Chapter 76 - The Start Of A Hybrid Character

Chapter 76: The Start of a Hybrid Character

Translator: ChubbyCheeks

PR: MattForgenti

Inside Asan Medical Centers inpatient ward.

As Hyemin laid down on the bed, she could hear a heavy sigh coming through the closed door.

Haaa Do you mean that we have no choice but to wait until my child does not feel repulsed by the thought of food?

Thats right. Right now, Hyemin is still young so she thinks eating is scary after what has happened. I think she would be able to accept food gradually as time goes by.

When exactly is this gradually going to happen? My little girl is now so skinny Haa, sorry. I was just extremely vexed.

I understand.

Its also hard for my poopy dad

Hyemin heaved a small sigh as she looked at her bony arms after hearing her fathers words.

Leukemia

She might have won the battle against this disease but the problem was that Hyemin has been afraid of food ever since.

The door opened and her father, Lee Taemin, came inside.

Im sorry that daddy has been too busy to spend time with you.

Its okay. Another poopy gave me a ride on his shoulders and played with me.

Another poopy?

Yep, the poopy is also a strange piggy! He could eat dozens of servings of samgyeopsal in a blink of an eye!

Hooo. So you made a piggy friend, Hyeminie?

For a moment, Lee Taemin thought that the friend Hyemin made was a real pig because that scenario was definitely impossible if that person is not a pig.

But that poopy piggy, is it a person?

Huh?

Taemin tilted his head in confusion.

I cant believe that theres someone who could eat as much as Hyemin said!

He was definitely both surprised and in disbelief. But soon, Hyemin dispelled his doubts.

But the poopy pig is nice!

So you really made a friend, thats good to hear.

Taemin smiled at her.

His daughter had a timid personality however, her personality was changing ever since she fought and won the battle against her disease. The child even was able to make a friend.

Thats why I want to go meet with the poopy pig right now!

Right now? No way.

Hiiiing, but I want to play with poopy pig!

Taemin, who was deeply troubled with their situation in the game, shook his head. He was really thankful to the blacksmith Ron for looking after Hyemin, and it was also a relief that Hyemin never left the area whenever he was gone.

Then you should always be careful when you play.

Yep!

Hyemin went inside the capsule that was specifically placed in her hospital ward.

His nickname was HyeminsDad.

His class was Hepas Descendant and he was able to become rich just by selling and auctioning his artifacts including the Dragon Sword.

Perhaps it was also the reason why they could be in such a special ward in the hospital.

Im going to have to give them something in return for this.

Leaving my child alone in the game Im a bad father.

This did not mean that Taemin was not afraid of leaving her alone. He wanted to travel the world to find something that could help cure her disease and learn more about it. However, whenever he tried to leave her to other people or just bring it up, Hyemin would say that she hated it and would not cooperate.

But strangely enough, she liked staying with the blacksmith Ron and Ron also liked her. So he felt much better leaving her with him.

And there was also that pig-like(?) friend that his daughter had made. He definitely wanted to do something for them.

What can I do for them?

***

Hyemin, who just logged back in, watched Minhyuk as he finished cooking. She even watched him silently in her hiding place as he gobbled up the kimchi fried rice.

Im sure Poopy pig is a pig thats pretending to be a person!

She was hiding to see if he was really a pig! Hyemin thought that he would suddenly turn into a pig and scream Oink, oink, oink! like all the other pigs.read latest chpters at n/v(e)lbi(.)co/m

However, as she continued to watch Minhyuk eat, Hyemin was caught in fascination and was definitely mesmerized by the food.

Me too I also like Kimchi fried rice..

The kimchi fried rice that my dad made with his sloppy skills!

It was something that she once loved however she still hesitated.

No way! Hyemin will get sick if she eats!

Even after she denied herself, she still continued to watch blankly as the poopy pig continued to eat his kimchi fried rice.

He was chewing as if it was the most delicious thing in the world, he was even equipped with a happy face and a bright smile.

Its really, really delicious~

Hyemin gulped when she heard his words, she was even feeling a bit comfortable and at ease while she was watching him.

Hyeminie is, is feeling strange I, I feel comfy!

This was the first time that she felt something like this. And the more she watched Minhyuk eat the food with his spoon the more nervous she was getting.

No! Stop eating! This piggy!

She kept on gulping down as she watched him eat the fried rice. In the end, when she saw that there were only a few spoonfuls left, she couldnt resist the temptation and ran out.

This poopy!

Huh?

The poopy piggy looked at her blankly as she stretched out her little hand. She looked like a little princess demanding something from her servants.

Give me a spoonful too!

N, no way!

You ate all of my chocolate before!

......Thats true. Well. It cant be helped then.

The poopy piggy handed her a spoon with great hesitation. Then, Hyemin scooped half a spoonful of kimchi fried rice while Minhyuk placed a piece of the fried egg on top of it.

This is how you should eat it.

He

Hyemin carefully brought the spoon towards her mouth.

I always feel sick whenever I eat.

Whenever she ate food, she would get sick. Her hair even fell out and her body became weak and was filled with pain every day. That was why she did not eat. However, whenever the poopy piggy ate, he would look like he was really enjoying it so she thought that it was extremely strange. So Hyemin decided to bring out the last of her courage as she chomped bravely on the spoonful of kimchi fried rice.

The flavor of the kimchi fried rice spread in her tiny mouth. She didnt even stop to savor the flavor as she just gulped it down.

Huh? This is strange

Whats strange?

I always get sick after eating but right now Im feeling fine I even vomited and lost my hair before but now I feel good!

Of course! Delicious food is the best. Now follow me. Delicious food is the best!

Delicious food is the best!

After Hyemin followed what Minhyuk said, she tried another spoonful of kimchi fried rice.

Then a second one, and a third one

As they continued to eat, Minhyuk felt a presence coming towards their location. A middle-aged man wearing the beginners shabby attire came in the smithy.

The man suddenly burst into tears as he came inside the smithy. He even fell down as if his strength had left his legs. Then he approached Hyemin and hugged her tightly.

Youre finally eating You finally ate! Hyemin-ah, you finally ate something! Sob, sob!

He continuously shed tears. Then he turned towards the poopy pig, ah, he meant Minhyuk and bowed his head.

Thank you, thank you. Truly thank you. Sob!

......?

***

......?

Minhyuk looked at him with astonishment. He couldnt understand the turn of events.

Ron told him before that Hyemin couldnt eat anything but she suddenly approached him and ate his kimchi fried rice.

Why is this sloppily dressed and novice-like unknown user suddenly bowing his head towards me?

He couldnt make heads or tails of the situation that he was in.

I was just enjoying my delicious kimchi fried rice, though?

This, this is enough!

Hyemins body continued to weaken even after her successful battle against leukemia. Of course, anyone would need to eat to recuperate their energy but Hyemin never gained any strength in her body since she wouldnt eat. But he could now rest easy.

This may be the first spoonful but if she can start eating again from now on then she will start to get better!

Ah, Ive been rude.

HyeminsDad was so happy that he did not realize that he was showing something unsightly to a complete stranger.

I heard that my daughter was playing with a pig, ah, no, someone. Thats you, right?

Ah, yes. I played with her and let her ride on my shoulders last time.

Im HyeminsDad.

Thats what it looks like to me too.

No, thats my nickname.

I see.

I want to repay you for your kindness.

I didnt do anything

Minhyuk tilted his head as he continued to be in confusion.

What did I do for him to repay me? I just ate and enjoyed my food!

His expression turned stranger by the second as Hyemins father explained to him their situation. The story about leukemia, their treatment and the subsequent events that happened.

Minhyuk listened to it all. And when he finally understood everything, he couldnt help but empathize with her.

She couldnt eat any food due to the after effects of her treatment

Minhyuk couldnt eat food in reality due to bulimia and when he thought of Hyemin who couldnt eat because she was scared of getting sick, he couldnt help but empathize with her to some extent. And that made him quite sad.

I just ate well I cant believe that it turned in a good direction. Thats a relief.

HyeminsDad smiled at him as he watched him deep in thought.

Id like to tell him who I am.

There was one rule for all of the members of the Legend Guild.

Dont ever reveal who you are.

However, HyeminsDad felt like he could trust this man, Minhyuk, in front of him. Also, it was only natural for him to introduce himself properly before he could repay him.

Im a blacksmith. Im pretty famous too. Have you heard of the Dragon Sword?

Ah, Ive heard of that!

Minhyuk nodded his head enthusiastically.

HyeminsDad thought that he would be much more surprised when he heard that he was the one who made that artifact.

The Dragon Sword is the greatest artifact that has been auctioned off!

It also had the most powerful attack power and options that had never been seen before.

I thought that the Dragon Sword would be a good artifact to use to cut a cows bones since other knives couldnt cut it well!

......Eh?

HyeminsDad was suddenly confused.

The Dragon Sword, just like its name, was made with the intention to kill a dragon since dragon scales had the ability to bounce back attacks.

But What did I just hear?

C, cut a cows bones...?

Yes. My attack power is not enough to cut through a cows bones without any help from a machine. If you cut a cows bone and cook it, I think it will be fun to eat. When I heard about that, I thought that its the best thing that I can use to cut the cows bones.

Ah, yes Is, is that so?

Oh my god! Someone thought of using the Dragon Sword to cut through a cows bones!

HyeminsDad thought that it was something incomprehensible.

He then tried to calm himself down before speaking again.

Im the one who made the Dragon Sword. I have the God class, Hepas Descendant.

I see.

......You look calmer than what I thought you would be.

Thats not it, Im reaaaaaaaally surprised!

Minhyuk was really interested. He was extremely interested since this was the first time that he met another user with the God class like himself.

Then he heard HyeminsDad say

I want to make an artifact that you want. You can just say anything that you want.

HyeminsDad smiled softly at him.

Right now, he had the Spirit of Gryphon in his hands. This was a priceless material for artifact making. And using a variety of other things together with his superb skill, he would definitely make a special artifact just for him.

Will he ask for a sword? Or maybe an armor?

All of the users were the same. If they had a sword with good options and higher attack power then they would definitely like it. The same goes for armor or any other weapons or protective artifact that the users wanted.

Especially with the artifacts that he, Hepas Descendant, has made. All of his artifacts had a Hepas something attached in front of it. That alone would prove his tremendous branding value. Even their lives would not be enough to pay for any of the artifacts that he would produce.

Well, what will he ask me to make

C, can I really ask you to make me anything I want?

Minhyuk looked extremely excited.

HyeminsDad nodded his head in agreement. He would definitely give his all to produce whatever artifact he would ask him to make. After all, he was their benefactor.

HyeminsDad was a man without much of a greed for anything else. He only wanted his daughter to grow up healthy and brimming with energy.

He was really thankful for what Minhyuk has done for him so he would do anything that he asked of him.

Yes. Ill do anything for you.

I, is that so. Even if its something thats extremely amazing and hard to make?

Its fine. Please feel free to tell me what you like.

HyeminsDad focused his attention on his mouth. Minhyuk had an expression that screams Can I really ask you something like this? so he carefully watched him open his mouth to speak.

Please make me a pan.

......Yes?

At that moment, HyeminsDad doubted his hearing.

No. He wanted to deny what he had heard.

Please make me a frying pan that can help me make a well-seasoned stir fried pork! Ah, was it too difficult? I mean, its something really amazing after all!

......

HyeminsDad was left speechless for a moment. However, Minhyuk thought that he was lost for words because the thing that he asked of him was something really amazing.

Well, its a frying pan that can help me season stir fried pork and ribs well whenever I cook! I think its not that easy to make something like that since its something extraordinary! Was it a really difficult request?

Then, Hyemins father suddenly spoke

You dont even want something like no, no. Not even a sword, or an armor, or a cane? Hoo. You really just want a frying pan?

Yeeees!

Are you sure?

Nod, nod

Really?

Nod, nod

You dont want something that can increase your attack or magic power, not even something that can increase your recovery. But something that can help you make a much more delicious stir fried pork?

Nod, nod

Then Minhyuk added

Ah, if possible. When I make vegetable pancakes, it will be great if theres a function where the ends will turn brownish and crispy when I fry or grill them.

HyeminsDad looked at him blankly as he muttered to himself.

Should I slap him with a frying pan?

Yes?

No, nothing. Hooo I understand. A frying pan that could help you boil dow better. the stir fried pork and make the ends of the vegetable pancakes crispy and golden brown

He spoke mechanically, like he was reading a Korean language book.

Wow. Something this amazing is really possible! Can you really make something this amazing?

Yes, yes. Will you really give something like this to me?

Yes, I dont like the idea of making something so weird but Ill do it for you.

HyeminsDad scratched his cheek in embarrassment.

Thank you. Really, thank you so much!

When he heard his words of affirmation, Minhyuk jumped up in joy as if he saved his whole world. However, HyeminsDad was staring blankly into space.

Im going to make a frying pan my pride. as Hepas Descendant..

He stood up weakly to start and make a frying pan.

***

TLs corner!!!

Lol. Hes completely helpless. The proud descendant of Hepas is going to make a frying pan. LOL!

PRs corner!

Awwww!!!! This is why I absolutely adore Minhyuk. His sincere love of food is so infectious it can overcome trauma.

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