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nChapter 112: Episode 112

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nOnce Gary Gold arrived at the assembly, he looked around with both awe and shock.

nIt was a spectacle.

nIt was the way the hunters were gathered at the assembly as well as the view of the Black Tower.

nAn ocean that was a little far off from the Statue of Liberty.

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nRough thunder and lightning surrounded the tower along with a darkness that made anyone scared just by looking at it.

nWhile Gary Gold stared on at the tower, one hunter approached him.

n“Gary Gold?”

nA hunter with curly hair checked his identity.

n“Oh, yes. I’m Gary Gold.”

n“You have to start cooking right away. Is that okay?”

n“That’s fine.”

n“Right this way.”

nGary Gold looked back at the sight once more and then followed the hunter.

nA table and cooking appliances were set up outside.

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nIt was minimal, but it was enough to prepare one meal.

n“But who am I cooking for?”

nGary Gold asked the hunter.

n“A Korean hunter,” he replied.

nGary Gold knitted his brows.

n‘A Korean hunter?’

nHe couldn’t help but frown.

nHe couldn’t believe that the reason why he was forced to be at the dangerous assembly was because of an Asian hunter.

nHe felt that it was strange.

n‘Since when were Korean hunters famous?’

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nGary Gold was unaware of this information.

n‘Why do I have to prepare food for a Korean hunter of all people?’

n“What kind of hunters does Korea have that I have to do all this for one of them?”

nIn response, the hunter showed a cold gaze.

nIt was so cold that his throat went dry.

nGary Gold shut his mouth and proceeded to prepare the meal.

nGary Gold was known for his bad temper, but when he was around hunters, he was nothing but herbivore among carnivores.

nIf he made one mistake, it was possible to lose all of the honor and reputation he worked for.

nAfter all, in the hunters’ world, death was just an ordinary occurrence.

n“Hmph!”

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nEven if that was the case, he had to endure having his pride hurt.

nSo Gary Gold put his thoughts aside and decided to solely focus on his cooking.

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n“Sir, the cook is working on your food. He said to come when you’re ready.”

nMin Sung opened his eyes.

nHe was asleep for a moment.

nHe wondered where the time went and got out of his car.

nHe followed Ho Sung Lee into the tent and sat at a long table.

n‘I’m still tired.’

nNow that he was relieved of his tension, his body’s natural rhythm began to return.

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nHe stretched his neck and closed his eyes.

nHe grew tired again.

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nThe Michelin Star chef, Gary Gold, was guided by an American hunter to the tent for the delivery of his first dish.

nWhen he entered the tent with the cart, he saw a man dozing off by himself.

n‘… Is he sleeping?’

nGary Gold looked behind him.

nNo hunters followed him in.

nHe pushed his cart and approached the man.

nAnd as he placed the dish on the table, he glanced at his face.

n‘He’s good-looking.’

nHe was handsome enough to claim that he was a famous celebrity.

nAt that moment, the man opened his eyes.

nGary Gold and Min Sung met eyes.

nThat was when he felt a strange sensation.

nHe couldn’t say it was fear, but it wasn’t awe either.

nIf he had to describe it with one word…

n‘… Yeah.’

nFascination.

nIt was more like fascination.

nHe sensed what he felt when he saw the tower when he looked at Min Sung.

nWhen he froze still in response to his presence, Min Sung’s gaze woke Gary Gold back up.

nGary Gold then came to his senses.

n“I-I’m sorry.”

nHe apologized without meaning to.

nHe felt guilty that he made a person feel unpleasant before serving him a meal.

nMin Sung ignored it and quietly grabbed his fork and knife.

nGary Gold remembered to act like the professional chef he was.

n“I brought you a beverage, a dish, as well as a salad. I prepared it as a course meal, but I made it so that you can experience the flavors as best as possible. While you enjoy the dish, I’ll immediately prepare the next one.”

nMin Sung nodded.

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n“This is an important meal. Don’t make any mistakes.”

nThat’s what he heard over and over again during preparation.

n‘The way I see it, that Korean hunter inside the tent might be a legendary one with great power.’

nHe couldn’t think of another reason why all of the world hunters were scared of his one man.

nHowever, Korea was too small a country.

nOn top of that, he sensed a posture that he never saw before.

nEven though he didn’t do anything in particular, his presence overpowered him.

n‘The hunter world is a mysterious one.’

n‘I should just focus on cooking.’

nGary Gold went back to focusing on his cooking.

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nThe salad was fresh and delicious.

nThe balsamic vinegar wasn’t excessive, and the ratio was to perfection.

nThat salad put his meal off to a great start.

nThe first appetizer was scallops.

nA dish that represented the Michelin Three-Star chef’s career perfectly.

nThe plating was almost a piece of art.

nThe scallop dish contained bacon and eggs.

n‘I wonder how it tastes.’

nMin Sung carefully gave it a taste.

nThe soft butter scent kept the hot temperature of the oil in his mouth.

nThe bacon was smooth, and the eggs were soft.

nHis senses were pleased in an instant, and it made him realize just how talented the chef really was.

nSeeing from the plating, flavor, and scent, it was no wonder the cook was a Michelin Three-Star chef.

nThe scallops tasted simply luxurious.

nIt was a brilliant dish that made him overwhelmed with awe.

nOnce he finished his amazing meal, Gary Gold appeared with the main course.

nThe previous plate was removed and replaced with the fancy main course.

n“This is Beef Wellington. I used top-quality beef for it, and since it doesn’t contain much muscle, you’ll be able to enjoy its softness. The main sauce ingredient is the mushrooms.”

nMin Sung nodded and lifted up his fork and knife.

nAs soon as he cut into the meat, steam came out, and the ham covered in pastry surrounded by mushrooms all revealed themselves.

nIt was a masterpiece that managed to keep its blood from dripping while still maintaining its juiciness.

nHis heart was shaken up by the fact that the meat inside was colored perfect pink.

nThis was definitely a Beef Wellington made by a top chef.

nAfter Min Sung sliced it up with a knife, he began to put the pieces in his mouth.

nOm nom, om nom!

nThe soft bread and the luxurious mushroom base.

nIt was weak, but the scent of mustard tickled his nose.

nThanks to the ham, the moisture was maintained.

nAnd it went perfectly with the sweet yet salty mushroom filling!

nMin Sung gasped with a pale face in response.

nHe was surprised that a beef and mushroom combination could be so mindblowing.

nIt was not only high-quality, but it was phenomenal.

n“I’m impressed.”

nMin Sung praised the dish without realizing it.

nGary Gold smiled and nodded at Min Sung’s compliment.

nMin Sung continued his meal of the entrancing flavors and scents.

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nJi Yoo Kim was sitting at a café terrace near the assembly.

nShe was staring into space without any focus.

nShe was like this for a few hours already.

nDing!

nShe received a message.

nWhen she checked her phone, it was the news of them leaving for the Black Tower.

nAnd in the frontlines would be the world hunters.

nMin Sung Kang stepped up for any emergencies, and it was also agreed upon that Min Sung Kang would take all the experience points and items.

n‘I can’t believe the world hunters will be at the front, not Min Sung Kang…’

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nThis was dangerous.

nWhy did they make such a decision?

nDid Min Sung Kang decide on this?

nNo.

nMin Sung Kang wasn’t the type.

nShe was certain that the world hunters must have proposed the raid first.

nThere was the condition of Min Sung Kang being there for emergencies, but it was still likely that people would get hurt and killed.

n‘Why did they decide to do this?’

n‘It’d be safer for them to support him from the back.’

nJi Yoo Kim sighed and then laughed.

nShe wanted to go back to the assembly and do something as well, but her legs wouldn’t cooperate.

nMin Sung Kang’s cold evaluation of her was still pushing her down hard.

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