My Tamed Beast Returned with a Dragon Chapter 74 - I Grabbed Watermelon Seeds at Doljanchi

Belquior’s expression became strange. He could feel Park Do-yoon and the team members stop eating and look this way.

“You should take care of yourself.”

“Come on, I made it really well. Try it.”

“……”

“Are you not going to eat it? My arm is about to fall off.”

Eun-sae pretended to complain naturally. At her urging, Belquior reluctantly opened his mouth.

The lettuce wrap was just the right size and fit perfectly into his mouth. Eun-sae’s eyes sparkled.

“It’s good, right!”

Belquior quietly chewed what was in his mouth. The meat, vegetables, and ssamjang mixed together to create a unique taste.

Honestly, he did not know if it was delicious, but since Eun-sae said it was, he nodded.

Satisfied with his reaction, Eun-sae smiled and made another lettuce wrap. Then she put it into Belquior’s mouth several more times.

Watching him eat them obediently, Eun-sae smiled proudly. After swallowing his food, Belquior asked,

“Did you eat?”

“I’m eating while taking care of the kids.”

Belquior handed Eun-sae a well-cooked skewer.

“Don’t just take care of the kids. Eat first.”

“I’ve eaten quite a lot already. But I won’t refuse.”

When she cooled the well-seasoned chicken with a gentle “hoo hoo” and put it into her mouth, rich juices flowed out.

It mixed with the smell of green onions, so there was no unpleasant smell, and its unique savory taste was excellent.

As if she were eating it for the first time, Eun-sae showered the food with praise.

“How is the meat so tender and not tough? Sir Belquior, I think you’re a cooking genius.”

“I only grilled it, yet I am hearing all sorts of things.”

“This is impossible without some kind of secret recipe. It’s really good.”

Eun-sae kept admiring it as she picked up and ate the skewers. A gentle light appeared in Belquior’s eyes as he watched her eat so well.

His hands turning the skewers gradually became faster.

After filling their stomachs to some extent, Eun-sae asked Byeol and Bom,

“Guys, what should we have for dessert?”

“Something cool and sweet!”

“Oh, right. We have watermelon. Do you want watermelon?”

“Yes!”

Beep!

Byeol and Bom quickly nodded their heads. Eun-sae went to the kitchen and came back carrying five watermelons.

She had one tucked under each arm and stacked the others like a tower, making it almost an acrobatic feat.

Seo Ho-rang, who had been eating meat, quickly ran over and took three of them for her.

“Whoa, Hunter Yoo Eun-sae! I’ll do it!”

“Just carry them over there for me. Thank you.”

“It’s nothing. Please make full use of me!”

With Seo Ho-rang’s help, Eun-sae easily carried the watermelons and cut them into large pieces with a knife, handing them out to the monsters and Hunters who were almost finished eating.

She cut Byeol and Bom’s portions into small, bite-sized pieces and put them in bowls.

“There’s more, so tell me if you want some more.”

“Yes!”

Eun-sae also gave Belquior some cut watermelon and sat down beside him.

Everyone enjoyed the sweet, cool watermelon.

While everyone was busy eating, Eun-sae saw Seo Ho-rang spitting out watermelon seeds like a machine gun.

Come to think of it, there was a game you always ended up playing when eating watermelon.

Sticking watermelon seeds to your forehead.

Oh Jong-hwan, who had been thinking the same thing as Eun-sae, spoke first.

“Why don’t we have a competition? Let’s see who can stick the most watermelon seeds to their forehead~”

“Come on, we’re Hunters. That would be way too easy.”

“Of course, we’re doing the upgraded version. Spit out watermelon seeds to make a shape. If no one can tell what it is, you’re eliminated.”

“Oh~ You put some thought into it. But isn’t that still easy?”

Lee Ye-na said mockingly, and Oh Jong-hwan became annoyed.

“Spitting watermelon seeds is easy? Are you kidding me?”

“What’s wrong with you, mister? Fine. Let’s do it. Let’s do it. Hunter Yoo Eun-sae, you should join us too!”

“Me too?”

Eun-sae’s eyes widened as she fed watermelon to the children. Hmm, this sounds fun. Eun-sae readily accepted the bet.

“Okay.”

“Oh, great!”

“Come on, come on. A bet like this needs a prize. What should we bet?”

“Hunter Yoo Eun-sae’s personal item!”

Elena Kim raised her hand and said it. Eun-sae was confused.

“My personal item? Isn’t that too weak?”

“Good, good. I’d love anything that Hunter Yoo Eun-sae has used.”

“Hunter Yoo Eun-sae, don’t feel pressured. Just think of it as giving a gift to your fans.”

“But then doesn’t that mean there’s no point in Hunter Yoo Eun-sae participating in the bet?”

“If Hunter Yoo Eun-sae wins, we’ll pool all the money we have and buy her a gift. How about it?”

Eun-sae rubbed her chin. Even if it was just a lighthearted bet, if she was going to do it, she wanted to do it properly.

“Hmm. Still, I can’t just give you anything. How about this?”

Eun-sae took an item out of her subspace. It was a pair of earrings. They had a unisex design, so anyone could use them.

“Babylonia’s Miracle. It’s an item that makes you invincible for 100 seconds. Neither physical attacks nor mental attacks work on you, and your physical abilities increase dramatically.”

“……! You’re giving us that?”

“No, we were just asking for something small. Like a handkerchief or a mug you like……”

“Wouldn’t that be a little weird?”

“Weird?! My pure feelings as a fan!”

Watching Oh Jong-hwan and Elena Kim bicker, Eun-sae smiled.

“Come on, it’s a bet, so the prize should be good. Then I won’t participate. I’ll be the judge.”

“Okay. Ah, I’m so motivated! I’ll definitely win!”

“You’ll give bonus points for a fancy and detailed shape, right?”

“Yes. But everyone has to be able to recognize what it is.”

“Of course!”

When she nodded, the Hunters’ eyes sparkled as they showed their competitive spirit.

How had sticking watermelon seeds to your forehead somehow turned into performance art? Eun-sae laughed helplessly.

The Hunters quickly ate their watermelon and loaded up on seeds. Then they decided the order.

“First contestant, please come out!”

Park Do-yoon, who had lost rock-paper-scissors, walked out awkwardly. Originally, he had not wanted to join this childish bet.

But Hunter Yoo Eun-sae had put up a prize. Whether the item was good or not, Park Do-yoon would have participated.

Something that belonged to Eun-sae was valuable enough.

“Get ready, and fire!”

Following Seo Ho-rang’s signal, Park Do-yoon focused and spit out the watermelon seeds. One after another, he was careful with each shot.

“That’s it.”

“Then shall we check?”

Park Do-yoon carefully showed his face. The word “DOCHEON” was written across his face.

Seo Ho-rang and Lee Ye-na, who were acting as the hosts for the day, made a big fuss.

“Ah, Team Leader Park~ He expressed his love for the guild with watermelon seeds!”

“Impressive. If Guild Master Han Uri had been here, she would have been deeply moved.”

“Then, Hunter Yoo Eun-sae, please give him a score!”

Eun-sae took her time like a judge on an audition show.

“My score is……”

“Drumroll, drumroll, drumroll.”

“80 points.”

“What?! That’s lower than I expected. What are the scoring criteria?”

The Hunters were surprised by the lower-than-expected score. Eun-sae calmly explained.

“It’s straight and clean, like it was written in neat handwriting, but it lacks creativity. However, I gave you bonus points for your love of the guild.”

“80 points even after getting bonus points. This is going to be difficult. Next contestant, please come out!”

Park Do-yoon went inside with his shoulders strangely drooping. Soon, Elena Kim, who had been preparing, came out. She chewed the watermelon in her mouth with a determined expression.

“Get ready, and fire!”

Tap, tap, tap. The watermelon seeds flew high into the air and landed on Elena Kim’s face.

“Are you done? Then show us.”

“I tried to express my feelings for Hunter Yoo Eun-sae.”

There was a heart on Elena Kim’s forehead. Eun-sae desperately held back her laughter.

“My score is…… 80 points.”

“No way, how?! This is Hunter Yoo Eun-sae, who cannot be won over by flattery or praise. Hunter Yoo Eun-sae, please tell us your thoughts.”

“I appreciate your feelings. But I think it would have been better if you had filled in the heart completely.”

“Ah~ What a shame. It’s hard to break through the 90-point wall. Then, next contestant!”

The third contestant, Oh Jong-hwan, came out with a grin and confidently spit out the seeds. Then he covered his face with watermelon seeds.

“I used my creativity to draw an abstract painting. What do you think?”

“Oh…… It’s difficult. Very difficult. Hunter Yoo Eun-sae, your score?”

“Eliminated. You’re eliminated. We can’t tell what you drew at all.”

“Ugh, the idea was good, but you broke the rules and have been disqualified!”

“Ah~ What a shame.”

Next was Lee Ye-na. Lee Ye-na also confidently spit out the watermelon seeds. The seeds landed exactly where she had planned.

“Ooooooh.”

“Such a steady pose. It looks like something amazing is going to come out. Please reveal it!”

Lee Ye-na lifted her head and looked at Eun-sae. There was a black rose on her forehead.

Eun-sae admired it.

“I’ll give you 99 points. Your creativity and precision are both perfect.”

“99 points! She’s currently in first place! Can contestant Seo Ho-rang stop Lee Ye-na’s winning streak?”

Finally, Seo Ho-rang introduced himself and walked to the center. He confidently spit out the seeds and made a star shape.

Byeol liked it, but in the end, he lost to Lee Ye-na with 86 points because he fell behind in creativity and precision. Lee Ye-na was the winner.

“Congratulations. I hope you put it to good use.”

Eun-sae handed “Babylonia’s Miracle” to Lee Ye-na. Lee Ye-na was so happy she looked like she might jump for joy.

Seo Ho-rang handed her a spoon to use as a microphone.

“What’s the secret to your victory?”

Lee Ye-na smiled brightly as if she had the whole world.

“When I had my doljanchi, I grabbed watermelon seeds.”