The Twilight Lake shimmered under the twin suns, the air thick with magical aroma. My companions — Lumina, Umbra, Fenris, and the smaller newly bonded creatures — formed a semi-circle around me, their eyes locked on the massive Leviathan looming before us. Its obsidian scales reflected light like mirrors, and every movement sent ripples across the enchanted water.
> [Quest Updated: Feed the Leviathan of Twilight Lake — Extreme Risk]
I exhaled, gripping my glowing pan. "Okay… survive, cook, bond, level up… check, check, check, and check. Let's not get eaten this time."
Lumina flicked her tail, glowing brighter than ever. "Master… this is it. Your God-Tier dishes will determine if the Leviathan becomes your ally."
> **[System Notification: God-Tier Multi-Dish Cooking — Companion Aura Boost +75%]
I nodded, taking a deep breath. Summoning the Infinite Ingredient Generator, I prepared three God-Tier dishes at once:
1. Dragon Essence Soup — strength and elemental aura enhancement
2. Phoenix Flame Tart — agility and regeneration boost
3. Celestial Herb Salad — magical awareness and bonding potential
Golden flames spiraled from the pans, mixing into the Celestial Essence collected earlier. The aroma was overwhelming — a perfect storm of divine flavors that radiated through the forest.
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⚡ Feeding the Leviathan
The Leviathan sniffed the air, water rippling as it leaned closer. Its massive maw opened slightly, revealing rows of gleaming teeth. My stomach twisted, but I held the plates firmly.
> [System Alert: Legendary Beast Feeding in Progress — Extreme Risk]
I placed the Dragon Essence Soup first. Steam rose, forming golden runes in the air. The Leviathan inhaled deeply, and a low rumble echoed across the lake — almost like a sigh of approval.
Next, the Phoenix Flame Tart. I carefully handed it toward its massive claws. Sparks of fire danced around its jaws as it tasted, eyes narrowing in satisfaction.
Finally, the Celestial Herb Salad. The Leviathan paused, nostrils quivering, then devoured it with deliberate precision. Its eyes glimmered, glowing like molten silver.
> **[System Message: Leviathan Fed — EXP +8000]
**[Level Up! Class Advancement: Grandmaster Chef of the Divine Realm]
**[New Skill Unlocked: Mythical Feast Conjuring — Summon & Cook for Multiple Legendary Beasts Simultaneously]
I staggered back. Mythical Feast Conjuring? That sounded utterly broken — now I could literally feed dozens of creatures at once.
Lumina chirped excitedly. "Master… the Leviathan has recognized your skill. It will follow your commands and protect you."
> **[Companion Acquired — Leviathan of Twilight Lake]
I pinched my nose. "Okay… four legendary companions now. My life is officially insane."
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🌿 Expanding the Army
With Leviathan now part of my growing team, I realized something: every dish I cook didn't just feed, it bonded. My army of companions was growing exponentially, each creature leveling up from my God-Tier aura.
> **[System Notification: Companion Aura Expansion Active — EXP +50% per feeding]
Umbra stretched its wings, Fenris's fur shimmered like molten gold, and Lumina's tail blazed like a comet. Even the smaller creatures — fire drakes, silver foxes, and ethereal wolves — glowed brighter and more powerful.
I smiled. "Yeah… survive, cook, bond, expand. Got it. Legendary creatures everywhere. Check."
> **[Quest Update: Prepare for the Divine Feast Tournament — EXP +2000]
Lumina flicked her tail toward the lake. "Master… the next challenge is coming. The Divine Feast Tournament. Gods and legendary beasts from across the realms will come. Only the strongest culinary warriors survive."
I blinked. "So… cook, survive, impress gods, and somehow win a tournament that's basically a battle royale for chefs? Yeah… no pressure."
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⚔️ The Divine Feast Tournament Begins
As I gazed across the Twilight Lake, glowing portals began opening. Massive silhouettes appeared, some humanoid, some monstrous, each radiating divine or legendary power. The air was thick with tension and magic, the aroma of divine foods already attracting attention.
> **[System Notification: Divine Feast Tournament Incoming — Prepare God-Tier Dishes & Legendary Companions]
Umbra growled softly. Fenris's golden eyes gleamed, and the Leviathan's massive form stirred in the water, ready for battle or protection. Lumina perched on my shoulder, tail glowing fiercely.
> **[Quest Updated: Survive and Compete in Divine Feast Tournament — EXP +3000 Potential]
I gripped my pan, taking a deep breath. "Alright… Riku. You don't know the world fully. You don't know all the dangers. You don't even know what challenges these gods and beasts are about to throw at you. But… you do know how to cook. Let's make the gods drool… and show them exactly why the Twilight Forest belongs to our table."
The portals shimmered, creatures and deities stepping forward, eyes on me and my companions. This was the first true test of my power, my cooking skills, and my ability to command a legendary army of beasts.
> "Cook, bond, survive, and ascend. This… is only the beginning."