On the small iron grill, the meat slowly changed from bloodred to crisp and golden beneath the licking charcoal flames. A little of its fat seeped out, giving the surface a faint sheen.
Then salt and seasoning were sprinkled over it. Mixed with the meat's natural juices and fat, they soon filled the air with an enticing aroma.
[Charcoal Grilled Venison](Rare): Venison roasted over a special flame, purging it of its Distortion "impurities" and gamey smell while bringing out its nutrients and flavor to make an excellent dish. (Stamina Recovery +3, Blood Circulation +2)
Watching the roast take shape on the grill, Sylutia stopped working the little bellows. She took the meat off with a pair of tongs, placed it on her plate, cut off a small piece, and tasted it.
"Hoo~"
After swallowing the hot morsel, she parted her lips and breathed out softly to let it cool a little. Then she slowly savored its warmth and aroma, along with the wonderful texture as she chewed.
Before long, a faint warmth spread from her stomach into her bloodstream, making her feel slightly flushed. If she used her Breathing Technique now, its effect would probably be twice as strong as usual. That was the effect of Blood Circulation +2.
As for the stamina recovery, it was probably three times that of an "Excellent"-grade food, since the nutrients had already been activated and were much easier to absorb.
Stamina Recovery +3 was probably the limit, since the original ingredients were only "Excellent" quality. Only "Superior"-quality ingredients could achieve Stamina Recovery +4.
Gold Steam only reforged things; it couldn't create something from nothing. The quality of the raw materials still limited the finished product's potential.
Emerald Nectar did have the advantage here. It could create something from nothing to a certain extent,