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Magic beast meat was atrocious, but it didn’t just taste disgusting—it was also toxic. Those desperate enough to eat it would suffer crippling stomach pains, and some lost their stomachs altogether when their insides rotted from the venom.
But even among the magic beasts, there were rare edible varieties. Some had weaker venom than others, and the survivors in North Korea used various means to neutralize it in order to eat the meat.
That didn’t make the meat taste any better, of course, but this was apocalyptic North Korea. It had become a paradise for magic beasts after the Great Cataclysm. Cities crumbled into ruins, and people were left struggling to survive, so complaining about food was a luxury no one could afford.
Taste didn’t matter so much when one was on the verge of starvation. A few days without food and even the pickiest eater would shove anything down their throat to stay alive, whether it be beast meat or barely edible scraps.
This brutal reality was the basis for this city’s market.
“Get it here, folks! Low-venom magic beast meat at a special price!”
“Over here! We’ve neutralized this magic beast meat! It’s pre-ground for your convenience!”
“Fresh fruit picked just...
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