Endless Leveling Done Right!

The tender and juicy meat of the duck was so delicious that Alex wasn’t able to stop himself from taking another bite.

Elaine smiled slightly after seeing how much the young man was enjoying her dish.

Of course, Alex knew that he just couldn’t focus on the roasted duck, so he ate the next dish on his plate, which looked like a mix of pan-fried mushrooms and some vegetables.

The crunchy, delicious taste assaulted his senses, making his eyes widen in shock.

He didn’t expect that mushrooms and vegetables mixed together with only salt, pepper, and a few spices could taste so good.

”I could eat this all day,” Alex said his thoughts out loud before he could even stop himself.

His sudden outburst made Efa nod her head in satisfaction, as if she had already got this food competition in the bag.

Dim Dim, who was also eating the mixed mushroom and vegetable dish, looked very pleased with it as well.

After eating to his heart’s content, the young man shifted his attention to what Dahlia had put on his plate.

It looked like a dish made up of some green leafy vegetables with a heavy dose of cream.

”Um, what is this dish?” Alex asked the receptionist, who was looking at him expectantly.

”That’s creamed spinach,” Dahlia answered.

”Creamed spinach?” Alex blinked. ”There is such a thing?”

He wasn’t aware that spinach also grew in this world, making him more interested in eating something that would make him remember his own world.

Alex no longer hesitated and took a bite of the dish that Dahlia had made.

”Oh, this is surprisingly good,” Alex admitted. The young man then took some meat from the roasted duck and ate it together with the spinach. The combination of flavors was very satisfying.

Dahlia looked visibly happy that Alex also enjoyed the dish she had made.

”You made this dish to complement the roasted duck, right?” Alex inquired.

”You’re right,” Dahlia answered. ”I don’t want any leftovers, so I decided to make something that would match with the dishes Elaine and Efa had already made.”

”Good decision,” Alex gave the pretty receptionist a thumbs-up. ”With this, I feel like I can eat a lot. How about you, Dim Dim?”

”Dim Dim~”

The Dim Sum God also liked the creamed spinach and was eating it alongside Efa’s mixed mushrooms and vegetables.

With the informal cooking competition coming to a draw, the girls dug in. Soon, everyone was enjoying the food while exchanging light banter.

”So you will be taking the trial of the Dungeon of Beginnings in Briarwood Village,” Dahlia said. ”I heard that hundreds and even thousands of teenagers take this trial every year.

”The Dungeon of Beginnings is vast, and there are multiple entrances in different locations around the kingdom. Some even say that the founder of Frieden Academy was the one who created the dungeon to test whether someone was worthy enough to enroll in his school.

”Although you only need to find the exit on the first floor of the dungeon, it is still not an easy task. It also cannot be mapped, so it’s quite a difficult challenge for some people. Are you confident that you can pass the test?”

The young man didn’t give her an answer right away.

Alex only answered after he had finished organizing his thoughts.

”Actually, I’m not that confident,” Alex answered truthfully. ”But since Master will be accompanying me, I think I stand a chance.”

Elaine exchanged a glance with Efa before shifting her attention back to Alex.

”I heard those who plan to take the trial can have four people accompanying them,” Elaine stated. ”Are you only taking your master with you?”

”Maybe you need a Scout to help you find the way?” Efa patted her modest chest. ”I am confident in my tracking skills. Even if the dungeon changes its interior, I will be able to find the way if I put my mind to it.”

”I’m sorry, but I can’t take you both with me,” Alex said in a solemn tone. ”It will be a very dangerous trial, and I don’t want to drag you down with me.”

”Oh?” Elaine arched an eyebrow. ”The first floor of the Dungeon of Beginnings only has Rank 1 Monsters. Although Rank 2 Monsters occasionally appear, they won’t pose a problem to us.”

”That’s right.” Efa nodded. ”This isn’t the first time I have escorted someone in the Dungeon of Beginnings. I did it just last year, so I know what to expect.”

Alex shook his head. ”This year, it will be different. A Dungeon Outbreak will happen.”’

Elaine, Efa, and Dahlia looked at the young man, dumbfounded.

A dungeon outbreak was just as bad as a monster stampede.