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Given the situation, it’s a bit awkward to draw out magic power.

I can’t even use my specialty, alchemy.

And there’s no way to beat Jeong Ha-yul physically either.

The fists keep tightening, and people’s gazes are gradually focusing.

Just as I was rolling my eyes, not knowing what to do, Jeong Ha-yul suggested a solution.

“Do you really have to do this on such a good day? Just stop and go back to your seat.”

Jeong Ha-yul let go of the fist she was holding and whispered softly, only loud enough for Park Seol-hwa to hear, gesturing not to bother her.

“…I’ll let it slide today, but I’ll be watching you from now on.”

Ignoring the annoying Park Seol-hwa, Jeong Ha-yul bowed her head to the people.

“I’m sorry, were you startled? We’re just messing around because we’re close, so don’t worry.”

As if it were a usual occurrence, she naturally reassured the people.

The incident, which could have escalated into a big fight, ended as a simple prank.

“Sister… you’re more mature than I thought. I’m touched.”

“Gyeoul, what do you usually think of me to say something like that?”

“Well…”

Jeong Gyeoul trailed off, placed a plate on the table, and sat down.

Park Seol-hwa, who was watching from the side, was startled.

“…Why are you sitting there?”

“Huh? This is my seat…”

“Come with me over there.”

She pointed to the Daehyun Guild’s table.

‘Why should I go there…?’

“I’ll eat here, thanks for helping with the food. But… I think it’s better not to recommend Hawaiian pizza to others in the future.”

She looked shocked.

Whether it was the shock of being told not to recommend pizza or the shock of not following her.

Park Seol-hwa, looking sullen, returned to her seat.

“Guild Leader, why are you suddenly acting up!”

“…Gyeoul, I think she’s being abused.”

“What nonsense are you talking about… look at that expression. Does that look like the face of someone being abused?”

Jeong Gyeoul was happily eating her food with a bright smile.

Whatever it was that made her so happy, just looking at her made you feel happy.

‘…Is it really my misunderstanding?’

Then what on earth is the six-fold seal?

And why does she hate Hawaiian pizza?

Park Seol-hwa couldn’t understand.

‘It can’t be. The Demon King must have threatened her to smile.’

She vowed to keep a close eye on Jeong Ha-yul and Jeong Gyeoul from now on.

“Is everyone enjoying their meal?”

“Yes!”

“Given the time, it might be difficult to proceed with the gift presentation. If you have prepared gifts, please give them directly to Hayan or place them in the designated space at the front. Thank you.”

A sudden bolt from the blue at Jeong Ha-yul’s table.

“What! No gift presentation?”

“…This really messes up my plans.”

She had planned for Gyeoul to deliver the ring during the gift presentation.

The title of the Demon King’s sister would have been great for an ordinary person.

But for Jeong Gyeoul, who is already slated to be S-Class, it’s not such a good thing.

The name S-Class Hero Jeong Gyeoul is better than being the Demon King’s sister, S-Class, the Demon King’s genes, the Demon King’s family, and so on.

There will be more articles with the Demon King’s name in them.

She had planned for Jeong Gyeoul to be remembered as a kind, cool, dignified, cute, and pretty all-rounder kid, but the plan was already going awry from the start.

Jeong Ha-yul, who had expected a heartwarming scene with Lee Ha-yoon shedding tears of emotion, couldn’t help but be flustered.

Perhaps others were thinking the same.

The Dynasty Hall was filled with murmurs.

Jeong Gyeoul, who had been eating with her head down amidst the sudden commotion, looked up and glanced around.

“What’s going on? What happened?”

“Huh? It’s nothing, keep eating.”

Just as she was about to pick up her spoon again…

She noticed her classmates sitting quietly without eating anything.

“I’ll go check on my friends for a bit.”

“In the middle of eating?”

“They’re not eating anything. It’ll just be a moment.”

“Alright, go ahead.”

Jeong Gyeoul headed to where her friends were gathered.

“Hey guys.”

“It’s Gyeoul!”

“Captain!”

“You look really cool today!”

Everyone stood up to greet Jeong Gyeoul…

Most of them were from good families.

But perhaps because they were still young, they looked uncomfortable in their party suits and dresses.

Of course, Gyeoul was also very uncomfortable.

But the satisfaction from the delicious food masked it.

“Why aren’t you guys eating anything?”

“They said we shouldn’t eat like gluttons at a party.”

“They told us not to eat anything except drinks.”

“What if we get in trouble!”

“…”

She couldn’t understand what they were talking about.

Why can’t they eat the food prepared for them?

It’s already so noisy, what’s the big deal about eating some food?

“Wait here for a bit.”

“Huh? Okay!”

Jeong Gyeoul busily went around the buffet, piling up plates with food.

The kids, wary of their parents’ eyes, hadn’t even touched the food yet.

“I think I’ve brought about 10 plates… if it’s not enough, you can go get more.”

“…But we might get in trouble if we eat!”

“It’s fine, just eat. I’ll eat with you.”

Jeong Gyeoul, who had gone back to the table where Jeong Ha-yul was sitting, brought her plate and sat down with the kids.

Seeing Jeong Gyeoul, who had more influence than even the class president, take the lead, the kids also started picking up their utensils.

“Fine, I don’t care! If we get in trouble, it’s all Jeong Gyeoul’s fault!”

“Sure, blame me and just eat quickly.”

Jeong Ha-yul and her group were watching the scene with satisfaction…

But not everyone felt the same.

“What’s she doing, suddenly stepping up like that…”

“What kind of undignified behavior is that?”

“I told her not to eat like that at home, ugh…”

Some of the mothers at the parents’ table were looking at the kids eating with displeased expressions.

“Captain! My mom is glaring at me!”

“…Annoying…”

“Huh?”

“Sorry, that slipped out. Don’t worry, just eat. I’ll handle it.”

Jeong Gyeoul turned her head towards the parents and accidentally let her true feelings slip.

There were quite a few mothers looking at the kids with displeased expressions.

At least half of them, by conservative estimate.

‘Why are they acting like this, seriously.’

Jeong Gyeoul knew very well the happiness that eating brings.

How often do kids get to eat at a place like this?

Especially since this is Hayan’s birthday party.

It’s not a formal event, but a party for the kids.

With S-Class heroes, guild executives, and even the association president present.

It’s understandable to be cautious in front of such important people.

If the kids were running around causing trouble, of course, they should be stopped.

But our good class kids were just sitting in their seats, playing among themselves.

‘Is it right to not let such good kids eat?’

Jeong Gyeoul looked around for Lee Ha-yoon.

As soon as she found her, she approached her.

“Gyeoul!”

“Happy belated birthday, Hayan.”

“Thanks, Gyeoul! Are you eating a lot of delicious food?”

“Ah, yes. I came because I need to talk to your sister for a bit.”

“Is there a problem with the food?”

“No… my friends are too wary to eat, so could I borrow the mic for a moment?”

Being Jeong Ha-yul’s younger sister and having heard a lot about Hayan.

She had only talked to the kid a couple of times, but she seemed very thoughtful and mature.

Even if she caused trouble, she was confident she could handle it.

And granting the kid’s request would create a good image, which would benefit Taebaek in some way.

After quickly pondering in her head, Lee Ha-yoon handed the mic to Jeong Gyeoul.

Tap tap—

“Ah, ah.”

As the sound of tapping and testing the mic came out, people started focusing on Jeong Gyeoul.

“Hello, I’m Jeong Gyeoul from Cheongdam Elementary School, 1st grade, class 5.”

As the cute and pretty kid bowed, people smiled warmly and focused even more.

“The thing is… I’m a big eater?”

Hahaha—

In the midst of focusing on what she was going to say, an unexpected comment came out.

People burst into laughter.

“But our table is just kids, so it’s a bit hard to get the food. If anyone has some time, could you help us out?”

“I’ll help!”

Starting with the alchemist Park Seol-hwa.

“That’s what it was? Call me, sister.”

The Demon King Jeong Ha-yul.

“We’ll help too.”

Right next to her, Taebaek Guild Leader Lee Ha-yoon.

Even the staff from the Baekje Hotel stepped up.

In an instant, the kids’ table was filled with food, drinks, and desserts.

“You don’t know what kids like these days? They don’t like that, dummy.”

Park Seol-hwa, who had laughed at Jeong Ha-yul’s plate, placed a plate full of Hawaiian pizza and brought dozens of cans of Sol’s Eye to put next to it.

“…Did you bring that for them to eat?”

Jeong Ha-yul, looking horrified, made a face as if she didn’t even want to deal with it and returned to her table.

“Hey! Where are you going! Admit you lost quickly!”

With the situation like this, the mothers had no choice.

Some even stepped up to serve the food themselves.

The kids finally started eating comfortably.

“Thank you, everyone. Thanks to you, we can eat a lot and have the energy to play with Hayan.”

Jeong Gyeoul just wanted her friends to eat their fill.

But…

“What was her name again?”

“Jeong Gyeoul.”

“Keep an eye on her, seeing Park Seol-hwa like that, she’ll probably chase her for at least two or three years. There might be issues with potion supply.”

“Yes.”

The femme fatale who instantly charmed the alchemist Park Seol-hwa.

“Did she do that on purpose so the kids wouldn’t be under their parents’ watch? Jeong Gyeoul, was it? She’s better than those guys in the guild who just waste food.”

A mastermind who created the situation she wanted with just a few words.

It seemed like a lot of misunderstandings were piling up.

But.

This incident etched the name Jeong Gyeoul into many people’s minds.

 

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