.

“Are you going to eat it?”

“… Yes.”

Eunhyeon listened to the small answer, like an ant crawling into it, and then smiled and put some meat into Iliana’s wooden bowl.

“And…”

“Is this real bullboar meat?”

“Is this true…? .”

The adventurers who tasted Bulboar’s meat dish opened their eyes wide in disbelief, but did not stop chewing the meat.

The aroma of spices that filled your mouth and the texture of the meat that gently melted with every bite were the best tastes that are hard to find even in bars.

Who on earth could believe that this is the meat of a demonic beast that is as tough and smells like chewing rubber?

No. I was so busy eating that I didn’t even have time to think about it.

Perhaps because I had already exhausted a lot of my stamina due to the arduous hike and fierce battle with the demonic beast, the food I had prepared disappeared at a rapid rate.

And it wasn’t just the adventurers who reacted so strongly.

“Hmm?”

Someone pulled Eunhyeon’s sleeve as she quickly retrieved the emptied dishes and was preparing to wash them.

It was Illyana.

Turning her head to look at her, Illyana looked to her side and tried not to meet her face.
At the same time, he held out the empty wooden bowl to Eunhyeon and spoke in a low voice.

“Ha, one more bowl…”

She also felt hungry due to her arduous hike.
Seeing her actions and attitude that were not like her, the other adventurers looked surprised and burst into laughter.
It was impressive that she was completely different from her initial arrogant attitude when she attempted to entrust the request to them.

“After we finish cleaning up, let’s go to sleep 30 minutes later. I will arbitrarily decide the order of the night watch. Are you okay?”

The adventurers nodded in unison.

Even if they questioned Eunhyeon’s decision or her actions, there was no one who rebelled.
Was it after the battle with the Bulbos, or after they were treated to delicious food that filled their hungry stomachs?

What is certain is that the adventurers never expressed dissatisfaction with Eunhyeon.

From Illyana’s perspective, it was an amazing thing.

It would not be an illusion to think of a relationship like that of a child listening to a magic teacher’s words.

It may be natural for her adventurers to treat Eunhyeon like a teacher who takes care of their convenience and teaches and fills in her shortcomings.
Literally the relationship between teacher and disciple.

To put it simply, it was like that.

As Eunhyun designated, the first order of duty was Eunhyeon and Illyana.

“…”

As Iliana was warming herself in front of the blazing campfire without saying a word, Eunhyeon sat down next to her and offered Iliana her cup.
It was a cup filled with warm cocoa.

“… Thank you, thank you.”

“Do you have any concerns?”

“Yes?”

“I thought it looked like he was thinking about something.”

“…”

Illyana didn’t respond as if she had been hit right in the head.
She turned her head and looked at the bonfire burning with firewood.
As if she had finished her thoughts in her head, she opened her mouth belatedly.

“Actually, I thought I was nothing.”

“Why do you think that?”

“… “On this expedition, there was nothing I could do.”

It is impossible to kill enemies with a sword, spear, or ax like adventurers.

The same goes for holding a shield and blocking enemy attacks.

Even the basic physical strength required for long-distance expeditions is significantly lower than that of ordinary people.

However, it does not mean that he is more experienced than other adventurers.

“I am… I thought I was a great wizard second to none.”

She still didn’t think that thought was wrong.
At the Magic Tower, she was confident that she was a great wizard with tremendous talent that was incomparable to other students.
However, I was slowly becoming aware of the reality that even magic that could be considered the best was nothing outside the world outside the Magic Tower.

The expedition to explore this snowy mountain area was organized and started on his own initiative, but is he still playing a part in it?

If I asked myself that question, I could definitely answer no.

Illyana was a young woman who was raised only as a flower in a greenhouse in the Magic Tower, but she was not a stupid person.
In her newly realized reality, it was not difficult for her to figure out where she belonged.

“On an exploration expedition in this snowy mountain area… “I am the one who is most upset.”

The moment when I realized that I was not playing any role or contributing anything.

It was the moment when I realized that what I was best at was actually nothing.