Chapter 80 - Chapter 72: Food Porn Live!
“I don’t know much about it either, so I apologize if I’m wrong.”
“That’s what he says.”
[Nantsuu] “Totally OK!”
[Masuraobouya] “Even a clue helps a lot!”
[Shouyo] “Did you get any pioneer bonuses?”
etc.etc...
“Ah, I don’t think I received any bonus [SP].”
“Right. He’ll probably upload a video about it later.”
And with that, the discussion about the light spirit ended. Moving on to the next topic.
“And this is the [Ancient Ruins]. I was probably the first to get the [World Announcement] for the initial [Ancient Ruins Discovery].”
[Jonto] “I knew it.”
[Asanasan] “Thought so~.”
[Molto] “I knew it!”
etc.etc...
It seems it was as expected? Certainly, given the situation, it was the most likely outcome.
“Alright, I’ll show you inside.”
“Yes.”
Comments expressing surprise flowed by at her words.
Oh, right. The [Ancient Ruins] Bell-san found involved intense combat.
“There are no monsters here. For now, anyway. Let’s go, [Lupi].”
“Woof!”
We proceeded through the passage and entered the blacksmithing area.
[Chokkei] “This facility looks amazing.”
[Mii] “Can you use this?”
[Molto] “Is that a furnace!?”
etc.etc...
“Um, the [Appraisal] result is: [Ancient Magic Furnace]. A brilliant device that turns ore into ingots using [MP] consumption.”
[Molto] “Seriously!?”
[Diash] “So jealous!”
[Mushinko] “Eh, but do you have any ore?”
etc.etc...
Ignoring the flowing comments, I also explained the [Ancient Magic Hearth].
It seemed people with [Blacksmithing Skill] were excited, but then the question of where the ore came from would naturally arise.
“Everyone, there’s more to see. Shou-kun, please continue.”
“Alright, alright. I’ll go out this way and further in.”
Exiting the back door and turning left. We continued straight until we hit a locked door.
“This door won’t open, but I think it might open from the other side. And over here…”
Glancing at the flowing comments, I descended the stairs on the right, emerging into a mystical place illuminated by [Luminous Moss].
[Muchomuru] “What is this place?”
[Molto] “An ore deposit!”
[Diash] “So jealous of that ore deposit!”
etc.etc...
When I summoned the light spirit to illuminate the whole area, the mining spots were clearly visible, asserting themselves.
I explained that I could only mine ordinary [Iron Ore], but most reactions were still envious.
Normally, you'd either get permission to enter a state-managed mine or go to a depleted, abandoned mine. The former requires money, and the latter apparently spawns monsters.
Our place is free, safe, and unlimited digging, after all…
“Um, this is as far as we can go for now.”
“Then, let’s go outside.”
“Roger.”
While walking back the way we came, I casually glanced at the comments, but there didn’t seem to be any blatant “That’s cheating!” reactions.
While people might envy me, if they were asked if they'd swap places with me… I guess not.
“Where you came out is the main hall, right?”
“Yeah. I haven’t really maintained it since then. Oh, I rebuilt the stone kiln after moving.”
The stone kiln rebuilt right outside the cave entrance.
Next to it, branches I’d cleared on the way to the coast were collected and stacked.
[Marutai] “It’s getting serious!”
[Ramensky] “What’s for dinner today?”
[Choccol] “Don’t you get tired of rabbit meat all the time?”
etc.etc...
“What will you be having for dinner today?”
“Yeah, I’m going to go catch it now. Let’s go, [Lupi].”
“Woof!”
So, as planned, we proceeded along the eastern cliff, descended a bit, and arrived at the [Mountain Stream].
[Locol] “River fish!? Salmon? Trout?”
[Minamiruge] “No, it has to be sweetfish!”
[Molto] “Cherry salmon and char are hard to give up too!”
[Crand] “No, what about river crabs here?”
etc.etc...
“River fish is correct.”
“Yeah. I’ve already set up the enclosure traps, so now I just need to catch them… There they are. Good.”
Two, four, six fish, I think.
First, I closed the entrance, and then it was just a matter of catching them.
“[Lupi], if they escape, I’m counting on you.”
“Woof~”
As before, I deftly caught them and tossed them into the pot.
Any [Flower Trout] that tried to frantically leap over the rocks were swiftly caught by [Lupi].
“Good girl, [Lupi].”
“A great haul again today.”
“I was worried what I’d do if there weren’t any.”
Well, I had confirmed there were a few during the day, though.
Returning to the stone kiln, it was cooking time.
“Shou-kun, you’re good at cooking, aren’t you? You even cook for your sister regularly.”
[Nelson] “Diligent men are popular.”
[Bluesha] “Nice~. I want a boyfriend who cooks for me too~.”
[Shakeena] “Go, Mion-chan!”
etc.etc...
Diligent man, huh…
In my family, no one else does it, so I’m just made to do it.
“Even when I say cooking, today it’s just gutting, salting, and grilling.”
I quickly cleaned them, skewered them, and put them into the stone kiln. I should probably make metal skewers soon, too.
“The salt is the one you made at noon, right?”
“Yeah. Thanks to the [Material Processing Skill], I think it turned out to be good salt.”
The sizzling sound of fat dripping and popping began, and a pleasant grilled aroma started to waft around.
“Almost ready, I think. Then, transfer to a plate, and for the finishing touch, squeeze some [Greenberry Fruit] juice.”
The sizzle sound, and the rising citrus aroma further stimulated the appetite.
This was my first time trying this, but it had to be a huge success…
[Ramensky] “Oh no. It looks so incredibly delicious.”
[Nonnonno] “What a food porn attack.”
[Minamiruge] “Ah~, I want to go river fishing!”
etc.etc...
It seems they were suitably hit by the food porn, which was great.
“Alright, itadakimasu.”
“Woof~”
I’d made chopsticks, but it’s still best to just bite into this directly. (Opinions may vary.)
“Hot! Delicious!”
The flaky, fatty white meat with a hint of salt. The bitterness of the skin was perfectly balanced by the sourness of the [Greenberry Fruit], making it exquisite…
[Amokun] “Stooooop!”
[Nonnonno] “This broadcast is too cruel at this hour of the night…”
[Daytron] “
[Galeso] “Nice set meal money!”
etc.etc...
“Ugh, you’re always so unfair. I’m just watching this whole time, you know? Don’t you think that’s mean?”
[Reaper] “That’s just torture, isn’t it…”
[Nelson] “I’m having grilled fish for dinner tomorrow.”
[Shakeena] “Mion-chan, get him to cook for you in real life.”
etc.etc...
“That’s a good idea. I’ll have him treat me to a homemade meal sometime.”
Eh, seriously?
Well, I don't mind, but…
=== CHAPTER 80 END ===