The minotaur ate his fill, let out a loud burp, and wore a thoroughly satisfied expression.
Watching him, Ang suddenly had an idea and took two Rune Tablets from his Magic Waist Pouch—the Ice Rune Tablet and the Water Gathering Rune Board.
He first placed the Water Gathering Rune Board over a stone basin. As the runes activated, moisture in the air gradually condensed into droplets and collected in the basin.
The minotaur stood to one side, his eyes wide as he stared at the steadily rising water in the basin. He could not help scratching at his ears, clearly full of confusion and curiosity, yet afraid of interrupting Ang, he held back from speaking.
Once the basin was full, Ang moved it onto the Ice Rune Tablet.
Before long, wisps of chill rose from the water's surface, and it gradually congealed into slushy ice.
Seeing this, Ang took out two stone cups, scooped the ice slush into them, then took out several wild fruits he had gathered in the Amos Mountains, crushed them, and mixed them into the slush.
Finally, he poured in a layer of ale, giving the whole drink a distinctive fruity aroma mingled with the scent of malt.
He handed the larger cup to the minotaur, took the smaller one himself, and lightly sipped it.
The icy sensation instantly filled his mouth, carrying a faint sweetness and the fragrance of alcohol. Ang could not help letting out a satisfied sigh.
Seeing how much Ang enjoyed it, the minotaur eagerly lifted his cup and gulped it down.
A refreshing chill he had never experienced before instantly stimulated his taste buds. Mixed with the fruity scent and flavor of ale, it made his pupils suddenly contract.
He froze for a moment, then tipped back his head and drained