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Chapter 174 : Rare Barbecue
Chapter 174: Rare Barbecue
「That’s the Mimic from earlier?」
Arya, who had approached, asked aloud.
In fact, since the battle had ended early, she had also seen the whole process of Gauss stabbing out this lump of meat from the chest.
But out of a desire for confirmation, she asked again.
Ẃ еb́ n о̄ v̇еl Ӗn̄ uṁа̃
After all, the “food” now lying in the cast-iron pot, roasted until red and emitting a fragrant aroma, looked far too different from the fierce and menacing Mimic they had just fought.
If not for the fact that she spent most of her time together with Gauss, she would have thought Gauss had pulled out some pre-prepared food from his Storage Bag and just reheated it with the residual warmth from the chest.
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「Yes.」 Gauss raised the heavy book in his hand. 「I read in the book that it seems edible?」
His admiration for the author of this Complete Ingredient Guide Around the Emerald Forest grew even deeper. To record so much precious information, the author must have dedicated himself with the spirit of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs, pouring in tremendous effort to create it.
Unfortunately, even after flipping through the entire book, he had not found the author’s name.
He had asked at the bookstore and only learned that this was a book of open copyright, meaning any qualified institution could print and publish it.
Е̌n̂ u̇ m̀ӓ
Moreover, it seemed to be a series, not limited to just the surroundings of the Emerald Forest.
Arya’s blue eyes swept over the heavy book Gauss was holding in one hand, her expression a little complicated.
「That book again…..」
Gauss had recommended it to her many times, but she had always declined.
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If Gauss wasn’t by her side to taste first, she wouldn’t dare recklessly eat suspicious monster flesh.
Though she had complained about Gauss countless times in her heart, she had to admit that, when it came to handling and eating monster ingredients, Gauss was generally reliable.
Ẽ n um̄ а̃ . í d̃
At least in the times they had eaten so far, on the surface, the food had looked edible, even if sometimes there were minor side effects.
「But, an Elite Monster…..」
Previously, they had only eaten low-level monsters, but this time the subject of cooking was a true Elite Monster. Was this really fine?
Arya’s doubts had not disappeared.
Gauss, however, was unaware of her complicated inner thoughts.
He lifted his three-foot longsword and, following the recipe’s instructions, began to process the Mimic’s flesh.
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The tip and root of the tongue were cut off first.
Without the vitality of life, the Mimic’s flesh no longer held the toughness it had shown during battle. Though it still took extra effort, he successfully removed the inedible parts.
For food safety, he compared carefully with the anatomical diagrams in the book and even removed a little more than necessary.
Next, he handled the middle part of the tongue, slicing it evenly into thick pieces, then shaving away the outer skin with a small knife until the tender, healthy pink core flesh was exposed.
Rinsing away the residue with clean water—
What now lay before him was exactly what the recipe described: premium edible ingredient.
Е̌ňü ḿа́. іd̊
Like translucent jelly, the pink flesh gleamed with strange, beautiful muscle striations. Under the soft glow of the luminous moss overhead, the meat shimmered faintly, almost like the most luxurious cut of tuna sashimi in his previous life—utterly tempting.
Seeing that only five or six catties of the essence remained after processing, Gauss’s throat bobbed involuntarily, and he revealed an eager smile.
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「It looks… really quite good.」
Even though she had doubted it at first, Arya had to admit that this carefully prepared ingredient before her exuded an irresistible allure.
That was, if she ignored the charred fangs still stuck on the chest nearby, the foul-smelling half-digested matter, and the pile of questionable-looking organs that had been removed.
「Some will be grilled, some made into stew, and the rest preserved with your Nature’s Bind, Arya.」
Е núm̊ а
Gauss quickly made up his mind.
With only five or six catties of essence meat, based on his past experience eating monster flesh, there was no way they could finish it in one sitting.
As it happened, it was lunchtime anyway. Even without encountering the Mimic, the two of them should have eaten.
「Arya, give me a hand?」
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「Alright.」
Arya nodded, not saying more.
W ě b̆ ńо̃v el Ӗ n̈umа
First, she knew she couldn’t dissuade Gauss. Second, she too was curious—just what would an Elite Monster taste like?
She turned toward the platform’s edge and began searching for materials.
By now, she was quite used to the role of gathering firewood and setting up the fire.
There was no suitable firewood on the platform, but she found plenty of withered, hard vines, which she cut down to use as substitutes.
As they busied themselves, soon, smoke curled upwards above the platform.
A cleaned large stone slab was set over the fire, glowing faintly red from the heat.
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Thick slices of tongue meat, rubbed with crushed rock salt and brushed with fat, were placed gently on the slab.
The moment the fat met the scorching stone, a delightful sizzling sound burst forth, along with a wave of rich aroma.
Since the Mimic had already been “roasted” once in high heat, this time the stone-grill cooking did not take long. About thirty seconds per side was enough.
When both sides had seared to an enticing golden brown, sizzling with juices and fat, they could be taken up from the slab.
Gauss cut the tongue slices in half—one piece went into his own bowl, the other into Arya’s.
Then, under Arya’s gaze, he speared the fragrant meat and, without hesitation, popped it into his mouth.
Wеb̊n о̄.v̂ е l̄ È n um á
「Mmph!」
The instant the food touched his tongue, Gauss’s eyes lit up!
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The intense meaty fragrance and hot juices exploded across his palate.
Biting down, the texture was tender and springy, not tough at all. As he chewed, abundant juices continued to burst forth, the mellow richness of fat mingling with the natural flavor of the meat across his tongue.
Even better, the more he chewed, the more satisfying it became. The tendons gave it a unique texture, “soft yet resilient.”
No wonder the recipe had praised it so highly!
Е̃ n_ŭm̊а. i_d
He had thought Rust Frog legs and Frost Serpent meat were rare delicacies, but compared to this Mimic tongue steak, they instantly seemed pale.
His Energy Storage Gland also quickly activated, secreting hormones that made his brain overflow with pleasure.
「Delicious—so delicious!」
「Haa!」
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Gauss let out a long breath, not stingy with his praise.
Warmth coursed through his whole body. Just a small piece of meat provided energy comparable to a whole steak.
Ėn̂ u m̆_ӑ. і̄d́
Seeing Gauss’s delighted expression, Arya too gathered her courage, speared her slice, and gently bit off a piece with her white teeth.
「Mmmph!」
Soon enough, her face also lit up with the same expression of surprise.
In terms of taste, it was flawless.
And whether it was psychological or not, she felt that the Mimic meat carried a sweetness unlike the ordinary monster ingredients they had tried before.
For the moment, she even set aside her aversion to eating monster flesh.
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Encouraged by this “sweet reward,” Gauss continued grilling.
But since the meat was so energy-rich, Arya soon couldn’t eat anymore. That left Gauss to eat a few more pieces, and then he also fed several chunks to the long-drooling Ulfen.
Ike also received a portion.
However, since both of them were already too full, the planned stew had to be abandoned. Fortunately, they had only boiled water and hadn’t put the ingredients in yet, so nothing was wasted.
The two of them lay on mats spread on the platform.
After resting for quite a while, they finally stood up, stretching lazily.
Еn̄um ǎ
After a great battle, to have such a sumptuous barbecue—it indeed lifted the mood.
「？」 Gauss’s face showed a look of delight.
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He wasn’t sure if it was an illusion, but he felt his body had grown just a little bit stronger.
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