The forest was alive with magic, glowing faintly under the twin suns' fading light. With Lumina perched on my shoulder, Umbra stretching its massive wings, and Fenris sniffing the ground, I felt like I had somehow become the center of a mythical parade.
> [Quest Updated: Train Legendary Companions and Master God-Tier Recipes]
I rubbed my temples. "Alright… Step one: survive. Step two: cook. Step three: teach three mythical creatures to behave without eating me."
Lumina yipped. "Master… they are listening. You just have to show them the power of your cooking."
I blinked. "Cooking as training? Yeah… I didn't think I'd become a beast whisperer too."
I opened the glowing cookbook. Each page shimmered with potential. God-Tier recipes glowed brighter than the sun, practically humming with energy. I tapped Dragon Essence Soup, then Phoenix Flame Tart, and finally Celestial Herb Salad.
> [System Notification: God-Tier Recipes Unlocked — EXP +1000]
"Alright," I muttered. "Let's see if I can cook AND train at the same time."
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🔥 Companion Training Begins
First up, Umbra. I summoned a small magical pan, tossing a piece of grilled meat into it. Golden sparks flew, and the aroma radiated divine energy.
> [System Message: Cooking Aura Active — Companions' Power Boosted]
Umbra sniffed, tail wagging. "Master… teach me more of this aroma. I can hunt better if I understand divine flavors."
I raised an eyebrow. "Teach you by cooking? Fine… follow my lead."
I cooked simple dishes while moving through the forest — Mystic Mushroom Stew, Twilight Berry Compote, and Silverleaf Spice Soup. Each dish radiated magical energy, and Umbra learned quickly, enhancing its tracking abilities, strength, and elemental aura.
> [System Message: Companion Training Complete — Umbra's Level +10, Skills Increased]
Next, Fenris. Its massive paws shook the earth, eyes glowing gold as I cooked a Phoenix Egg Omelet. I carefully let Fenris taste it under supervision. Each bite strengthened it, enhancing speed, reflexes, and loyalty.
> [System Message: Fenris Training Complete — Level +12, Loyalty Increased]
Lumina darted around, sniffing out ingredients and teaching me how to blend flavors for optimal companion growth. "Master… your companions thrive on divine taste. Cook with intent!"
> [System Notification: Multi-Companion Training Bonus Active — EXP +500 per session]
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🌿 Exploring the Twilight Forest
With training done, I decided to explore deeper. Lumina's glowing tail lit paths no human had walked in centuries. Strange plants shimmered in violet light, and tiny elemental spirits peeked curiously.
Suddenly, Umbra growled softly. Ahead, a clearing opened with a glowing pool of water — Celestial Water. Its surface shimmered like liquid starlight.
> [Quest Update: Gather Celestial Water — EXP +800]
I carefully collected the water, the aroma of power instantly filling my nostrils. Fenris sniffed the pool, then gave a satisfied nod.
> [System Message: Rare Ingredient Collected — Celestial Water x1]
I felt a surge of energy. "Okay… my dishes are going to get stronger, my companions are leveling up, and this forest is basically my training ground. I just need to survive."
Lumina twitched. "Master… I sense something… powerful, intelligent, divine. Not a beast… a god-level challenge may be near."
I froze. "You mean… someone is going to taste my food and maybe kill me if it's bad?"
> [System Notification: Divine Challenge Incoming — Prepare God-Tier Recipe]
I pinched my nose. "Yeah… great. Perfect. My life is now 'feed legendary creatures, survive godly judgment, repeat.'"
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🍳 God-Tier Cooking Session
I set up a small campsite. My pan floated in the air, flames dancing around it as I summoned ingredients: Phoenix Eggs, Dragon Bones, Mystic Herbs, Silverleaf Spice, and Celestial Water.
> [System Message: Ingredients Summoned — God-Tier Cooking Ready]
I carefully prepared Dragon Essence Soup, mixing ingredients precisely, adding a few secret touches I discovered from Umbra and Fenris's reactions. Steam rose in magical swirls, the aroma radiating divine power.
Lumina's tail glowed brightly. "Master… this is perfect. Feed it to the god-level entity when it arrives!"
I gulped. "Yeah… I'm still alive, right?"
> [System Alert: Cooking Aura — Multi-Companion Power Boost Active]
As the dish finished, the air shimmered. A divine figure appeared, eyes glowing like molten gold. Its presence radiated power, and the forest seemed to bow in respect.
> [Divine Challenge Appears — Taste Your God-Tier Dish]
I held the glowing pan, heart pounding. With Lumina on my shoulder, Umbra at my side, and Fenris growling softly, I muttered,
"Alright… Riku. You don't know your limits. You don't know this world fully. But you do know how to cook. Let's make the gods drool."
> "Here we go… the next step in surviving this divine world."