During the Extermination operation, there was a disturbance, so the appearance of the dimensional beings was under embargo.
However, the embargo didn’t last even a day. The reason being that someone who participated in the extermination operation uploaded a video of the situation to YouTube.
Of course, the video also contained footage of Trigo, and the published video quickly reached 20 million views.
[Corpses and survivors appearing during the extermination operation at Bupyeong Station. Looks like dimensional beings. #shorts]
-Wow. What’s this? Isn’t it fake news?
-What’s with the dwarf lol
-Crazy. Someone actually filmed this. The Association is going to investigate.
-Hey, is this part real??
-Yeah, it seems real. I actually saw it. But how did this guy film it? All the participating hunters took off their body cams.
-Wow, dimensional beings have appeared in Korea too. But where are the women? I want to see female dimensional beings.
-;;; Are you looking for a woman even in this situation? So, where are the female dimensional beings? haha
-Ominous. It reminds me of the Great Cataclysm. Why is the Association hiding such facts?
“Hey, isn’t that the dwarf we saw in the video?”
“It seems so. Just wait a moment.”
Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be this bad. Exiting with Trigo, Jong-sik furrowed his brow at the pouring gazes.
“Hey hey. Don’t film. The person next to him looks like a hunter.”
“Just film secretly. Ahem. Oops!”
Still, fortunately, no one dared to approach Jong-sik or openly take pictures, thanks to his intimidating demeanor.
“I should have ridden in the car with Team Leader Pyeong-ari. Did I refuse for nothing?”
Regretting it belatedly wouldn’t help. Moreover, with such incidents likely to occur frequently in the future… There’s only one way. Endure it.
“Trigo. Are you uncomfortable?”
“Somehow, I feel like a caged animal.”
“Anyway, what can we do? We have to adapt. I’ve experienced it all in the past, you know. They say black hair brings calamity. The nonsense from the people of the continent was no joke.”
“They’re ignorant fools. To think of a noble color like obsidian as calamity!”
“It’s not exactly a noble color. Anyway, my point is, don’t be discouraged.”
Jong-sik nudged Trigo’s shoulder, urging him forward. By the time they had adjusted to the gazes, they arrived at their destination.
It was a street that handled various construction materials, encompassing everything from marble to granite.
[Construction Material Street]
“Ah.”
Upon arriving there, Trigo breathed in and out, taking in his surroundings as if enjoying a forest bath. He seemed delighted by the familiar items scattered around.
Jong-sik glanced at Trigo and opened his mouth.
“Trigo.”
“Y-yes, Hyung-nim!”
Trigo responded, but his gaze remained fixed on the materials in front of the store.
‘I should say it now. He might not be in his right mind if I wait too long.’
With that thought, Jongsik brought up what he had planned to say.
“Besides the repairs for Jong-pali’s shop, there’s something else I’d like to ask if it’s possible.”
“Oh, of course! Please feel free to ask. Hyung-nim.”
Trigo’s eyes sparkled with surprise at the unexpected request. Trigo was already uncomfortable relying on others, let alone asking for help.
“It’s about making a bomb shelter.”
“A bomb shelter…?”
“A space where our families can take refuge in case of attacks by monsters or people. Or even better, fortify the entire house.”
It’s not feasible to be by his family’s side 24/7. Hence, Jong-sik came up with the idea of a bomb shelter.
‘There are many other things to prepare for in anticipation of the demon’s invasion.’
‘Let’s start preparing step by step.’
“It’s going to be a big project, When would you like me to finish it?”
“The sooner, the better. Oh, but it would be great if it could be completed within a year.”
“That’s more time than I expected. Understood. I’ll make sure to leave a solid mark to Dok Jong pal-nim.”
As expected, Trigo readily accepted Dok Jong-sik’s request.
“I’m already well aware of your tribe’s abilities. Alright, let’s now look for the materials we really need.”
“There’s a store that catches my eye already. Want me to guide you there?”
“Of course.”
Trigo, who was walking without hesitation, suddenly stopped in his tracks. Money was needed to buy something. He had to make sure.
“But Dok Jong-sik-nim, can we really buy all the materials we need?”
“Trigo, I’m just a walking moneybag. Buy whatever you want.”
Trigo’s steps became as light as feathers at his words.
“Alright then. Let’s go, Hyung-nim.”
No one can match Trigo’s eye for choosing materials. So Jong-sik quietly followed him. Trigo confidently entered a store without hesitation.
“The items here seem to be the best. They happen to handle the materials we urgently need as well.”
“Oh, really? It’s good that they don’t beat around the bush….”
“There’s no need to search further. Ahem – I sense a strong presence of fire here.”
Is he judging the mineral’s grade based on smell? Anyway, wasting time is not an option. Dok Jong-sik followed Trigo into the store.
“Welcome! Uh, please come in.”
The shopkeeper greeted them with a startled expression, clearly taken aback by the sight of a dwarf for the first time. Although he instinctively greeted them, he didn’t seem confident in approaching them.
“Hey, shopkeeper. Those items displayed outside, we want to buy all of them.”
But before he could finish, Trigo swiftly moved beside him as if to say, “When did you ever do that?” It was a quick change of stance.
“Sir, are you saying you want to buy all the materials displayed outside?”
“Yeah. There were marble, ruby, fire breath, and… what else was there…”
“Oh my, there’s much more than that! This won’t do. Let’s go outside together.”
“Exactly.”
It seems Trigo’s informal speech doesn’t bother Jong-sik much, especially seeing him smile so openly, showing all his teeth. ‘That’s a genuine smile.’ Nevertheless, Jong-sik made a remark.
“I’m not doing it on purpose; I’m just not used to formalities”
“Trigo, here, we use honorifics with people we’re meeting for the first time.”
Actually, he should have mentioned it a bit earlier.
‘Better late than never, though.’
Trigo looks puzzled.
“Is that so?”
“Oh, it’s alright. Uh… You’re a dimension person, right? I saw the video too. You’ll get used to it slowly. Anyway, shall we talk about the goods again, sir?”
But the shopkeeper, as if resigning himself, gestured to Trigo and led him outside. There was no sign of discomfort from him.
‘Money talks, doesn’t it?’
Jong-sik thought. Meanwhile, Trigo ordered all the materials displayed outside. It was a cool deal that the shopkeepers would appreciate.
“From here to there. Give us everything.”
“But how will you pay….”
Suddenly, the shopkeeper, with a hint of concern, seemed to realize. Would a dimension person have money? Finally understanding, he quickly turned to Jong-sik.
That seemed likely. Stepping back, Jong-sik smirked and took out his card.
“I’ll handle the payment. Oh, and will the purchased materials be delivered from here?”
“Of course. If you’re in a hurry, we can depart immediately.”
“Perfect. So, how much is it all?”
After a while,
The shopkeeper, who had achieved the highest sales since opening, was smiling broadly as he urged the workers on. Meeting a cool deal with cool delivery is the way to go in this business.
In front of the shop, Trigo’s ordered materials began to be loaded into the parked 10-ton truck. Nearby merchants watched the scene with jealous eyes.
At that moment,
“Phew, looks like everything’s loaded?”
One of the workers wiped sweat and said. Trigo then stepped forward and raised his voice.
“It’s all loaded! I’m not blind, but there’s something… missing there!”
Even in the midst of this, Trigo awkwardly used polite speech, perhaps not forgetting Jong-sik’s request. Anyway, the shopkeeper rushed over to Trigo’s exclamation.
“Sir, what do you mean? From what I can see, all the ordered materials have been loaded…”
“It’s here! Here. Something crucial is missing, and yet everything else is loaded.”
Trigo pointed to a pile of something. It was the ore called the Breath of Fire. The shopkeeper, taken aback by his gesture, exclaimed, “Huh?”
“Sir, this isn’t for sale, it’s to be discarded. We left it here because the garbage truck isn’t coming today…”
“Huh? This is being discarded?”
Trigo was quite surprised, reverting to informal speech again. Jong-sik intervened at this point. To repeat, wasting time was the last thing they needed.
“Since it’s still useful, let’s take this too. If you’re throwing it away anyway.”
“Well, if you’re taking it, that’s fine by us. Let me include this too!”
For a moment, there was some hesitation. However, under Jong-sik’s gaze, the shopkeeper dispelled any doubts.
After all, if they’re taking away even the trash, they should give it right away!
“Oh, and if there’s space, please let us hitch a ride too.”
In the end, Jong-sik and Trigo were able to purchase all the desired materials. Jong-sik even managed to secure a ride home.
“Haha, we should make a room even if there isn’t any.”
“…That’s not necessary.”
“Just kidding. If only the driver goes, there should be an empty seat next to him.”
“Yes. Then, we’ll see you again next time.”
“Oh, if you come again, we’ll serve you with sincerity!”
At that moment,
There was a man who visited the “Dok Family Restaurant”.
He was none other than Hong Soo-Cheol, a YouTuber with 150,000 subscribers and a distant relative of the owner of “Boar and Paradise”, Hong Taek-gi.
“Have you been waiting long? Please come inside.”
He replied with a friendly smile.
“Phew, made it just in time. Is it almost break time now?”
“We’re running out of prepared ingredients. But you can still place additional orders until the customers leave.”
“Good to hear. Oh, by the way, I’m a YouTuber. Can I film here?”
“Hmm. The restaurant is crowded right now, so it might be difficult to film inside. But if you’re only filming yourself without disturbing other customers, then it’s fine.”
“Oh, of course, I’ll only film myself eating. I’ll sit over there in the corner so as not to bother anyone.”
In response to the man’s request, Yeona gestured and suggested another seat.
“Oh, you can sit here if you want. It’s closer to the restroom.”
“No, it’s fine. I’ll sit there.”
“Hmm. Are you sure it’s okay?”
“Yes, really. It’s more comfortable for me to sit there, so you don’t have to worry about it.”
“Well, if you feel uncomfortable later, feel free to let me know. I can change your seat.”
Despite Yeona’s repeated offers, Hong Soo-Cheol nodded and took a seat in the corner. There must have been a reason for his choice.
“He chose to sit in a good spot. If he’s only filming his own face, there shouldn’t be any problem… Oh, maybe he feels awkward coming alone for a meal?”
Yeona could only chuckle, not knowing the reasons behind his decision.
