"Is this thing a Magic Organ?" he asked curiously.
Arthur nodded. "According to Lord Viola, this is the core produced by a Pea Pod within the territory that mutated under the influence of chaotic Mana. Once roasted, it tastes... pretty good, with a peculiar charred fragrance."
"Let me try it."
Chen Yu's curiosity was piqued. He stretched out a tiny gelatinous hand, picked up the pea, and swallowed it into his gel body.
The pea's skin was swiftly broken down by digestive fluid, and an intensely raw, bitter taste instantly spread through him.
"Ptui, ptui, ptui!"
That flavor was far too harsh. It was nowhere near as tasty as he had imagined.
Chen Yu instantly understood why Arthur had emphasized that it had to be "roasted." Eating this thing raw was simply torture.
Yet even as he complained, a notification surfaced in his consciousness.
[Devour and Digest Lv.6 → Lv.7] [Devour and Digest Lv.7 triggered—Magic Pea Pod traits recorded. Talent gestating (2/10)]
Chen Yu's eyes lit up at once.
Plant Demonic Beasts really could be recorded!
In that instant, he seemed to see countless peculiar plant Demonic Beasts eagerly waving at him.
He immediately put on a solemn expression and said to Arthur, "The Goblin Legion has spread Plague Poison Wind and endangered our allies. Such behavior is vile and shameless. Assisting the Treant territory in resisting this common threat is the Slime Kingdom's bounden duty!"
Halfway through, he abruptly changed his tune. "Of course, necessary labor fees and material compensation are also the foundation for maintaining a lasting alliance. Deploying our Demonic Beast army isn't cheap security work. Be sure to make that clear to Lord Viola."
With that, Chen Yu jumped onto Arthur's hand, intending to go with him personally.
Since there were so many Demonic