Gourmet Gaming

Chapter 1225

Chapter 1225 @@novelbin@@

[Emperor Minhyuk won the bet against the God of Merchants.]

[The Liaison Merchant’s passive skill 90% Reproduction of the Main Branch will now be raised to 100%.]

[You have obtained the Passive Skill: Greater Merchant.]

[You have obtained the Active Skill: Greatest Merchant for a Month.]

A small smile appeared on Brau’s face as he checked his newly acquired skills.

The Greater Merchant was a ridiculous skill that could allow him to acquire an additional 15% of the total revenue earned.

As for the active skill Greatest Merchant for a Month, it was a skill that could only be activated once a year. It also had penalties for use, such as deducting 10,000 platinum and dropping the level back to one.

However, there were enough reasons for one to activate this skill. Once triggered, the user could secure an additional 70% of the total sales generated during the entire month of the skill duration.

The Merchant Rankings took the merchant’s level into account, but the most significant contributor to their ranking determination was the amount of sales generated by the merchant so far. So, activating this skill would bring in benefits.

Brau now possessed three of the God of Merchants’ outstanding skills. With these skills, he could set up more franchises and chain stores. Perhaps his dreams of becoming the number one in the Merchant Rankings and obtaining the name of the Greatest Merchant were no longer a shot in the dark.

[The God of Merchants points out that you are a strong candidate to become his descendant.]

Surprise colored Brau’s face when he saw the additional notification. He suddenly recalled that day when his gukbap restaurant was about to be taken away, and Minhyuk came to visit him. He was now earning billions of won a month and had already recovered the gukbap restaurant.

–Minhyuk, I will become the Greatest Merchant for your sake.

He once again vowed to use all the new powers he had obtained for one man and one man alone.

‘Yesterday, I heard him singing that he wants some chicken.

Brau had recently acquired an unlimited galbi restaurant and gave it to Minhyuk as a gift.

‘I’ll go and take over a chicken restaurant and give it to him as a gift(?).’

Brau even considered giving Minhyuk a chicken restaurant as if he were just going to send him a chicken e-gift card.

***

[Brau: Minhyuk, you said yesterday that you wanted some chicken, right?]

“...?”

An ominous feeling suddenly washed over Minhyuk. Not long ago, he told Brau that he wanted to try to eat at an unlimited galbi restaurant. Brau, who remembered his words, misinterpreted them and acquired an entire galbi restaurant for him.

[Minhyuk: No. Brau, wait...]

[The player is currently offline.]

Just like last time, Brau left to take over another restaurant without even listening to Minhyuk’s words.

‘He’s a nice guy who treats me to a meal... no. He’s a nice guy who buys me good stores.’

[You have fulfilled one of the conditions to become the Great Food God.]

[You have received a reward.]

[You have acquired a 1% increase in DEX.]

[You have obtained a hint about the special privileges and benefits you will get if you become the Great Food God.]

[You will be able to obtain the ability to make dishes with permanent effects.]

The notification that rang in his ears gave Minhyuk the strength to continue moving forward. He had been feeling frustrated. After all, he had to continue fulfilling the conditions given to him, yet he did not know what kind of power or abilities he would obtain if his class changed into that of the Great Food God. Nonetheless, now that he knew he could get the ability to make dishes with permanent effects, his determination and motivation had significantly increased.

‘Of course, there will be penalties and restrictions.’

An effect that permanently increased something was usually attached to outstanding God-grade dishes or elixirs. The value of elixirs was beyond imagination. As for the price of the excellent God-grade dishes with effects that increase abilities permanently? They were several times more than the price of ordinary God-grade dishes. This was mainly because most of the dishes were buffed dishes.

‘The effects of the dishes that can increase abilities might be minimal, but if I can make a lot and feed it to many people, then...’

The Beyond the Heavens Empire troops might become a bit stronger.

[The Great Food God’s third condition can now be viewed.]

[Please create an achievement that surpasses the achievement related to cooking made by the Pillar of Dexterity Jack-of-all-Trades Rocado.]

[Every time you make such an achievement, you can obtain Rocado’s Ingredient.]

[You have to fulfill 100% of the achievement rate.]

‘If we’re talking about Rocado, among the Eight Pillars, he’s the only one related to dexterity.’

The Great Food God class was a Pillar Class. And for his class to become a Pillar Class, it seemed like he had to create at least achievements related to cooking that far surpassed Rocado’s own.

‘The conditions are getting harder and harder as I move forward.’

The corners of Minhyuk’s mouth twitched. According to the notifications, he could obtain Rocado’s Ingredients whenever he achieved such an achievement. Rocado’s Ingredients might not be as great as a Pillar Ingredient, but he was sure they would be outstanding and delicious.

‘The problem is it will be challenging to complete.’

[You can find out about the achievements made by Rocado through the many people who knew him.]

Minhyuk completed his franchise and chain store business in the Land of the Gods and handed over everything related to the company to the God of Merchants. The God of Merchants promised him he would manage and prosper Minhyuk’s Restaurant and Minhyuk’s Bookstore to the best of his abilities. So, Minhyuk could be rest assured and leave this matter behind to deal with the next step of his quest.

‘If we’re talking about someone who knew about Rocado’s achievements...’

Minhyuk could only think of one person. He immediately moved to meet this person.

***

The Battle God’s expression grew ugly after he received a report.

“The Seventh Monster God’s period of hunger is approaching us.”

The Seventh Monster God carried a name similar to the Six Monster Gods.

The Six Monster Gods were born from Athenae, and the Evil God Obren was their leading figure. However, the Seventh Monster God was different. Although he had a similar name to them, he was not like Obren, who was born from Athenae.

Someone created the Seventh Monster God.

“Is it that time already?”

The Abyss was a place in the Land of the Gods teeming with high-level monsters. Because of this, the gods had to build a barrier to surround the land. They needed someone to maintain and support this barrier. That someone was the Seventh Monster God, the god they had created.

Angara, the Seventh Monster God, possessed a unique ability to suck up all of the power around her. She used this power to suck up the power of the Abyss and use it to form a barrier that separated it from the Land of the Gods.

Just like Minhyuk, Angara was always hungry. On the condition that Angara go to the Abyss and maintain the barrier, Rocado had made a dish that would temporarily sate her hunger. It was a dish that only Rocado could make. And it was also thanks to this dish that the Land of the Gods could control the Abyss.

‘The duration of that temporary dish will soon end.’

Rocado was a competent man. The barrier was designed to last long, even without Angara’s existence. Now, they had reached the point where the barrier could remain standing even if Angara disappeared.

‘It wasn’t because Angara was hungry that she came to that place.’

That was why they had to find a way to cook a dish to satisfy Angara even if they no longer needed her presence to maintain the barrier.

“Ask the God of Cooking to cook a dish for him.”

The road toward the Abyss was demanding and challenging. After all, the strong monsters in the Land of the Gods were all there. Initially, the Battle God had to go there himself, but he was too busy with other affairs to deal with that matter. The situation could not be helped, and he believed the Battle God’s Five Generals were more than enough to deal with it.

The Battle God turned to look at Ferrod who made the report, and gave his orders. “Take the dish made by the God of Cooking and lead 50,000 of the Heavenly Army to deliver it to Angara.”

The Battle God was very busy. Because of that, he could not pay much attention to trivial matters.

At that moment, someone knocked on the door. This someone was none other than Minhyuk. After listening to Minhyuk’s words and stories about Rocado’s achievements, the Battle God looked up.

‘If that’s the case, then...’

The Battle God had always pushed Minhyuk forward so that he could prove himself more as the next-generation Battle God. Because of this, the Battle God thought of asking Minhyuk to lead the troops toward the Abyss.

“Then, why don’t you go to the Abyss and cook a dish for Angara? This is also one of Rocado’s achievements. The dish that Rocado made was temporary, but it was a dish that made it so Angara would not feel hungry for almost a thousand years. If Angara eats the dish made by the God of Cooking, the effects will only last ten years. Of course, we don’t need Angara’s presence that much now.”

After all, Angara was just one of the Monster Gods they created. The fact that the word monster was in her name meant that he was not welcome in the Land of the Gods.

“I understand. Then, I will personally lead the Battle God’s Five Generals and the Heavenly Army to the Abyss.”

Ring!

[You have successfully discovered one of Rocado’s achievements.]

[You can learn more about Rocado's achievement and what you must surpass when you meet Angara.]

Before Minhyuk left, the Battle God said, “I haven’t met Angara for a very long time now, so I don’t know what or how she looks now. It’s also true that she has become an unnecessary existence.”

The Battle God has also considered a lot of scenarios.

“If it comes to a point where you discover that she is out of control, then...”

Minhyuk immediately understood the meaning of his words. With a nod, he stepped out with the Battle God’s Five Generals.

***

A commotion broke out among the 50,000 Heavenly Army troops.

“Are you saying that the next generation Battle God will be the one leading us?”

“Fortunately, the Battle God’s Five Generals are with us, so I think everything will be fine. Still, I can’t help but worry. After all, it’s his first time commanding us.”

It was natural for any group to feel afraid and anxious when a new person appeared to lead them. At the same time, the Heavenly Army, who continued to march forward, grew curious about something.

“I wonder how strong the next generation Battle God is?”

“I don’t know, he’s probably on par with the Battle God’s Five Generals, no?”

The Five Generals were the powerhouses chosen by the Battle God himself, so they shared the closest bond with him. If the next-generation Battle God became the complete Battle God, these five generals would most likely be pushed out and replaced by the people led by the young man. All of the troops knew this fact, which was also one of the reasons for their anxiety.

“The Absolute Gods’ Sword Brod? Didn’t they say he’s on par with the Battle God’s Five Generals?”

“There are a lot of rumors about him. In the end, all of the achievements that he had made are in the human world...”

“I don’t think those words are reliable either. How can the Fallen Wretched Emperor, who fought over a mere earthly empire, be comparable to the Battle God’s Five Generals...?”

Minhyuk knew the reason for the commotion.

“Please don’t mind them. This is only natural,” General Ferrod said.

General Ferrod was one of the Battle God’s Five Generals. He had grown to trust Minhyuk after single-handedly working his way out of the Gods’ Prison.

However, it was also true that the Battle God’s Five Generals were very suspicious of the level and abilities of Minhyuk’s men.

‘Most of them are gods. But will they truly be able to fill in our seats?’

The five generals were the strongest out of the gods. If Minhyuk took over the Battle God’s throne, his vassals would naturally fill their positions. That was why they could not help but be worried.

‘We must do our best to support them behind the scenes.’

They had already accepted the natural order of things and only thought about helping the next generation in the areas where they were lacking, even if it meant doing it behind the scenes.

Not long after, they arrived at the Plains of Granid.

“Once we pass this place, we can enter the Abyss.”

[You have entered the Plains of Granid.]

[You must break through the Plains of Granid within thirty minutes to enter the Abyss.]

“The Plains of Granid is teeming with powerful monsters. Usually, the Battle God and us are the only ones who go in. The Heavenly Army troops will be left outside. We will then subdue the monsters and open the way to the Abyss for the troops.”

It’s the most tactical method. After all, the Heavenly Army troops would only be nothing but sacrificial lambs if they entered the Plains of Granid. The worst part? They would only be a bother. It would be much better for the Battle God and the most powerful men to subdue the monsters and open the path.

“Lord Minhyuk,” Ferrod said, an ingenious idea flashing in his head. “You can summon the people who are usually not allowed in the Land of the Gods in the Plains of Granid.”

Indeed. Even Minhyuk’s vassals could not enter the Land of the Gods. They needed approval before they could even be summoned to the land. It was different in the Plains of Granid. There was no such restriction in this place.

“The troops of the Heavenly Army carry doubts and suspicions about Lord Minhyuk’s vassals. How about you summon and lead them to subdue the Plains of Granid together?”

A look of interest flashed on Minhyuk’s face. “Oh. That’s not a bad idea. Please wait a moment.”

Minhyuk immediately went to the guild chat and began to ask for the opinions of the other vassals.

“Uhm... the only ones I can summon right now are Brod and Elizabeth.”

“Yes?”

The Five Generals were left confused.

“What about the others...”

“I cannot summon people without confirming with my prime minister. She will become as strict as a water filter if I summon them. The others are busy, so I can only summon these two.”

“...”

“...”

For a moment, the Five Generals doubted Minhyuk’s position.

‘The emperor needs them, but they don’t run to him right away?’

‘How can this be...’

Minhyuk explained, “I heard from our prime minister that aside from the two, the others are overwhelmed with work. Regardless, I don’t need to call for the other vassals. It’s enough with just the two of them.”

“Then, there’s nothing we can do. Let’s just use the usual method to subdue the monsters on the plains.”

Minhyuk stopped the Five Generals from making a move.

“How long do you usually take?”

“If we’re with the Battle God, we usually take around twenty-five minutes?”

“I see. Then, just let me and my vassals try it.”

A commotion again broke out among the Heavenly Army and the Five Generals. Initially, the four strongest men from the Heavenly Army, the Five Generals, and the Battle God came forward to conquer the plains. This meant it took ten people twenty-five minutes to conquer the plains completely.

Ferrod immediately dissuaded Minhyuk. “Lord Minhyuk, it could be perilous with just the three of you...”

“No. I think we can do it.”

Minhyuk completely understood what was running through the hearts and minds of the Heavenly Army and the Five Generals.

“If we don’t cross the Plains of Garnid within thirty minutes, then we will not be able to cross until a month later.”

Their voices were getting louder. Meanwhile, the Five Generals thought that Minhyuk had made a mistake after being pressured by the overwhelming gazes and doubts of the army. Of course, the same was true for the Heavenly Army troops.

“Didn’t you hear what we said?”

“His judgment is already clouded...”

“If we can’t cross the plains this time, then we will only have the chance to cross it a month later. If that happens, then...”

Minhyuk chewed his Almond of Subordinates and summoned Brod and Elizabeth. After hearing his explanation, the two nodded immediately.

Elizabeth was the first to enter the plains. Then, Brod stepped forward and stood beside her. Minhyuk did not enter the plains; he just looked at them.

“I’m sorry; I believe we have to join them. I know you’re trying to prove their worth, but things might just go south at this rate.”

“Just wait.” Minhyuk raised his arm and blocked the Five Generals from moving forward. “Although our prime minister is strict, she is very thorough with her calculations.”

The generals’ faces grew ugly when they heard about the prime minister, who Minhyuk was talking about earlier, again.

“Prime Minister Haze responded like this... ‘Two people are enough to prove our strength.’”

At that moment, the sky above the Plains of Garnid turned red.

[Monsters’ Control.]

[The system will control all of the monsters inside the plains. They will all be gathered in one place.]

Then, an incredible sight unfolded in front of the Battle God’s Five Generals and the Heavenly Army troops.

Under the control of the system, the more than 10,000 Level 700 monsters that were scattered all over the Plains of Garnid were sucked and gathered in front of Elizabeth. It was like an upgraded version of Ali’s Compression Magic.

Minhyuk looked back at the Battle God’s Five Generals and asked, “If I use my ultimate skills here, then how many seconds do you think I will need to subdue all of them?”