episode_0046

＇Surely this is the right direction..?＇

How long have you been asleep? Any traces of the female adventurer who ran away first had already been completely erased to the point that they could not be found.

Grrr

＇What is this sound.?＇

It is true that it was difficult to clearly distinguish between the lush leaves dancing in the wind and the loud noises of insects coming from all directions, but it was clear.

‘There’s a waterfront nearby…’

So I decided to focus more on the welcome sound I heard vaguely from somewhere.

‘I’m sure, it’s definitely the water you moved along..’

This means that it is a waterway that leads to the waterfall that I discovered not long ago, and that it is connected to the village as I thought. Perhaps, if we continue moving along the stream like this, we will definitely be able to reach a village where people live together.

‘good. Shall we go right away?’

After barely enduring the tingling pain all over my body, I decided to move along the faint but clear sound of the water flowing.

***

＇It’s water..＇

The waterway that arrived through the green leaf bushes and lush trees formed a small stream that seemed to be full of fresh life. Without hesitation, I approached the place and quenched my thirst while fully enjoying the coolness. I took off the smelly clothes I was wearing and quickly went inside.

with a splash!!!

The bottom of the stream, which is full of large rocks and small boulders, is covered with green moss, making it quite slippery. The slope is also steep, and the speed of the flowing water is so fast. If you made a mistake, there was a risk of being washed away. Of course, it wasn’t an important issue to me.

‘The current is stronger than I thought?’

I don’t care, I maintain my body’s balance naturally and enjoy the cool flow of the water. For me, at this moment, there was no other heaven.

“Still, I think I’ll buy it.”

The refreshing feeling of the stream flowing through your body.

The fatigue and dust that had been washed away along with him made me even more refreshed.

In fact, I didn’t show it, but I wanted to wash it like crazy, so I felt like this discomfort disappeared at once.

“Ha.. I’m happy..”

While I was continuing maintenance by wiping my entire body for a while…

Pout.. Pout..

Let’s naturally turn our eyes to my naked body.

just as expected. I finally noticed a change that was so disparate that it was incomparable to before.

“Did I always have this much muscle?”

As expected, the legs that naturally balanced themselves on the slippery stream without any resistance were firmly fixed by the muscles that extend from the calf to the thigh.

I could even clearly feel the broad shoulders and back muscles stretching along the straight spine… to the point where I could immediately recognize the location of the muscles that responded every time I moved my body.

‘No, when on earth did I get these abs?’

Drurr.. Drurr..

With consistent effort, I had to work out every single day to get abs that I could barely get. Although they weren’t all that red, they were definitely in my abdomen.

＇This muscle movement is definitely a sensation I felt when I was an adult in my previous life…’

I once again strengthen my whole body and feel an abundance of strength.

Crackling..

‘I’m definitely stronger than before..’

Rather than feeling surprised because I had encountered so many absurd phenomena like this, I now felt more like it was just meaningless.

‘Is this why I suddenly fell into a deep sleep?’

I thought that I had achieved rapid growth because I had significantly increased my {horsepower} level, and I compromised with myself without having any questions.

＇As expected, have you grown a little taller?＇

After fully verifying the vital changes in my body, I completely washed off the dust from my body and then washed the tattered clothes and leather bag that I had put down nearby.

“The smell…”

“Ugh.. there’s still some residue left.”

just as expected. The spoiled meat of [Tagpog] buried inside the leather bag was washed away with the water of the stream, unfolding its murky color… and flowing away at once.

Food deuk!!

It was that moment.

“fish..?”

However, for some reason, a large number of fish began to gather in one place at once, showing off their presence in order to eat the rotten [Tagfog] meat scraps.

[Far Tuna]

It is a type of fish monster that mainly lives in the deep ocean, but when the spawning season approaches, it returns to the river where it lives to lay eggs.

In order to spawn, all the magic power accumulated over time is poured into the egg. In the process, the magic stone may be destroyed or die along the way, but despite this, it has the habit of going up the rough river water and spawning.

It is not worth it as the expensive “Water Current” attribute magic stones are usually destroyed and all the magic power is used up. However, the taste of the eggs grown using the magic power of [Mun Tuna] is known to be a delicacy.

Of course, even if you don’t check it through {Check Information}. Recognizing that there is no hygiene problem as it lives in such a clear stream, I taste it and strengthen my {sight} of my {sixth sense} to understand in advance the movements of the [distant tuna] flowing back up the waterway.

‘Is this enough??’

After completing [Distant Tuna]’s movement path, I turned my body towards that place in advance, fixed it, and then struck it with my left hand {armed} with titanium slime!! Let’s stab it with a sound.

With a single stab, two forearm-sized [Mun Tuna] pierced their heads and began spewing out thick red blood.

＂It was good!!!＂

***

widely!! Crack!!

The warm bonfire warms my body.

＇As expected, it is much easier to clean fish than to clean heavy and large meat.＇

＇Less uncomfortable.＇

In order to handle the two [Muntunas] that I had caught in this way, my left hand, which was wrapped in {armor}, was able to handle it more carefully and more precisely than expected.

It’s not just for stabbing and killing something.

It has become possible to transform the titanium slime collected at the fingertips into a more delicate shape.

‘It looks like a real salmon, doesn’t it?’

‘There are a lot of similar habits…’

First, remove the scales and internal organs of the [Mun Tuna].

‘Of course, they said the eggs were delicious.’

Then, carefully take out the egg sac, which has a bright yellow color, so as not to burst it, and set it aside for a while.

‘Carefully..’

After separating the tail and body of the [Mun Tuna] so that only the flesh remained, the yellow egg sac that looked green was wrapped around the red flesh, and then wrapped tightly in layers of thick leaves to prevent moisture from escaping, and that was the end.

＇After all, I haven’t been watching cooking programs in vain, am I?

I felt proud of myself.

The tightly wrapped [Mun Tuna] meat is placed near the flame, and well-heated stones are placed one by one.

Cheee..

＇If you grill it over an open fire or cook it raw on a stone, some parts may become inedible, so it’s right to do it this way, right?

just as expected. As a moment passes, a fragrant scent creeps past my nose. It’s so unbearable.

＇Is it slowly ripening..?＇

With my left hand, armed with titanium slime, I push away the stone that is emitting hot heat, and then I casually pick up the heated leaves and unfold the well-wrapped leaves one by one.

＇My, what is that smell..?＇

The strong, savory yet sweet scent made a first impression that was so heavy that it could not be described in words. And through it, the deliciously ripe, soft orange flesh was visible.

It is a completely different ingredient with a different texture from the [Tagpog] meat that I have been eating for a while.

I could feel saliva filling my mouth.

In that way, I protect my hand from the scorching heat with my {armed} left hand, and at the same time, gently lift the forearm-sized piece of meat so that it does not scatter, and take a big bite.

＂Ha.. Eup!!!!＂

At that moment.. It really has a chewy and soft texture that stretches like cheese.?

It was none other than the yellow egg case of [Moon Tuna] that had been placed in the meat before cooking, and I was soon surprised by its taste, its savory flavor, and its texture again.

A huge amount of fish juice bursts out like soup, soft but firm orange flesh, and a sticky yet rich cheese-like texture beyond that.

The taste was never light.

The rich taste of the roe was subtly sweet, and the salty flavor was evenly distributed even without seasoning. It was truly the best fish I had ever tasted in my life.

＇There really isn’t any fishy taste at all.. ＇

After eating without hesitation for a while, I realized one thing.

‘My magic power and stamina are recovering.’

Even before I woke up, I possessed a fairly small amount of magical power. So much so that it wouldn’t be surprising if he collapsed again due to almost {magic depletion}.

However, as soon as I consumed [Mun Tuna], I realized that my magic power was recovering slightly, but faster than usual.

***

After finishing all my meals, I decided to take a short break and climbed up a shady tree and sat down for a while to welcome the cool breeze.

“Ha..”

The refreshing scent of grass blowing in.

Now that I have completely adapted to life in the forest, I feel relieved for a moment, thinking that there will be no more threats, but suddenly… I gather myself again in order not to lose my ultimate goal of meeting my family.

Don’t get used to this kind of life, but go further and be closer to your family.

Survive until the end… so that you can be embraced by your family once again.

While I was enjoying the warm sunlight shining for a while, I sensed that a huge shadow was covering the forest, so I carefully opened my eyes and tried to look towards it.

“crazy..”

For the first time, I was unable to hide my embarrassment and let out my true feelings.

＂Ha, a flying island??＂

Obviously… it wasn’t a mistake. It was indeed floating in the sky, and at the same time, above it, a huge, translucent orange magic stone was showing off its enormous presence.

It was clear that he would have had to walk for about 2-3 more days to get there, but even so, he seemed certain that there would be people there, so he didn’t hesitate and started moving along the waterway leading there.

***

4 days passed like that…

I was showing more delay than I expected, but before I knew it, an incredibly large floating island was unfolding before my eyes, showing off its enormous presence.

“This is spectacular…”