Anime: Infinite Swordsman! (Danmachi + Asterisk War)

Chapter 116: Luke Wants to Eat Meat

Chapter 116: Luke Wants to Eat Meat

Each area inside the Dungeon has its own characteristics, making camping more convenient or inconvenient depending on the location.

The Large Tree Labyrinth, where Luke and Ais are currently located, is considered a comparatively convenient area.

Luke ignites a pile of dry leaves and branches with a flint; the crackling sound of burning plants fills the air.

A small pot sits above the campfire, a boiling vegetable soup within.

Camping in the Dungeon is often difficult. Some areas, dominated by rocks or waterfalls, make even lighting a fire extremely challenging.

The reason the Large Tree Labyrinth area is relatively convenient isn't simply because of the ease of lighting a fire; more importantly, there are abundant food and water sources.

Food and water are the most vital supplies for surviving inside the Dungeon.

Apart from floors dominated by rivers or lakes, finding water sources in the Dungeon is very difficult.

Therefore, when exploring the Dungeon, capable adventurers must replenish drinking water at known locations on fixed floors according to a carefully crafted plan.

Luke constantly stirs the vegetable soup in the pot with a spoon. His cooking skills aren't exceptional; the food he makes isn't exactly delicious, but it's not unpalatable either.

Generally, Luke handles the cooking when camping in the Dungeon, even when Riveria leads the team.

After all, one cannot expect delicious food from someone who was originally elven royalty, possessed great strength before becoming an adventurer, and holds a high position after becoming one.

Ais, raised by Riveria and always seen as a 'princess' by Loki Familia members, shares a similar lack of culinary talent.

If Luke's cooking level is only average, then Riveria and Ais are definitely below average.

Luke and Ais's dinner today consists of two bowls of vegetable soup per person, one piece of dried meat, and one flatbread.

However, before starting to eat, there is still one last thing to do.

"Ais, turn off the light. The soup is nearly cooked."

"Hmph!"

Ais unhappily humphs, still holding a grudge against Luke for snatching her biscuit earlier.

Despite her unfriendly attitude, she still stands up to 'turn off the light'.

The light source of the Large Tree Labyrinth area comes from 'light moss' growing everywhere, emitting a green glow that illuminates the surroundings.

Unlike the crystals on the 18th floor, light moss doesn't lose its glow over time, meaning these floors don't have a distinct 'night'.

What Luke means by telling Ais to 'turn off the light' is to remove the light moss inside the hollow space.

When the light source disappears, it represents nightfall.

This isn't only done to keep their perceived time in line with the surface but also has a crucial purpose: preventing monsters.

The Dungeon's monsters live year-round in this area and are familiar with the environment.

When they see an unusual scene like a place darker than the surroundings, they'll cautiously choose to leave.

As long as they don't make too much noise, monsters usually instinctively avoid darker places.

Ais quickly removes the moss growing inside the hollow space and places it in several transparent glass bottles, creating a portable light source.