Chapter 242
Byeol loved chicken. Anything made with chicken was just delicious. She enjoyed everything from chicken breast salad to chicken noodle soup, but her favorite was fried chicken. The crispy coating combined with the tender meat was simply irresistible.
Early in the morning, Byeol opened the fridge with a small giggle. “No one’s here, hehe.”
She found the leftover spicy fried chicken from last night and dug in. With her hands and mouth covered in sauce, she took a big bite of a chicken drumstick and sucked the sauce off her fingers. After cleaning out the box, she took it outside to dispose of it properly, then returned to the house and lay down on the sofa to doze off.
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By the time Do-Jun returned from a light stroll, it was lunchtime. Byeol was sprawled on the sofa, fast asleep. He knew she had woken up at some point because her lips were smeared with bright red sauce.
Do-Jun opened the fridge and confirmed the box of leftover chicken was missing. Byeol must have eaten it for breakfast.
He poured boiling water from the coffee pot into a mug and added a sprig of herb from the Celestial Realm, located on the fourth floor of the Core. The herb, known for its properties of enhancing magic purity, was highly prized in the Celestial Realm.
“Mm... chicken...” Byeol mumbled in her sleep, then rolled over and almost fell off the sofa.
Do-Jun flicked his hand, sending a gust of wind to swirl beneath her. The wind cushioned Byeol, gently lowering her to the floor. She rolled over once more, blinked her eyes open, and looked at Do-Jun before waddling toward him.
Do-Jun smiled, lifted her, and sat her on his lap. However, Byeol was still groggy, her eyes drooping. She glanced at the clock’s hour hand, which pointed to twelve. A loud rumble came from her stomach.
“Hungry?” Do-Jun asked her.
“Yes!”