Alright, next I need to add oil to the pot and preheat it...
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
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[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Preheating Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Preheating Level MAX" integrated.]
...Alright, next I need to stir-fry the chicken.
How do I know that?
[Answer: This is due to the combined effect of the skills "Wisdom" and "Hyper Memory III".]
Oh, I see... Then I don't need notifications from "Wisdom".
This is really becoming a hassle...
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
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[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.] [Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Oil Stir-frying Level MAX" integrated.]
...Next, I need to add the root vegetables.
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
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[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level 1," "High-Temperature Resistance Level 1," "Heat Control Level 1," "Preparation Level 1," and "Plant Special Attack Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Overall Heating Level MAX," "High-Temperature Resistance Level MAX," "Heat Control Level MAX," "Preparation Level MAX," and "Plant Special Attack Level MAX" integrated.]
Hm? Didn't I acquire some strange skills?
Yes, I did. Especially preparation and plant special attack.
Why did I acquire them now and not during the ingredient cutting phase...
Oh, "Wisdom", you don't need to answer that, okay?
It's no longer important, so I'll just focus on cooking.
Next, I need to add shiitake mushrooms, taro, seasonings, and water.
Alright, add the ingredients... and now I need to wait for it to boil.
[Skill "Seasoning Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Water Temperature Control Level 1," "Temperature Adjustment Level 1," and "Heating Time Reduction Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Water Temperature Control Level 1," "Temperature Adjustment Level 1," and "Heating Time Reduction Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Water Temperature Control Level 1," "Temperature Adjustment Level 1," and "Heating Time Reduction Level 1" acquired.]
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[Skill "Water Temperature Control Level 1," "Temperature Adjustment Level 1," and "Heating Time Reduction Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Water Temperature Control Level 1," "Temperature Adjustment Level 1," and "Heating Time Reduction Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Water Temperature Control Level MAX," "Temperature Adjustment Level MAX," and "Heating Time Reduction Level MAX" integrated.]
The boiling is really fast.
Well, whatever. I need to wait for 10 minutes... but it seemed quicker than I thought.
I'll set the timer for about 6 minutes.
Hmm... I'm bored. Sayaka has already made the side dishes, so there's nothing to help with...
[Advice: You should wash the dishes and utensils you used.]
Oh, that's true.
I'll take care of that now.
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
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[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level 1," "Washing Level 1," "Antibacterial Level 1," "Sterilization Level 1," "Purification Level 1," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level 1," and "Special Processing Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Cooking Level MAX," "Washing Level MAX," "Antibacterial Level MAX," "Sterilization Level MAX," "Purification Level MAX," "Cleanliness Maintenance Level MAX," and "Special Processing Level MAX" integrated.]
[Skill "Special Processing Level MAX" confirmed.]
[Skill "Imprint Bestowal Level 1" acquired.]
[A certain number of maximum level cooking skills confirmed.]
[Skill "Cooking Level MAX" integrated.]
[Skill "Cooking Level MAX" confirmed.]
[Skill "Cooking Saint" obtained.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" obtained.]
[Skill "Cooking God" obtained.]
[Class "Cooking God" obtained.]
[Skill "Cooking Saint" evolved.]
[Skill "Cooking God" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking God" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking God" integrated.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Successfully met conditions.]
[Skill "All Appraisal Level MAX" acquired.]
[Skill "All Appraisal Level MAX" confirmed.]
[Skill "One-Way Thinking Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level 1" confirmed.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" obtained.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking God" obtained.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level 1" confirmed.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level 1" confirmed.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level MAX" acquired.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level MAX" confirmed.]
[Successfully met conditions.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level MAX" confirmed.]
[Successfully met conditions.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Successfully met conditions.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level MAX" confirmed.]
[Successfully met conditions.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Skill "Cooking Saint" obtained.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" obtained.]
[Skill "Cooking Saint" evolved.]
[Skill "Cooking God" obtained.]
[Skill "Cooking God" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking Saint" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking God" evolved.]
[Class "Cooking God" integrated.]
[Skill "Cooking God" acquired.]
[Successfully met conditions.]
[Skill "Cooking God" acquired.]
[Class "Cooking God" integrated.]
...Huh? This is...
[Wisdom: There is a risk of abnormal evolution.]
...I don't understand.
...I just wanted to wash the dishes...
[Wisdom: It is strongly recommended to stop using the special processing skills.]
No, this is just wrong.
I just need to finish washing the dishes...
...The pot might be boiling.
...Yes, the pot.
Oh, it's really boiling.
I'll lower the heat and simmer it for another 10 minutes...
[Skill "Simmering Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Simmering Level MAX" acquired.]
I'll check the taste now.
[Skill "Taste Checking Level 1" acquired.]
[Skill "Taste Checking Level MAX" acquired.]
Add a little more soy sauce...
[Skill "Seasoning Level MAX" acquired.]
Now, I'll put the lid back on and wait...
...My hands are so fast, I can't keep up.
I don't know how this will turn out, but it's probably fine...
[Cooking process successfully completed.]
[You have acquired cooking experience.]
[Experience successfully accumulated.]
Oh, right, the timer. It should be done soon.
Let's get ready to serve.
[Class "Cooking Saint" successfully integrated.]
[Cooking skill successfully integrated.]
[Skill "Cooking God" confirmed.]
[Skill "Perfect Cooking Level MAX" confirmed.]
...Alright, it's done.
Sayaka, it's ready!
"Alright!"
"Looks delicious!"
"I know, right?"
As I serve the hotpot to Sayaka, I feel relieved.
Even though it was difficult to follow all the steps and integrate the skills, the hotpot turned out well.
...But seriously, cooking shouldn't be this exhausting...
...Well, I'll just enjoy the meal.
And so, Sayaka and I enjoyed the hotpot together, and it was indeed delicious.
Cooking with acquired skills might be a bit too much, but I feel accomplished.
Next time, I'll try to cook without relying too much on skills and enjoy the process more.
...But that's for another day.
For now, let's just enjoy the delicious hotpot.