Leveling Up Through Eating

Chapter 528: Gaining an Uncle

Chapter 528: Gaining an Uncle

The Cooking God, one of the Absolute Gods, had bestowed his secret upon Minhyuk. This secret was none other than Overlapping Delight. A skill that was helpful, but also had plenty of disadvantages, like its short duration in a large-scale battle, and the fact that it needed two dishes for it to take effect.

Of course, Minhyuk had to make up for these shortcomings and find a way to make full use of the Overlapping Delight.

‘I have no choice but to immediately eat the dish I made for Overlapping Delight.’

Minhyuk could use the trailer’s special ability, Double Food, and replicate the dish he made inside the trailer within ten minutes. But…

‘The -1 on all stats penalty is too huge for me.’

…it was better for him to not use it unless he was in a very special situation. Minhyuk stats, excluding the five basic stats, amounted to ten. These stats included his DEX, CHA, Will and so on. All of these stats decreasing by one would impose a huge penalty on Minhyuk. So, to avoid that, Minhyuk thought of a trick. And this trick was very simple.

‘Let’s stock buffed dishes in my inventory and take them out when necessary.’

The buff effects would be different every time. The main reason why buffed dishes had different effects was because of the ingredients used in the dishes. Depending on the ingredients used, the dish could greatly increase one’s STR or STM. A dish could even increase one’s skill level. That was how each buffed dish varied in effects based on the ingredients used on them. And Minhyuk stored those kinds of dishes accordingly.

In fact, considering Minhyuk’s eating addiction, the word ‘store’ was not the correct word to use, perhaps it was not even in his dictionary. But since most of the buffed dishes and ordinary dishes tasted similar, Minhyuk was able to endure by eating other dishes and wait for the day when he would be able to use them.

‘It’s also fun to wait for a while before eating. Fufu.’

Minhyuk summoned his trailer the moment he shouted ‘Let’s Have a Meal!’. Actually, using the trailer when he was in an absolute defense was a loss. But if Minhyuk allowed Raldo to rush toward him just now, then his life right then and there would already have been forfeit. Then…

Shwaaaaaaaa—

Flames erupted from the trailer’s vents as white smoke rushed up from its chimney, its body slowly turning red.

[The trailer has detected danger. The probability of creating higher-grade dishes has increased!]

[The trailer has detected danger. The probability of creating higher-grade dishes has increased!]

The notifications rang twice. Compared to when he was facing Asura, the dangers detected by the trailer were significantly lower. However, the fact that he could make a higher grade dish would not change. Now, Minhyuk only had to choose which of the dishes that he stored would he use for this moment.

‘The reason why I’m having a hard time against Raldo is because of his tremendous damage, his tremendous experience and amazing skills.’

Actually, the reason why Minhyuk still received the damage despite avoiding Raldo’s attack was all thanks to Raldo’s passive skill, ‘Warrior God’s Sword’. This meant that he was stuck between two difficult choices. Should Minhyuk increase his defense and HP Volume? Or should he try to increase his average damage too?

However, it did not take too long for Minhyuk to decide between the two.

‘I’m going for the latter.’

If Minhyuk chose to increase his defense, then he would still be helpless if Raldo decided to attack him consecutively. On the other hand, what would happen if his average attack and damage had increased?

‘Raldo would also receive severe damage and would lessen the attacks that he sent out.’

Since Minhyuk had chosen, then that meant that he could now take one of the dishes that he stored. There was this dish that Minhyuk made just a few days ago that made him drool. The dish was none other than ‘bachelor kimchi’. Bachelor kimchi [1] or Altari Kimchi could be eaten by mixing it with rice or just as a plain side dish.

Minhyuk, who used a ‘side dish’ to take advantage of Overlapping Delight, could be said to be a true genius when it came to eating. The bachelor kimchi could increase Minhyuk’s chosen skill by +3 upon consumption. This was the only effect the bachelor kimchi had. And the skill that Minhyuk decided to buff up with this effect was none other than his ridiculous passive skill, ‘Lightning’. A passive that could randomly trigger lightning strikes upon each attack.

‘If Raldo’s passive skill is a literal scam, then I’ll make this ridiculous skill into something that is far more than that.’

Minhyuk quickly climbed inside the trailer while thinking about the dish that could go well with Bachelor Kimchi. He thought about mixing the kimchi with the rice, but if he did that then he would not be able to see the other dish’s effects. Then, that only brought him to one other thing. The combo that could make him drool just by the thought alone.

‘It’s making me crazy.’

Minhyuk felt good and happy just thinking about it. The dish was none other than ‘chapagetti’. What would it taste like if he ate chapagetti with Bachelor Kimchi?

‘It’s over…’

Minhyuk’s mouth was already filled with saliva just by imagining it. Due to chapagetti’s nature, the probability of getting low buff effects was high. However, Minhyuk would be able to offset such disadvantages by using the ingredients from Rocard Kingdom which were jam packed with great and amazing effects. Rocard Kingdom was a kingdom of farmers and Queen Iris, their queen, often sent gifts to Minhyuk.

And among these gifts were ingredients with amazing attributes,

The first thing that Minhyuk did was to put water in a pot.

Piiiiiiiiing—

Then, as if sensing the pot, the Eternal Flames immediately increased in intensity. Minhyuk left the water on the hot fire for less than a minute before adding the noodles and the chapagetti flakes. Then, he lifted the noodles quickly to let air flow through the noodles and make them chewy.

“…???”

Raldo, who lost his prey, turned to look at Minhyuk with a blank expression on his face. He looked like he was asking Minhyuk, ‘What are you doing there instead of fighting me here?’ But Minhyuk completely ignored him and just continued what he was doing, throwing the water out of the pot.

Usually, the chapagetti instructions written at the back of the packet would say to ‘leave eight spoons of water in the pot and mix it with some olive oil and the soup powder’ but Minhyuk was already a master at this. He left thirteen spoons of water in the pot.

So, what did Minhyuk do next?

Without removing the noodles from the pot, he poured the soup powder inside and added truffle oil instead of olive oil. Truffle oil was the oil made from the best truffle grown on the ground and was the best oil to bring out the chapagetti’s aroma and taste. This truffle oil was also one of the gifts that Rocard Kingdom’s Queen Iris had sent to Minhyuk. It was a rare product, with only one bottle produced per year, with very amazing abilities too.

Just like that, Minhyuk turned on the fire once again.

Sizzle—

Thirteen spoons of water might sound like it was a bit too much, but in fact it was just a small amount. That was why Minhyuk had to quickly mix everything, as if he was stir-frying the noodles. Besides, mixing the noodles as if he was stir-frying it would make the soup powder stick better to the noodles, coating them and giving them a stronger flavor.

Once all of the water had boiled away, Minhyuk quickly plated the noodles while bringing out another pan and pouring a layer of oil on it and adding two eggs on it.

Sizzle—

After cooking the bottom of the eggs perfectly, Minhyuk placed the eggs on top of his chapagetti before frying three dumplings on the same pan. After finishing everything, Minhyuk set the table and finally received satisfactory notifications about the buff effects.

Minhyuk looked at his chapagetti with a satisfied smile on his face. Steam gently rose from the still warm chapagetti, while the two half-cooked fried eggs accented its colors and showed off their golden luster. Minhyuk immediately grabbed his chopsticks as he poked down on one of the yolks.

Dribble, dribble— went the yolk, flowing a beautiful yellow down the noodles, coating it with its colors. Minhyuk then tore a piece of the egg white before clamping on the noodles and…

“Sluuuuuuuuuuurp!”

The noodles, the yolk and the egg whites created a perfect harmony of flavors in Minhyuk’s mouth. The familiar taste in his mouth was very pleasant and the same goes for the deep flavor and aroma of the truffle oil. Then, he used his now clean left hand to pick up a piece of the bachelor kimchi.

“Eating kimchi with your hands is really the best.”

Minhyuk took a bite of the bachelor kimchi straight from his hands and…

Crunch, crunch, crunch—

…an insane crunching sound rang in his ears. Bachelor kimchi was a dish that was known for its crunchy texture and insane sounds when eaten. The spicy and pungent bachelor kimchi easily washed away the greasy aftertaste of the chapagetti. This time, Minhyuk picked a piece of the fried dumpling.

Crisp—

The hot and crispy fried dumplings were the best choice of partner for chapagetti. With only half of the dumpling left from what he picked, he placed it on top of the chapagetti before clamping a mouthful and placing everything in his mouth. The slightly greasy fried dumplings and the savory noodles met together and created a fantastic harmony. Of course, Minhyuk did not forget to pick some bachelor kimchi with his bare hands, making sure to suck his fingers clean of any sauce. After that, Minhyuk turned his attention to the remaining fried egg on his noodles. Without poking anything, Minhyuk scooped out the entire yolk and placed it in his mouth.

“Kghhk~”

The rich taste of the yolk spread and lingered in Minhyuk’s mouth as he placed the egg whites in his mouth. Then, he immediately slurped on some chapagetti noodles again.

“Kghhh.”

After eating his fried eggs, fried dumplings, chapagetti and bachelor kimchi, he opened a cold and icy bottle of water and washed away the greasiness from his mouth.

“Fwaaaaa!”

The moment he finished eating, the cooking die appeared in front of Minhyuk.

[Overlapping Delight.]

[You can now receive the effects of two dishes.]

[The duration of the buff effect will depend on the number that the die will cast.]

Minhyuk desperately wished to get a higher number. The higher the number, the more he could maximize his passive skill and the better the effects. But the die did not adhere to Minhyuk’s wishes.

[The die has been cast! You have rolled a four!]

[The Overlapping Delight’s buff effect will last for three minutes!]

[You have received the effects of the Epic Grade Bachelor Kimchi and the Epic Grade Truffle Oil.]

[Your STR and AGI has increased by 14%!]

[Your Physical and Magical Defense have increased by 22%!]

[Your Sword’s Basic Attack has increased by 100%!]

[You can increase the level of your artifact passive skill or any passive skill in your possession by +3!]

‘Lightning.’

[The Continent Destroyer Sword’s Passive Skill ‘Lightning’ has increased in level by +3.]

Swooooosh—

The word ‘Crazy’ appeared on the blade of the Continent Destroyer Sword. In a 1:1 battle, the skill ‘Crazy’ was the skill that could exert a ridiculous strength. This was Crazy’s basic information.

(Crazy)

Artifact Skill

Level: None

Mana Required: None

Cooldown: None

Effects:

•When using Crazy Mode, there is a 30% chance of triggering a sword wind with 1,100% additional attack that can rip through anything and everything in its path when attacking with a basic attack.

•When using Crazy Mode, there is a chance of consecutively triggering Crazy Mode.

•There is a 20% chance of triggering the Crazy Mode two times in a row.

•There is a 5% chance of triggering the Crazy Mode three times in a row.

•There is a 1% chance of triggering the Crazy Mode four times in a row.

•In Crazy Mode, there is a 10% chance of bringing the opponent hit by your attack into a three-second stunned state.

•In Crazy Mode, there is a 20% chance of turning the Continent Destroyer Sword’s Active Skill: Armor Break into a passive skill and triggering it to destroy the opponent’s sword.

The most ridiculous part of the skill was the fact that there was a high chance of triggering Crazy Mode continuously. There was even a 1% chance of triggering it four times in a row.

‘I don’t have much time.’

Minhyuk was wondering how strong Lightning would become if the passive skill had a +3 level increase, but he knew full well that he did not have the time to contemplate on this matter.

‘I’ll just have to check it while confronting Raldo.’

The moment Minhyuk stepped out of his trailer and left the barrier, the barrier melted and flowed down like cascading water, before disappearing from sight. Raldo immediately jumped at Minhyuk. Raldo thought that Minhyuk cooked for himself and could not help but ridicule him.

[King’s Rage]

[With the triggering of King’s Rage, the Warrior God’s Sword’s 50% damage will be increased to 100%!]

“For real…?!”

Minhyuk could only think of Raldo’s existence as something similar to a scam! All he could do right now was stop Raldo’s sword as the man jumped at him.

Slaaaaaash—

Even though Minhyuk blocked the sword, 100% of the damage still struck him.

“Urgh!”

Raldo’s damage was so ridiculous that Minhyuk’s 22% increase in defense did nothing. The moment the groan escaped Minhyuk’s mouth, he used Like the Wind and widened the distance between them. But Raldo immediately chased after him and slashed his sword at him.

‘My passive got stronger too!!!’

When Minhyuk swung his sword at the incoming sword attack…

Baaaaaaaaaang—

The two swords collided, bringing in 100% damage to Minhyuk.

“Urk!”

But then, a shocking notification rang just when Minhyuk was forced to take a step back.

[You have triggered Crazy eight times in a row!]

[You have dealt an attack with 2,000% additional damage on your enemy.]

The force of the wind slammed into Raldo, tearing his body apart and forcing him to fly backwards and hit the transparent barrier. In the end, he could only slump down and slide down the barrier while vomiting a mouthful of blood.

“Urk!”

Minhyuk looked at the Continent Destroyer Sword in a daze.

‘Eight times in a row…? And 2,000% additional damage…?’

The skill Lightning, after increasing its level by +3, could only be described as the most ridiculous skill among all of the ridiculous skills.

1. ???? - ?? means Bachelor which originated from the ponytail hairstyle or ?? that young boys or men used in the olden days. It’s made from ??? (ponytail radish), a small variety of white radish with long leafy stems. It is also called as ???? (altari radish) ?