Chapter 742: God of Birth Gaerna

Chapter 742: God of Birth Gaerna

Im Jihye, one of the famous beauties of Korea, had been a fat and chubby girl when she was younger. She was called nicknames like ‘Flower Piggy’ and ‘Flying Fatty’ and did not have many friends.

One day, when she entered middle school, she was partnered with a boy.

“Hello. Let’s get along well.”

Even though the boy was still a first-grade middle schooler, he was incredibly tall and handsome. It was as if the features of his face were sculpted. From the rumors that Jihye heard, he was often referred to as the ideal son.

Everyone was biased toward those that looked good. Jihye, who had always been bullied and teased a lot in elementary school, felt scared.

‘I’m supposed to partner with a boy like this...?’

She was hesitant back then.

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“Y, yeah...”

“Want to go to a PC room after class?”

“Y, yeah.”

The boy was friendlier than anybody else. He approached Jihye warmly and was the first person to look at who she was inside, and not judge her for her outward appearance. But one day, the boy disappeared without a word. When that happened, all Jihye could do was grit her teeth.

‘Until we meet again.’

Jihye thought that they would meet again someday. And if they did, then they were meant to be. She went on a difficult diet and ended up hearing that she was the best and most good looking person when she entered high school. She became famous not only in her school but even in the schools in the vicinity.

A lot of boys rushed to declare their love for her, but she only waited for one person. After many years and plenty of difficulties, she was finally able to meet with him once again.

Jihye had become very pretty, whereas she heard that he had become very fat and was suffering from a disease. Nevertheless, her feelings did not change. She did not like him for his outward appearance. It was just like how he looked at her back then.

Right now, he was having a meal with her on Christmas day, her birthday. It was even a meal that he made with his own hands too.

Jihye waited for Minhyuk to finish cooking everything. She and Minhyuk were finally able to have a late meal after the white-haired foreigner gentleman and his daughter finished their own and left the restaurant.

“It’s really yummy.”

“Is that so? What a relief, then.” Minhyuk smiled softly, bringing a soft blush to Jihye’s face.

She quickly turned to look at the window to watch the snow falling outside, hoping that he did not notice the flush that appeared on her face.

‘Today’s my chance.’

There was no better time for her to confess to him. So, Jihye opened her mouth with great difficulty, “You know...”

“Minhyuk?” At that moment, Kim Hae-Ri, who had finished eating her meal, approached them.

Even Im Jihye could not deny Kim Hae-Ri’s beauty. On top of that, her background was overwhelming. After all, she was the only daughter of the Choego Group. She was also said to be talented enough to lead Choego Group herself.

Of course, Im Jihye was not lacking in terms of looks herself. However, in front of Kim Hae-Ri’s overwhelming background, she could only shrink back.

“Thank you very much for today’s meal.”

“Don’t mention it,” Minhyuk replied politely to her. The Choego Group and the Ilhwa Group were on close terms with each other.

“I was thinking of buying you a drink in gratitude. Do you have any other plans with Miss Jihye today?”

The truth was, Minhyuk and Jihye did not have any other appointment except for this meal. As the conversation progressed, Jihye felt herself shrink smaller and smaller. Perhaps, Minhyuk would choose to join hands with the Choego Group in the future. The best course of action was to take in Kim Hae-Ri as his wife. Besides, Kim Hae-Ri was perfect in everybody’s eyes.

“We don’t have plans, but I would still like to spend time with my friend.”

“What?”

“I’m pretty sure that you know that what you’re doing is rude. You can see that I’m with a woman but you came and talked to me so abruptly like this, no?”

The Great Spirit was a very powerful monster that even the dukes could not easily fight against. However, its power should have waned as time went by.

Duke Ruffiso watched Knight Commander Don’s back for a very long time.

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Twitch—

Minhyuk’s mouth broke into a small smile constantly as he worked in his office. This was the end of his twenty one years of being single! Truth was, his heart had already been set on Genie for a very long time. The very first reason was her good and kind heart. Of course, her appearance that was completely different from the past was also lovely. However, Minhyuk would love her even if she still looked the same in the past.

Meanwhile, he could not help but worry as he continued to deal with his work. There was something that he had not been able to check because he went on a date with Genie. That was none other than Mandala’s Treasure Hunting Map.

‘I can’t believe myself! I didn’t even try to use a way to get to eat delicious food...!’

It was good that he confirmed his feelings with Genie, but this was also important! Mandala’s Treasure Hunting Map was an item that would help him find whatever he wanted. Of course, there was a high chance that whatever item they wanted or hoped for was among the items in Mandala’s possession.

Minhyuk immediately used Mandala’s Treasure Hunting Map.

[You have used Mandala’s Treasure Hunting Map.]

[Mandala’s Treasure Hunting Map will find the item that you want.]

[However, a thought for consideration! If the item does not exist among the items that Mandala has hidden or possessed, the treasure hunting map will disappear on its own.]

Minhyuk was very curious about Mandala. Even the legendary informant Abel could not find anything about him. However, there was one thing that he was sure of. Mandala was a very special alchemist. After all, he was the genius behind the Life Elixir, an elixir that could save even the dead.

Immediately after, a very shocking notification rang in Minhyuk’s ears.

[The map is starting to draw the path to the Illusory Blue Liquid Salt.]

Accurate routes and drawings that represented the continents and the kingdoms and empires located in them started to get drawn on the otherwise empty parchment. Minhyuk could tell that the path was located in the American Server.

While the map was slowly being drawn, a special notification rang in Minhyuk’s ears.

[You can now check the item(s) on Mandala’s Treasure Hunting Map.]

Ring!

(Illusory Blue Liquid Salt)

Ingredient Grade: God

Special Effects:

•The buff effects will increase by 10% upon the addition of the Illusory Blue Liquid Salt to the buffed dish.

•An additional +1 in skill level will be added if the skill level increase effect is present upon the addition of the Illusory Blue Liquid Salt to the buffed dish.

•The buff duration will increase by 20% upon the addition of the Illusory Blue Liquid Salt to the buffed dish.

•The Blue Liquid Salt is in liquid form and is contained in a 2l-bottle. However, it can be transformed into powdered form according to the user's wishes.

“...Unbelievable!” Minhyuk mouthed in shock.

Not long after, the map finished drawing and the notification rang in his ears.

Ring—!

[The map to Mandala’s Prison has been completed.]

Minhyuk looked at the map as he stood up from his seat. This was a crazy ingredient, something that he had never heard before in his life. But the most surprising thing about this item was the fact that it could be used many times. Most importantly, what if the man named Mandala was still in Mandala’s Prison?

“I shall depart immediately.”

Minhyuk moved to go to Mandala’s Prison.