Chapter 129: Even the Absolute Being Is a First-Time Dad
Even the Absolute One is New to Fatherhood - Chapter 129
Sizzle...
The pork belly on the hot grill cooked to perfection.
Yet an awkward silence hung over the dining table.
"My lord, that person is..."
"He seems dangerous..."
Crabsley and Iriel, sensing something off about Thor, eyed him with wariness. They could instantly tell he possessed extraordinary power.
Kang-jun simply said, "It's fine," then added in a low voice, "At the very least, he's not a bad guy."
Meanwhile, Soo-bin—
"I didn't know Kang-jun had foreign friends."
"Hahaha, we're closer than brothers in this world!"
"I've prepared plenty of food, so eat as much as you'd like."
"My sister's cooking is truly exceptional."
She exchanged a few words with Thor, seemingly charmed by his easygoing manner.
"Hmm."
Kang-jun watched Thor with an impassive expression.
'Now that I think about it...'
He recalled the day they first met.
"I'll come to pick you up soon."
Thor had invited him to Asgard, promising to treat him with the utmost hospitality. When asked where to find him, Kang-jun had vaguely mentioned the villa's name...
But he hadn't expected Thor to hitchhike all fifty kilometers here.
"Still, you're the only one I can count on."
Thor cheerfully wrapped a piece of pork belly in lettuce, adding quietly,
"Thanks for covering the 'carriage fare.' If not for that, I might've been in real trouble."
Then, with a dramatic "Chomp!", he shoved the entire lettuce wrap into his mouth.
"Wow..."
Seol clapped in genuine amazement.
"Mister, your mouth is so big..."
Thor swallowed the massive bite without even chewing properly, puffing up proudly.
"This is nothing."
"Mister, can you eat spicy peppers too?"
"I don't pick and choose my food."
"Then eat this!"
Seol handed him a whole chili pepper.
Crunch—
Thor bit into it without hesitation.
"Pfft, this is—"
His expression darkened gradually.
"Hah... haaa..."
His face flushed as he panted roughly. Seol tilted her head.
"Mister, is it spicy?"
"N-Not at all."
"Wow, you're so cool..."
Crabsley, who had been silently observing, smirked and muttered,
"Truly, a friend worthy of our lord. Such bravery."
Thor glanced at him.
"You seem like quite the joker."
"Hah, you flatter me."
"It took me months to get used to this."
Crabsley had spent a long time building up his tolerance before he could eat pork belly with chili peppers.
"But can you handle this?"
He piled a lettuce wrap high with meat, raw garlic, and extra peppers before asking,
"At this point, I can't even enjoy food unless it's this spicy. What about you?"
Thor exhaled sharply, still fanning his tongue.
"You... truly are Immortal's loyal subordinate."
Kang-jun sighed.
"Hey, don't push it. You'll wreck your stomach."
But Crabsley, now fired up, refused to back down.
"My body was tempered by Fire Chicken Noodles!"
"You still can't even finish one pack of those."
"With enough milk and time, I could!"
Kang-jun gave up. "Do what you want."
Crabsley shoved the loaded wrap into his mouth—
"Cough—! Hack—!"*
His face turned red as he clutched his throat, coughing violently. Seol quickly handed him her water cup.
"Gramps, drink water!"
Watching this, Thor seemed inspired.
"Alright, my turn then..."
He began assembling another wrap, stacking it absurdly high with garlic and peppers.
"Two idiots..."
Kang-jun shook his head.
"Double the headache."
Somehow, everything had gotten chaotic.
"Everyone, have some fruit."
Soo-bin served apple slices cut into cute rabbit shapes.
Seol sat in front of the TV, munching on fruit while watching cartoons. Kang-jun had her perched on his lap, gently stroking her hair.
"My friend, your world is truly peaceful."
"World?"
"In Asgard, we gods are always buried in work..."
Thor's gaze shifted to Crabsley, who was fidgeting with his smartphone on the couch.
"What are you doing?"
"Searching on my phone."
"Phone?" Thor muttered, recalling what the taxi driver had said.
"Far more precious than that tattered old belt of yours."
Mjølnir, which doubled the wearer's strength, was nothing compared to this.
Looking around, he realized everyone in Kang-jun's household had one.
"I've heard rumors of ■■■'s wealth, but to this extent...?"
Kang-jun, noticing Thor's stunned expression, asked dryly,
"So, why did you come?"
"My friend, ■■■—"
"Kang-jun."
He corrected him.
"That's my real name."
"I see." Thor nodded, picking up an apple slice.
"As I mentioned before, I wanted to invite you to Asgard for a proper welcome..."
"But?"
"You know the Creator God has sent official notices to all the star clusters in the Abyss, yes?"
"Notices?" Kang-jun frowned.
"You haven't received one yet?"
"No."
"It should arrive soon."
Thor added,
"Typically, major clusters like Asgard and Olympus receive them first."
"What's it about?"
Thor answered immediately.
"You're aware the world's narrative has entered the 'Gi' (Origin) phase, correct?"
"Yeah, I know."
It was because of Kang-jun.
Even the term 'Gi' belonged to him.
"With the world's narrative now in Gi, all deities are to gather for an important announcement."
"Announcement?"
"It's rare, but not unprecedented. Asgard is preparing for the 'Banquet of Stars.'"
Thor continued,
"My father and all the gods of Asgard wish to invite you to express their gratitude."
"But?"
"Your invitation will have to wait until after the banquet."
Kang-jun muttered,
"Banquets are the worst..."
Thor shook his head.
"Attendance is mandatory."
"Really?"
"Skipping it comes with severe penalties."
He added gravely,
"There's a reason every god attends without exception."
"I see."
"With so many proud deities gathered, it won't be an easy event."
Just then—
"Mister!"
Seol ran over with a Hello Kitty stamp she'd won from a claw machine earlier.
"Seol will give you a stamp!"
"A stamp?"
"It's a praise stamp!"
She pressed it onto Thor's hand.
Squish.
A Hello Kitty imprint appeared on his skin.
"You get one 'cause you ate well!"
"Oh..."
"And two 'cause you ate two bowls!"
She stamped him again. Thor murmured, impressed.
"Adorable..."
Then he asked,
"Can you stamp me for tomorrow's meal in advance?"
"No."
"Had I known, I would've eaten more..."
Kang-jun smirked.
Who knew he liked cute things?
"Hm?"
Thor's attention shifted to the TV.
Seol's cartoon had ended, replaced by a news segment:
—Landlords Above the Creator.
A report on tenants suffering under tyrannical landlords.
"Creator? The Creator God?"
Thor's expression darkened.
"What is a landlord that they...?"
Kang-jun shrugged.
"It's nothing."
"How can you say—"
"Seol's a landlord too."
After all, Seol owned a high-rise commercial building in the heart of Gangnam.
"Wha..."
Thor stared blankly at the screen, oblivious as Seol kept stamping his face.
Squish. Squish. Squish.
"Mister, do you like Hello Kitty too?"
He didn't hear her, still fixated on the news.
"My friend."
Finally snapping out of it, Thor stood.
"I should return now, but..."
He turned to Seol.
"Daughter of my friend."
"Seol?"
"One question."
She nodded.
"Please..."
Thor asked gravely.
"Teach me how to become a landlord."
Seol blinked. "Land... lord?"
Thor bowed deeply.
"I beg of you—!"
Then he looked up with utmost seriousness—
His face now covered in Hello Kitty stamps.
It was a peaceful evening.