I Opened an Inn Next to a Dragon’s Lair - Chapter 168



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Episode 168

They say you never know what happens to people. Eugene really didn’t know he would be thinking of those words now.

Who would have thought that such a poor and destitute refugee would make so much money and become so famous?

And it wasn’t just known, it became so famous? So much so that it was called a target?

“Oh, you’re being too complimentary. I just got lucky.”

“If being called a grand prize winner was just because you were lucky, everyone in the world would be rich. It’s not luck, it’s your ability.”

“I don’t know what to do with myself. Hehe.”

Jody shuddered. She looked extremely embarrassed. Eugene even snickered as she twisted her body.

“By the way, what would you like to eat?”

“Ah, I want to eat that! That… … I ate it last time. It’s a very clear soup dish with eggs… … .”

“Oh, are you talking about egg soup?”

“Yes! That’s it! Please do that. I beg you.”

Eugene went to the kitchen and quickly cooked up some egg soup. He put it nicely in a large bowl and gave it to her, and steam rose up. As soon as Jody received the bowl, she put her nose up to it and sniffed.

“This is it! This smell, this warmth, where, the taste is… … .”

Slurp, Jody took a spoonful of the soup with a pounding heart.

“Wow, good.”

Jody just slumped down. And smiled with such satisfaction. Almost melting.

“Boss, do you know that? I really wanted to eat this.”

And then Jody got up again and started inhaling the egg soup absentmindedly.

Only after she was about halfway through did Jody stop sucking.

“Whew, I think I’ll buy it. It’s as delicious as I thought. It tastes the same as before. I told you I couldn’t get this taste anywhere else.”

Eugene snickered. He said that last time too.

“Of course. MSG is great.”

“I don’t know what that MSG thing is, but I’m sure it’s your secret recipe.”

Eugene nodded. Of course. MSG is the best secret.

But that’s not all. There’s one more secret that wasn’t included in the egg soup.

That’s sugar.

Sugar is the best seasoning. Since ancient times, good restaurants have never spared sugar, and Eugene is also of the same mind.

What? The guest’s health? What does that matter? This isn’t Earth.

Unlike Earth, where obesity has become a social problem, there are a lot of guests here who are skinny because they can’t eat, so you don’t have to worry about that.

“Sir, do you know what one of my nicknames is outside?”

“Well, what is it?”

“He’s crazy about egg soup.”

“yes?”

Jody’s expression became hazy. He thought back to the past.

That time when I abandoned everything and fled. During that time, I discovered an inn as if by a stroke of luck. And the very warm food I ate at that inn.

The warm soup presented by the kind innkeeper melted his tired body and mind.

That’s why.

He was crazy about egg soup.

“I couldn’t forget this taste, so I went around to many places and ordered egg soup. Most of them didn’t even sell egg soup, and even if they did, most of them didn’t taste like this.”

“Oh, I see. It’s not that great of a dish.”

“No. It is a very special food to me. It was, is, and will always be.”

Slurp!

Jody drank the egg soup. The still warm taste warmed her stomach.

“So I went around to various stores and found out that humans had given me that nickname.”

“I guess you were a bit taken aback.”

“No. It was good.”

“Yes? Why?”

“Well, egg soup is delicious.”

Eugene was genuinely curious.

‘Is this a special taste?’

I really don’t know what the answer is.

“I am proud of that nickname and will continue to be so. It reminds me of my original intentions. My mindset back then when things were tough.”

Jody inhaling the egg drop soup again.

Eugene stared blankly at Jodi.

The face of a certain person who was burying his head in a bowl and eating egg soup absentmindedly looked happier than anyone else.

So much so that the viewer feels happy as well.

* * *

“If it’s okay with you, sir, I would like to sign a supply contract with this inn.”

It was Jody’s sudden suggestion. Eugene blinked his eyes.

“Do you need anything like groceries or other necessities?”

“Yes? I do need it.”

“Then that’s great! Let’s do it with our company! I’ll give you the goods at a cheap price!”

Jody’s eyes sparkled. He had been a customer until just now, but now he was in salesman mode. He received some documents from his subordinate, unfolded them, and began explaining this and that to Eugene. He looked just like an insurance salesman.

“It’s a bit embarrassing for me to say this myself, but our company is quite famous. It’s also quite large. Our company has expanded to over ten branches. And they’re all in big cities.”

“Contract, okay?”

“You can believe me. I’m not saying this just because we’re old friends, but on my own behalf… … Yes? Seriously?”

“Yes. There’s no need to hesitate, right?”

Eugene took out his seal and stamped it on the signature line.

“Ah, no, you don’t have to be so bold… … . I haven’t even explained it to you yet, and the president will need time to think it over carefully… … .”

“You wouldn’t be attacking me, would you? Would you?”

“Well, that’s true.”

“Well, that’s fine. I was going to look into it anyway. The number of guests has increased recently, and our inn has grown in size, so the consumption is no joke. I feel like it’s not enough to just accept the amount from the place I used to deal with.”

Eugene smiled brightly.

Jody scratched her head.

“Hahaha… … . Oh, that’s good.”

“Then please take care of me. We are no longer just simple guests anymore.”

“yes!”

Jody finally smiled brightly. Then he clenched his fists and shook them. Then he turned around and muttered quietly. When I listened closely, I heard him say, ‘Yay! I did it!’

Eugene was puzzled. Is that really so good? Why on earth?

* * *

Jody stayed the night and left early the next day, saying she would see him again.

After Jody left, I was sweeping the yard for a bit when guests came up to me and spoke to me.

“Excuse me, sir. Do you by any chance have a contract with Jodi Company?”

“yes.”

“Oh my goodness. You hit the jackpot!”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Why is that? Of course it is. It’s Jodi’s company.”

When Eugene frowned, the customer hit his chest as if he was frustrated.

“He’s the famous ‘hand that brings great fortune,’ so of course he hit the jackpot!”

“Wow… What did you say?”

“Oh, you don’t know anything. People in the industry call Jody the hand that brings great success. They say that any store he does business with always becomes a great success.”

“is it so?”

“Now that the boss’s store has made a deal, it’s sure to be a huge hit! Congratulations!”

People came up to Eugene from all sides and congratulated him. Eugene was so shocked that he just rubbed the back of his head.

‘what?’

Business is already going well, but is it going to be even better here?

It was absurd, but I still thought it would be nice if it happened that way.

‘But what does a successful inn business have to do with a business partner supplying goods?’

Are you only supplying S-grade ingredients? And the storage conditions are also great? That would be great. Ingredients make up more than half of food, after all.

* * *

“Eugene, I’m sorry. Your father suddenly came to visit you at Lair.”

It was Carnius’s sudden remark. Eugene asked back in surprise.

“Huh? Why are you sorry? Dad might come see his son.”

“You’re not the only one coming to see me. Besides, my father is quite violent.”

“okay?”

Eugene was curious when he said that. What kind of person was he that Carnius would say something like that?

It was indeed as he said.

“Hyung, bro. We’re in trouble! It looks like there’s an earthquake! What do we do?”

“Eugene! I think you should avoid the blood! Whoa!”

The staff went into chaos. It was because the ground suddenly started shaking violently. It was as if a real earthquake had occurred.

That wasn’t all. A huge gust of wind blew from the sky and swept through the forest. Kwarung! Lightning struck. Was this the end of the world? Was that monster finally going to ruin this world?

That wasn’t it.

Suddenly a large shadow appeared. I looked up at the sky and saw a huge golden dragon floating. The golden dragon laughed loudly and said,

[Son! It’s been a while! Let’s meet each other face to face! Hahahaha!]

Kwaaaaah! The overwhelming mana spread out in a circle. The terrified birds flew away, squeaking, and the squirrels fled swiftly.

It was a dragon! And a very big dragon at that! The dragon slowly flapped its wings and landed on the ground. There was a strong wind as if a helicopter was landing.

Unfortunately, some of the guests were outside. They were frozen in place. Either way, the dragon laughed heartily.

[You ungrateful brat! If you were independent, wouldn’t it be the son’s duty to ask your dad to come over to your house once? But why did you…? Huh?]

The dragon’s large face tilted slightly. The dragon child was looking straight at Eugene.

[you……?]

“Lord Sieghard. Nice to meet you. My name is Eugene. I am a friend of Carnius.”

Sieghart stares intently at Eugene.

About a minute later.

[Oh. You’re that kid. I’ve heard a lot about you.]

Sieghardt nodded as if he understood.

Eugene bowed his head. More politely than ever.

“I’ve heard a lot from Karnius. He said that he was a very cool, strong, and handsome dragon. He also said that he was very proud of his father, and it’s true. He seems like a very cool guy.”

Carnius had never said anything like that. It was Eugene’s improvisation. Sieghardt laughed even louder, as if he was very satisfied with that remark.

[Your son said something like that? Hahahaha! He never said that, but I guess he’s finally grown up! Dragons need to be independent, that’s how they mature. Hahaha!]

When Sieghart laughed once, the ground shook. When Carnius laughed, it didn’t do that, so I guess they’re all different levels of dragons.

The situation was absurd. Eugene didn’t budge, but most of the guests fainted because they couldn’t withstand the enormous pressure.

But Eugene knew that such things would not be of much importance to the dragon. He thought that he had to quickly take care of this reckless dragon before it caused any more trouble.

“I will show you the way. Come this way.”

[Hey, you’re really being polite. Okay, show me where to go. Hahaha.]

Eugene was able to save the inn from danger by quickly guiding Sieghart to Carnius’ Lair.

It was truly a blessing.