Gourmet Gaming

Chapter 283: A Strange Date Between Him and Her

‘How can lines like that work?’

‘No. This is truly ridiculous.’

It was something that Aruvel agreed upon as well.

“Can you see this? My hair is standing on edge,” Aruve said as he showed off the goosebumps that rose on his arms. Meanwhile, Minhyuk thought that they should wait and see.

Rune and Queen Baphomet started the morning with a refreshing drink in the water reservoir before moving forward to eat. They both grazed the grasses on one of the hills in the Demon World. While they were chewing on some grass, Rune turned to her and asked, “Meeeeeeeeeh―?(Do you smell something burning?)”

Minhyuk could not help but get shocked when he heard Beanie’s translation.

‘N…no. Th…that line…’?

“Meeeeeeeh??(Something burning?)”

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(It’s because my heart is burning for you.)”

‘Aaaack…!’

Minhyuk was going crazy. No, perhaps that wasn’t it? He knew that Beanie would play music with Minhyuk’s ‘Music Listening Setting’ every once in a while. For the convenience of the player, a ‘Beam Project’, something that could let you watch TV would often be allowed to be taken to the summoning room. And Beanie had brought it there with him. He wondered what he was using it for but it seemed like Beanie must have brought it there to watch dramas!

However, another unexpected thing happened.

[Queen Baphomet’s satisfaction has increased dramatically.]

[She’s imagining her mating with Rune.]

Minhyuk was left speechless again and again.

The date between Rune and Queen Baphomet continued. They were walking down the streets together when Rune suddenly spoke up.

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(Aaaaack!?It’s too bright.)”

“Meeeeeeeeh??(Is it the sun?)”

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(No, it’s your smile.)”

[Queen Baphomet’s satisfaction has increased dramatically.]

[She’s imagining her mating with Rune.]

He got another notification.

Then, they played tag together.

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(Come and catch me~!)”

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(This, this, this~ My lovely and adorable lamb~)”

Just like that, another notification popped up.

[Queen Baphomet’s satisfaction has increased dramatically.]

[She’s imagining her mating with Rune.]

By the end of the date…

[Queen Baphomet’s satisfaction has increased dramatically.]

[She wants to mate with Rune.]

“Th…this can’t be happening… for real…?”

Minhyuk was shocked. No. He was already doubting his thoughts as of the moment. Perhaps Beanie was truly the master of romance?

‘That’s right. After all, I have never been in a relationship in my entire life…’?

Then, he had a thought… If he ever got free of his disease and he finally met someone whoom he truly loved, he would definitely use the lines: ‘Aaack! It’s too bright. Your smile.’.?

Beanie slowly approached Minhyuk, before tapping him on the shoulders.

“Oiiink.”

‘This is the difference between you and me.’

Beanie then turned to the two beings that were on a date with a faint, yet solemn look. For a moment, it looked as if it was a hidden master. It let out a shrug as Queen Baphomet and Rune disappeared from their sights.

***

Truth be told, Queen Baphomet was embarrassed when she heard Rune’s lines for the first time.

‘To your beautiful eyes, cheers!’?

For a split second, she wanted to put his head in the water. However, she had no other choice but to put up with it.

‘I…I also want to feel the touch of a male…!’

It had been 200 long years, and in all that time, Queen Baphomet had never smelled the scent of a male, let alone date. This was something that was influenced by Ankheseramun. She used to tell Queen Baphomet every day that she was noble and pure, so it got stuck in her head.

However, she was willing to forego everything just to say yes. This was Queen Baphomet’s opportunity. Alas, Rune’s comments became more and more excessive.

‘No, it’s your smile.’

When she heard that line, Queen Baphomet wanted to summon Hellfire and throw it at Rune’s face. Still, she continued to endure it by imagining the very first wonderful night that she would ever have!

That was right. The reason why Minhyuk kept on hearing those favorable notifications whenever Rune’s said those cheesy remarks, was because the imagination of the beautiful night that Queen Baphomet wanted was much more powerful than Rune’s?‘third-rate lines’.

As for Rune, after coming with her to this place…

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(I feel happy just thinking about holding you in my arms.)”

…had once again spouted his third-rate line. Rune turned to look at Queen Baphomet with a fresh and bright smile, only to be confused.

“Me, meeeeeh??(What’s that?)”

It was because Rune saw a whip in Queen Baphomet’s hands. She smiled wickedly as she held the whip with her right hand. She even slapped it on her left hand ominously. This whip looked like it was Queen Baphomet’s ‘Whip of Death’.

“…!!!”

Queen Baphomet took the opportunity when she saw Rune’s shock. She quickly rushed towards him to start their glorious night together.

And in that place…

“Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!”

…Baphomet Rune’s screams rang loudly in the night.

***

Minhyuk turned to look at Queen Baphomet and Rune, who was all red and shy, perhaps it was because they spent their night enthusiastically together. Rune was even startled when Queen Baphomet shamelessly pushed her body towards him.

“Huh?”

Minhyuk could not help but tilt his head in confusion.

“Meeeeeeeeeh―?(What’s wrong with you?)”

Queen Baphomet had spoken those words when she saw Minhyuk tilt his head. However, Rune could clearly sense the underlying meaning, behind those words.

‘Hey. Smile. Pretend that you had fun.’?

“Me, meeeeeeeh…”

Rune flashed an awkward smile towards his owner, Minhyuk.

Meanwhile, after Rune had mated with Queen Baphomet yesterday, he had achieved a remarkable first class growth. Then, Minhyuk approached Ankheseramun. The notifications rang when he stood in front of her.

[You have completed the Quest: Plan a Date Itinerary for Him and Her with 100% satisfaction.]

[You can now receive Queen Baphomet’s Fresh Milk.]

[You can now receive the Demon World’s Fantastic Seasoned Tripe, Chitterlings and Beef Chitterlings.]

[You can now receive 1 fragment of the Golden Crown.]

[You can now view the video: Birth of the Incarnation of Gluttony (2).]

At the order of Ankheseramun, a few demons handed Minhyuk’s rewards to him. The first item that he received was Queen Baphomet’s fresh milk. Upon consumption of the milk, the user’s Demonic Energy stat would increase by 200, along with a 20 points increase in STR and AGI.

Then, the seasoned tripe and chitterlings hat he was looking forward to came out. However, it did not end there. Ankheseramun received a signal from Queen Baphomet. It seemed like Queen Baphomet was truly satisfied. Then, a thought flashed in Ankheseramun’s head.

‘She’s the same Queen Baphomet that stayed with me for 200 years, but I was only made aware of her loneliness today. It seemed like I had been too complacent.’

Considering the fact that other creatures would also experience it, Ankheseramun realized that loneliness was only a matter of course. Therefore, she tried to give additional rewards to the human who had solved this problem of hers.

Unlike the combat race, the peaceful race had similar core values with humans. Although they were reluctant to wage war and fight against other races, they would still fight if necessary. They also knew how to repay those that had helped them, albeit occasionally.

Just like that, Ankheseramun gave Minhyuk a chitterlings hot pot as an additional reward.

[You have acquired Chitterlings Hotpot (Large).]

“…!”

Minhyuk was both in awe and admiration, feeling truly grateful to Ankheseramun.

“The fragment of the golden crown is a rare item that has been handed down by our ancestors. According to them, this was entrusted to us by the divine beasts, and it is an item that contains a very strong power. However, I was also told that this power can only be used by its true owner.”

Minhyuk nodded when he heard Ankheseramun’s words. However, before he could use the fragment of the golden crown on Beanie, there was still something that he needed to do.

“Can I go out for a while?”

“…?”

Ankheseramun tilted her head as Minhyuk disappeared in front of her. It seemed like there was something really urgent that he needed to do.

‘It must have been really urgent. I wonder what it is that he needed to do?’?

Ankheseramun was quite interested in the fragment of the golden crown. Although right now, the man seemed to be more interested in something else.

***

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle―

The sizzling sound from a grill resounded in the area. In front of Minhyuk was a stone grill layered with seasoned tripes, chitterlings and beef chitterlings. The chitterling’s oil made the grill sizzle as the sliced onions, chives and garlic were being cooked together.

Gulp―

It was truly a combination that could make anyone drool.

Minhyuk had also made sure to prepare the most basic combination on the table in front of him. On the table was a sauce made with bean powder, mayonnaise and red chili paste. On top of that sauce, there was also a bright red chili paste, together with some seasonings and vinegar chili paste. He also made sure to place some perilla leaves, lettuce, ssamjang, and raw garlic on the table.

While the tripes and chitterlings were grilling, Minhyuk lifted a piece of heart from the grill. The oil on the surface of the heart was sizzling hot. He quickly blew on it before dipping it in sesame oil and salt. Then, he took the piece to his mouth. He was delighted at the savory scent of the sesame oil, as well as the salty taste of the heart that spread in his mouth.

‘This is the flavor. This is the taste!’

Minhyuk laughed happily as he ate a few more pieces of the heart. As he continued to eat the heart, the other things on the grill started to get cooked. Although it was called chitterlings, it was divided into abomasum, offal, and other parts. It would also taste differently depending on what part one was eating. The texture of each part was also different.

The first thing that Minhyuk picked up was the abomasum. Then, he dipped the piece, which was empty in the middle, in the sauce made from mayonnaise and red chili paste, before putting it in his mouth. The light, soft flavor of the mayonnaise combined perfectly with the red chili paste’s spicy flavor. The perfect harmony of the sauce added a great flair to the chewy texture of the abomasum.

Chew, chew―

After eating the abomasum, he extended his chopsticks towards the offal. Compared to abomasum, offal was longer and it was filled with white fat inside. As soon as he bit down on it, the fat spread in his mouth making him feel both the heat and smoothness of the offal.

Minhyuk’s mouth was easily filled and coated with oil. Then, he went ahead and clamped some seasoned tripe with his chopsticks. He also picked up some chives to go along with it, before putting it in his mouth.

“Hooo.?Delicious!”

Minhyuk clamped another piece of tripe. This time, he dipped the tripe in bean powder before eating it. The savory flavor of the bean powder easily caught and complemented the spicy flavor of the tripe.

After Minhyuk finished eating the tripe parts, he quickly picked up his spoon as he scooped some of the chitterlings hot pot.

Boil, boil, boil―

The boiling soup from the chitterlings hotpot was also filled with perilla leaves, something that Minhyuk truly liked.

A smile spread out in Minhyuk’s mouth when he tasted the chitterlings hotpot. He quickly picked some chitterlings before dipping it in the same sauce from earlier.

After tasting and eating most of the chitterlings from the hotpot, he then added some knife-chopped noodles into the soup, quickly cooking them before transferring them to a plate. Just like that, Minhyuk began to eat noodles that were cooked in the soup of the local specialty, chitterlings hotpot.

“Sluuuuuuuuurp!”

The chewy and spicy flavor that permeated the noodles was a perfect work of art. After eating all of that, Minhyuk turned towards the final highlight, which was none other than fried rice.

Sometimes, when one visited a chitterlings restaurant, they would see a ‘Self-help Egg-frying Corner’. Whenever Minhyuk visited that restaurant in the past, he would always make sure to fry an egg and place it on top of his fried rice.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle―

The seaweed that he sprinkled over the flattened fried rice danced from the heat. Minhyuk even added three fried eggs on top of it. Then, he quickly poked the top of the yolk of the egg in the middle. The yolk easily burst out and flowed down the rice.

“Wow… This is like art itself.”

He quickly cut a portion of the egg as he scooped a spoonful of fried rice, before placing it in his mouth. The combination of the fried rice, egg and chitterlings created an extremely fantastic flavor in his mouth.

Scratch, scratch, scratch―

The sound of someone scratching the bottom of the pan rang out loudly. Minhyuk was scraping the pan, making sure to get every last piece of fried rice in his mouth.

“So happy~”

Then, he placed a piece of kimchi on top of the spoonful of fried rice before taking a big bite.

“Hehehe.”

Whenever his throat felt thirsty and dry, he would hold up a bowl of cold water radish kimchi soup and take a sip.

Before Minhyuk realized it, he had already finished everything in front of him. He looked at the empty bowls and plates with a huge smile on his face.

[You have eaten the Demon World’s Seasoned Tripe and Chitterlings.]

[Food God’s Greatness.]

[You have ignored the medicine penalty. However, it still remains ineffective for other people.]

[A Medicine Cooking. You have obtained additional stats.]

[You have gained +230 Demonic Energy, +25 STR, +24 AGI.]

Smiling at the notifications, Minhyuk finally wrapped up his food party by drinking some cider to cleanse his palette.

Originally, chitterlings should be enjoyed with a shot of soju, but he did not do so since he still had things to confirm and check. One of them happened to be the ‘Birth of the Incarnation of Gluttony (2)’ video .

Minhyuk wanted to check it immediately. Just like before, his soul escaped from his body as the second video started to play.