Volume 2, Chapter 1 - Cooking and Satiety
The satiety system made it so that the satiety number decreased as time passed or activities were done. It was necessary to regularly restore satiety by using food items.
When satiety hits 25% there will be a negative status that has an impact on stats, and when satiety reaches 0, HP will gradually start decreasing.
The satiety level put a status on the player that was different from other abnormal effects and couldn't be recovered from as such. In order to restore satiety one could use consumable items like pills and potions which recovered a small amount of satiety, or food items like rice balls which recovered a high amount of satiety.
In short, that's how it felt.
Also, if you have a 【Sense】 and make food items from materials that dropped from monsters, it will temporarily increase one's stats. Also, the opposite could also be achieved…
"Oh, Yun-san. Hello."
"Ah, Kyouko-san. Hello. Any customers today?"
Not moving from in front of the 【Atelier】's counter, I checked the menu screen for satiety and didn't notice a person standing next to me until they I've been called out to.
"No one came. Although it would be good if someone did."
Kyouko-san said so while raising her shoulders. Come to think of it, because of the maintenance which started this morning no player could log in and purchase anything from the store. NPCs are really close to real people. I thought, they had very realistic personalities.
"What happened? Yun-san."
Because I stared intently at Kyouko-san, she looked back at me in wonder.
"It's nothing. Could you buy a larger amount of Herbs, as well as materials for Blue Potions tomorrow? I need to replenish the Beginner's Potions stock."
"I understand. Then, this is today's harvest."
I looked at the items I've been passed. They were herb-type items that were grown on the field next to the shop.
The herb-based items grown on the field were higher level than normal ones, and if potions were made out of that material, there were effective to the point of overhealing.
Well, because of that I compensated it with another Sense.
"What should I try today. I need to secure money for upgrading the facilities too…"
Also, I want to acquire the 【Cooking】 Sense because of the newest update. And I need to organize items for delivery before that. When I looked down at the menu for that, I've heard a voice call out.
"Hello."
"…hmm?"
Since I was called out to, I stopped working and looked in the direction it came from.
"Yahoo. It's been since earlier today, Onee-chan."
"Hello there, Yun-san."
"Oh, Myu, Lucato. What is it?"
It was my little sister Myu and her party member Lucato.
The reason Myu called me 'Onee-chan' was my current appearance.
Since I was originally feminine, the correction that was applied on me by OSO's character edit added even more femininity. My hair extended to my waist, my voice was higher, and my body has gained curves. Once again I was reminded of that fact and let out a sigh.
"What happened? Is there anything on my face?"
"Stop that, um… calling me 'onee-chan.'"
"Even so, it doesn't seem like there are any customers. Are you able to properly secure funds?"
"Listen to what people are saying, geez…"
As Myu looked around the store no customers visited, Lucato who was beside her smiled wryly. I spat out a small sigh.
"The item types and prices aren't bad, but people won't come just because I made a shop."
"The restrictions you placed on the number of items purchased is probably one of the reasons. Please get rid of that."
"ST Recovery and Highpots. I get it. I just have to steadily continue."
The NPC Kyouko-san was doing accounting instead of me. Initially when the game started there were multiple resellers who bought out all the potions and sold them at high prices, to avoid that happening to 【Atelier】 and to sell potions to everyone at an affordable price I imposed a limit on number of items. Though, unless I remove it I won't have enough people coming over. And, the accounting was completed as I was lost in thoughts.
"Now that we have prepared ourself for an adventure, let's go on one that's full of dreams and romance, expect a souvenir! Because I expect a delicious dinner!"
"Isn't that the same as always. Good grief… Lucato, can I leave Myu to you?"
"Yes, it's the usual thing…"
Lucato's smile made it seem like I could leave it to her and be at ease. I sent off the energetic Myu and Lucato, then once again, I considered what to do.
"So, what do I start with."
Help came from the NPC Kyouko-san who had her arms folded.
"How about you deliver items and show your face at Magi-san's?"
"You're right, lets start with that. I'll be going then."
I took the items and left the store. Since there was an update in the morning there were a lot of people on the streets, I walked while observing them.
People were forming parties, purchasing equipment as well as advertised their stalls with loud voices. While enjoying the atmosphere I arrived at Magi-san's shop, 【Open Sesame】.
"Magi-san? You here?"
"Heya, Yun-kun. It's been a while. Since you've been leaving all the deliveries to NPC I started to worry about you."
Although she said she worried, Magi-san greeted me with a smile on her face. If anything, it seemed like she had fun talking with me.
"Well, since it's been a while since I came over to Magi-san's place, Kyouko-san proposed that I come myself this time."
"The NPC's are highly autonomous aren't they. Just a while ago, one got really angry at me."
"My condolences."
Magi-san turned her gaze at the NPC who was organizing weapons in the store.
While we were talking like that, I delivered the items.
Magi-san's shop was dealing with metal weapons and armour, she herself had a 【Smithing】 Sense. I was crafting potions and medicines with 【Mixing】 Sense and sold them in consignment with Magi-san. The Blue Potions I delivered to Magi-san were made from relatively cheap materials and their effect was reasonably high. Because there was a lot of people coming to Magi-san's shop, they sold out like hot cakes.
"Why are they selling like that at Magi-san's place… even though they're the same items…"
"I still haven't seen Yun-kun's shop, how does it look like?"
"Ah, want to see a screenshot?"
I displayed the screenshot of the shop I was proud of for Magi-san to look at.
A small wooden store, the store I loved. Also, the verdant herbs. As well as the Vitality Tree that has started to bear fruits recently.
"Amazing, it looks like part of the background."
"…doesn't it…"
That's how it must've been looking from perspective of general public, and as she saw my eyes cloud over, Magi-san started to panic.
"N-no, I think it's good! I-it has a good taste or… how to say it…"
"It's all right. The store's pretty shoddy, but I can set the limit on items purchased or leave it all to the clerk, I haven't advertised it yet either. So the only ones coming are my little sister's party members. The consignment is the majority of my income."
Another thing to do, was to invest into the shop's appearance and equipment. That's why, I wasn't being sad at all right now. Hey, just now, my visibility has distorted a bit.
"Come on, Yun-kun. I have a proposal for that. Won't you sell Enchant Stones in here?"
"Enchant Stones, huh?"
While rubbing my moist eyes, I blinked to see Magi-san.
Enchant Stones were one of main 【Atelier】's products.
It was an item I made with 【Enchant Arts】's skill 【Skill Enchant】.
When my 【Enchant】 had reached level 30 I received a skill 【Skill Enchant】 which allowed me to put Arts and Skills I possessed into an item which could be activated with a keyword afterwards, it wasn't a crafting skill in a strict sense of the word.
I was using 【Enchant】's skill on Stones which were an inexpensive material and made convenient Enchant Stones. Moreover, the skills that can be put into an item were dependant on the skills I had. One of them were enchanted Gems called Magic Gem, because I couldn't create many of them, they became my personal means of attacking.
The once-enchanted items, no matter their level and type, whether its weapons or materials, they all disappear after being used once. Therefore, it was a basic disposable consumable item.
And like that, I was slightly lost in thoughts.
"Yeah. I'll make sure to properly explain to people how to use them and give your store publicity. Since we're mainly a store which deals with metal items, it's fine if you give us just the attack and defence stat raising ones."
Hmm, it's an attractive proposal. If the existence of such items is known, there might be people who will come to 【Atelier】 seeking magic attack and defence ones. And if the amount of customers increases, there will be more repeaters coming over to our store. Incidentally, the rearguards will probably purchase MP Potions as well.
"…but."
"Is there something that bothers you?"
"No, it takes a minute to make them, it's more like casting magic on an item rather than crafting items."
"So, what do you mean by that?"
"Assuming I have a hundred of herbs I can use a skill to make a hundred of potions at once. As for Enchant Stones, I need to select the target stone and apply magic on it so it would be troublesome to make many of them. Well, one per minute."
Included in that there's the process of polishing and dyeing. This effort was done in order to make it easier to differientate each type of enchant.
"And if I don't gather the material, which is stones…"
"So you can't make too many of them. Then, that person! I mean, me, I will try to advertise your store to people."
"Then, how about I deliver some starting from tomorrow? Also I'd be glad to hear impressions after people use them."
"Understood. Looks like a customer came, see you later."
"Yes, see you."
I said so, and left the store having a customer replace me.
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I acquired 【Cooking】 Sense by using the surplus of SP I had and purchased a beginner's crafting kit for it after which I transferred to the Second Town through the town portal.
Possessed SP16
【Hawk Eyes Lv31】 【Speed Increase Lv16】 【Discovery Lv12】 【Magic Talent Lv34】 【Magic Power Lv32】
【Enchant Arts Lv9】 【Dosing Lv4】 【Craftsmanship Lv24】 【Crafting Knowledge Lv21】 【Cooking Lv1】
Unequipped:
【Taming Lv1】 【Synthesis Lv22】 【Earth Element Talent Lv3】 【Bow Lv22】 【Alchemy Lv24】
I instantly switched over to the idyllic scenery leaving the First Town.
And I called out to the NPC Clerk who stood next to the portal.
"Good day, Martha."
"Oh, Yun-kun. Hello."
I greeted the well-built middle aged woman who was holding a basket. This person was Martha the Baker. From Martha you could get a item delivery quest, but also undertake one more quest from her.
"Will you deliver for pocket money today too?"
The delivery quest Martha gave was one that had you deliver items to local residents, there was a similar quest in the first town as well, all you I had to do was to pass out items on the street, it was an easy way to make money. The amount was small but it was easy and safe, players also got various items from the NPCs involved with the quest.
"No, I came to receive bread-making lessons today."
"Oh dear?! For such a young girl to come to me! It's 5kG for one lesson."
"Then here, tuition fee."
That moment, I received the quest 【Martha's Bread-Making Lesson】.
This was a tutorial quest which assisted a player in utilizing the Cooking Sense in many ways.
A tutorial quest was one that taught players knowledge and techniques it wouldn't hurt them to know in exchange for gold. Currently I still needed to take a similar quest from the fish store and a butcher.
"Now then, I'll show you how to make bread in a way even beginners can use. Well, don't strain yourself and use the tools and materials as you please."
While being slightly overwhelmed by the NPC who continued to do preparations, I wore the brown apron that was pressed against my chest.
"Now, I'll explain. The 【Cooking】 has three basic skills,【Preparing】 【Processing】 and 【Facilitating】. The 【Facilitating】 skill can be used to shorten the time it takes to prepare dough. And to tear it to form the shapes you desire. The next one is 【Processing】 which allows you to change the rough shape into the form that has been registered. If you don't have time then you can use the【Cooking】 skill to make dishes right from the material. However, because this skill is used to make it all at once, the evaluation is low. You need to make it properly if you want to cook something delicious. Now then, try making the bread the way you want it."
"Hey, what's with that all of a sudden. Oh well, there are tools so I'll just do as I like."
As I was told to make bread, there appeared a material called 'Fresh Bread'. I took advantage of it.
With Martha's bread, lettuce and bacon and the cheese I cut appropriately, I used an easy and fail-proof recipe to make a sandwich.
Yun's Sandwich 【Consumable】
Satiety 25, Evaluation 5
A sandwich Yun put her heart into making.
And it became like this “『Crafter's name』 and 『Dish Name』” has become this item's name. Moreover there was that description. “『Dish Name』『Crafter's』 has put his/her heart into making. ” as well as the item evaluation which was something that estimated how tasty the item was in numeric value.
"Oh, you've made it. Now then, try eating it."
Although the Satiety stat still had a wide margin, since I already made it after so much trouble I might as well eat it.
"Here, the bread you've made. Also here's this house's recipe."
I received a poor quality brown paper from Martha as well as a mountain of bread packed into a basket as a quest reward. Although I glanced on the several recipe sheets, they were all simple and that consisted mostly of required material listings. It was stuff that could be made without any cooking knowledge.
"Now then, bread-making lesson is over. Incidentally, I have a bread delivery for old man Hustel. What about it?"
"I'll do the delivery quest then."
I received the paper bag containing sandwiches for delivery and the quest.
"He's fishing in the river as usual. Be careful when passing through the woods. You might be an adventurer, but it's still dangerous."
The old woman saw me off with a peculiar sigh. All of those NPCs have that human-like smell as they smiled wryly.
With a paper bag stowed away in my inventory I left the town and started running through the dense forest.
Through a gap in the forest entered light. The moment I left the forest, I felt cool moisture of the river on my skin. It was wider than the river flowing through the town and its flow was stronger, it deserved to be called a mountain stream.
This was a place inviolable by mobs, and they didn't emerge in it. A point made for players to take a break at——the safety area.
I found an old man fishing while sitting on a large rock beside the stream.
"Hello, Hustel-san right?"
"Indeedly, what's up?"
"Sandwich delivery."
As I said that, old man Hustel turned back towards me happily.
"I totally forgot about the meal. Thanks, Miss."
The way this old man interacted with others was very gentlemanly. However, It's a shame. Old man, I'm a man.
After receiving the paper bag from me, the old man Hustel immediately began to rummage through its contents. He skilfully sandwiched the fishing rod between his legs and took out the sandwich.
The moment he received it the Martha's delivery quest was completed. The old man Hustel stuffed himself with the sandwich. He happily said "Yum, tasty.
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