Chapter 74
Chapter 74
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 74
Chapter Title: Tail Tail Tail, The Show Begins
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Tail tail tail, the show begins
What even is a tail?
Something to help balance the body?
An organ for expressing emotions?
Or maybe a moe point attached to pajamas to double the cuteness?
Sure, looking at me right now, I do seem pretty cute...
Ah, that's not it.
The reason I was suddenly pondering this out of nowhere?
It was because the tail of the newly summoned Yongyong didn't fit into any of those three categories.
"Hmm......"
I narrowed my eyes and examined Yongyong's form.
The courtyard on a moonlit night with fresh snow lightly blanketing the ground. Our Yongyong, blissfully sleeping soundly right in front of his master.
Behind his body, which was just a bit smaller than Titan, who had been curled up nearby like a massive boulder.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Thick, enormous tails were swinging freely.
Three tails, no less!
The reverse version of the mythical Hydra with its multiple heads.
Honestly, I never imagined a dragon like this Radhi... would appear.
'I thought it'd just be one sturdy tail that tasted good and regenerated well.'
If it was going to come out anyway, it'd have been nicer if it followed Hydra and had nine, so why three of all numbers?
If I had to find a reason, one thing came to mind.
'Did I think of Seolbaek while summoning it?'
When you think tails, it's Seolbaek, right?
He was the one who competed with me for the top spot in cuteness even in Molrangmol, and his tails were practically his main body.
Maybe that's why Yongyong came out with three tails like Seolbaek.
'Will he really end up with nine tails later?'
With that random thought, I scanned Yongyong up and down with my eyes.
...Grrr...
The dragon's unique rumbling—whether snoring or dreaming—filled the moonlit night.
"Definitely not cute at all."
Since it's a dragon, I focused on summoning something majestic and cool rather than cute.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Plus, those tails didn't seem to be for balance or expressing emotions.
Practically meaningless organs. That's why the summoning was a success.
If Hydra had venom that could poison even gods...
Our Yongyong had a flavor that could addict even gods.
'And with three tails, production is tripled.'
200kg per tail. Subtracting the inedible hide, bones, muscles, and so on, the actual edible meat was about 60kg.
Practically 1.5 hanseok-grade, and with three tails, a total of 180kg sellable per day.
And we'd priced it slightly cheaper than Sinwol at 1.2 million won per kg...
"Muhuhu...!"
Just selling this would cover the gate auction costs in no time.
Okay.
Final checks for tomorrow's performance were done, so now it was time to head inside and sleep.
Gotta sleep early to grow tall.
...I'll grow. Probably.
I'm supplementing my nutrition properly and trying to get at least nine hours of sleep.
After measuring for months, I'd actually grown 0.8cm.
Considering daily fluctuations and averaging it out precisely, 0.8cm is huge. Basically 1cm.
Like how 179cm or 179.2cm both get rounded to 180cm when people talk.
I've adapted to this body now, so next year, I'll definitely grow for real.
Please.
"Cold.... So cold."
Anyway, time to really go inside.
I'd only thrown on pajamas before coming out, so it was getting hard to tough it out.
"Seolbaek, let's go in! I'm sleepy."
I barely moved my freezing lips to call Seolbaek.
But he was still busy leaping around on top of Yongyong.
Is it because they have the same number of tails? He loves it.
Kiiing!
So, Seolbaek had no intention of coming to me. Instead, he stood on Yongyong's back, wiggling his butt adorably as he showed off his own tails.
Kiiing!
"......Should I try it too?"
Kiiing!
"...No thanks. Let's go quick."
Kiiing!
Seolbaek throwing a tantrum. He was saying he could handle the cold just fine.
No helping it.
I'd become the kind of guy who couldn't sleep without hugging Seolbaek's softness and Molrang's squishiness.
Roles reversed for a moment.
Kiiing!
Damn. Shouldn't have worn these pajamas.
If not for that extra modeling shoot, I wouldn't have had to squeeze into them.
They're ridiculously comfortable, though, which is why I keep reaching for them. Annoying—might turn into a habit.
No.
Change perspective: think of it as a good thing.
I'll be shooting photos like this anyway that day, so treat it as practice.
That mindset fired me up. Felt like I could do anything.
As expected, all mind over matter. Attitude is key.
With the pro mindset fully equipped somehow, I did exactly as Seolbaek wanted, mimicking his actions.
Along with a cute onomatopoeia that slipped out of my awful mouth against my will.
"......Nyaang."
A face burning hot enough to melt the cold.
And the thick wave of post-nut clarity that hit.
At least no one was around, thank goodness.
............This pose is absolutely banned for the shoot.
**
Fortunately, Christmas morning brought no more snow.
I hopped into Hayoung's car to head to Gwanghwamun, where the show was set.
"Dawn, you got everything, right?"
At Hayoung's question, I opened the ultra-large Molrangmol bag and checked inside.
It was stuffed to max with as many Molrangtori as possible. And that was it.
Seolbaek was already nestled in my arms.
The mini golems participating in the show had been quick-delivered ahead, and the rest... well, no need to bring it along.
"Yeah. Checked thoroughly."
"That outfit okay? There's cuter stuff. How about changing on the way?"
"...Just drive already."
Tch, Hayoung clicked her tongue in disappointment and hit the accelerator. Talk about perfect timing— the weather had warmed up nicely, just like "good day, good journey."
Clank! Clank!
Elevator construction still going today, huh? Already halfway up. Soon my rooftop room might be visible.
Luckily, no traffic jams on the way.
We entered Seoul faster than expected and arrived at Gwanghwamun.
"Still hours till start, but tons of people already."
As Hayoung said, Gwanghwamun was packed.
Seats behind the wide safety fences were over 40% full already.
"Baekya went all out on ads."
They really poured money into promotion. TV, radio, Mitoob, SNS—max exposure everywhere.
My face popped up no matter what I watched. Embarrassing, but it made my heart pound like I'd gone world-class.
Vroom!
Hayoung's car pulled into the VIP parking lot Baekya had set up a bit away from Gwanghwamun.
"Whoa...... Why so many fancy cars?"
Even I, car-illiterate, recognized some brands.
Plenty screaming "I'm expensive~ Over billions~" too.
Heard the Hunter Association Chairman's coming today... Kinda tense.
"Just valet it? Can't pay if it gets scratched."
"Dawn. Don't you trust sis? Two months accident-free already."
Two months is short—even in the army, you wouldn't get leave for that.
Hold up. Only two months? So she had an accident before. Explains the freshly cleaned car.
"I trust you. That's why valet."
Why take the long way? A staffer was rushing over anyway.
"No, lemme show you proper."
"......I'll get out first."
Click!
I got out, wishing Hayoung luck. Parking would take forever anyway. I headed to the venue first.
Silver hair tucked into my puffer, mask and glasses on—no risk of crowds.
"Dawn, you're early? Still tons of time left."
"Hey."
Whoa!
Inside the venue's container waiting room, Haneul greeted me. Next to her, Mini and twenty golems waved at me.
"But...... This is really okay, right? Honestly, Dawn, I still can't believe it. Doing that in front of people?"
Haneul smiled wryly with concern. Understandable reaction.
Even for an S-rank summoner, this show was impossible by common sense.
But if I'm leading it? Different story.
No awakener in history had my level of skill.
"Don't worry. Practiced like crazy with the summoner. It'll be fine."
"Yeah...... Guess so."
Haneul reached out, fixing my slightly mussed hair, then smoothly petted it.
Her special technique melted my mind, turning my mood all fuzzy and warm.
"Tired from the trip? Wanna nap?"
"Ah...... No. Maybe a quick practice......"
My head started nodding off against my will. Haneul dragged me to the long sofa and offered her lap.
She's a physical-type hunter, but this softness...?
I couldn't resist and got devoured by sleep.
**
[Molrangmol Show Went Absolutely Insane???][Author: Alpharit Yo]
Wtf is this real?????
Releasing this for FREE????
That psycho advertiser went all out hyping it and it delivered HARD lololololololol
- Fr real, miss this and you're done for lolololol
-Spending my life watching monster shows and geeking out, never thought
ㄴWorth the wait
ㄴWtf is it? Spill for us
-Dragon meat tasting after show lol
ㄴFucking honey
ㄴ???? Dragon meat exists?
**
7 PM. Sun fully clocked out.
Thanks to Haneul, I'd gotten unwanted sweet sleep, refilling energy and confidence to the brim.
Tick! Tick! Tick! Tick!
Pre-set lights blazed at max, illuminating the stage built just for today.
On stage: several rock chunks.
Plain rocks to normal eyes, but actually perfectly dismantled Titan fragments.
Woooong!
The siren signaling the show's start blared.
I watched from afar, channeling mana into a single red thread.
Come forth! Dragon!