My Tamed Beast Returned with a Dragon Chapter 2 - What’s That in Your Mouth?

From the day she announced her retirement, Eunsae gradually reduced her workload.

She no longer traveled abroad unless absolutely necessary and avoided attending both major and minor domestic events.

The only exception was when her guildmates personally called for her.

But every time she did make an appearance, paparazzi captured her, and soon, articles titled “Hunter Yoo Eunsae’s Latest Whereabouts” would spread online.

Han Woori and Choi Mirinae searched everywhere for a cure to Eunsae’s curse, but their efforts were fruitless.

After all, if Eunsae herself couldn’t find a way, what could they possibly do?

Namgoong Sol, refusing to give up, force-fed her every rare elixir he could find—including a griffon’s heart.

The only effect?

Eunsae’s Taming ability got stronger.

The curse remained untouched.

As a year passed, people grew curious.

Online communities frequently posted threads like:

“What’s Hunter Yoo Eunsae Up to These Days?”

[Community Forum] I saw Yoo Eunsae Hunter in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province – Story Time
OP: My family’s from Hongcheon, so I went home for the holidays. Saw her near private land, just casually playing with her beasts.

She looked perfectly fine?

Wasn’t there a rumor that she was terminally ill?

Comments (320)
⤷ Whoa. But why isn’t she raiding dungeons anymore?

⤷ Then what about the story that she coughed up blood at a New Year’s party?

⤷⤷ That was just wine. Someone exaggerated it.

⤷⤷⤷ Lmao, if that’s true, that’s hilarious.

⤷ There’s a rumor that Yoo Eunsae is considering retirement. Honestly, she’s made enough money, hasn’t she? If I were her, I’d just live the good life.

⤷⤷ Unfounded rumor alert.

⤷⤷ If Yoo Eunsae retires, won’t Dochun Guild’s ranking tank? Let’s be real, without Han Woori and Yoo Eunsae, Dochun is nothing. lol

⤷⤷⤷ Gold Star Guild, welcome. Did your guild master send you?

[Anonymous Forum] But Isn’t Dochun Acting Suspicious? lol
Feels like Han Woori kicked out Yoo Eunsae after some falling-out.

Otherwise, how do you explain this situation?

She should’ve just switched to another guild~

Comments (16)
⤷ PDF ready. Enjoy your lawsuit.

⤷ Did the “suspicion sommelier” arrive?

⤷ Doesn’t add up, though. She’s still close with the team. (photo attached)

⤷⤷ Lmao, why is Namgoong Sol putting on a whole fire show with his abilities?

⤷⤷ A true display of creative talent wasted.

⤷ Let’s be real, Dochun isn’t at a level where they’d abandon Yoo Eunsae. If anything, it’s the other way around.

[Anonymous Forum] But Seriously, Why Isn’t Yoo Eunsae Raiding Dungeons Anymore?
ㅇㅇ?

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⤷ No clue.

⤷ Dunno.

⤷ If I knew, would I be wasting time here?

 

Oblivious to the ongoing online debates, Eunsae peacefully enjoyed her retirement life.

She woke up around noon, did laundry, and cleaned the house.

After eating, she basked in the sun before going on a walk with her beasts, treating it as exercise.

Despite her curse, she didn’t feel an imminent threat to her life, so she remained unbothered.

The TV in the living room broadcasted news about Dochun Guild’s latest raid.

Hearing familiar names, Eunse instinctively turned to watch.

[News Report]
Yesterday at 1:40 PM, an A-rank dungeon in Damyang County, Jeollanam-do, was successfully cleared by Dochun Guild.

Guild Leader Han Woori cited the challenging internal environment as the biggest difficulty, while Hunter Namgoong Sol played a key role…

Just then—

Ding!

[Namgoong Sol: Eunsae! This time, we really need your help.]
[Namgoong Sol: HELP HELP HELP. You heard about the S- dungeon in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, right?]
[Namgoong Sol: Sometimes you need to spice up your life a little. Not saying this because I miss you. Definitely not. Nope.]

Eunsae smirked.

‘Sol really can’t help himself.’

Eunsae chuckled as she typed a reply.

Ever since her teammates learned about the curse, they never forced her to overexert herself.

They weren’t calling her because they genuinely needed her abilities—they just wanted to check in on her.

Most likely, they had already strategized the entire raid without her.

‘What should I do?’

Go? Or not?

As if sensing her hesitation, Han Woori sent a picture.

[Han Woori: (Photo)]
In the image, Sol, Inchan, and Yuha were gathered in a circle, holding their phones like prayer beads, their heads bowed as if performing a ritual.

Eunsae burst out laughing.

[Namgoong Sol: Hey! Han Woori, why would you send that?! Tsk. Unbelievable.]
[Seo Inchan: Eunsae, we’re not trying to pressure you or anything…]
[Yoo Eunse: Alright. I’ll go.]
[Kim Yuha: Knew it. If there’s anyone with a strong sense of loyalty, it’s Yoo Eunsae.]
[Han Woori: Weren’t you the one whining the most about feeling abandoned, Kim Yuha?]

A brief silence followed.

Eunsae could practically picture them bickering on the other side of the screen.

Just as they were finalizing the date and time, a loud crash erupted from outside.

SMASH!

Eunsae rushed out to see what had happened.

“Hwangsae, you little—!”
Kaaak!

A giant beast, about the size of an ostrich, flapped its wings wildly, trying to flee.

Coiled tightly around its neck like a living necklace was a jewel serpent beast, completely motionless.

Realizing what had happened, Eunsae slapped her forehead repeatedly.

These troublemakers.

“If you two want to mess around, go play in the mountains! Look at this mess—you broke all the flowerpots!”
The potted plants in the yard, all gifts from friends, lay scattered in the dirt, their soil spilled everywhere.

Hwangsae and Baekhap were the youngest among her beasts—both had been rescued as cubs from dungeons and raised by her.

From the side, a massive black-horned panther, Haneuli, let out a deep, rumbling growl, scolding the mischief-makers.

Hwangsae and Baekhap instantly wilted, looking thoroughly chastised.

Seeing them so deflated, Eunsae’s heart softened.

She headed to the kitchen and returned with a mountain of raw chicken.

“I’ll give you snacks, so behave, okay?”
Kaaak!

Ssssshh—

The two perked up immediately, digging into the food like they had never been scolded.

Watching them munch happily, Eunsae couldn’t help but laugh.

After feeding Haneuli as well, she got to work cleaning up the yard.

As she swept up the last of the spilled soil, a thought crossed her mind.

‘For a so-called recovery period, this feels more like a chaotic farming life…’

 

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The S- rank dungeon raid was set for Saturday.

Eunsae arrived in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, with Dodari, Haneuli, and Dandelion in tow.

As Dodari folded its wings and landed, waiting reporters snapped their cameras, capturing the rare sight of Eunse and her beasts.

Soon, headlines like “Exclusive!” and “Breaking News!” would flood the media.

But Eunsae, long accustomed to the attention, calmly walked inside without reacting.

“Eunsae! It’s been too long.”
Mirinae was the first to spot her, immediately pulling her into a hug.

A comforting warmth spread from her touch.

Eunsae shifted, looking a little awkward.

“You don’t have to heal me.”
“I know it won’t work,” Mirinae admitted, “but let me do this much at least.”

“What do you mean it’s not working? I feel so energized.”
Eunsae dramatically flexed her arm, pretending to show off her muscles.

Mirinae, amused, pinched her cheek.

“Yoo Eunsae! How could you not call even once?!”
A loud shout rang from afar before Namgoong Sol came charging toward her.

Having spent years playing with her beasts, Eunsae was unfazed and simply stepped back, absorbing the impact smoothly.

Han Woori grabbed Sol by the collar.

“Do you ever think about your size before pouncing on people?”
“What do you mean?! I’m small and adorable!”

Woori gave him a deadpan stare.

That was a blatant lie.

Sol stood well over 170 cm, packed with solid muscle, and was an S-rank Hunter.

When he tackled someone, it was basically like getting hit by a speeding dump truck.

Eunsae just waved dismissively.

“Sol is cute. Maybe not small, but definitely cute.”
“Eunsae, not you too!”

Sol pretended to cry, making the others laugh.

It had been a while since they’d had such a lively atmosphere.

“Alright, let’s go.”
The Dochun Guild’s elite team gathered.

Bathed in a brilliant light, they stepped into the dungeon.

Inside the Dungeon
“Seo Inchan, tank!”
“Got it!”

Inchan raised his shield, positioning himself in front of Mirinae.

“Kim Yuha, what’s wrong? Can’t even hit your target properly?”
“Shut up, you’re ruining my focus.”

Yuha conjured a glowing arrow, pulled back his bow, and fired at the beast’s head.

Thunk!

The impact burst its brain—but the monster’s body twitched, and in seconds, a new head formed in its place.

“Ugh. Its regeneration is insane.”
“If it can heal itself, I guess it doesn’t need a healer.”

“Are you seriously joking right now?!”
Yuha snapped at Sol.

Meanwhile, Haneuli, Eunsae’s black-horned panther, pounced on the enemy, sinking its teeth deep into its neck.

Screeeech—!

A ferocious battle of strength began.

Up above, Eunsae flew on Dodari, keeping watch over the battlefield.

“Woori, enemy at 3 o’clock!”
“On it!”

In a flash, Woori coated his sword in aura and sprinted forward, stepping on thin air as he slashed through the beast’s flesh.

Before the wounds could heal, Sol conjured a spear of fire and hurled it at the creature.

Sizzle—!

The beast thrashed violently, flames searing its flesh.

“Oof. That has to hurt.”
“Do you ever take anything seriously?”

Haneuli and Dandelion launched a coordinated attack.

Dandelion vanished into the shadows, only to reappear behind the monster, catching it off guard.

Roar!

Shadowy tendrils extended from Dandelion, binding the beast like ropes.

In that brief opening, Haneuli delivered the finishing blow, tearing its throat out completely.

“Wow, Eunsae’s beasts are on fire today.”
“She looks excited too.”

Woori glanced at Eunsae, who was soaring through the air, taunting and distracting monsters with ease.

A fleeting expression crossed his face.

“That girl… She really belongs in the dungeon.”
The S- rank dungeon was cleared without issue.

From the very beginning, their momentum had been unstoppable.

“Eunsae, stay for dinner! Don’t gooo!”
As Eunsae prepared to leave for Gangwon Province, Sol clung to her.

But with all eyes on Dochun Guild today, she decided it was best to head home early.

“Let’s plan a separate dinner later.”
“Hiiing…”

After pacifying her teammates, Eunsae returned home, too tired to even change her clothes before flopping onto the floor.

But something was… off.
Her beasts were acting strangely.

“What’s wrong with you guys?”
Kuu, kuu!

Dodari let out a worried cry, pointing its beak toward something.

Eunsae jerked upright.

Her eyes locked onto Hwangsae.

More specifically—

“Hwangsae… What the hell do you have in your mouth?”