The Cook of a Perished World - Chapter 109

Episode 109: The Pope of the Deep (2)

“Please step aside for a moment.”

“….”

Changsu still had a nervous expression.

When I stepped forward, he moved out of the way without saying anything.

As a person who has lived for revenge, it may seem like he wants to kill the monster himself.

The ones who performed the most in this battle were our unit members.

“I guess they have the right to finish it.”

Something like that.

I approached the giant lying in the water.

A giant sinking in the water, stiff as a corpse.

I brought my face up to see if he had fainted.

[That’s great.]

I’m surprised.

The voice of the guy who was as frozen as a corpse and motionless suddenly rang in my head.

In fact, the mouth of the fallen guy was not moving.

[Don’t worry. My body has already lost the power to get up.]

Hmm.

Looking at the situation, I don’t think it’s a lie.

‘Among this guy’s characteristics was something called mental language.’

Even though he can’t move his body, he seems to be able to have a conversation like this.

[It’s a small bug. You have quite a variety of talents.]

“I guess I’m a bit amazing.”

[Tsk tsk. What do you call the power that burned my body in the past?]

“…?”

[This is an attack that came through the water.]

Ah.

“Are you talking about lightning?”

[okay. Is that phenomenon called lightning? A phenomenon that did not exist in my hometown. I learn something new right before I die.]

Monsters from another world.

Was there no phenomenon called lightning in this guy’s world?

‘indeed. There’s no way a monster this size can handle it.’

Because it’s strange to have a countermeasure to a phenomenon whose existence we don’t even know exists.

“Since you answered my question, let me ask you one too.”

[Hmm?]

“You… Why are you monsters attacking this world?”

It was a serious question in its own way.

[Invasion. There is a slight misunderstanding in that statement.]

The guy’s answer was very ambiguous.

“Let’s play with words again.”

[Because I am telling the truth. If I really had to ask, I would be just a refugee, not an invader.]

Refugee?

“You expanded the dungeon’s territory so much that it wasn’t an invasion. “There are degrees of shamelessness.”

[I guess I can answer that part. It was for the children.]

To his answer.

Changsu, who was watching from behind holding a spear, approached with his eyes wide open.

“Fish head. “What does that mean?”

[Didn’t you see it too? Children of the same race spread throughout this space.]

Children.

…no way.

“I think you’re talking about other fishmen.”

[Yes. What do you think when you look at those small and small children?]

Small and small.

The ones called fluids were as big as adult men, and the ones called subadults were over 2m long.

Is that size too small for this guy, which is over 5m tall?

[Because our species needs wide space to grow. The wider the water, the bigger it can grow.]

Is this right?

A phenomenon in which fish grow large in the sea but do not grow beyond a certain limit in an aquarium.

[I tried my best to cover the entire city, but… Still, it was very cramped.]

Come to think of it.

This giant in front of you is 5 meters tall.

The next largest was a sub-adult that reached 2m.

There is no middle ground.

[I gathered all the power I had and looked down on this world. I could see a space with a lot of stagnant water… but even that wasn’t enough.]

The place this guy was talking about was probably the sea.

But even the sea is not enough.

[In order for the children of my race to grow normally, it was necessary to cover the entire surface of this planet.]

“…Huh.”

There was a lot of talk about this and that.

Ultimately, the intention was to expand the scope of this dungeon to the entire world.

I didn’t think much of it though.

“…It was for children?”

Changsu’s expression changed strangely.

It is understandable that he is embarrassed.

That subway dungeon.

When I realized that the boss there had maternal love, I was also quite confused.

[It’s just a shame it failed. I have no regrets.]

“Then the next question is.”

[I think I’m misunderstanding something.]

I wanted to hear more details.

[It’s a bug. You call me a monster, but to me, you look like a monster who preyed on the children of your own people.]

“….”

[The story just now is nothing more than a reward for informing me about the phenomenon called lightning. “There is no obligation to tell you more than that.”

indeed.

Are you going to come out like that?

‘Then I have an idea too.’

The guy who said he thought my talents were quite diverse.

then.

‘I’ll show you my greatest talent.’

I approached the guy’s face.

The big mouth opened slightly.

[What are you planning to do?]

There is no need to answer his question.

I put the dish I brought into my open mouth.

[Containing the extreme happiness of an intermediate chef]

Although it is a dish made as combat rations.

Nevertheless, this is a dish I cooked with all my might.

‘This giant. ‘He was very strong.’

Wouldn’t it be a bit of a waste to just kill such a monster?

There are already examples of monsters subdued through cooking, such as Ariela.

‘If only I could hire this guy as a subordinate in the same way.’

You will also be able to obtain the information you have.

You will be able to obtain a strong army, so kill two birds with one stone.

however.

[Hmm. It’s still worth eating.]

“…Huh?”

Something.

The response was very lukewarm.

[What is the reason for suddenly giving me food? Is this your own way of having a funeral?]

“Well… they said they felt incredibly happy after eating the food. “Don’t you feel that way?”

[Not at all.]

That moment when I was a little embarrassed by his answer.

Tiring.

[Target’s appetite is too high!]

A system message appeared.

A system message explaining why the cooking effect did not work.

[The subject often tastes high-end cuisine and has an extreme appetite.]

[The quality of the cuisine is low compared to the subject’s taste buds. The effect is applied with a reduced effect.]

“Your appetite is too high…?”

[I heard that story. Do you know my status?]

Status.

The name that came up when I looked at this guy through [Food Ingredient Identification] was definitely the name.

“It was the Pope, right?”

[I tasted the best dishes every day. Isn’t your cooking at the level where I can’t eat it? The taste is a bit inferior compared to what my personal chef used to make.]

…This bastard.

This was the first time I had a reaction like this after eating my cooking.

My pride as a chef has increased quite a bit recently.

There was a big scratch on that pride.

“You just wait. “This is a roughly prepared dish, and if I put in the effort to make it properly…”

I wanted to feed him a proper dish just to restore my pride.

[Cooking effect application rate – 5%]

My feet hesitate at the message that appears before my eyes.

‘5%?’

Then what is it?

To satisfy this guy’s taste, my cooking needs to be 20 times more delicious than it is now.

What is it?

‘The difference is too big.’

If you think about it.

My job is [Intermediate Chef].

Since I first became a chef, I have done all kinds of cooking.

When looking at the level, the title ‘intermediate’ does not feel that high.

I should have noticed this from the moment I knew about buffs through cooking.

“In your world. “There was a cook who was overwhelmingly better than me.”

The result of being served food by him.

A guy with a heightened appetite doesn’t like my cooking.

…I’ve encountered races that don’t eat meat.

I had no idea that there would be cases where my cooking didn’t work for this reason.

[Indeed… I understood the intention. It was a cute prank.]

“Huh.”

[My level as a chef is shallow. It seems like you have a lot of talent. How long has it been since you learned to cook in earnest?]

However.

Even though the effect of cooking may not have been great.

The guy’s tone toward me became a little softer.

‘what?’

I was a little embarrassed by the sudden change in atmosphere.

For now, I answered whatever came to mind.

“Uh, a little over two years.”

This is because I first started learning after becoming a cook.

If you count the period after becoming an awakened person, it would be less than a year.

[hmm! 2 years?]

He seemed a little surprised by my answer.

[I can’t believe we reached that level in just two years. It’s a great talent. Don’t think too hastily about small bugs.]

“What do you mean don’t think too hastily?…”

[The state of cooking. Any questions you have? This is something we will all gradually find out over time.]

What is it?

In the end, is there really nothing to tell?

[Still, if I could give you one piece of advice.]

“…?”

[As time goes by, the enemies will become stronger. It would be better to prepare in advance.]

Hehe…

After speaking like that, a heavy breathing sound was heard from the guy’s body.

[It’s painful. End it now.]

In his words.

I glanced back.

“…They weren’t just man-eating monsters.”

Changsoo had been excited at the thought of killing the guy, but

now he seemed busy thinking about other things.

Yeah whatever.

You can easily send me on my way.

After holding the kitchen knife in both hands.

I jabbed it into the giant’s gills.

Sigh….

These guys’ weak point.

Organs essential for life are gently cut away.

[It’s a bug.]

Right before I run out of breath.

The man’s spirit spoke its last words.

[The taste wasn’t all that great… but it was the first food I’ve had in a while that made me feel good.]

The energy that was circling inside his body.

It came pouring down on me.

[You have gained experience.]

[You have defeated the ‘Pope of the Deep’.]

[You have defeated the head of a race.]

[Achievement – The conditions for becoming a King Slayer have been fulfilled. (3/3)]

[For the first time in the human race, we have eliminated a large number of race leader-level individuals.]

[Rewards are given to those who lead the way.]

[Characteristic Enhancement Ticket]

[Title – King Slayer]

[Characteristic – Combat Power Measurement]

‘Crazy .’

A title whose achievement conditions were incredibly difficult.

Is that why?

As many as three rewards were given for achievement.

‘I’ve received the trait enhancement ticket before, so I’m familiar with it…’

What catches my eye next.

[Title – King Slayer]

[Heads of many races and civilizations lost their lives because of you.]

[All leaders still alive feel an inexplicable fear when they see you, and those who survive see you again to make sure their necks are properly attached. You will see.]

[The King’s Majesty no longer affects you.]

[All stats increase by 30%.]

[All types of effects against leader-level entities increase by 100%.]

[You gain complete immunity to peer-type skill characteristics.] This

was a significant increase in ability for me, who already had a huge stat.

furthermore.

‘All effects increase by 100%.’

All of my abilities are doubled for species leader level individuals.

Although my cooking only had a 5% effect on the Pope.

If this title had been applied, it would have been applied at 10%.

…If you think about it that way, it might not seem like a big deal.

And finally.

[Characteristics – Measuring Combat Power]

[As a result of meeting many races and collecting their blood, you can roughly estimate the strength of each race.] [You

will be able to check the potential and strength of each race.]

[The relevant traits are Characteristics – Included in the sub-effects of food ingredient identification.]

And.

“Sergeant Shin!”

“Come out and see!”

After hearing a call from outside the building, I came out and looked up at the sky.

Damn…

the dark sky is breaking.

Light began to come in between them.

‘The dungeon is closing.’

The water that had reached my chest also disappeared somewhere.

yet.

[You have cleared the Otherworld Dungeon – Dasmur.]

[You have succeeded in collecting the fragments of the Wandering World.]

[Rewards are given according to your contribution.]

[Contribution – Best]

[You can obtain the essence of the fragmented world. There is.]

[Checking occupation… Chef.]

[Please select a reward.]

* * *

A dungeon that covered the entire city of Chuncheon.

Once the dungeon was cleared, the city returned to some extent to its previous appearance.

What’s different is that all the buildings near the central area, which would have been the busiest, have disappeared and a strange temple has been built.

but.

However, it did not become a peaceful city.

-Kraaaak!!!

“Shit!”

“Where did these guys appear again?”

A monster that looked like a large wild dog attacked the citizens of the city.

When it was a dungeon, there were no other monsters.

When the dungeon was closed, monsters appeared as if they were supposed to be there.

“Suddenly it seemed like the sky was falling and a monster appeared.”

“It used to be better!”

These people originally lived in high-rise buildings to avoid the monsters in the dungeon.

They ended up escaping from the dungeon without even knowing what was going on because of us.

The people who were attacked by the monster screamed in dissatisfaction.

“Ugh!”

-Keeng!

Contrary to the dissatisfied voices.

The dexterity with which he wielded the weapon was not bad at all.

An environment that was as safe as our unit.

Most of the people living there had completed their awakening.

Even though there are not many people of high level, they are still awakened.

I have enough strength to protect my own body.

‘It was a trip to the dungeon for the growth of the unit members, but…’

A thought suddenly occurred to me when I saw people fighting monsters.

“this. “I think I benefited from it in ways I never expected.”

“I know.”

The sudden appearance of monsters.

As a result, more than 90% of humanity died.

The fight between monsters and humanity was always one in which humanity was overwhelmingly outnumbered.

‘The difference… has decreased slightly.’

Many awakened people were wasting their strength in a closed city.

They were released into the world.