Gourmet Gaming

Chapter 752: The Life Elixir

Minhyuk had immediately returned to the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom after finishing what he needed to do in Mandala’s Prison. After returning, he immediately logged out. However, because he logged out immediately after coming back to the kingdom, he still looked dirty and haggard even though he was able to fully rest in reality.

He entered his office and checked the set of notifications that rang in his ears when he achieved Level 600, since he could not check earlier.

[Congratulations! You are the first player to reach Level 600!]

[Your achievement will be spread all over the world.]

[You have acquired the Title: ‘Pioneer’.]

[You will receive a reward for reaching Level 600!]

[All five of your basic stats will increase by 8%.]

[Your resistance to abnormal status will increase by 10%.]

[Your basic physical and magical attack will increase by 5%.]

[Your basic physical and magical defense will increase by 5%.]

[You have reached Level 600. You can now acquire a new class! You can also acquire a God class!]

“…?!”

Minhyuk was very surprised when he saw that he could transfer to a new class. However, what was surprising here was the fact that a player could have two God classes! Of course, a God class was very hard to come by. In fact, there were only a select few players that could change to a God class. However, what was certain was that Minhyuk would definitely become stronger than he was right now if he could get another God class.

But then, the notifications continued.

[You possess the classes: Food God and Eccentric Gourmand.]

[You will only be able to acquire a new class if you give up one class.]

[You are the first player to achieve Level 600.]

[You will receive a special privilege. You will receive guidance to a legendary and God class.]

It seemed that he had received a special privilege that would guide him to where a God class was.

In fact, Minhyuk had realized that the Eccentric Gourmand class was not as useful to him as he initially thought. Eccentric Gourmand was a class that would give him special privileges whenever he cooked and ate dishes using eccentric ingredients. But after having it for some time, he realized that these privileges overlapped with his Food God class. That was why he judged that he did not need it.

“I choose to give up the Eccentric Gourmand.”

[You have given up on the Eccentric Gourmand!]

[You can now acquire a new class.]

[You have one year to choose a new class!]

[Please look at the guide for your new class!]

[Legendary One-Shot Kill Ruvoir’s Descendant.]

[God of Tomb Raiders Favron’s Descendant.]

[Legendary Swift-footed Asphen’s Descendant.]

[God of Escape Karnbel’s Descendant.]

[God of Knowledge Apollo’s…]

“…”

Minhyuk rubbed his chin in thought.

Surprisingly, he could also check the detailed information of the classes that were presented to him just like this:

[The God of Tomb Raiders is a class that specializes in digging through various tombs and dungeons and obtaining relics and antiques! It is a very useful class if you are hoping to build more wealth, with the God of Tomb Raiders guiding you once every month to new graves or dungeons!]

Minhyuk, who clicked on the classes one after another could not help but frown. ‘All of them are no good.’

The Legendary One-Shot Kill class allowed the user to one-shot kill their opponents. As for the God of Knowledge, it was a class that could increase one’s INT and WIS, through more knowledge and information they gathered from Athenae. This was a class that was useful for mages, but not for Minhyuk.

Gods and legends were also divided into ranks and everything that was presented to him were low-ranking classes.

Ring!

[Something surprising has happened!]

[Many of the gods that are interested in you are willing to guide you into their successor’s paths!]

.

“…?”

Minhyuk was quite shocked. He had some ties with the gods, but he also clashed with quite a few of them. To think that there were a few that were willing to give him a chance to become their descendant.

[God of Cooking’s Descendant.]

Arlene, the God of Cooking, could make better dishes than Minhyuk with considerably higher buff effects. In fact, the greatest Food God, Ravier, was both the Food God and the God of Cooking. However, Minhyuk thought differently. This was an opportunity to receive a new class. Should he waste it in a class that overlapped with his original class?

‘Grandma, I’m sorry but I’m not attracted to the God of Cooking class.’

But that was not the end yet.

[God of Will’s Descendant.]

“…!”

Minhyuk had heard several notifications from the God of Will when he was doing repetitive labor before. It was obvious that the god was greatly interested in him. Of course, Minhyuk also coveted the endless skills that the god possessed. However, just like the name ‘God of Will’ suggested, he would only be able to exert strength if there was an effort. Still, it was very tempting. In the end, Minhyuk still shook his head.

[Sword God’s Descendant.]

The notification was quite moving. After all, he would be able to take over his beloved teacher. However, Minhyuk’s sword attack power and skills could be considered to be top notch already.

Then, a startling notification rang.

[God of Origin’s Descendant.]

Athenae was the mother of all of the gods and the Absolute God that ruled all over Athenae. The fact that he could become her successor was enough to make him shudder. The only problem was that it was impossible to confirm the benefits of the class even if he clicked on the detailed information. Minhyuk was the first knight recognized by Athenae.

As of now, he was most attracted to the God of Origin’s Descendant.

However, something even more shocking rang in his ears.

[Battle God’s Descendant.]

“…!”

Minhyuk was taken aback.

The Battle God had recently made a bet with Minhyuk. After losing the bet, the Battle God had admitted the things that he did wrong and even rewarded Minhyuk. He even personally gave advice to Minhyuk during Gaerna’s hunt. With the appearance of this notification, Minhyuk grew attracted to the ‘Battle God’s Descendant’ class.

But then, the notifications rang again.

Ring!

[The gods who are looking at you are arguing and trading harsh words with each other.]

“…?”

Any other Athenae player would be surprised to see such a notification. Most of the gods that had wanted to guide him on the path of being their successors were outstanding and incredible gods.

[The God of Origin spoke sternly with a firm expression on her face.]

[Children.]

[The Gods hurriedly closed their mouths.]

[The God of Cooking’s eyes looked as if she was asking ‘M, Mom?’]

[The God of Will blurts out, ‘M, Mother. Th, that…’]

[The Battle God remained silent.]

“…?”

As expected of Athenae, those majestic and dignified gods immediately shut their mouths with just a single word from her.

[The God of Origin tells you to exercise caution when choosing.]

That was right. Minyuk also did not have to choose right away.

‘But if I have to choose right away, then…’

Minhyuk had already seen all of the information except for the God of Origin’s Descendant. In short, the class that he was most interested in was none other than…

‘Battle God.’

Minhyuk was most interested in this class.

Then, at that moment…

“Your Majesty, someone named Fabian has come to find you.”

***

The sly Fabian, who had spoken sarcastically about Minhyuk, tried to make up for the words that he carelessly spilled by pretending that he was someone that could graciously accept the results.

However, Minhyuk had treated him coldly, even going so far as to growl at him, “Get lost, you f*cking bastard.”

In terms of level, Fabian was the world’s number one. That was until a few days ago.

Countless broadcasting stations and BJs from all over the world were currently broadcasting the scene in front of them. Fabian had turned into a complete laughing stock. Minhyuk had deliberately pointed out everything from beginning to end so that all of the viewers could understand. At one point in time, the opinions of the viewers that said that Fabian was ‘a real man among men’ and that he was ‘someone that knows how to keep his promises’ had made a complete turn.

[Now that I hear that, isn’t that just right?]

[Wow. Isn’t he a f*cking trash, then?]

[When did he badmouth Minhyuk? That’s ridiculous.]

The BJs and reporters immediately sent whispers to Fabian. They were telling him that the viewers’ opinion and reaction had made a drastic turn.

—I will make sure to pay you back ten times what you did to me.

Minhyuk was just that kind of person. He would make sure to pay Fabian, who dared to provoke him recklessly like that, tenfold of what he did to him.

As mentioned before, Fabian had a huge inferiority complex. He was completely arrogant because his level was high. However, his ego and self-esteem was at rock bottom. Because he did not garner any attention at all. In that situation, when he suddenly heard Minhyuk’s words, there was only one reaction.

“You m*therf*cker!!!”

Fabian completely cast aside all pretense, just like what Minhyuk wanted. Of course, he would not be able to swallow that anger down. The BJs and the reporters hurriedly sent whispers to try and calm him down but he ignored them.

“I will obviously give a huge boost to the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom if I join you! But what?! Huh?! You’re telling me to get lost?!”

He was right. There would obviously be a boost in their military strength and power. Although Fabian did not receive much attention, he was still someone that reached Level 599. Simply put, he had a higher amount of stats and skills compared to others. On top of that, once rumors about Fabian joining the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom had spread, many people would be interested in the kingdom once again.

A good idea flashed in Minhyuk’s head. “Are you that strong?”

Minhyuk tilted his head while sporting an expression that screamed, ‘I never heard of you before.’ Anyway, if this plan was executed well, then the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom would usher in a huge issue and gain more attention. Of course, it would also allow him to pay back ten times more of what he did to him while also increasing his reputation.

Fabian’s lips twisted into a smile. “I’m the renowned number one in the global level rankings… No, I’m number two now.”

“Hmm.” Minhyuk looked at Fabian from head to toe before grinning widely. “Right. But I don’t even know who you are?”

“This #$%@#@$@.” Fabian’s spat out curses, drawing the ire and criticism of the viewers. Then, in a fit of rage, Fabian declared, “Then, you should see it for yourself!!!”

He took the bait. Even though Fabian was the one that said those words, he also found it impossible. He knew that Minhyuk was a player that could easily trample on him.

“But looking at your expression, it seems like you don’t want to compete, no?”

“W, what…!” Fabian’s face turned red after hearing Minhyuk’s provocation. It put a crack on his pride and ego.

“Shall we do this then?” Minhyuk crossed his arms as he looked down arrogantly at him. “If you can successfully land three attacks on me within a minute, then I will bow down and apologize to you. Ah, I’ll also give you a legendary grade dish that I have made. Let’s also add 30,000 platinum to the mix.”

“…”

Fabian’s thoughts whirled fast. Thirty thousand platinum was a huge amount. All he needed to do was to attack thrice in a minute? That was something that he definitely could do.

It had to be known that Fabian was a Knight Class, which was further divided into different categories—those that specialized in STR, those that specialized in AGI, and those that specialized in skills. Fabian was a knight that specialized in AGI. He could quickly cut down his enemies with his sword.

Well, it did not matter what happened anymore. After all, Fabian’s image had already been completely tarnished. He would just take this opportunity to show the world how he would trample on the Food God.

“Come down, you damn bastard!!!” Fabian shouted enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, the BJs and the people all over the world were discussing the sudden turn of events.

[Even if Minhyuk has overtaken Fabian in the global rankings, it would be impossible to stop Fabian from landing an attack thrice in a minute.]

[That’s right. He has countless skills. I believe he would be able to attack thrice.]

Indeed. Players had skills. And high-leveled players like them would often have AOE skills. If Fabian attacked with an AOE skill, it was likely that he would win this bet instantly.

Minhyuk jumped down from the walls, his feet gently landing on the ground. At the same time, power swelled in Fabian’s body.

[Master of Speed.]

[Movement and Attack Speed has doubled.]

[Skill activation time has been reduced by 50%.]

‘He shouldn’t have made this bet.’

That was what Fabian believed as he ran in front of the cameras and the BJs.

‘This damn bastard!!!’

Fabian raised his sword and aimed for Minhyuk. But then, black energy suddenly appeared and swirled around Minhyuk’s body.

[Food God’s Swordsmanship.]

[Your attack speed and movement speed have increased by 40%. Your physical and magical defense have increased by 30%.]

[Your cutting power has increased by 60%, sword attack by 30%, and all sword-related skills’ damage by 20%.]

[Your critical hit rate has increased by 50%.]

[The skill duration is eight minutes.]

This was none other than the Food God’s Swordsmanship’s buff effect.

Fabian was quite shocked to see the cold look in Minhyuk’s eyes while black energy swirled around his body. However, that did not reduce the confidence that he had in himself.

Then, Minhyuk said, “Food God’s Swordsmanship.”

This was the first time that Fabian had heard about the ‘Food God’s Swordsmanship.’

Clack—

While Fabian was left in doubt, Minhyuk pulled his sword out of its sheath as he passed by Fabian.

“…Sword of Carnage.”

(Sword of Carnage)

Active Skill

Type of Swordsmanship: Food God’s Swordsmanship

Mana Required: 6,500

Cooldown: 1 hour

Effects:

?Movement speed increases by ten times and cuts down your enemy in an instant.

?The opponent cut down by your sword will suffer from thirty eight sword attacks in one second.

?One of the sword attacks will have 2,000% additional damage.

?There’s a 100% chance of ignoring all defenses.

Slaaaaaaaash—

Minhyuk cut down Fabian with his sword. Then, he sheathed his sword, turned around and went back to the Beyond the Heavens Kingdom’s gates.

Fwoosh, fwoosh, fwoosh, fwoosh, fwoosh, fwoosh—!

“Keuuaaaaack! Urrrrk! Aaaaack!” Fabian shrieked and screamed as his HP dropped at a ridiculous rate. Once the thirty eight attacks ended, Fabian turned to ashes and disappeared into the wind.

[…!]

[…!]

[…!]

The entire world was left in shock. One of the viewers that watched the scene could not help but mutter:

[One shot, one kill…?]