Extra Chapter 2 Still the Earth Goes On (2)

It was an early summer afternoon with a clear sky in Hong Kongs famous A-rank continuous gate, Ice House Garden. Kang Shin-hyuk had been sitting down at a stand.

Kaah!

[Heavy! Heavy!]

The baby dragon was carrying his child and flying in the sky. In all actuality, he didnt have much power yet, so he was floating at the height of one meter rather than flying in the sky, but Ian was having fun.

Higher, higher!

[Heavy! Pig! Cant fly anymore!]

Ians not a pig, nor is he heavy!

Hey, look over there.

What? Magic tool? Is that a monster?

Its with a child?

The kids were playing and making noise, so it was unavoidable the superhumans waiting to enter the gate noticed them.

Its the guest zone.

Selling cocktails? Go into the dungeon with a cocktail that has a buff effect!

Vita, dressed as a waitress, shouted in a lively voice to pull the customers attention to her. For reference, Kang Shin-hyuk wore a waiters outfit as well.

Uh, what? Isnt that Kang Shin-hyuk?

Puppeteer? Why is the Puppeteer at an A-rank gate? Ooh, theres the Alchemist too?

Kang Shin-hyuk and Vita were eye-catching, but todays main sight was the Bartender. People soon discovered Claires presence at the stand with a shaker. It was no exaggeration to say they were the hottest couple in the world, so interest in them gathered.

What the hell is going on? Are you experimenting with potions?

I heard that the Alchemist opened a bar in Seoul before.

If you can drink a cocktail made by the Alchemist, I dont care! One Black Russian!

Before long, one of the braver superhumans approached and ordered a cocktail. However, Kang Shin-hyuk smiled and shook his head.

If we were thinking of selling regular cocktails, we wouldnt do business here. What were selling here is a cocktail specifically tailored to the nature of the gate youre going into.

It fits the gate?

Yes. The cocktail name is Honey, what did you say?

He already knew, but it was on purpose. Today, Claire, who maintained the silent concept, shook the shaker politely and poured a fiery blue liquid into the glass before speaking.

The Frozen Heart. $50,000 per cup.

Have you heard?

50,000?! No, but okay!

$50,000 for a cocktail was a scam that wasnt worth thinking about. Most of all, the man and the other superhumans who flocked to this neighborhood were trying to enter an A-rank dungeon so they could pay the price without difficulty.

Oh, what is this? Drinking it is very strange Is this fire? Should I drink it?

Just drink up.

The man who paid the 50,000 dollars coolly took a quick sip of the blue flamed cocktail. Immediately after, a message window appeared before his eyes to inform him of the change of condition.

No, what is this is it true? Then hey! Everyone come here!

He immediately yelled for his party members.

Come and drink one! Come quick!

No, I hate alcohol

Shut up and drink!

The man immediately paid $250,000 for his party members and ordered five more. Claire skillfully prepared five servings of the cocktail, as if it were expected. Again, todays Claire went for the silent concept, so Vita handed over the cocktails to their guests with a smile.

Ooh, thank you.

Can I really drink this?

It was made by the Alchemist, so you have to drink it even if its poison.

The mans party members drank them at once, and then a similar appearance was repeated. Barely freed from the hectic flood of messages, they bowed their heads to Claire and ran toward the gate. Vita opened her mouth as she watched them run as if they were on fire.

It lasts for eight hours, so they dont need to rush like that.

Because this gate is a place they can hunt for a few days inside, I guess they want all they can get.

The Ice House Garden was an area with monsters and traps that used extreme cold. The Frozen Heart, developed by Claire, gave high resistance to cold temperatures for a certain period of time and even increased attack and defense power in cold regions. Those who drank it were probably 1.5 times stronger when they were in the Ice Garden.

What, why are they doing that?

Wait a minute. Did they change after drinking that? It looks like its not an ordinary potion.

If it were, it wouldnt hurt Huh?

Custom-made?

The superhumans, realizing what had happened, ran to the stand. Surprised by the crowd rushing forward, the baby dragon flapped his wings and quickly moved back.

Give me one drink!

Everyone in the party, so eight people, 400,000 dollars, right?

However, despite the numerous requests, Claire held her index finger up.

$100,000 per cup.

Yes? Previously, those people paid 50,000 per cup

Eight glasses cost 800,000 dollars! Here you go!

Next to the man who dumbly questioned the price jumping up, another superhuman quickly grasped the situation and handed over his card. Kang Shin-hyuk took it quickly, and Claire made eight cocktails.

Hey, how is this!

Quick, lets get in!

Those who drank the cocktail showed a more intense reaction than the previous party and threw themselves into the gate.

What the hell? 100,000 is okay, so give me a drink!

$150,000 per cup.

Ah.

I knew it

The price went up to $300,000. There was no way that the superhumans would be concerned over the price, and since the ingredients were limited, this method was a way to avoid overcrowding. Despite the ever-increasing price, the superhumans didnt back down and plunged into the gate all the more desperate for the money they spent.

Whoo, business is over.

Oh, now your voice is back.

It was fun!

Claire, who lived and died by her aesthetic, seemed to be truly satisfied with business today. Kang Shin-hyuk held Ian over to her, who was sleeping in his arms.

Oh, how cute. Who are you like to be so cute?

He was running around all day, but hes tired of playing with Heimdall.

Its still a dragon. Did you really name it Heimdall?

Heimdall was the name of the god who killed Loki and died in Ragnark. The intention that Kang Shin-hyuk had in giving the dragon that name was clear. However, he replied brazenly even to Claires gaze.

Dont get it wrong. Heimdall is the chief of the Bifrost and the god of light. How good is it for this shining dragon?

Hey, I know the Korean proverb, Blindfolded Aung.

[Mom!]

Heimdall rushed to Claire, jealous of seeing Ian be hugged. Instead of Claire, Vita picked him up and hugged him.

By the way, is it okay to show the existence of a dragon like this, dad?

Now, only Claire is called mom.

I dont think thats the problem

The baby dragon flapped his wings in Vitas arms.

[Sister!]

Look, his education is perfect.

Its fine to call me mother too.

Heimdall, who had been educated by Kang Shin-hyuk and cured of his habits, trembled.

[Mom?]

Yes. Well done.

[Mom!]

Oh, it was dark. Kang Shin-hyuk sighed as he felt as if he needed to re-educate Heimdall again.

Anyway, we dont have any active duty anymore, and people wont pay much attention. Besides, Onyxs existence is way more different.

Then dad, coming out like this today and having a cocktail stand?

Business trip! Its a business trip to the Frontline Bar!

Claire, unable to tolerate the name stand, shouted. Kang Shin-hyuk laughed and nodded.

Yes, a business trip at the Frontline Bar. It was a performance that we held to show even if we dont do full-scale activities; we can help superhumans in each country this way. The superhumans will see the virtue of it, and people will realize we cant be swayed.

You mean, they just have to take advantage of the benefits but not expect anything else?

Eunah has already pulled away from the association. Instead, it seemed she started something else

School.

Kang Shin-hyuk responded as he used the stands equipment to make simple cocktails for all three of them.

School? Shinyoung was doing well at educating newcomers, right?

Shinyoung starts as a high school. What Eunah is thinking is a facility like a gifted education center.

Ah, a gifted education center.

Shin Eunahs childhood might have influenced the planning. Claire felt a bit sad that Eunah hadnt consulted her as she listened to Kang Shin-hyuk.

Its true that some of Earths gate conditions have stabilized as Shinyoung has increased, but in the end, the world order was reorganized around Shinyoung. Eunah seems to have decided to resolve that imbalance.

What, shes just hiding behind her husband.

Hey.

Shin Eunah was angry at Janus, Jormungand, and all the humans who had frustrated her

-1 million HP bonus from the administrator admiring dads heart!

No way, you mean my conscience, right?

Yes, he had to admit it. Shin Eunah was more obsessed with Earth than himself and was trying to normalize it on his behalf, who easily let go of his feelings of belonging when he became transcendent.

The Gifted Education Center I think itll be okay.

Dont use that name.

You dont want to evolve and make a cocktail with me?

Kang Shin-hyuk shook the shaker as he spoke. After making a share for all three of them, he put it down.

One more drink, please.

Dad!

Not Heimdalls voice, but the clear voice of a girl. Looking back, there was Shin Eunah with Sia in her arms.

How did you know to come here? I didnt even feel your power searching.

Its on SNS. Honey, make it fast.

Shin Eunah laughed at his question and hurried to him. Kang Shin-hyuk smiled faintly, recalling memories of something similar a few years ago.

Dad, I want to drink too!

Eunah, shes holding on tightly.

Claire, you didnt give Sia a cocktail, right?

Non-alcoholic is okay?

Hey!

Kang Shin-hyuk prepared a cocktail for Eunah and decided to ask Sia later what cocktail she had before.

It was a Virgin Pina Colada, thankfully enough.