I really just want to hang out in the magic world.

"But in my cabin there is game and fish from the forest, and spices and vegetables from secret places. Do you understand what this means?"

"...!"

Ruan Xiaozhe finally understood.

This is simply a buffet ticket!

"Professor! I love alchemy!"

"You are becoming more and more to my liking, kid."

The two men shook hands tightly and exchanged warm friendship.

……

After class, when students were looking for the classroom for the next class (some students were even muttering "I will never take this kind of class again"), Ruan Xiaozhe was still standing there.

Yunel and Nilia asked in confusion, "Aren't you leaving?"

"I'm going to dissect this pig."

"..."

"..."

"It's amazing!" Lei Bu exclaimed to himself.

It was the first time he saw a freshman adapt so quickly.

"Professor, is this edible?"

"Although it has mutated and become ferocious, it is still okay to eat."

"Well, can you lend me some dissection and smoking tools?"

"You kid, have you started to like alchemy?"

"Yes, I love alchemy so much."

Having adapted to reality, Ruan Xiaozhe decided to fall in love with alchemy.

"The professor is right. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

If you think about it, the clues have always been there.

From the principal's words "the answer is in this school" when enrolling, to the fact that nothing is provided and going out is prohibited, the rules are very clear.

Freshmen have to find their own food!

"This school is really weird, but it's nothing surprising."

In this school where even human life is not taken seriously, bringing your own food is nothing.

Ruan Xiaozhe carried the pigs one by one to the stream, as it was most convenient to bleed and dissect them where there was water.

"I'm here to help."

Yunel came over with his sleeves rolled up.

"Can you do it?"

"I'll be able to handle worse materials in the future, so why not? Just give me some of the meat when the time comes."

"..."

Ruan Xiaozhe seemed to hear the rumbling of Yunel's stomach.

Neilia stood behind, looking a little surprised.

"You really want to dissect a pig?"

"Yes."

"Why in school..."

"are you not hungry?"

"...Okay! I'll help!"

Ruan Xiaozhe had studied hunting and anatomy with Alarlon, and Nilia was an expert. Yunel had also practiced handling materials, so although he was not an expert, he was not a novice either.

"The tools are here, that should be enough."

Lei Bu brought the necessary tools, his eyes full of anticipation, wanting to see how they would do it.

Ruan Xiaozhe pulled out a dagger and began to skin the pig.

brush--

"Well done."

Nilia was genuinely surprised.

She didn't expect that Ruan Xiaozhe, who came from a noble family, could do so well, even as well as her.

The three worked hard together to peel the skin, sort the meat and hang it on the branches.

Because the pig is huge and there are many edible parts, Ruan Xiaozhe did not waste even the internal organs.

“The offal can be made into sausages.”

In this hellish year, it's always nice to have extra food on hand.

"You're going to smoke this meat?"

"Yes."

"Not bad!"

Lei Bu exclaimed.

It is impossible to preserve all this meat. Even if the weather is cool, it will go bad over time.

But if it is smoked, it can be preserved longer, which is a good idea for freshmen.

"Professor, can these woods be used?"

"Wait...wait a minute."

When Ruan Xiaozhe reached for the wood piled next to the cabin, Lei Bu panicked.

You can't use just any wood for smoking. The smoke from the wood will affect the taste of the meat. The more fragrant the wood, the better.

"Those are the high-quality applewoods I worked so hard to prepare..."

Ruan Xiaozhe seemed to have good vision and directly took the pile of wood. Lei Bu could only click his tongue.

"Nelia, is this enough?"

"More than enough."

Thick smoke rose up, the aroma of meat filled the air, and the three men were busy sweating profusely.

Gollum-

Ruan Xiaozhe turned his head and looked at Yunel. The sound was not coming from her stomach, nor from Nilia.

It turned out to be the sound made by the dwarf professor's stomach? !

"Professor...are you hungry?"

"Yeah, I'm a little hungry."

Ruan Xiaozhe stood up. The professor was hungry, so as a student he naturally had to do something.

"Since there is so much meat, let's grill more."

"Professor, can I have some bread and butter?"

"…Take it yourself…"

Although Lei Bu was somewhat reluctant, he didn't say anything more considering that he could also have a meal.

Ruan Xiaozhe put the meat on the cast iron pan. He did not rush when grilling the meat and seasoned it well with salt and pepper first.

zizi——

"what are you doing?"

"Preparation."

"?"

Lei Bu felt that Ruan Xiaozhe's way of preparation was very special.

It should be baked directly...

But Ruan Xiaozhe did not stop. He cut the meat a few times, poured some oil into the pan, and put the meat on it.

Sizzle - the meat made an enticing sound in the pot, and the aroma was fragrant. Ruan Xiaozhe also put the vegetables he brought from the cabin into the pot.

"Why stop?"

Seeing Ruan Xiaozhe stop, Lei Bu became a little anxious because the meat was not fully cooked yet.

"It would be better to add some butter at this time."

"You're not trying to say you have no talent for alchemy?"

Lei Bu looked at him suspiciously and would not let Ruan Xiaozhe go just because of this meal.

"Eat first and then talk."

The meat is fried until golden brown and served with vegetables, making for a hearty meal.

Pork steak with grilled vegetables and thick bread and butter from the cabin.

Although it is not freshly baked bread, it is pretty good for freshmen who only eat black bread.

Hua Hua Hua——

Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet.

The four of them began to eat with great concentration.

The most voracious one is Lei Bu.

The dwarf professor tore off a large piece of bread, put a large piece of roast pork in it, and chewed it with big mouthfuls.

Then he walked back to the cabin alone and took out a jar of jam.

"..."

"..."

"…I'll give you some, don't look at me like that, you iron-headed people."