My Tamed Beast Returned with a Dragon Chapter 70 - He Looks Like a Squashed Hotteok

Eunsae’s obsidian-black eyes flashed with a cold light for a moment. She had met Choi In-ho’s eyes as he had asked, but he suddenly felt a chill run down his neck.

‘What was that?’

He rubbed the back of his neck with his palm, pretending to be calm.

“You’re finally looking at me. As a matter of fact, I wanted to have a private conversation with S-rank Hunter Yoo Eunsae.”

“Why?”

“You’re the world’s only Monster Tamer. You’re the one who tames and commands those terrifying monsters that even Hunters have trouble dealing with. I highly value that rarity.”

Eunsae raised an eyebrow. It was a strange thing to say. It wasn’t exactly an insult, but somehow it made her feel uncomfortable.

She decided to hear him out a little longer.

“Actually, people call Hunters the new aristocrats of this era, but that makes no sense. It’s an insult to the existing ruling class. No matter how much they conquer dungeons and contribute to world peace, aren’t we businessmen ultimately the ones supporting this country?”

Choi In-ho made an exaggerated gesture. He seemed excited because Eunsae appeared to be paying attention to him.

“To give an extreme example, if we stopped hiring Hunters, they would simply become ‘killing machines with strange powers,’ wouldn’t they? Let’s imagine what things would be like when peace finally comes. A world without dungeons or monsters.”

“…….”

“Then what would ordinary people like me think of Hunters? Butchers, murderers. The thought of living under the same sky as people like that gives me chills. Ah, I’m not talking about you, Yoo Eunsae. You’re an exception, of course.”

“Why? I’m a butcher and a murderer too.”

Eunsae answered sharply at his ridiculous logic. Choi In-ho gave her a sly smile.

“You don’t move for money, Yoo Eunsae. Hunters are all people who chase money, and they’ll do anything for it.”

“Hah.”

Eunsae let out a dry laugh. So that was what he was talking about.

She had met people like Choi In-ho many times before, not long after the Age of Change began.

Back then, Hunters were sometimes called saviors, but they were also avoided. They used strange powers and could easily wipe out monsters.

With society’s infrastructure in ruins, ordinary people were just as afraid of them as they were of monsters. On top of that, Hunter crime rates rose sharply.

As a result, Hunters were seen as if armed criminals carrying knives were wandering the streets.

Fear changed into the wrong kind of feeling: hatred. Hunter-phobia appeared, causing people to reject and ignore Hunters.

Some people felt jealous of Hunters and insulted them, claiming they were mutants who had appeared along with the dungeons. This caused conflicts between Hunters and ordinary people, which soon became a social problem.

As time passed, the status of Hunters rose and the system became more organized, causing Hunter-phobia to gradually disappear. At least on the surface.

Hunters today enjoyed popularity similar to celebrities and had become an essential part of society.

Looking at Choi In-ho reminded Eunsae of those old Hunter-phobes. He looked down on Hunters and seemed to think he could control them as long as he paid them.

And he had even used insults like killing machines, butchers, and murderers. That was probably because of his background.

He was the CEO of K Media, a company under K Group.

‘How ridiculous.’

Eunsae stared straight at him. She was a Hunter too, so what kind of answer did he expect by insulting Hunters?

Did he think she would be grateful because he called her an exception? Putting other people down while praising her was the kind of way of talking Eunsae hated most.

As her aura grew sharper, Byeol growled.

[Noona, what is this person? Can I get rid of him?]

“No, Byeol.”

Eunsae gently stroked Byeol’s round head. Byeol looked unhappy.

[Why not? Noona’s angry too.]

Bbeep?

As Eunsae and Byeol gave off a sharp energy, Bom nervously looked around. Everything had been fun just a moment ago, but both Byeol and Eunsae were acting strange.

A chilly atmosphere settled around the finger-food table. Choi In-ho, who failed to notice it, continued.

“I’ve gone on for too long. Anyway, since fate has brought us together, why don’t you have a meal with me?”

“I’ll pass.”

“……What?”

Choi In-ho couldn’t believe the rejection that came without the slightest hesitation. She was rejecting me?

The smile disappeared from Eunsae’s face. She always looked cheerful, so he hadn’t realized it before, but her expressionless face was intimidating.

This was a much more familiar sight to the people who went into dungeons with Eunsae. She spoke firmly, as if not even a needle could get through her.

“My late parents taught me never to share a meal with someone who doesn’t respect the other person. I think our relationship ends here, Representative Choi In-ho.”

“Miss Yoo Eunsae. You’re close to Director Han Minhyuk of Docheon Group, and you’re refusing a dinner invitation from the second son of K Group?”

“Yes. I was never taught the kind of manners that would tell me how to get along with someone like you.”

She was mocking what he had said earlier: “You seem to have spent so much time conquering dungeons that you never learned how to behave at gatherings like this.”

Eunsae looked straight at him. Her usually gentle face was now as cold as ice.

“I don’t think spending time with you would be very enjoyable, Representative Choi. Please find someone who matches your level.”

“W-What, Yoo Eunsae!”

Choi In-ho, whose pride had been hurt, shouted angrily. He reached out to grab Eunsae by the shoulder.

Or, he almost did.

Smack!

“Argh!”

Eunsae caught his wrist, and Choi In-ho screamed. She had barely used any strength, but for an ordinary person, it was enough to cause serious pain.

Eunsae stared blankly at him as he struggled.

“Didn’t anyone ever tell you not to casually put your hands on a Hunter?”

“……Ugh! Let go of me right now! Are you doing this without knowing what happens when a Hunter attacks an ordinary person?”

“I know. But you were insulting Hunters right in front of one, so I thought you were deliberately trying to provoke me.”

“No, that! What kind of nonsense is that?!”

By now, everyone’s attention had turned toward them. Choi In-ho’s face grew redder and redder. He had never experienced such humiliation before.

Hearing the commotion, Han Jaei approached.

“What’s going on? Hunter Yoo Eunsae.”

“Director Han Jaei! Tell Yoo Eunsae to let go of my hand right now. She’s using violence at a formal event!”

Eunsae was simply holding Choi In-ho’s wrist. It wasn’t exactly violence. Han Jaei shrugged.

“Well, Hunter Yoo Eunsae isn’t my subordinate.”

“What……? But as one of the owners hosting this event!”

“To me, it looks like Representative Choi is making a big fuss. Hunter Yoo Eunsae doesn’t seem to be using much force.”

At that moment, Eunsae slowly released his wrist. His wrist was slightly red, but there wasn’t even a scratch on it.

Seeing Han Jaei look at him as if wondering what kind of violence that was, Choi In-ho became flustered and looked around.

As the commotion grew, people began whispering.

“What’s going on? Isn’t that Choi In-ho, the CEO of K Media? Why is he like that?”

“I don’t know. Did he get into an argument with Hunter Yoo Eunsae? But did those two even know each other?”

“I don’t think so. Still, this is surprising. What did he say to make Hunter Yoo Eunsae look like that?”

“Exactly. I talked to Hunter Yoo Eunsae earlier, and she was really kind.”

The people whispering turned their attention toward Choi In-ho, who was facing Eunsae.

“Choi In-ho? You mean that guy? The one from those rumors about sponsoring celebrities…….”

“Oh, right. The CEO of that broadcasting company who abuses his power…….”

“Representative Choi must have said something rude to Hunter Yoo Eunsae.”

“Definitely. I know a little about that guy……”

That was why a person’s usual image was important. Choi In-ho apparently didn’t have a very good reputation, because all kinds of comments immediately came out.

“What are you people talking about?! I’m the one who got treated horribly by Hunter Yoo Eunsae!”

“R-Representative Choi, please calm down.”

“Sir, please don’t do this here…….”

After hearing the whispers, Choi In-ho went wild. Even his staff members were having trouble handling him.

As more and more people focused on them, his staff eventually led Choi In-ho out of the party hall.

“I will absolutely not let this go! Miss Yoo Eunsae! Director Han Jaei!”

Watching him being dragged out of the hall, Han Jaei clicked his tongue.

“Why did he drag me into this?”

“I’m sorry for getting you involved.”

Eunsae apologized to Han Jaei with an apologetic expression. He shook his head.

“No, I’m sure Representative Choi was the one at fault. We’re the ones who should apologize. When you’re in business, you have to deal with people like that sometimes.”

“That sounds difficult.”

“Thanks for understanding.”

Woori and the others all rushed over to Eunsae. Even though they had been far away, their excellent senses had allowed them to hear the entire conversation between Choi In-ho and Eunsae.

Woori and the others gave off threatening auras.

“Eunsae, you should’ve twisted his wrist all the way.”

“Would that have been enough? You should’ve taken him to the bathroom and shown him the bitter taste of the world.”

“He looks like a squashed hotteok, too……”

“Yooha, a hotteok is already squashed by definition.”

“Is that really what matters right now?”