Chapter 129: Luck Favors the Fortunate (3)

Field Boss, .

Commonly known as the Horny Rabbit, this terrifying creature was extremely dangerous.

Originally, the was a herbivorous monster, as large as a bear.

However, when it fell into the special state , it was no longer a cute bunny.

It became the ruler of the mountains, destroying everything in its path.

A normally passive monster turned into a horrific destroyer.

The mountain villages in each faction where the tutorial quest took place were areas for levels 1 through 8.

Monster levels were also set according to the area’s levels.

The highest-level monster in this area was the , which recorded a monster level of 12.

The was usually a very calm monster with only a level of 6.

But what if it fell into ?

“R-run away.”

“Why, oppa? It looks cute on the outside.”

“Look at its eyes. They’re too red, aren’t they?”

Its level amplified to a staggering 27.

The in that state possessed combat power that could easily crush top predators like bears and tigers.

Hae-chul, who had indirect experience through , was eagerly explaining the fearsome nature of that creature to Joo-hyun.

However, Joo-hyun scoffed and wisely responded.

“Hae-chul oppa.”

“Why!”

“White rabbits naturally have red eyes. Look, that rabbit has white fur.”

“…No, that’s not what I mean!”

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White rabbits naturally had red eyes.

Incredibly logical, Hae-chul looked flustered and stared at me.

“Chan-sik, let’s think about running first.”

“Hyung, do you know?”

“What?”

Srrrrng.

I lightly swung the rusty sword given for the tutorial, smiling.

“Giant rabbits are an excellent source of protein.”

“What nonsense are you talking about!”

“I’ll tell you one reason why I liked .”

Modern virtual reality games had vividly implemented human senses.

Each game had sensory restrictions, but , the first virtual reality game, didn’t have such limitations. It was a perfect world where one could experience rich sensations.

That meant taste was also quite realistically composed.

I snatched the sword Hae-chul was holding and grinned.

“You could taste all sorts of delicacies in .”

In reality, I mostly survived on instant noodles due to Jin-hyuk’s medical bills.

Even if the money earned through commissions was quite substantial, it went to paying for the capsule room.

So, I was obsessed with eating in the game.

Of course, it wasn’t real eating, but the experience of eating at that moment was real.

“What’s that got to do with this!”

Hae-chul, listening to me, closed his eyes tightly and shouted.

“Oh, Hae-chul hyung. You don’t know?”

“What?”

“The Horny Rabbit is an excellent ingredient. It’s tender when eaten raw, savory when grilled… nothing goes to waste.”

As far as I remembered, many people in enjoyed in-game food like I did.

With high freedom, there were various ways to enjoy the game.

Listening to me, Hae-chul frowned and spoke.

“Regardless of the taste, how are we supposed to catch and eat it? There’s at least a 25-level difference.”

“Just trust me. Eating shows have always been a hit content.”

To compete with Huh-soo’s team, we needed our unique content.

Honestly, no matter how much it was a competition, the outcome didn’t matter.

Content.

We had to secure broadcast content no matter what.

I lightly tapped the rusty sword and looked ahead.

The Horny Rabbit had already reached our vicinity.

Kkyuuuu!

A cutely unfitting cry pressed against our ears.

But only the sound was cute.

[’s rough breath can be felt in your ears.]

[All stats are reduced!]

[Warning! The monster’s gender is revealed to be ! will persistently target you.]

[You are facing an unprecedented enemy. You cannot handle this with your current abilities.]

[All stats are….]

Kindly, all sorts of debuff messages filled my vision.

I exhaled lightly and deactivated the system message function.

Stats? Level?

I didn’t care about those.

No matter how strong that monster was, it couldn’t escape the confines of a low-level monster.

Its attack pattern was just one, and even that pattern was incredibly simple.

Body slam.

It just used its large body to ram.

While its damage was overwhelming compared to other bosses, it was that simple.

“PD Sung, are you watching?”

-Go ahead.

“Is the other team’s situation the same as ours?”

-That’s right.

“Got it.”

Huh-soo’s team would also clear the monster without much trouble.

Though I didn’t want to admit it, Huh-soo was an experienced player like no other.

So, I nodded and said.

“Hae-chul hyung and Joo-hyun, stay back.”

“Okay!”

“Oppa! I’ll help somehow! Should I draw aggro?”

“No. We’ll continue the tutorial quest after catching this, so don’t worry.”

For a delicious meal, I had to aim for its weak spot and finish it in one go.

That way, it would be easier to cook.

If I stabbed it wrongly and its insides filled with blood, it would ruin the taste.

I licked my lips and smiled.

“Let’s eat well.”

Let’s catch it quickly and eat.

6.

The was cleanly hunted after three attacks.

Monsters with attack patterns of ‘strong, strong, strong’ were not a significant threat.

Its body was huge, but its weak spot was also large.

Its weak point was below the navel.

It was easy to target, and sliding while slicing was all it took.

No matter how strong and high-level it was, it was still a boss of a beginner area.

High-level bosses had many defensive mechanisms to protect their weak spots, but not this one.

After the simple hunt, I showcased my skills after a long time.

and .

The rusty sword might have transferred iron toxins, but it didn’t matter since it was just a game.

As long as it looked good, it was fine.

After quickly finishing the cooking, I took a deep breath and spoke to Hae-chul hyung and Joo-hyun.

“You can eat now.”

Then Hae-chul hyung looked at the with disgust and spoke.

“Won’t we get sick from eating this?”

“Well, it’s just a game.”

“…But where did those ingredients come from earlier?”

“Oh, the salt and sesame oil?”

The seasonings I used to make the dishes.

It was surprising since we hadn’t even reached the village yet.

“I made a deal with the production team.”

“A deal?”

“Yes, a mutually beneficial deal.”

The production team, filming with administrative authority within the game.

Some of them were well aware of the prestige that food held in .

Thus, I received seasonings generated with administrative authority from them and finished the food in the way I used to.

Just slicing it with a knife, cutting it roughly, and grilling it over a campfire was enough!

The same went for the tartare.

Well, strictly speaking, it was more like yuk sashimi than yukhoe.

“Let’s eat well!”

The reason why there were so many gourmets in this game.

Joo-hyun was personally showing that reason.

Munch munch.

Joo-hyun, who started eating heartily.

She usually only picked a few pieces of meat or mostly ate salads during company meals.

But in this world, no matter how much she ate, she wouldn’t gain weight.

Knowing this, Joo-hyun began to fully unleash her previously suppressed appetite.

“Eat slowly.”

“…Is it really that good?”

Hae-chul hyung tilted his head, closed his eyes tightly, and put a piece of tartare in his mouth.

And after a moment.

Munch munch munch!

He began devouring the tartare even more vigorously than Joo-hyun.

I watched them with satisfaction and nodded.

Then I picked up the tartare with my hand and ate it.

[You have consumed !]

[All stats will increase by +7 for 1 hour!]

[You have satisfied the basic conditions for the title . The title acquisition quest will proceed after the tutorial….]

Not only did it taste good, but the stat increase was quite substantial.

In this game, before going on a raid, players not only did potion doping but also made sure to get these food buffs.

It was the same for solo play.

My playing style was quite hardcore, and I often hunted monsters higher than my specs.

Food buffs were practically my companion in my gaming life.

“Chan-sik.”

Hae-chul hyung, with a blissful expression, looked at me while chewing on a large piece of meat.

I bit into the hind leg of the rabbit, nodded, and answered.

“Yes.”

“I never thought you’d be so good at cooking. How do you do it?”

“I’m only good in the game.”

Because I had never experienced such ingredients in reality?

If I had to do it, I could roughly imitate it, but was there a need to?

I’d rather just order food.

At that moment.

Swoosh.

A beam of light descended from the air, and PD Sung appeared.

Unlike us in our ragged state, he was wearing very comfortable training clothes.

“As promised, may I have a bite too?”

“Of course.”

“Then I’ll have a bite.”

With an expression full of anticipation, PD Sung took a bite of each dish I made.

Then, like Hae-chul hyung, he widened his eyes and let out a sigh of admiration.

“Ah, if only I had a glass of soju with this, it would be perfect.”

PD Sung smacked his lips in regret.

He finished his meal happily with the other cast members and soon gave me a thumbs up.

“Thank you for the meal. Grilled meat is the best after all.”

“You’ll take good care of our content, right?”

In response to my question, PD Sung adjusted his glasses and said.

“Of course. Ah, we can’t stay here any longer. There’s somewhere I need to go urgently.”

No matter how good Huh-soo was, he wouldn’t be able to beat my special dish.

However, I couldn’t help but widen my eyes at PD Sung’s next words.

“They say they’re making spicy stir-fried rabbit in the neighboring town.”

“Spicy stir-fried… rabbit?”

“Yes.”

Wait a minute.

When did this program turn into a gourmet show?

While I clicked my tongue and sighed, PD Sung quickly opened a portal.

Then he threw a remark at me.

“By the way, once you’re done eating, please teach the other cast members how to use weapons.”

“Suddenly?”

“Yes.”

At PD Sung’s subsequent words, I frowned and grimaced.

“…Can that even make it on the show?”

PD Sung answered as if it was obvious.

“Of course.”

“Sigh.”

As soon as PD Sung finished speaking, I looked at Hae-chul hyung and Joo-hyun, who were still eating.

Then I shook my head and sighed.

“Listen while you eat.”

“Mm-mm.”

“Mmm!”

“After you finish eating, let’s train hard for an hour. Got it?”

“Mm-mm?”

“What are you saying, Chan-sik oppa!”

What am I saying?

It means the good times are over.

It was time to summon hell again after a long time.