31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 161)
The uncomfortable position passed in an instant, and the sun set..
“Sheesh… I never thought I was a guest and not an intruder..”
“It's Jamard! Be quiet, something might happen again..”
“What was it like the last time you came??”
“That young guy got into a fight with the fighters and turned the village upside down.?”
“Really? Fighters are elite.?”
“Yes, if Ungus hadn't stopped him, he might have actually seen blood. Fortunately, the relationship between Rock Tooth and Black Thunder was friendly, so things worked out well..”
Chameli whispered to Mael..
“What are they saying??”
“Jamard, you are talking about your past..”
“If it's Jamard... That jamad on the sharp rock mountain.?”
“yes. Currently, it is Snowman's summons..”
“That can't be... Then the troll from earlier?”
“Yes, that's right.”
“no wonder… I was surprised that the trolls suddenly became friendly..”
The village was noisy and people here and there were preparing something. Judging from the combination of the fragrant smell and the smell of animal blood, it seemed like the entire village was busy preparing a meal..
“By the way, Mael.”
“yes.”
“Why is this a foggy hill? Do you know?”
“It is as the name suggests. This is because water fog often occurs..”
“I haven't heard that there is a large lake or ocean nearby.?”
“that… Associated with a primordial god called Ambika.”
“yes?”
“The Black Thunder are one of the tribes that for generations have been subordinate to the primordial god of thunderbolts, Ambika. The existence of primordial gods is like a natural disaster. Wherever his influence extends, a peculiar climate follows..”
“aha….”
“For this reason, it often rains in the foggy hills and is always full of thunder..”
“Mael knows a lot.?”
“Since then, I have been working as an archaeologist belonging to the Antiquities Society..”
Chameli finished talking with Mael and turned her head to look at the snowfall..
“What are you doing??”
“Looks like you're helping with the cooking..”
“I would have been a little uneasy if it was trolls cooking... I'd be happy if it was Snowman's cooking..”
“So, that's right.”
As they said, Snowfall was directly involved in the trolls' dinner service..
A troll with a slightly distorted face approached him and spoke to him. A troll who appears to normally be in charge of cooking..
Snowfall felt something strange not only from this troll but also from several other trolls..
“It’s delicious even without baking. Kozalkeb has soft flesh, human.”
“It tastes better when grilled. Why are you avoiding the light??”
“Kozalkev's meat burns easily! When burned, it becomes hard. If it's hard, people complain that it hurts their teeth..”
“Then just bake it well..”
“yes. Just bake it well... I know this, but it’s difficult..”
“Watch and follow along well.”
“Are humans teaching us??”
“you are learning.”
“It's something else. Okay, I'll be watching carefully..”
- I can't follow the conversation…
- When talking to trolls, it's popular to impersonate Jo Sam..
- He’s as lithe as a kindergarten teacher haha.
‘I think these people are inferior even within the tribe.….’
Trolls are a society dominated by the logic of combat. It seems that combatants who are inferior to others actually lower the morale of their allies, so they were assigned to take charge of household chores like this..
‘You might say it's harsh... Maybe you can also see it as being compassionate..’
At least they didn't abandon them in the wilderness. If you weren't a wealthy tribe like this one, things like that would happen all of a sudden..
Cheeeeeeeek…
There were braziers lined up, and Quetzal Cove's meat was cooking inside them..
“It's done. Time, measure it?”
“30candle.”
“Same on the other side.”
“Then 1 minute.”
“Now, you just count and the other kids do the same as me, putting meat into the brazier..”
“Are you giving orders??”
“you guys are following.”
“It's something else. I get it.”
- This might not even be a troll king's dream.?
- If you mess up just once, everyone will be fooled. These are the people who will be solved in problem number 5 of the mathematical area..
Cheeeeeeeek…
The sound of meat being grilled in the brazier continued to be heard..
‘These guys... I don't even know the basics of cooking.’
The Geomdungwoore tribe had no concept of not only hygiene, but also understanding of seasonings and how to bring out the taste. If you listen to Jamard's story, it seems that the rock molars were quite knowledgeable about food, but these were different..
‘Maybe you didn't think deeply about the value of cooking..’
Whatever it was, I couldn't afford to be treated to a crappy dinner..
Up until now, I've been eating dry food and running without even getting a break..
This brief meal had to be tasty and nutritious to take away all that fatigue..
It wasn't for the trolls, it was for the search team..
“troll who can read and write?”
“uh… grow.”
“Are there any of these??”
The paper that Snow Seol held out had the names of seasonings written in Troll language..
“This and this. And this only grows in winter.”
“That's enough, bring it to me. And I will write down the recipe and how to use it, so read it whenever you have time even after I leave..”
“Are you giving orders??”
“you are following.”
“It's different. I get it.”
Snowfall began to show off her skills in earnest. He boiled the sauce in a cauldron big enough for a person and added vegetables to balance the nutrition next to the meat..
“Ugh… Trolls don't eat grass.”
“what?”
“Eat grass-fed animals.”
“…Grass must be eaten separately.”
“Grass is not tasty.”
“If you eat grass, you will grow as big as a jamad..”
“What are you doing, not giving me any more??”
- Was Jamard a vegetarian??
- I enjoy what you give me.
- What a good kid. I also eat without beans..
The abundance of Quetzal Cove's fish was running out..
“By the way, wasn’t this supposed to be meat for ancestral rites??”
“The sacrifice can be offered tomorrow. Even Akimba turns a blind eye on days when guests arrive..”
When numerous trolls in the village received food, a message came to Kangseol's mind..
[The dish is ready.]
[Grilled Quetzalcove topped with vegetables is complete..]
[It smells good. The dish was a success.]
[This is a new recipe that has never been seen before..]
[Stamina permanently increases by 2.]
[inspiration awakens.]
[Recipes seem to come to mind when I encounter new ingredients..]
[My cooking skills are a bit poor..]
……
The message didn't end there.
[Made a festival-sized dish in one go.]
[My cooking skills have improved significantly..]
[inspiration awakens.]
[Your understanding of planting rises to a genius level..]
[The range of dishes is greatly expanded.]
[Achieve the special achievement ‘Feeding’.]
[Obtain the special title “Chef”.]
[Special title: Chef]
Related Achievements: Feeding (Adventure: None)
Special ability: Inspiration develops and a flash of inspiration appears..
‘It's totally a cooking effect..’
Still, Kangseol sits next to Frannan, thinking that he will use it someday..
“Hmm… It tastes good.”
“It's always like that?”
“Thanks to you, I now know that trolls do strange dances when they are in a good mood..”
“…I kind of hate that..”
When Kangseol took a bite of food and looked around, a group of trolls were looking at Kangseol and whispering..
[Unozuma's affinity for you increases..]
[Toruruk’s affinity for you increases..]
[Hinui's affinity for you increases..]
……
‘…Is it because of the monster cooking??’
Since my likeability has increased, I should definitely feel good, but I didn't feel that good, perhaps because I felt burdened by receiving excessive attention from trolls..
A group of trolls approached and tapped Snowfall on the shoulder..
“How did you make this??”
“Human, different from the humans I know.?”
“I almost ate this person..”
“Such a waste! Can't I take you with me??”
“They say he's Jamard's friend.?”
“You sleep today and leave tomorrow, right? Right?”
“Still, he's Jamard's friend.….”
“It's worth it! This is the guy who made this kind of food, of course.!”
Snowfall felt strange as she felt that her ability to cook monsters was being treated as if it were a great ability..
‘anyway… Is it good??’
At that time, Chameli looked at Mael and Snowfall with a distressed expression..
“I… What should I do? I think the troll next to me is offering me a drink.!”
“It is a liquor made by fermenting goat milk. Isn’t the tradition of sharing alcohol with friends common among humans as well??”
“As a woman who serves God, I do not drink alcohol.….”
“Now, aren’t trolls closer than God??”
“Hmm… It can't be helped. Just one drink….”
“…was it possible?”
gulp…
Chameli took a sip of his drink and said with a bitter look on his face..
“Wow… It’s fishy… There is a verse in the scriptures of Baranoa that a wise man does not seek the sun at night..”
“The interpretation is?”
“The morning will definitely come, so don't forget what we've been taught and hide in the dark. Isn’t even this drink of darkness that kind of darkness? But it's really tasteless….”
“The vicar is having a hard time saying it's okay to drink..”
Frannan snorted and Chameli grinned..
“God does that too?”
Kang Seol calmly looked at the glass that was handed to her and took a sip..
whoop…
‘town… It's corrupt.’
Then, another message came to mind..
[A flash of inspiration comes to me.]
[A new recipe comes to mind.]
Kangseol told Chameli exactly what came into his head..
“This will be fine if you mix some honey and cinnamon powder..”
“no way… What difference would that make??”
“I agree..”
After hesitating for a moment, they drank a mixture of honey and cinnamon powder as instructed by Kang Seol and were amazed..
“delicious!”
The trolls who saw that began to follow suit one by one..
[Faction: Your influence over Black Thunder increases..]
* * *
The next day, Snowfall's party, Ungola of the Black Thunder tribe, and the tribe's elite headed to the Thunder Plateau..
Jamad and Kangseol talked as they headed to the plateau. Last night, Jamard had a separate talk with Ungola and had to be told about it..
“What kind of curse did Ungus receive??”
“There is a tree in the Thunder Plateau that does not burn. It is said that it is a curse where the soul is bound and struck by lightning..”
“Ambika… It's scary..”
“All of the original gods are extremely vicious. The only reason we survived our encounter with Purga the sulfur monkey was because he was in a good mood, nothing more, nothing less..”
“How to get it?”
Jamard said indifferently.
“There is nothing but death.”
“Then, why didn't Ungola kill Ungus? They said they got along well?”
“It's not that I didn't kill him. I couldn't kill it.”
“what?”
“Ungus is the hero of the black thunder. He understands and handles the power of lightning more deeply than anyone else. He was a simple guy, but his skills were clear. It's been a while since I've seen him, so he's probably gotten better at it..”
“Is there such a difference in skills? No, you can't just push it with numbers.?”
“The curse of Genshin Impact is not that simple. Ambica seems to have strengthened Ungus' magical power to fight back when surrounded by multiple enemies..”
“…You treat me like a toy.”
Jamard nodded at Kang Seol’s words..
“Black Thunder strives throughout its life to contain the power of lightning in its body. And there is the easiest way to know the level they have built. what is that?”
After hearing his answer, Kang Seol thought for a moment and then remembered the peculiar appearance of the black thunderbolt..
“Burn marks on body and face?”
“Yes, that's right. The wider the scorch mark, the stronger the person. I saw Ungola's face?”
“Yes, half of my face is tanned black..”
“What do you think of Ungus??”
“…….”
“You will see it for yourself this time. and… I have a favor to ask you..”
“ask?”
Jamard said seriously..
“This fight... Leave it to me.”
“…….”
“I know it's your body. but… You can't just sit back and let your friend go..”
“okay.”
“…what?”
“Instead, I'll help. That's probably okay?”
Jamard nodded at Kangseol’s refreshing answer..
“Yeah, it would be hard for me to let him go by myself anyway..”
Crying-!
At that time, thunder rumbled.
smart.
The troll knocked on the carriage door..
“Now get off the wagon, humans. If you don't want to die from lightning.”
It's good…
“From here... It's the Plateau of Thunder.”
Crying-!
grip support-!
Chameli was startled by lightning and grabbed Mael's arm..
“Wow, lightning just struck next to me..”
“It's my mood.”
“It's true! I saw it, I saw it!”
“Hahaha, you got on your nerves..”
“this… this….”
- (I'm just putting up with harsh words.)
- I think Mael will keep a diary even in hell haha.
- It's the ultimate mentality, really haha.
Fighting… patter…
Falling rain greeted them.
It's difficult to use an umbrella, and the occasional raindrops are enough to make the top of your head feel cool..
It rained, but it didn't pool..
Ungola said.
“Come on, my brother is waiting for you..”
Just like that… Cheolgruguk…
This is the Plateau of Thunder.
There was a huge tree in the middle of the plateau, struck by lightning, and it caught the attention of everyone heading to the plateau..
And finally, they reached a point where they could clearly see the trees..
There was someone there.
Crying-!
A thunderbolt struck him..
“Wow!!”
“…….”
A person who writhes in pain every time a thunderbolt strikes..
However, it never fell from the tree..
jamard said.
“hey! Ungus! I came. When I heard about it, I heard that he behaved as he wanted and got into serious trouble.?”
“Ugh?”
His dark skin was revealed, emitting a subtle heat as if his entire body had been roasted..
“Crrrrr….”
Ungus was black..
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