I was an apprentice in Ferren

Chapter 21 I'm Going Out to Have Fun

However, DuPont quickly calmed down.

Judging from the system introduction, this Gourmet Hunter is not much different from a normal Ranger class, and even has a lower attack bonus.

The biggest difference is that this profession allows you to use some exotic magical creatures to make food and provide some additional attributes.

But it's hard to say exactly how much this attribute can improve.

However, the smoked meat pie in his hand was different from before.

[Excellent smoked meat pancake]

Preparation requirements: flatbread, braised pork, kitchen utensils

Basic attributes: Reduces hunger by 20 after consumption, reduces hunger increase rate by 10%, and increases thirst by 5%.

Additional attribute: Your constitution is temporarily increased by 1 point, and your movement speed is reduced by 5% for one hour. This effect cannot be stacked.

Note: If you are not currently employed as a Gourmet Hunter, the additional attributes will not be active at this time.

Sharing Effect: When you share a smoked meat pie of excellent quality or higher with someone, your charm will temporarily increase by 1 point. This attribute can stack with the eccentric chef effect and when you taste other dishes. It will disappear after 3 days.

All attributes are ineffective against those who dislike meat. Force-feeding reduces charm by 2 for 3 days.

You can use ingredients from magical creatures to enhance your attributes.

Upon seeing this information, DuPont had a slight doubt.

'System, did the items I created acquire attributes after I gained insights into this profession, or does the food itself possess attributes?'

[Food itself has basic attributes; only after the user gains insight into the Gourmet Hunter can additional attributes and sharing effects be triggered.]

[Additional attributes cannot be triggered at present, but the sharing effect triggers normally.]

Unlock more recipes to gain exclusive experience for Gourmet Hunters, which can be used to level up your Gourmet Hunter rank.

[Exclusive experience cannot be used to upgrade other professions]

DuPont remained silent, but the others had no idea that he had obtained so much information. The Butcher joked, "Judy, what kind of terrible idea is this? How much money can you make by opening a tavern? Even if you become famous and cook for the capital, how many gold coins can you earn? Even a legendary chef cooking for those noble 'fathers' would probably only earn 1000 gold coins a month, right? Not to mention how much effort and hard work it takes to get to that point, the allowance for becoming a high-level mage is more than that, not to mention the adventure income from opening a rich dungeon. There's no comparison at all."

Judy deflated upon hearing this.

Legendary chefs are far fewer in number than high-ranking mages, but their income is far less. Although chefs may gain some status by associating with powerful people, the respect and treatment they receive are completely different from those of truly high-ranking professionals.

This can be described as being completely and utterly crushed, but who can blame them when a chef is a profession with no barriers to entry, like militiamen, hunters, and farmers?

DuPont then came to his senses and laughed, "Talking about the future is too far away, but my love for food will never diminish. When I'm tired of studying magic, I can cook some dishes and have a meal with my friends to chat. As for everything else, that's all irrelevant."

Judy nodded upon hearing this, her carefree halfling nature quickly banishing her earlier displeasure: "That's true. Enjoying delicious food is a joyful thing, why think so much? It would be a waste of a talented mage to become a chef. If danger were to arise, even a fully qualified mage could provide a level of security that a chef could never match."

"It's just a difference in roles. Good food can also make people happy and forget their troubles." DuPont said, looking at the big pot: "This pig liver cooks pretty quickly, I'll go scoop it out."

While pork liver may not have the same aroma as meat, when cooked properly, it has a unique flavor and a smooth texture, making it a pleasant and refreshing side dish that quickly won the unanimous praise of both of them.

Pig heart and stomach are naturally delicious, which made the two hesitate only slightly in front of the amber-colored large intestine before bravely taking a bite and quickly earning two thumbs up.

"Although this large intestine looks ugly and disgusting, it is incredibly delicious in the mouth. It is chewy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a unique aroma." Judy exclaimed, glancing at the butcher who was showing off without saying a word and shaking her head. "It's a pity that Lavoisier's aristocratic disease is too serious. I'm afraid this delicious but ugly thing won't catch his eye. In the end, he will miss out on a taste."

DuPont blinked upon hearing this: "Lavoisier?"

Hearing this, the two looked at DuPont as if he were a monster. Judy wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth: "Don't you know who Lavoisier is?"

DuPont shook his head: "I usually take classes here and never leave the house, how would I know who he is?"

The butcher chuckled. If he hadn't heard the boy's heartbeat was normal, he would have thought the guy was pretending to be stupid. Now he saw that the boy was really a bit dim-witted: "You little guy are really strange. Even if you have never heard of who the most outstanding male mage in Harua is in the last hundred years, it is strange that you do not recognize your own dean."

DuPont covered his face upon hearing this, realizing he had indeed asked a stupid question: "Huh? You mean the dean? I recently fell and my memory isn't very good; I can't remember right now."

The other two didn't take it seriously, assuming this guy was just trying to save face because of his bad memory, and quickly moved on. Judy asked, "By the way, what's the point of you training your courage? Are you tired of staying in the academy and planning to go out and find some excitement?"

“That’s right.” DuPont readily admitted, “This world is full of treasures. Maybe I’ll unearth an ancient treasure in some unknown corner. Then I can quit being a mage and hire some adventurers to become a nobleman, marry a beautiful and rich woman, and reach the pinnacle of life. Then all the bards in the taverns of Faerûn will sing my praises, and my name will have its own page in the annals. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

The two burst out laughing upon hearing this. The Butcher wiped the ale off his beard and said, "With your strength, you dare to excavate ancient treasures? A treasure of that scale would at least have steel golems as guardians. With your small frame, you'd be smashed into a meat patty with one punch. You'd be lucky to even be able to clean up the scrap metal in a goblin's lair."

DuPont laughed and said, "Of course I understand what you're saying, but you still have to have dreams. Otherwise, if you really graduate and honestly become a mage who plays with mud and skeletons, running around every day just to earn a salary, that kind of life is meaningless."

"Then you might be a little disappointed. At the very least, there won't be any large underground cities within 300 miles of this area, because when this academy was built, Lavoisier and his golem legion almost wiped out the surrounding monster gathering places. At that time, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they dug three feet into the ground."

The barbarian said with a nostalgic look on his face, "There are some small settlements around here now, but they're basically just minor troublemakers that high-level adventurers wouldn't even bother to look at. These are more suitable for you though."

(End of this chapter)