The expression of the old man changed at my words.

[Demon King of Salvation?]

It was difficult to read the exact emotions due to the old mans intricately folded wrinkles. The old man was first surprised, then angry and finally looked admiring. To be exact, every emotion was contained in one expression.

[Thats right. You are huhu, I see.]

The old man seemed to know me. I didnt expect anyone in the Gourmet Association other than Persephone to know about me yet he had a surprising awareness?

Can I ask for your modifier?

The old man gave an unknown smile instead of answering my question.

[Do you like the coat I made?]

Huh?

[The coat you are wearing.]

I reflexively looked down at my white coat.

[Infinite Dimension Space Coat]

It was a coat I was awarded with after defeating Myung Ilsang. The name of the constellation who made this coat was

Mass Production Maker?

The old man laughed at my surprised tone.

[I am called that.]

He pointed his thumb at himself and I was slightly discouraged. The Mass Production Maker. He was mentioned in the list of constellations who had the greatest influence on the Star Stream scenario.

It was difficult to describe his combat ability as being of the highest level but he was an existence with a close connection with many nebulae and the bureau. To make matters worse, I killed Myung Ilsang who was the incarnation of the Mass Production Maker in the fifth scenario.

[Huhu, you dont have to look like that. I wont eat you.]

The Mass Production Maker seemed to have noticed what I was trying to say.

[I know what youre thinking. Dont be alarmed. It is common in the Star Stream. He wasnt the type of person I was interested in anyway.]

[He had no guts, had a weak will and always searched for the easy way.]

I felt a complex amount of emotions. There was relief that the Mass Production Maker didnt care much about it and disillusioned that even a constellation like the Mass Production Maker thought of incarnations as tools

I pretended to be calm. Thank you.

[Dont thank me for that. No matter how lousy, he was still my incarnation by the way, I saw the story you made.]

My story?

[Yes, you are great at leading the scenario in unexpected directions and creating a mess. Thanks to you, I havent been bored for a while. I gave you five stars.]

I didnt know if it was praise or mockery but I thanked him.

[This is your first time here. Who introduced you?]

The queen of the Underworld.

The eyes of the Mass Production Maker shone.

[That old hag huhu, doing this thing through all means. Bringing a new entrant like you at a time like this]

I seemed to know what he meant but I deliberately trembled. What is happening in the Gourmet Association?

[They are always doing things. Rather, did that old hag abandon her new entrant to see what you could do? Tsk tsk in any case, she is an Olympian. Come on. Ill give you a brief introduction.]

Unexpectedly, things were going well. I followed behind the Mass Production Maker and looked around. I shouldnt forget my purpose for coming here just because there were many spectacular attractions. I came to recruit constellations to help in the Demon King Salvation.

Lets see. The first thing was to talk to the constellations

[You know who that drunkard over there is, right? He is Thor. The vigorous and stern woman over there is Vakarine]

I felt a thrill every time the Mass Production Maker called out the name of a constellation. The real names of the constellations had the power to attract their attention. The problem was they might like it or be angry. I sometimes called out the names of constellations like Persephone but not like this

[They dont like me very much so I cant introduce you to them. They scared just by me approaching.]

In fact, Thursdays Thunder and Morning Star Goddess seemed to be avoiding the Mass Production Maker. I roughly knew the cause.

[Tsk tsk, they dont know what good stories are]

In any case, I felt that the reaction of the constellations was noticeably different just by moving with the Mass Production Maker. It was also easy to enter the centre of the banquet hall, which was difficult to get into before. However, now everyone would run away before I could even speak

Ah, I remembered that Asmodeus was a member of the Gourmet Association where is he?

[It looks like the main event is going to begin.]

The Mass Production Maker smiled alone and grabbed my sleeve. I sat at a nearby table and the guide immediately gave me food.

[Eyes of the Ninth Circle Great Sage Merbatos.]

I took a quick look at the food before putting down my fork. Several of the surrounding constellations laughed at me. They seemed to be despising that fact that I barely touched the food and couldnt eat it. The Mass Production Maker just ignored the gazes and chewed on the eyeballs.

[This has a good taste. Look, that friend is todays host.]

A light lit up the stage and the host appeared. The face was familiar. It was the constellation who pushed past me earlier. It was a young lady dressed in a gorgeous gothic lace dress with a cute face.

[Gourmet Association members, hello~ I am todays host, Euphrosyne!]

I heard the name and knew who she was. The goddess of joy and celebration, Euphrosyne. She was a constellation belonging to the Olympus constellation.

Along with the applause, some constellations lost their dignity and screamed.

[Ohhh, Euph-ssi! Over here!]

To be precise, it was the Mass Production Maker next to me.

Suddenly, a memory from Ways of Survival came to mind. In the original novel, there was a time when Euphrosyne emerged as the host of the Gourmet Association Festival. At the time, Yoo Jonghyuk

[Thank you for attending while youre so busy! Thank you for the owner of Oro Castle, Immeasurable Austerity for lending us this place!]

Maybe he killed her.

[There are two main events today. Before that, I would like to introduce a special guest. Maybe youve heard of these constellations? Todays guest is from a planet that is emerging as a hot spot recently!]

I had an ominous feeling as firecrackers burst in one corner of the stage.

[Please clap for Anna Croft, a prophet from Earth!]

The noisy constellations fell silent simultaneously. I saw Anna Croft climbing the stairs to the main stage.

I see. I seemed to know why Anna Croft came to the Gourmet Association at this time. She truly was a woman I couldnt like.

Anna Croft looked at the audience with her uniquely calm gaze and greeted her with a bright smile.

It is nice to meet you, constellations of the Gourmet Association. I am Anna Croft, an incarnation of the nebula Asgard.

She looked dignified but the constellations were already frowning from the moment she opened her mouth.

[The Gourmet Association has really fallen. I cant believe the food is talking on the stage.]

[The Star Stream is degenerating these days.]

This was the Gourmet Association. It was a banquet of carefully selected stories for the gourmet constellations. It was a natural story but the fresh incarnations were the main ingredients of the

story.

Anna Croft came to this place knowing it. I might be lacking but I am the host of the first event.

Thats why this woman was scary.

[I dont know what food you have prepared.]

[Take it out now!]

The atmosphere heated up and it was Euphrosyne who tried to quickly intervene.

[Now, everyone. Dont be too excited isnt it okay to listen to the words of the prey? Shouldnt you have some patience with your food?]

Euphrosyne smiled in a cheerful manner and the agitated constellations paused for a moment. The clever Anna Croft didnt miss this gap.

In recent years, the Star Stream is flooded with obvious stories.

The provocative beginning caused the constellations to focus on her. Anna Croft continued speaking. The returnees, reincarnators, sword masters, 9th circle magicians even the same prophets. It all starts from being stronger than others

There was a faint smile on Anna Crofts face.

It is the reality of todays Star Stream, which is flooded with stories that are created for the sake of fleeting fun.

The constellations looked impressed. It was as if they were amazed that their food was telling a story. However, Anna Crofts story was just beginning.

it wasnt like this before. At the very least, the trend was different during the first generation stories.

As if possessed, the constellations waited for Anna Crofts next words.

In those days, the constellations loved stories. It was because the stories were worthy. The dokkaebis gave a theme and the constellations explored the form and aesthetics of it. At that time, the stories definitely reached the realm of art.

Art. She was a truly scary woman. I could say this from the position of an incarnation. The constellations looked nostalgic at Anna Crofts words. Persephone could be seen among them. All of them were constellations who survived those days.

[Interesting. Then you have a story that can satisfy our appetite?]

The person speaking was a demon king leaning against a corner of the hall. Anna Croft wasnt panicked by the provocation and smiled.

Thats right. I am going to give you back the lost first generation stories.

The constellations expressions changed. Everyone doubted their ears.

You dont like sword masters or 9th circle magicians. You like stories with a theme of blood, sweat, tears and effort. I came here today to present you with such a story.

The constellations reacted in different ways to Anna Crofts words. Some shouted about how an incarnation was making a fool of them while others were interested in what she was saying. There were also constellations who responded skeptically, just like the Mass Production Maker by my side.

[She is telling a stupid story. The current Gourmet Association wont find such stories interesting. Isnt that right?]

I agree.

There were certainly some great stories among the first generation but times had changed. The constellations who already experienced stimulating stories wouldnt be touched by stories that mimicked the first generation.

StillAnna Croft couldnt be unaware of this. She was the most competent incarnation in all of Ways of Survival.

I recalled the parts of Ways of Survival that were about her. In the original novel, Anna Croft never held such an event at the Gourmet Association Festival. However, there must be something similar to this.

At this moment, someone grabbed my shoulder. Demon King of Salvation!

TL: Rainbow Turtle