chapter 509
509 – Side story) What I want to say
[When consuming ‘Fruit Bingtanghuru’, friendliness increases and the status ailment ‘Courage’ is granted to the target.]
[This random stat applies only to targets included in the Communion Request list.]
“… ah? that’s right. “There was something like this too, right?”
My head nods at the additional system message that pops up after the star rating alarm.
Random abilities given to each food.
It’s been a long time since I encountered this again.
Since I was unable to see system messages after being separated from the original breeder.
But what about courage when the condition is abnormal?
This time too, it was a skill I had never seen before.
The name value of random abilities still persisted.
‘By the way, if it only applies to those included in the assistant principal request list… … . You’re saying it only applies to Jeon So-rim, right?’
ㅡRattle… !
I thought about arranging the Bingtanghuru on a nice plate. I felt like if I waited slowly, the next message would appear.
Of course, there was no explanation yet for Courage, which is a random stat. You should at least know what abilities they have so you can feel free to treat them or not.
“Hey, Seong Ji-hoon~! They said it would come soon, so what took so long? “I’m just leaving?”
“brother? “Are you sure Derke is helping you?”
“Oh, everyone, just wait a moment. “I was just about to take it.”
I guess I’ll have to take this first.
No matter how long you wait, there is no news.
I’m a fool for hoping for further explanation.
Would you have guessed that they even restored the unfriendliness of the system?
It seems that the breeders and derke of that world are very busy. Since both of them are restoring portals where causality has been misaligned, they probably don’t have time to manage the system.
… Tsk. I still have to eat Tanghulu, but I think a detailed explanation of the abilities will come to mind.
It’s probably some kind of ordinary buff.
You can pretty much guess just by looking at the name.
It’s a skill given as a star reward, so it would be nice if it was good, but I doubt it would have a negative effect on people.
“… sorry. Everyone waited a long time, right? “Did you forget that it needs time to harden?”
I returned to my seat and sat down again, holding out the bintanghuru neatly placed on my plate. It’s as if he’s asking for forgiveness for being late, even after seeing the result.
“Wow… ? Is this a fruit skewer? But the fruits are so shiny… … ?”
“Awesome, awesome! “I was wondering what they were working so hard on, but would they have guessed that they were making Tanghulu?”
“Hehe, I paid some attention.”
Fortunately, both reactions were favorable.
Derke and Jeon So-rim are surprised.
It was my first time seeing Derke,
Jeon Shaolin was more surprised by the fact that I had created this myself than by Tanghulu.
“I heard this is quite difficult to make… … . What are you really? Since when did you become so dexterous? “Aren’t you Seong Ji-hoon?”
Jeon So-rim tilts her head and asks questions. She looks at my face intently, as if curious.
“What did you think of me? “You weren’t very dexterous to begin with, right?”
“But there are so many people… … .”
“Rather than that, Shaolin? “Do you like Tanghulu?”
“me? Umm… ! “Actually, I’ve never tried it.”
“what? really?”
Jeon So-rim’s answer was quite surprising.
She is outgoing and fashion-conscious. This is her first time in Tanghulu? Of course, as an insider, I thought he would have tried it at least once… … .
“Why, why are you looking at me like that… … ?”
“Because it’s unexpected. “I thought you would have tried it.”
“Of course I wanted to try it! But I couldn’t afford it. I have been managing it closely ever since I joined the company last year. I couldn’t eat foods that were high in sugar. “I ate that much Rabokki because you made it, otherwise I wouldn’t have even looked at it, right?”
“I see. “I didn’t know they were managing it so thoroughly.”
“yes? There really is nothing to be happy about in life these days… … ?”
“Foot, anyone who sees you will think you’re an idol.”
“… … .”
Well, after seeing Jeon So-rim again, I understand.
Slim yet elastic skin and body shape.
From the slim waist line to the clearly carved 11-shaped abs.
If you look closely, things that were previously invisible become visible. Until now, I’ve only seen him as a bit of a harsh rant, but after hearing those words, he definitely seems like a different person.
“But brother? What does Tanghulu mean? Death dragon looks so sweet just by looking at it… … !”
At this time, Derke’s voice interrupts.
The guy’s eyes were fixed on Tanghulu.
I couldn’t get my appetite back and even started drooling.
It seems that it sensed the countless sugars coated in Tanghulu with its dog-like sense of smell.
“Actually, it doesn’t mean much. “It literally means a snack made of tree nuts coated with taffy.”
“Fuck… … ?”
“Derke refers to a snack that you eat by melting something sweet like your favorite sugar and then hardening it.”
“Huh? Ugh, I can’t wait to try it!”
“okay. “Let’s eat it quickly before the syrup melts.”
“Then I will eat well! Derke wants to try this pretty colored fruit first… … !”
ㅡSlap!
As soon as permission is given, Derke reaches out to Shine Muscat Tanghulu.
Was it because it resembled his own eye color? It’s amazing how people find out about the most expensive and high-quality fruits.
ㅡWasasak… !
“Huh..? What does this mean… … ?”
Derke, who has taken out one pill, pauses.
Maybe it’s because of the unexpected sound.
The guy kept moving his jaw with a puzzled expression.
I couldn’t help but inertially chew Tanghulu due to its sweet taste and amazing texture.
ㅡWow! Crumbling… … !
At the same time, the sound of glass breaking is heard. This meant that the syrup was properly frozen at the right consistency.
ㅡCrispy! Crispy!
So I picked one up and bit into it.
What I chose was Pineapple Tanghulu.
It definitely has a surprising texture and sweetness.
Textures that go beyond the crunchy texture of fried food resonate in your mouth.
Inside the thin, hard sugar coating, a pineapple full of flesh and juice was waiting. Should we call it a cold version of the outer skin?
“hmm… ! “Of course, the fruit tastes much better here.”
Naturally, comparisons are made with Drill Apple.
Drill apples, a specialty of Valkyrie Island, had a sweet and sour taste, but it was difficult to keep up with the standards of Earth’s fruits, which were harvested through genetically improved varieties.
“Huh? Are you too sweet? But it’s just as delicious… ! Well, that’s why I can’t stop… … !”
ㅡCrunchy!
Derke inhales the ice cream like a bee on honey. One for each type.
It was just as I expected. It was a snack that Derke, who liked sweet tastes, could not help but like.
“… … .”
On the other hand, Jeon So-rim was just watching us from earlier.
“what? “Are you not going to eat?”
“Umm… ! After all, if you eat a lot of sugar, you gain weight… … .”
“Eh? If you eat a lot of sweets, will you gain weight?”
“huh. “Oily foods are not good, but sugars such as carbohydrates and sugar are the real enemies of dieting.”
“diet… ? Even if Derke eats a lot of sweet things, he doesn’t gain weight.”
“what? really… … ?”
“yes-! In the meantime, my brother made a lot of sweet things for Derke, but I never felt like she gained weight. ah! “I gained weight in my chest!”
“ha..? Wow, I’m so jealous. “Derke, you are blessed with a face and body, but are you also born with a good constitution?”
“Hehehe, Derke doesn’t know that kind of thing!”
The guy who inhales Tanghulu with a bright smile.
In a way, it was a natural thing to say.
Because they were of a completely different race.
Since it was a hatchling in the prime of growth, no matter how many sweets it ate, it would not gain weight.
“So you really aren’t going to eat it?”
“Whoa, today isn’t a cheat day… … .”
“I won’t force you in any way. Or should I just give you some fruit?”
“… no! Let’s eat something special just for today! “Women have a special dessert stomach!”
“Hey, Jeon So-rim. There’s no need to force yourself to eat like that… … .”
“It’ll be okay for a little while. And you worked hard to make it for me… … . “Isn’t it rude not to eat it?”
“huh? “This was originally made for Derke—”
“That’s it! Just give me that one. “One or two pills would be fine.”
ㅡUgh… !
Jeon So-rim interprets it in her own way and receives strawberry Tanghulu from me. And then… … .
ㅡCrispy!
He chews and swallows Tanghulu as if he has a big decision.
“ha..? This, this… … . It’s much sweeter and more delicious than I thought… … ???”
At the same time, Jeon So-rim drops her entire body.
Even my eyelids are fluttering.
Was it because the sugar I was controlling was supplied in excess all at once?
“Everything.. sweet things feel goodㅅ─♡”
As if he was intoxicated with sugar, his eyes widened for a moment.
“Well, Jeon So-rim… … ?”
“Ha, one more thing… … .”
That was when Jeon So-rim was munching on strawberry Tanghulu with a trembling voice.
ㅡTiring!
[Random ability ‘Courage’ is activated!]
[The target will gain unstoppable judgment and the ability to put it into action for 1 hour.]
Random abilities that are activated suddenly.
‘What is this effect? It was a really simple buff, right? It improves judgment and action… … .’
It was more intuitive than expected and had a minor effect. It was a buff that literally gave me courage.
But is this really what Jeon So-rim needs?
After checking the details, it seems like it’s not as big a deal as I thought. It is judged to be a mediocre buff with an application time of only 1 hour.
“… Hey, Jihoon?”
“huh?”
But I quickly had no choice but to change this thought.
That’s right… … .
“… what’s the matter? “Would you like one more?”
“No, Tanghulu is over… … .”
Jeon So-rim looks directly at me, trailing off her words.
It felt like her attitude towards me had changed quite a bit.
“I’m there… … . “I have something serious to say to you.”