Chapter 299 - Chapter 265 Called for a Snack
The rhythmic clack-clack of carving filled the air, and excess wood was quickly shaved away. In reality, I'd have to tap the chisel countless times, but in the game, it was satisfying to carve cleanly in just two or three strokes.
I guess questions about [Mithril] tools and [Crafting (Woodcraft)] were mostly done?
Shou-kun, next question.
"Got it."
Have you acquired any other new skills?
"Um… Oh, my [Elemental Magic] cap broke, so I took [Spatial Magic]."
[Mushinko] "That's much more important, noooo~!"
[Remenski] "Not something you just 'forget' lol."
[Ackmon] "Huh? How did you get it?"
[Napalm] "That's an advanced skill, right?"
etcetc...
Ah, yeah… I was just happy my inventory increased, and after that, with the goddess statue and Argenta's visit, it kind of got put on the back burner.
"I got the [Spatial Magic Grimoire] from Argenta as thanks for the sweets, but I couldn't use it until my [Elemental Magic] cap broke…"
Hmm? If I talk about this too much, it might lead to the [Transfer Magic Circle] or the Administrator's Ring. The [Magic Engineer's Short Staff] only gives +1, so it's probably better to keep my stats secret until my base [Elemental Magic] skill level reaches 10.
"I haven't leveled it up yet, so what I can do is things like this…
When I suspended the chisel I was holding in mid-air, words like "magic trick" filled the comment section. Yeah, I thought it looked like a magic trick too.
Also, there's magic to increase inventory capacity.
"That's right, there's one called
[Shumei] "Waaaah! I really want that!"
[Magip] "What do you mean by 'fixed MP cost'?"
[Taraami] "Being able to carry twice the luggage is super enviable…"
[Rossan] "But Shou-kun's inventory is filled with ingredients lol."
etcetc...
It seemed my explanation was bad, so I clarified that it deducts almost 200 from maximum MP. My inventory actually is filled with ingredients, so I couldn't argue. I do keep regular medicines in there, though.
While talking about acquiring the [Spatial Magic Pioneer] achievement, I continued working on the goddess statue. Working while chatting didn't progress much, but I wasn't planning on finishing it during the live stream anyway, so I took my time.
Oh, that's right.
"Also, I took [Applied Water Magic]."
This is for cooking, right?
"Well, yeah. Now that I can make ice water, `warabi mochi` is easier to make."
[Visioner] "Making ice water, so Shou-kun like lol."
[Master Chef] "No refrigeration or freezing is tough, isn't it?"
[Linley] "Did you make any new dishes?"
[Donden] "Did you get attack magic?"
etcetc...
"Ah, just freezing [Grapeful] is delicious."
That's Sweee-chan and the others' favorite, isn't it?
I remembered Sweee getting a headache from devouring too many [Frozen Grapeful]. If I diligently read the [Applied Water Magic Grimoire], I could probably get to level 5 quickly, so I wanted to make time for it once the goddess statue was done.
Chatting like that, I carved the wood again, clack-clack.
Next question. When will you go past the church?
"Ah, I have a lot of tasks piled up. I want to master all the [Applied Magic] skills, and I want to make a [Mithril Round Shield]. Also, I'm aware that I've caused some 'blunders,' so I thought I'd lie low until the [World Quest] ends…"
[Minsel] "He's alone, after all."
[Reaper] "You don't have to hold back, you know?"
[Izayoi] "You shouldn't worry about the World Quest."
[Bearmen] "You have the Selkie-kuns too (´∀｀)"
etcetc...
Shou-kun. It's not 'blunders,' it's 'amazing,' you know?
"Ah, yes, ma'am…"
[Katin] "That's right, that's right. Don't humble yourself."
[Puree] "Shou-kun is amazing!"
[Izupong] "Amazing blunde… I mean, NEVERMIND."
[Amatsunoyu] "The Goddess is giving instructions ♪"
etcetc...
I wasn't trying to humble myself, but 'amazing' felt a bit off too. As for Sweee and Argenta, I felt like 'they got caught up in it' was a more accurate description.
Listening to Mion and the viewers chat happily, I kept working, clang-clang-bonk-bonk, and the rough shape started to emerge. I guess I'd carve it down one more stage, then work on the fine details? Well, I'd proceed carefully.
Next isn't so much a question as a request. They want you to make something with the [Ranziboa Bacon] you made the other day.
"I see. Then, I'll put the goddess statue aside for a moment and make something."
Yes!
[Choccol] "Food terror is here!"
[Shazun] "Speaking of bacon, bacon and eggs?"
[Sacre] "Peperoncino! …But there's no pasta."
[Master Chef] "Bacon and tomato stew would be nice too."
etcetc...
I see, tomato stew also sounds good. Or rather, I could make minestrone, but I was feeling a bit peckish, so I'd make something with more volume…
"Fire, please."
I took out the [Fire Spirit Stone] and requested, and a spark shot out, igniting the [Stone Oven Range]. While glancing at the [Elemental Magic] users among the viewers getting excited, I first chopped [Odapra] (potatoes) into 1cm cubes and boiled them. In the meantime, I also diced [Ranziboa Bacon], [Lycos] (tomatoes), [Lexon] (cresson), and [Kitopukusa] (wild garlic) into 1cm cubes.
Is it stir-fry?
By itself, it would just be bacon and stir-fried vegetables, but I took out a few eggs, whisked them, and seasoned them with salt and pepper. Ah, it seemed the professional chefs among the viewers had caught on. Alright, the [Odapra] seemed perfectly boiled, so I drained it thoroughly. A little trick using light [Drying Magic].
"First, lightly fry the [Kitopukusa] and [Lexon], then add the [Odapra], bacon, and tomatoes."
I took a small taste, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper. Finally, I poured in the whisked eggs, stirred lightly, and covered it.
Ah! An omelet!
"Yeah. It's a [Spanish Omelet]. And now, a little concentration…"
Well, it was just a matter of using the lid to flip it. I had bitter memories of failing several times, so I was cautious. Failing on live stream would be embarrassing.
"Heave-ho!"
[Kanakan] "Splendid!"
[Fel] "Good job lol."
[Shimotsun] "Man, I haven't had an omelet in ages."
[Doradora] "I'm already hungry…"
etcetc...
Once thoroughly cooked, I transferred it to a plate. It was about four servings, so I'd call Lupi and the others.
"Snack time!"
I called towards the forest, and sure enough, they seemed to have noticed immediately, as Lupi and the others came running. Sweee and the Fairies were also rushing after them, thinking 'snack = sweets,' so I'd prepare some [Frozen Grapeful] while demonstrating [Cooling Magic].
"Hm?"
Lupi and the others had come to the dirt floor, but they were all looking in completely the wrong direction…
"Woof."
"Hm? Is something there?"
Could it be Argenta again?
Well, I thought it was too late to worry about appearing on the live stream anyway, and as I looked towards the ruins entrance…
"Huh? Seriously?"
A beautiful young girl with translucent beauty found me and ran towards me…