Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 47

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Episode 47

 

[10 billion won raid successfully completed under Manwol’s leadership,]

 

[Cheongrok Guild’s absence. Was it intentional?]

 

[Cheongrok Guild that didn’t participate expected to pay around 8 billion in damages.]

 

[Unprecedented size maze. Raid analysis comparison with experts.]

 

[Manwol’s raid, reward scale and variety at least 20 billion?!]

 

All the media is in an uproar.

 

Both for investing an absurd amount of money.

 

And for successfully completing a raid of absurd difficulty.

 

From TV to newspapers, internet news articles, and video platforms.

 

The entire country was buzzing with stories about Manwol and the raid.

 

But the content that Hunters were interested in was something else.

 

-Did you watch yesterday’s broadcast?

 

-They were absolutely insane. They killed the Brutal Chief Troll in an instant.

 

-Those cavalry soldiers appeared, right?

 

-Wait, so those cavalry soldiers were Hunters affiliated with Manwol?

 

-No way, that doesn’t make sense. If that were true, Manwol would have been bragging about it long ago.

 

The EX-grade Hunter who had been heating up Hunter Club and other online platforms for a long time.

 

When they appeared outside of a maze, the Hunters’ eyes turned bloodshot.

 

-So does that mean the EX-grade Hunter has connections with Manwol?

 

-Manwol is already number one… Now other guilds won’t even dare to mess with Manwol, right?

 

-If they try, they’ll get crushed immediately. Those Phoenix Union bastards must be grinding their teeth.

 

-How exactly does Manwol have connections with an EX-grade Hunter?

 

The EX-grade Hunter who keeps breaking maze records one after another.

 

Actually not just one person, but dozens of Hunters.

 

And unlike others who are armed with high-tech equipment.

 

The fact that they ride horses and wield spears like medieval people was now known to everyone.

 

-But it seems they’re not completely affiliated with Manwol.

 

-They probably recruited those people for this raid.

 

-That sounds right. If they gave them several billion, even if I were that EX-grade person, I would have said okay immediately.

 

-Still, it was a feast for the eyes. I thought it was a lie when I heard there were Hunters who rode horses… Who knew it was real.

 

Of course, there wasn’t a single person who properly knew about them.

 

Whether it was because they were wrapped up in thick iron armor.

 

Or whether it was because people had a huge misconception about them…

 

Perhaps it would be impossible to know even if they died and came back to life.

 

***

 

“Phew! I can barely breathe…”

 

After the raid was settled, Choi Hyun-min returned to his room.

 

Thud.

 

He immediately collapsed and lay down on the floor.

 

‘It’s still not easy.’

 

Although it wasn’t like before when he couldn’t leave his room at all.

 

Handling major guild affairs.

 

Especially dealing with them together with Chairman Choi was no small burden.

 

‘But at least it ended well.’

 

The raid ended successfully too.

 

Cheongrok.

 

He also succeeded in extracting a huge compensation from those damn bastards.

 

‘I heard that Baek Sang-hyeon was also expelled from Cheongrok…’

 

With one wrong decision, not only one person’s life.

 

But even the guild ended up completely destroyed.

 

It was a bit pitiful but…

 

What could he do.

 

‘Since they touched Manwol, they have to pay the appropriate price.’

 

Haa-

 

He exhaled as if releasing the breath he had been holding.

 

Then he felt his energy drain away.

 

Yes, this was it.

 

It seemed inevitable that his room was still more comfortable than the fierce outside world.

 

Just as he was about to enjoy this leisure.

 

-Master, we’re back.

 

-Master, now it’s time to keep your promise.

 

Thud. Thudthud.

 

Block Toys falling down one by one from the desk.

 

Twenty-one cavalry soldiers who had returned to their small size.

 

And Dehof.

 

-Hmm. Shouldn’t a master naturally keep their promises?

 

“Of course I have to keep it.”

 

The toys who go crazy whenever food is mentioned,

 

And this time, to strategize for the raid, he had filled them with anticipation.

 

-What exactly is ‘that thing’ that you’ve hidden so thoroughly?

 

-Master said that once you taste it, you can never forget it.

 

-Hmm, it must be food anyway…

 

Of course, since he hadn’t told them at all what kind of ‘food’ it was.

 

The Block Toys gathered around Choi Hyun-min’s bedside and started whispering among themselves.

 

“It’s amazing food.”

 

-Is there some kind of hint?

 

This time it was Dehof’s question.

 

He asked while pretending not to be interested, keeping his eyes elsewhere.

 

“Was Dehof also interested in food?”

 

-Ah, no… A warrior like me doesn’t care about anything. It’s just… well, I’m curious…

 

Then, as if embarrassed.

 

He lowered his head while touching his empty head.

 

“As for a hint… It’s probably food you’ve never eaten before.”

 

-It must be either meat or vegetables…

 

-Master, we eat anything well!

 

-Just hearing about it makes my mouth water, Master!

 

“I haven’t said anything yet?”

 

-Didn’t you say it was food? My mouth is watering!

 

At one guy’s words, twenty knights nodded in agreement.

 

Choi Hyun-min burst into laughter at the sight.

 

“And… it’s ‘filling’.”

 

-Filling?

 

-I got it! Is it something like meat, Master?

 

-Sausages and Fang are filling for us too!

 

“Of course those aren’t bad either but… this is a slightly different kind.”

 

With those words, Choi Hyun-min got up.

 

Then the gazes of the Block Toys on the floor all turned toward him at once.

 

-Where are you going, Master?

 

-You’re not trying to run away, are you?

 

“I’m not running away. This is my room, where would I go?”

 

After reassuring(?) the toys, he slowly opened the door.

 

Secretary Kim was fiddling with his phone.

 

He jumped in surprise and opened his mouth.

 

“Y-Young Master!”

 

“Secretary Kim. Could I ask you a small favor?”

 

At his question, he hastily put away his phone.

 

Then he shook his head so vigorously it looked like it might fall off.

 

“Anything! Just say the word! I’ll do anything except die!”

 

“That’s enough… Could you perhaps order some food right now?”

 

“Ah! Delivery is absolutely possible!”

 

Secretary Kim’s eyes sparkled at Choi Hyun-min’s words.

 

Ordering food at this hour.

 

And this was someone who usually only ate the meals brought to him.

 

Secretary Kim was deeply moved that he was asking directly like this.

 

“Oh my- I know just the perfect place for this. This is an amazing restaurant!”

 

“Then three orders, please.”

 

“Th-three orders?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Ah… Haha! Oh, of course! Since you do training and all, you must burn a lot of calories! I understand! I’ll order right away and bring it to you quickly!”

 

Secretary Kim tilted his head briefly at the request for three orders.

 

He seemed to reach his own conclusion before any explanation was given.

 

How long had he waited?

 

Knock knock knock!

 

“Young Master! Here’s the food delivery you requested.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

The door opened and Secretary Kim handed him a black plastic bag.

 

It was hefty in size, larger than a person’s head.

 

“Not at all! You need plenty of nutrition for your training. I’ll tell them to pay more attention to your meals from now on.”

 

You didn’t need to say that much.

 

Creak. Thud.

 

The moment the door closed and Secretary Kim withdrew.

 

-Is this ‘that thing’?

 

-It’s ‘that thing’ Master mentioned!

 

Had they caught the scent?

 

The Block Toys swarmed over like a pack of Amazon River crocodiles.

 

“Heave!”

 

Choi Hyun-min set the plastic bag down in the middle of the floor.

 

Thunk.

 

A rich aroma spread with the heavy weight.

 

The unmistakable warmth gathered them around like a campfire.

 

“Now, let’s take a look.”

 

Come to think of it, it’s been ages since I’ve eaten this myself.

 

Rustle. Rustle.

 

As the black bag opened, pure white disposable containers emerged.

 

Inside was a full serving of rippling white broth.

 

-Is it soup?

 

-What is it, let me see too!

 

-Climb on my shoulders! Then you can see well!

 

The bowl was as tall as they were, and they climbed on each other’s shoulders to get a look at the food.

 

-Master, what’s the name of this food? It looks like some kind of meat broth.

 

“This is called [gukbap].”

 

-Gukbap!

 

“That’s right, gukbap.”

 

This is incomparably more substantial food than sausages or bread crumbs.

 

The season is just transitioning from autumn to winter too.

 

Could there be more perfect timing than this?

 

-Are we allowed to eat this?

 

“Wait. You can’t just eat this normally.”

 

-Is there a special way to eat it?

 

At the Block Toys’ question, Choi Hyun-min got up and approached the window.

 

Then he threw the window wide open.

 

Whoooosh-!

 

-Aah! It’s getting cold, Master!

 

-Why are you opening the window when it’s cold at night?

 

-Though a warrior shouldn’t be affected by cold… it’s getting a bit chilly…

 

“You have to eat it when you feel slightly cold like this for it to be the real deal.”

 

He scooped up a spoonful of broth with a small spoon.

 

Then he brought it down to match the Block Toys’ height.

 

“Try it.”

 

The white broth full of meat aroma.

 

The toys hesitated in front of it.

 

-I’ll try it first.

 

Hans suddenly pushed forward and slowly took it into his mouth.

 

Slurp.

 

“How is it?”

 

After one sip, all the remaining toys’ gazes turned to him at once.

 

-…

 

A moment of silence.

 

He didn’t answer Choi Hyun-min’s question.

 

Instead, he closed his eyes as if thinking about something.

 

“Huh, where are you going?”

 

Then he just started walking forward without a word.

 

The guy walked straight ahead without any hesitation-

 

Thunk.

 

Right into the plastic container blocking his path like a wall-

 

He jumped into the container full of gukbap broth.

 

“Oh!”

 

-Hans jumped in!

 

-Wahaha! This is it, this is it!

 

Had he missed his footing?

 

Choi Hyun-min urgently reached out to pull him out.

 

But Hans boldly refused.

 

-Master was right! Gukbap! This is truly another world!

 

“I thought you’d find it tasty… but I never thought you’d completely immerse your whole body in the gukbap bowl…”

 

While he was flustered by this unexpected behavior.

 

The remaining Block Toys also rushed in following him.

 

-Hans is stealing all of ours!

 

-Charge! Charge!

 

-Save some for me, Hansss!

 

Splash! Splash!

 

Because of their small stature, it was impossible for them to eat like normal humans.

 

The creatures jumped into the bowls one by one.

 

-Kiyaaaa-! This is it!

 

-I think I understand why Master said that!

 

-The heat spreading throughout my entire body… It’s incredible!

 

-This… is truly a warrior’s food!

 

The moment they took a sip of the broth.

 

The creatures burst out with the same exclamations as if they had become Korean people.

 

Perhaps those very exclamations were built into the soup rice itself.

 

-Master, is it okay for us to eat all of this?

 

“As much as you want. I ordered three bowls, so it should be enough for you guys to eat.”

 

Choi Hyun-min watched the creatures swimming in the waves of broth for a while.

 

While they were experiencing this new world, he slowly opened the creature management window.

 

‘Let’s see… How many points did I have available to use?’

 

Certainly before the raid, he had used up almost all his points, leaving hardly any remaining.

 

But this time alone, he had gained around 2,000 points.

 

‘Finally… Has the time come to evolve another stage once more?’

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