Chapter 30 - Hotcake Mix
The streaming style was the same as President Bell's. A bust shot in the bottom left, with the game screen behind it.
It hadn't even been 10 minutes since I saw the announcement on Miki's stream, right?
"Thank you for watching. This live stream will end for now, and we'll continue tonight, so please come watch~."
What!? She just started on the Uninhabited Island and she's already done?
The viewer comments were understandably starting to get chaotic.
[Marsal] "So short!"
[Manbo] "I work tonight, I can't watch!"
[Raddun] "At least explore the island a bit more!"
etcetc......
"The continuation will be in tonight's live stream! Please subscribe to the channel so you don't miss it~."
I see, that's what it is.
Game Dolls primarily focuses on strategy streaming, so playing the game is probably part of their job. Sounds tough...
For now, I'll rewatch from the beginning and just confirm the Uninhabited Island Start.
The stream started from the final step of character creation, the starting point selection, and the method was the same as mine: endlessly zooming and scrolling to search.
However, she didn't choose from several Uninhabited Island landing points herself; she seemed to be doing exactly as someone told her.
The location was much further southeast than my island. There certainly were islands around that area, so it was probably a top 10 candidate spot?
However, I remember passing on that area because it felt like you could reach it by boat from the continent in about a year.
The landing point was the west coast of the island. She shared the special achievement SP and other rewards with the viewers. Around the time she finished explaining the Uninhabited Island Start method again, I probably started watching.
Honestly, with just this, it's hard to say much.
But now that the Uninhabited Island Start method is out, will everyone go searching for Uninhabited Islands? But then you definitely can't play with friends...
Oh well. For these kinds of things, it's best to consult Yata-sensei or President Bell.
Checking the time, it was past 3 PM. Maybe I'll bake some hotcakes for a snack...
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"Brother also having a snack?"
"Oh? You, what about IRO?"
"I was a bit hungry, so I'm taking a break. I thought you might bake some hotcakes."
It's irritating how she seems to read my mind, but I decided to bake hotcakes for her.
I took eggs and milk from the fridge, and hotcakes mix from the cupboard.
I cracked the eggs into a bowl, added milk, and mixed well. Once it was nicely combined, I added the hotcakes mix and then lightly stirred it.
I poured it into a heated frying pan. After about 3 minutes on low heat, I flipped it, and it was perfectly baked.
"Alright, looks good. Here, carry it."
"Understood!"
Two of the three pancakes for Miki. Served with honey.
"So, how was it?"
"Ah, a player who chose the Uninhabited Island Start was live streaming. I went to watch it, but..."
When I told her I went to watch, but it ended quickly and she was just promoting channel subscriptions, Miki looked puzzled.
"What's wrong?"
"Whether that person is a business or whatever, you should do as you please, Brother."
"No, well... you're right."
Am I overthinking things? Yeah, I should just do what I want.
"Yeah. Thanks, Miki."
"If it's thanks you offer, then you may bake hotcakes for me again."
I patted Miki's head as she replied.
Her happy face is cute, but her mouth being sticky with honey is like an elementary schooler...
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"Woof!"
"Good morning, Lupi."
After petting Lupi, who jumped on me, for a while, I had her sit in my cross-legged lap.
For now, I'll keep it as a Mion-only live stream. This way, the archives that are created will automatically be Mion-only.
By the way, the two videos I initially made public were quickly changed to Mion-only. Could they have been seen before I made them private? But those didn't show the screen for choosing an Uninhabited Island, right?
Oh well. First, food... but before that, I need to check on the things I left outside the tent.
"Oh, they're still there. This is amazing. This whole area is like an inventory."
Well, the crude stone kiln I made is still there, so it seems things will remain unless someone steals or breaks them.
Hmm, I'm starting to want to build a Storage shed...
"Woof!"
"Whoa, sorry, sorry. Food, right?"
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After finishing meals for myself and Lupi, I tackled today's main challenge: Alchemy.
According to Mion, to make Heal Potions, you boil the ingredients in clean water and then cool it...
"I don't have a pot."
"Woof?"
"Hmm, what should I do...?"
I petted Lupi while looking through my skill list.
I'll need a pot for cooking anyway, and there's also the problem of how to store the finished potions.
"Hmm, is this it?"
My eyes landed on the [Pottery] skill. It's a skill for making pottery, and I'm surprised they even included something like this.
With this, I could probably make clay pots and jars. Soil selection supposedly gets added to Appraisal results, so if I take this and search for clay... Alright! I spent 1 SP to acquire [Pottery: Lv1]!
"Lupi, let's go check the traps!"
"Woof!"
I'll go check the traps while looking for clay for pottery.
I'll try making various things like clay pots, jars, and bottles. Potion containers don't necessarily need to be glass. I won't be able to see the color of the contents, but I'll figure out another way for that.
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"Huh?"
My [Presence Detection] had picked up a reaction, so I expected something to be caught in a trap, but...
"SSSHAAAARRR!"
A large lizard, almost a meter long, and probably even longer with its tail. Its upper body was tightly constricted by the [Snare Trap] as it menaced me.
The lizard's name is [Saloon Lizard].
[Appraisal skill level has increased!]
Oh? My [Appraisal] skill went up, and it seems flavor text is appearing now. It even displays information related to my possessed skills!
[Saloon Lizard]
*"A large lizard that inhabits damp soil and under rotten wood. It mainly preys on South Snakes, but when hungry, it may attack livestock or humans. Its fangs possess Paralytic Venom.
Cooking: The meat is non-toxic and edible. Alchemy: Its Poison Gland is a raw material for Paralyze Potion."*
Ugh, it's venomous. Was I just lucky not to encounter it until now?
"Grrr!"
Lupi was leaning forward and growling, but it's dangerous against a venomous opponent, so I didn't want to force her. So, I just smacked its head with my hammer.
[Character level has increased!]
[Taming skill level has increased!]
Whoa! Too many things leveled up all at once!