Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 251 Food and Departure
There are few universally applicable delicacies in the world. Everyone's sense of taste will vary depending on their childhood environment.

But there are always some foods that are loved by many people, and these foods generally have some common characteristics—soft, sticky, and fragrant.

Soft and chewy is a texture, and everyone has different requirements for the texture of food, but soft and chewy foods are always more popular.

This is because the strength of the jaw muscles varies from person to person, but soft and chewy foods do not require much from the jaw muscles and can always be adapted to the tastes of more people.

It's not entirely wrong to say that humans are born with a preference for being dependent on others.

Another factor is aroma. The aroma of most foods comes from the scent of amino acids, which are essential for the human body and can evoke a natural liking in people.

When a food possesses both of these characteristics, it is very likely to become popular.

In Yaro's memory, there were quite a few foods with these properties.

For example, bread that came from abroad.

For example, steamed buns, wontons, and dumplings.

Bread is made by burning a flame to break down the proteins in the bread, releasing the amino acids.

Dumplings, on the other hand, rely on steaming or boiling to directly break down the proteins in the eggs and meat, while the outer dumpling skin locks in the aroma.

These food varieties have all been tested in practice.

……

Dip the glistening dumplings in the bright red sauce and swallow them in one bite.

It's fiery hot on the first bite, soft and chewy when you chew it, and bursts with aroma!
The spicy flavor neutralized the slight greasiness of the dumplings, and the stimulating taste made the chewing muscles contract greedily.

Don't underestimate this dish of dipping sauces; they're quite special.

These are the 'legendary spices,' rare items that can be exchanged for the same weight in gold coins. In the dead of winter, even if you have money, you don't know where to buy them.

Before the white deer left, Yaro asked her to use witchcraft to grow a small piece of plant root that looked like ginger.

Most of it was added to the dumpling filling, and the remaining small amount was only used to make this small dish of dipping sauce.

Because these ingredients were hard to come by, Yaro didn't want to waste them, so he made sure to coat each dumpling with the dipping sauce as much as possible.

He seemed to have overestimated his ability to handle spicy food in this life. He had only eaten a few dumplings with the special dipping sauce when he was already sweating profusely and breathing out cold air, yet he couldn't bear to stop and continued to eat.

By the time he finished the dumplings, his lips were bright red from the spiciness, but Ya Luo felt even more energetic. He gulped down a large bowl of ice water, then let out a long sigh and exclaimed with delight, "Awesome!"

It's spicy and refreshing; eating something this spicy on a cold day brings a strange kind of pleasure.

He couldn't drink any more water, but as the coldness of the water subsided, the burning sensation in his mouth grew stronger and stronger. With his experience, Yaro disregarded his manners, opened his mouth wide, bowed his head, and let his saliva flow, waiting for the spiciness to dissipate.

Actually, drinking milk is more effective, but unfortunately, things are different now than in the past; many things can't be obtained just because you want them.

Heri, who had already finished eating, patted her bulging belly contentedly. Seeing Yaro's disheveled state, she hesitated and asked, "Lord Yaro... are you leaving now?"

"Hoo~" Yaro exhaled, grinned, and looked up with a comical smile. "Of course, I've had enough rest these past few days, eating and sleeping well."

When there are no physical ailments, good food and rest are the best tools for regulating emotions.

Yaro's emotional changes were caused by the erosion of the abyss's power, which is an external force.

When Yaro rests and sleeps, his body will naturally return to a calm state and repair any minor damage.

However, the power of the abyss is like a tree without roots or water without a source. When it modifies and affects Yaro's emotions, it will cause continuous consumption. After several days of delicious restorative treatments, the effect on his emotions has become very subtle.

However, just as steel has its limits of toughness, Yaro's emotions will be more affected when he is repeatedly infected by the power of the abyss and subsequently activates the magic spell.

In this situation, only a longer period of time can allow for a gradual recovery, but Yaro cannot continue to wait.

Purifying agents can cure diseases effectively, so why always have to tough it out on your own body?

Moreover, enduring it for too long will not increase resistance; on the contrary, it will only gradually distort one's own emotions without one realizing it.

Heri, however, seemed very reluctant to part with him. Her eyes flickered, and her hands were clenched tightly together, like a kitten about to be abandoned. She said in a hesitant whisper, "My lord... could you take me with you?"

“Don’t worry, I’m just going to buy some things. I’ll be back in about three or four days. That’s a short time, and it’s been snowing recently, so this is the only time I can avoid Viscount Corey’s notice.” With that, Yaro tightened his thick leather coat and walked towards the deer cart outside, braving the wind and snow.

—Since the castle lacked horses, Yaro could only borrow two 'partners' from the white deer. He then modified the castle using the old, abandoned carriages that had been left behind. While maintaining the original old appearance, he added many different parts to the interior and many small parts such as axles, making it more comfortable while maintaining its original understated appearance.

Yaro could understand Heri's fear; she was afraid that Yaro would leave and never return, leaving her alone in the castle.

Although... this possibility is very high, Yaro believes that this possibility is actually not a bad result.

If Yaro doesn't return, it can only mean that the 'market' is actually a trap, and Yaro has been exposed. Under these circumstances, it would be even more impossible for him to escape with a mortal girl in the freezing cold.

With Yaro's deliberate care, Heri has become quite familiar with Bevin. Even if things really take a turn for the worse, Heri can stay in the castle without much trouble.

—Yaro had already made many arrangements quietly.

Having mastered several food preparation methods specially taught by Yaro and knowing how to purify coarse salt, Heri's own value was already extraordinary. With Bevin's care, her future days would certainly not be too bad.

Holding the rough map copied from the castle library, Yaro turned around and instructed, "Bevin, while I'm away, ask Heri if you don't understand anything. When I return, you should submit the chart of energy absorption changes."

Bevan nodded solemnly and said sincerely, "Teacher, don't worry, I will."

There had been no news from Viscount Corey for some time now. If he didn't return, Yaro also needed to consider whether Viscount Corey would come back to retaliate.

So he also revealed some things to Bevin, and instructed him that if he did not return within five days, he should immediately send someone to his father to inquire about Claire's next steps.

Yaro climbed onto the unassuming carriage and turned back to say, "Alright, you should go back now. The snow is getting heavier, so don't catch a cold."

After saying that, he flicked his whip in the air, urging the two deer to move, and the deer cart began to move slowly.

(End of this chapter)