Chapter 871

Chapter 871

With the war, the peace talks with the other kingdoms and empires, the ceaseless efforts to develop the Beyond the Heavens Empire, the battle with the Luvien Empire, and meeting Helenia through the new episode, Minhyuk was exhausted. At this point, Minhyuk felt like having two bodies would still not be enough.

Minhyuk's face was complex as he walked out of the Athenae Connection Capsule. Lee Jinhwan, who saw him stagger out, called out to him, Minhyuk.

Ah, Doc. Im fine. Minhyuk smiled faintly.

However, Jinhwan supported him and looked at him worriedly. Minhyuk, I think you need a good rest.

Ill be fine once I nap after working out.

No. I believe you need to take a longer break than that.

You know that I cant take a long break. Theres so much work left to do. I have to prepare for Helenias appearance. I have to prepare for the battle against the Luvien Empire. I have to mumble, mumble

Lee Jinhwan sighed as he listened to Minhyuk. How about talking for a bit?

Mihyuk looked confused at the doctor as they sat together on the sofa.

Do you have a lot of work to do in Athenae? Can you tell me about it?

Lee Jinhwan knew mostly about what usually happened in the Athenae game. However, he was Minhyuks doctor and needed to understand what was happening entirely. So, Minhyuk began to tell his story. He told Jinhwan about how he felt helpless after meeting Helenia recently and the pressure and the need to go even further that started to weigh down on his shoulders.

I dont have time. Ill take a short breather and

Minhyuk. Lee Jinhwan, who finished listening to Minhyuks story, fixed his horn-rimmed glasses and continued, What was the reason you started playing the game Athenae? Did you start playing the game so that you could build an empire and become Athenaes supreme?

Huh? Of course not. I started playing to help curb and cure my eating addiction. However, the people that are relying on me

Why do you think that they are only relying on you? Minhyuk, even if you put down your burden and let go for a bit, those people can handle it.

... Minhyuk turned silent as he listened to Lee Jinhwan.

When we first started the game, before you established your kingdom, you would often tell us about the delicious dishes you tried. And we can see that it made you happy, Minhyuk. But now? Whenever you log out, all you say is how busy you are.

Lee Jinhwan felt very sorry that this transition happened like that.

Yes, your eating addiction is improving. However, its not completely cured yet. Do you remember what you said to me when you first played this game, Minhyuk? You said, I will play this game and have fun! But are you having fun now?

Minhyuk could not open his mouth to answer that question. It wasnt fun. He wanted to argue, but the words were stuck in his throat.

Then, a voice rang somewhere else. Doctor Lee Jinhwan is right. Minhyuk, didnt you promise me back then that you would play this game and have more fun than anybody else?

It was Chairman Kang Minhoo. Kang Minhoo could see how the pressure on Minhyuk grew heavier as he grew even further in Athenae. As someone who became the head of a group in his early thirties, Kang Minhoo fully understood the feeling. He once thought that the company would only be able to function if he was present all the time.

Its okay to let things go every once in a while. Please remember that youre not the only one supposed to carry this burden alone. Its a burden everyone must carry, fair and square.

After listening to his father's words, Minhyuk turned to look at Jinhwan. He saw the doctor nodding in agreement, a faint smile on his face.

Minhyuk pondered deeply. Whats fun for me is

The main reason he started playing this game was what he found interesting and fun, which was food. Minhyuk soon nodded. He smiled and said, Ill try to let things go and relax every once in a while.

Kang Minhoo and Lee Jinhwan felt relieved when they heard those words. The two watched Minhyuk stand up to return to his room and sleep.

***

Minhyuk, who had taken a long and deep sleep after a long time, felt refreshed. For the first time in a long while, Minhyuk let himself breathe and rid himself of thoughts. Because of that, he was finally able to sleep well. However, that did not mean that he had let go completely.

I still dont know what will happen once Helenia descends. Can I go out and eat something delicious? Can I have fun in Athenae once again? Accompanied by these complicated thoughts, Minhyuk logged back inside Athenae.

He still had not checked and confirmed the rewards he received from Helenia. However, the moment he accessed the game, Haze immediately came to his office.

Your Majesty. Conir has left.

Conir did? Minhyuk felt anxious when he heard that Conir had left. He considered Conir his younger brother, whom he needed to protect and take care of.

Seeing Minhyuks expression grow both serious and uneasy, Haze said, Your Majesty. Conir is strong.

What?

He is stronger than we think. He left because he also wanted to grow further.

Only after hearing those words did Minhyuk understand.

Haze continued, Your Majesty, I know that you feel responsible for everything. However, that does not mean that you have to do everything on your own. Just as Conir left to grow further, we are also doing our best to protect our Beyond the Heavens Empire.

Haze's words were similar to what Minhyuks father and personal doctor, Lee Jinhwan, had told him earlier. At this point, Minhyuk had already realized he was suffering from the pressure.

After lightly scolding Minhyuk, Haze said, Your Majesty, Conir had left you a present just before he left.

Then, she went out for a bit. When she came back, she was holding a bowl of ramyeon that was plated nicely inside a bowl. It was none other than Green Onion Ramyeon.

He also told me to tell Your Majesty, I hope that Your Majesty will be able to enjoy this like you used to.

Conir said the words like you used to, which meant that he had also sensed Minhyuk's changes. Only at that moment did the facts hit Minhyuk deeply.

I see. I didnt have to carry everything on my own. I can eat delicious dishes and enjoy the game like I used to. Minhyuk felt more relaxed, a small smile curling at the corners of his lips.

Since the ramyeon was a Green Onion Ramyeon, it was only natural that a generous amount of green onion was sprinkled on top of it. One could tell the soup would taste very refreshing with just one glance.

Minhyuk lifted the bowl and took a huge gulp of the soup. Sluuuuuuuuurp!

Type: Spirit

Level: 1

Attack: 311

Defense: 413

Special Abilities:

Active Skill: Seed Creation

Active Skill: Quick Growth

Passive Skill: Rumbles Wrath

Passive Skill: Faerification

Passive Skill: The One that Embraces Rumble

Conditions for Growth:

He will grow when he does something that he truly enjoys.

He will grow whenever he learns about new things.

As Rumble grows, he will be able to receive special skills.

Potential: 201

Experience Value: 0% / 100%

Rumble was someone that even the Great Spirits had to show courtesy and respect. However, he was currently only at Level 1. It seemed like Minhyuk had to help him grow and develop. According to the description, Rumble would be able to grow up if he did something that he enjoyed.

Minhyuk grinned. Rumble.

Grrrr, grrrr? Rumble purred, his head tilting in confusion.

Then, Minhyuk said, Shall we go around and play with mud? Ah. Of course, if our dear Rumble finds it hard or boring, you can stop whenever. So, shall we?

Grrr, grrrr!

When Rumble heard that they would play around in the mud, the cute wolf pup puffed up his chest and pretended to look dashing and majestic.

I will now tell you the position that you will have from today onwards.

Grrrr, grrrr! Rumble purred in delight.

Your job is

Grrrrr! Rumble urged Minhyuk to tell him quickly.

You will be the Beyond the Heavens Empires Farmer Chief. The Farmer Chief protects the fields and can do fieldwork better than anybody else!

Gr- Grrrrrrrr! Rumbles eyes grew wide, a sparkle appearing in those dark orbs. Protect. The word itself carried a great and lofty meaning.

Rumble quickly climbed up on Minhyuks shoulders. Then, like a dashing and majestic lion looking down on all the animals atop his stone hill, he roared, Groaaaaaaar!

***

The Great Spirit of Earth Rend had the most gentle attitude among the Great Spirits. He was also the one with the most sensitive and meticulous personality. It was difficult for him to descend on Earth from the Spirit Realm. However, he made it possible by sacrificing a portion of his power.

Rend, who transformed into a normal human being, descended on Earth. Why? Well, the reason was simple.

The Spirit of Life The Great One

The Spirit of Life was the only being to save the Spirit Realm. Even the Great Spirits, hailed as the gods of spirits paled compared to him. He might be currently in the form of a wolf pup, but in the future, he would become the greatest and the coolest Great Spirit that would unite all spirits in the Spirit Realm.

Rend came to earth to see the Spirit of Life. He was quite worried that the wolf pup would be uncomfortable living in the land of humans.

My pickaxe

Rend willingly offered his Pickaxe that Can Make Any Land Fertile because Minhyuk was someone who would stay by the side of the Spirit of Life. Rend believed that Minhyuk knew about the Spirit of Lifes greatness and that the man would respect and revere the wolf pup.

Even so, Rend was still worried. Just to make sure that nothing was amiss, Rend came here to visit the Spirit of Life. The moment he sneaked into the Beyond the Heavens Empire, Rend instantly felt the Spirit of Lifes power. He quickly followed the power and came in front of a wide-open field where the farmers were working very hard.

How come hes here?

A noble and majestic being like the Spirit of Life should not be in a place like this, right? Rend looked around in confusion as he held the blanket he had prepared earlier in case it was cold tighter.

Grrrr, grrrrrr!

Then, he heard the Spirit of Lifes cries at that moment.

Swoosh

Rends head whipped toward the direction where the sound came from. However, what he saw shocked him to his core, and he dropped what he was holding.

Thud

The Spirit of Life, who would unite all spirits in the Spirit Realm and lead the noble and majestic Great Spirits in battle, was running around in a dashing and imposing manner. However, the thing that shocked Rend was the name that was written on the necklace that was hanging on the Spirit of Lifes neck.

[Farmer Chief Rumble]