Our Restaurant is Operating Normally Even in the Apocalypse - Chapter 0

Episode 0. Pork Kimchi Stew

“Jae-hyung, are you almost done!”

A shout announcing the urgent situation rings out.

“We’re ready, Sage-nim!”

Colleagues sending looks full of trust toward him are visible.

“Hurry up and give the Demon King a big hit!”

An Archmage from another dimension.

Jae-hyung closed his eyes tightly and drew up his mana.

Magic is the manifestation of imagination.

It was time to make the money spent on web novels worth it.

“Let’s just go home already!”

Spells pouring down like carpet bombing.

The Demon King, who could be called the mastermind of all this, poured out a terrible curse.

The hero, who could be called the leader of the party, swung a greatsword wrapped in dazzling light and severed the Demon King’s neck.

Jae-hyung’s web novel-like story, having been reincarnated into another world after being hit by a truck on his way home from work, was also reaching its ending.

A Goddess reveals herself above the Demon King’s corpse.

She, who had summoned the Sage of Fantasy, Archmage Park Jae-hyung, who exists in another dimension to protect the world, opened her mouth to the hero’s party.

“At last, you have defeated the Demon King Minchosir and protected the peace of this world.”

A glorious moment where the Goddess praises the hard work of the hero and his party who defeated the Demon King.

Jae-hyung, blasphemously, was imagining personal desires.

“Even though countless monsters and trials blocked your path, your courage did not break and shone even brighter.”

With cool aged kimchi fermented for over a year, and big chunks of pork belly or pork shoulder with just the right amount of fat sliced in…

“You showed unwavering, firm faith and trust in each other amidst any adversity.”

Throwing in minced garlic, vegetables, chili powder, and tofu without holding back, boiling it vigorously in an aluminum pot, and taking a spoonful… No, wait.

“Therefore, in the name of the Goddess, I express my gratitude to you on behalf of this world. From now on, I will grant the wishes you desired, one by one.”

Usually, this kind of stew tastes best when you let it age until the next day after boiling it, rather than eating it right away.

First, a piece of well-cooked kimchi and a piece of meat, straight into the mouth.

Without giving it a break, pour the red broth right over the steaming white rice.

Put the kimchi and meat on top of the rice grains coated in red broth, and take another bite right away…

‘Ah, I want to go home quickly and make kimchi stew.’

When Jae-hyung’s desire for pork kimchi stew reached its peak.

“Jae-hyung, you came from the other dimension you originally lived in and saved this world that had fallen into chaos. You showcased magic in a new realm, not the magic that existed before, and were praised by the epithet Sage of Fantasy. I ask you, Sage of Fantasy. If you were to return to your original world, what kind of life would you like to live?”

“New life or whatever, it would be great to just polish off a bowl of kimchi stew…”

Oops.

Jae-hyung only then remembered that he was encountering the Goddess.

“I am grateful for the grace and consideration of the great Goddess. I have only one wish. Even if I return to the world I originally lived in, I want to be able to use this magical power; that is the only wish I have.”

Did he say he wanted to open a restaurant using magic for the poor people who couldn’t afford food?

The Goddess could not ignore that noble heart.

“According to the principles, the leakage of power between dimensions is a taboo that could easily break the peace… but knowing your upright heart and its purpose, I will gladly permit it.”

The Goddess said to Jae-hyung with a gentle smile.

“I will bless your future as you return to the world you originally lived in. The power you gained here is the fruit of your blood, sweat, and tears. Please, I hope you can save your world, which is in danger, with that power there as well.”

Jae-hyung, who was quietly listening to the Goddess’s blessing, tilted his head.

The Earth I lived on is in danger?

But he soon thought nothing of it.

Since the culture of the world he lived in is different, the civilization of that world might feel like a danger to the Goddess.

“Thank you for your grace, Goddess-nim.”

Jae-hyung bowed politely toward the Goddess.

Soon, a warm flash began to envelop his body.

The moment he had been waiting for for a long time.

‘Woori Restaurant’ has arrived at the time to open.