Minhyuk did not answer Lucia, but she felt that she knew what he would say. She thought, 'Yeah, I definitely got it right.' 

Lucia recalled their journey together, and remembered how much joy there was on Minhyuk’s face when she gave him ramyeon. However, she was sure that Minhyuk was just pretending to be indifferent and apathetic towards her. He even looked like he was only interested in ramyeon, but Lucia was sure that he was trying to use that excuse to get close to her. His trembling body as he blocked the Minotaurus was proof that he cared for her deeply.

"Don't be so reckless! Don't sacrifice yourself just so you could protect me!" Lucia shouted loudly.

***

Minhyuk blocked the Minotaurus’ path. His attention was solely focused on the black light glowing from its body. This black light meant only one thing… The monster in front of him was something that he could eat. That was not all. Compared to the time when he fought against the Sweet Potato Warrior, the Eccentric Food God’s skill was in full effect right now. He could see the different ingredients and materials that he could harvest from the Minotaurus, causing him to lick his lips in anticipation. He even imagined how he would eat it.

'I'm going to put the charcoal in. It's hot.' The waiter, a middle-age man, would bring...