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◈ The Precious Demon King

Chapter 31: Jun Dragon Kitchen

G-ranks were special because of their combat strength. They could face an A-rank demon one-on-one.

Only seven people in the world had that ability, and their power came from their past feats.

The Final Seven Heroes. Those who defeated the Demon King and returned. They had a special power. No–only they had it.

Until now...

"What the hell?"

G-rank hunter Logan's expression turned unusually grave.

Despite living on different continents, the G-rank hunters stayed connected through a community called the Guardian Circle, preserving their friendships and solidarity.

There were only seven members. If they boycotted dungeon conquests, the world wouldn't last a year before becoming a playground for demons.

It was a sanctuary that neither nations nor corporations could freely exploit. That was the origin of national-level hunters.

An interesting photo was posted in the Guardian Circle's Telegram chat.

– Isn't that the Demon Sword Reminox?

– God damn!

– Why is that thing here?

No one in the group knew where it came from.

– Did someone retrieve the sword?

– Even if they got it in Belhaim, they couldn't have brought it back.

– Only our souls can return. We can't carry physical objects.

– Hey, friends. We were the last ones to return.

– So is that person not a returnee?

The Demon King died with them. The final battle ended in salvation without victors.

The power and status they now enjoyed all stemmed from that recognition.

– Maybe you're overthinking it. It could be a replica.

– Yeah, maybe.

– Just seeing that sword gives me PTSD.

– It might be the real thing. That guy conquered an A-rank dungeon in 10 minutes.

– It must be fake.

– Yeah. That's impossible.

But not all members were brushing it off.

"This isn't good."

Logan typed into the chat.

Tap, tap–

– It's worth checking out. Who wants to go?

– I'm busy.

– Isn't Ryu Jai in charge of Asia?

As they tried to subtly pass the responsibility, a message appeared from the member who first shared the image.

– Fine. I'll go.

– Okay. Just confirm if it's authentic. If it is...

Logan's brow furrowed.

– We'll need everyone's strength.

It was the Demon King's sword. All seven of the final heroes were beheaded by that sword. They were barely able to die together with the Demon King, but that was all.

"Hmm."

Ryu Jai said she would go, but Logan still had a bad feeling.

"Elise."

"Yes, Logan."

He summoned his secretary.

"That hunter who showed up in South Korea."

"The returnee?"

"Yeah. Get all the information."

"I'll request it from the government."

"Do that."

"Oh, and the woman too."

"Understood."

Of course, compared to Logan Crew, a private mercenary company, the United States intelligence network was far superior. If they stepped in, they could uncover even the target's sexual preferences.

"The demon sword, huh..."

The Demon Sword Reminox. It should have stayed in Belhaim, but now it had appeared alongside a mysterious beauty.

* * *

"This is good."

"Right? I'll make time more often, Noona. Let's go out and eat good food together."

"Sounds great!"

Kim Jangmi felt guilty, wondering if she had been too indifferent toward her younger brother. Now that he was really moving out, she felt a late surge of regret.

"Let's go home first to see what you need, and then we can go shopping."

The Hunter Management Bureau had done some interior work, but it was still a new place...

I should at least buy him a refrigerator.

No, not just a refrigerator. Kim Junyong was starting out on his own. She should help furnish the place. It was a bittersweet feeling.

"We're here."

As they parked in the alley and approached the house, Kim Jangmi's jaw dropped.

"I-Is this the right place?"

"Yeah."

Kim Junyong smiled at the house's changed appearance.

"Jun Dragon Kitchen? Oh my, Junyong. Are you really opening a restaurant?"

"Hmm. Looks like it."

"Huh? You didn't choose the name?"

"It doesn't matter to me either way."

Kim Jangmi grew worried at her brother's indifferent attitude. A restaurant was still a business. He needed to approach it with resolve...

Well, considering his salary...

Kim Junyong was already receiving a substantial amount of money from the Hunter Management Bureau. Since running the restaurant was more of a hobby than a livelihood for him, she held back from interfering too much.

"Wow, this place is amazing!"

"Wow, so pretty!"

Yu Jia and Yu Jihun marveled at the yard. The modest sign had a stylish touch, and the lawn and landscaping added to the place's charm. The scattered lights made it easy to imagine how beautiful it would look at night.

"Uncle, can we look inside?"

"Sure."

"Yes!"

Thrilled for some reason, Yu Jia and Yu Jihun ran inside the building and then screamed.

"Aaaaah!"

"U-Uncle! The cat talks!"

"Oh, that's the dungeon keeper."

"Huh?"

"He's kind of like a butler."

"What?!"

Wasn't it the other way around? No, wait. The cat talks?! And it walks on two legs?!

Yu Jia and Yu Jihun made a fuss while Edmond looked at them with a sullen expression.

"Underdeveloped humans lack manners."

"Ed, say hello. These are my niece and nephew."

"...!"

Edmond, who had his hands on his hips, flinched and gave a deep bow.

"Edmond de la Fleur greets the young master and lady."

"And this is my sister."

"From her graceful bearing, I had already surmised as much. Edmond de la Fleur greets the noble lady."

"N-Nice to meet you."

The family felt awkward at first, but they quickly adjusted.

"Wow, I want to brag to my friends!"

"Me too!"

A talking cat, seriously? And ridiculously cute at that.

They could barely handle the fact that their uncle was an incredible hunter. And now, this unique cat?

Beyond the privacy invasions and harm that came with their family's fame, their pride and sense of fulfillment were growing.

"Children, settle down."

"Yes, Mom."

Kim Jangmi left the siblings who were completely fascinated by the cat Edmond and quickly looked around the first floor.

There's nothing I can do for him.

Everything was perfectly equipped. The large kitchen especially felt clean and luxurious, like something out of a fine dining restaurant. Kim Junyong could start his business right away.

"But why is there only one table in the restaurant?"

A long table sat in the center of the hall. It could seat around twenty people, but only twelve chairs were set around it.

"I don't know. They only put one."

"You didn't ask for it that way?"

"The Hunter Management Bureau handled everything."

"Nyaa, I, Ed, gave that instruction, nya."

Edmond pointed to the head seat at the table.

"That is Master's seat, nya. I'm sorry the dungeon is small and we had no choice but to place a modest chair, nya."

The chair at the head of the table was different from the others. Kim Jangmi saw it and her expression stiffened.

"...It looks like a pharaoh's throne."

The chair was excessively flashy and almost embarrassingly gaudy. Wouldn't it be uncomfortable to sit there and eat? Was the chair meant as a punishment to shame someone while they ate?

"I apologize that this humble table does not live up to Master's dignity, nya."

Edmond bowed his head as if he were truly apologetic, almost burying it in the floor. His standard of comparison was the Demon King's castle.

"I'll check out the second floor and come back."

"Let's go together. I want to see it too."

It was Kim Junyong's first visit since the interior was finished. When they went upstairs, they found Remi sitting on the couch.

"Oh, Remi."

"Hello."

"D-Do you live here?"

"Yes."

"..."

Kim Jangmi's pupils shook violently.

Is that why he wanted to move out?

She swallowed nervously and looked around the second floor. Since it had previously been a restaurant, the entire floor was one open space, except for the bathroom.

Bookshelves and other furniture loosely divided the space into living areas, a bedroom, and so on.

Just one bed...

For no particular reason, she became more nervous and stammered.

"I-I don't think there's anything left for me to give you."

"No need. Just visit often. Ed is a great cook."

"Oh my, that cat from earlier?"

"He used to be a chef."

"Ah."

"Stay for dinner."

"Mhm."

Kim Jangmi felt restless.

Her brother, who said he was moving out today, already had everything in place.

She wanted to do something for him as his sister, but it seemed unnecessary. Now she felt regretful and a bit hesitant.

"Nyaa! I'll prepare a noble course meal where you can experience Belhaim's common culture, nya!"

"Wow!"

The children gasped every time Edmond spoke. Then, as kitchen tools flew through the air and ingredients prepped themselves, they screamed in excitement.

"Ah! This would blow up on social media!"

Yet, they had to keep it a secret. Soon, the course began, and the family marveled.

"Whoa, this is insane."

"It feels like we're at a Michelin restaurant."

"These photos turned out so well!"

Seeing Yu Jia and Yu Jihun enjoy the food so much, Kim Junyong smiled warmly. After eating so much Belhaim noble food, he was honestly sick of it. He preferred the soft tofu stew he had for lunch.

However, since his family was tasting Belhaim-style cuisine for the first time, they ate while admiring each and every flavor.

"Nyaa, I'm sorry I couldn't replicate it perfectly. The ingredients on Earth differ from those in Belhaim, nya."

Edmond skillfully operated a tablet. Soon, classical music began to play from an expensive-looking speaker.

"I apologize there's no live orchestra, nya."

His former master, the Great Demon King, used to have more than a hundred musicians perform at every meal.

How unpretentious the new master is, nya.

Well, what could he do? If the new master was modest, then he had to adapt to that style.

I shall keep it simple with a 12-course meal, nya.

The family enjoyed their meal as the dishes were served one after another.

Kim Jangmi, Yu Jihun, and Yu Jia laughed joyfully as they finished their meal and began enjoying dessert and tea.

"Uncle, can I come over often?"

"Of course."

"Yay! I'm going to be a regular at Uncle's restaurant!"

"When do you open for business?"

Smiling at Yu Jihun's enthusiasm, Kim Junyong looked over at Edmond.

"When's opening day?"

"Y-Young Master may visit anytime, nya! The restaurant will always be open to serve the best meals, nya!"

"Jihun, coming too often is also a nuisance."

"I-Is that so?"

Chastised by his mother, Yu Jihun shrank back. Kim Junyong asked the dejected Yu Jihun.

"When do you finish school?"

"If I go straight from cram school, the earliest is 4 p.m."

"You hear that?"

At Kim Junyong's gaze, Edmond immediately replied.

"The restaurant shall open from 4 p.m. every day, nya!"

"Whoa! I'm really coming every day!"

"Nyaa, it would be an honor to serve the young master often, nya!"

"Yes!"

The family stayed a while longer, chatting until 10 p.m. As they left, Kim Jangmi's eyes grew misty.

"...Oh my, what has gotten into me."

It was more guilt than sadness. She regretted not doing more for Kim Junyong.

"Mom, we live like 10 minutes away."

"Yeah. Mom is being a bit over the top."

"Quiet, you two! Get in the car!"

"Yes."

Kim Junyong saw the birdcage they had bought earlier on the way up.

"Make sure you raise them."

"Yes. I'll keep them in my room."

"Good."

Inside the cage were two parrots. They were actually sentries who had been transformed to look like parrots.

He stood in the alley and saw them off.

"Hmm. Alone again."

He had decided to live independently, but why did he feel so empty? Feeling unnecessarily awkward, he scratched his head.

"I guess I should get back to that research I've been putting off."

He had acquired two divine orbs. Unless he figured out how to use the divine power within them, they were just golden ornaments.

He turned to look at the house.

< Jun Dragon Kitchen >

Next to the small sign stood Edmond.

"Nyaa?"

"Nice job."

"Nyaa!"

As Edmond spun into a somersault, Kim Junyong climbed the stairs.

"I'm going to do some research. If anyone shows up, take care of them and send them off."

"Nyaa! I won't let anyone disturb Master, nya!"

A rather decent dungeon keeper. Kim Junyong went up to the second floor, sat on the couch, and pulled out the two golden orbs.

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