After saying goodbye to Fido, Perry walked towards the dormitory. He looked back and found that the little black cat was still curled up in the corner of Crocker's office, as if immersed in his own little dream, occasionally shaking his ears a few times, looking safe and worry-free. Perry shook his head and muttered softly: "I'll take care of you when I come back later."
All the way, his mind kept echoing the competition mentioned by Fido and the arduous task of chef Oliver. Five S-level ingredients are not only difficult to find, but also take time - time is exactly what he lacks the most now. The more he thought about it, the more pressure he felt, but he knew that complaining would be useless. Looking down at his clothes covered with dust and sweat, he couldn't help but frowned: "I'd better change clothes first, and then plan well."
Stepping into the dormitory, he immediately felt a familiar sense of stability. Although it was just a simple room, he now regarded it as a temporary safe haven. He quickly found a set of clean clothes from the closet and put them on, and put the clothes covered with mud into the washing basket. A burst of cold water washed over him, and his fatigue was slightly relieved. He changed into a dark blue magic robe, and the soft fabric fit his skin, making him feel refreshed.
After tidying up his clothes, he sat on the bed, took a sip of the water cup on the table, and looked out the window unconsciously. A thought suddenly flashed through his mind: "Where is Alaric? Why hasn't he come back yet?" Thinking back to the time when Alaric was always the first to arrive at the dormitory, he couldn't help but worry about it.
"Is he in trouble?" He whispered to himself, but shook his head to dispel this idea. "Maybe he was just delayed by other things." Although he comforted himself in this way, Perry decided to ask later.
He quickly sorted out his thoughts, stood up, and took a deep breath. Since there were still things to do, he couldn't waste time. He put on the magic robe again, tidied his slightly messy hair, turned around and left the dormitory, and walked towards Crocker's office.
Pushing open the office door, Perry was surrounded by silence inside. The room was empty. Fido had long disappeared. He might have gone back to rest. Crocker obviously hadn't come back yet. The evening sun shone through the window and reflected on the table. The only life came from the little black cat. It was lazily lying on the table, its tail occasionally swaying slightly, squinting its eyes as if it was taking a nap, or eavesdropping on everything around it.
Perry glanced around and sighed softly after confirming that he would not be disturbed for the time being. He knew that he couldn't waste any more time. The task of five S-level ingredients was already on his shoulders, and everything had to start with understanding them. He raised his hand, his tone was low but with a hint of firmness: "Come out, Eno, I need your help."
A faint light flashed, and Eno's virtual figure slowly appeared in the center of the room. It still looked calm and indifferent, with its arms folded in the air, and its voice was flat: [What help do you need, Perry? ]
Perry took out the list of five S-level ingredients, and his fingers slid lightly across the paper. Every name was like an invisible pressure. He handed the list to Eno and said seriously: "What are these five Grade S ingredients? What do they look like, where are they distributed, and are there any precautions for collecting them?"
Eno nodded slightly, the light and shadow flickered slightly, and then said calmly: [Okay, deduct 10 energy points, analyzing the contents of the list, please wait. ] As its voice fell, a translucent virtual screen emerged in the air, quickly jumping various data and images.
The information of the first ingredient was quickly displayed on the screen.
[1. Flamecore Fruit
Category: Fruit
Appearance: The fruit is bright red, with flames burning inside, emitting bursts of heat. When ripe, the skin will crack slightly, revealing golden flesh.
Distribution: Beside the lava flow near active volcanoes, it needs a high temperature environment to grow.
Note: When picking the fruit, you must wear heat-resistant gloves and immediately put it in a cooling box for storage, otherwise it will rot quickly.
2. Stellar Leaf
Category: Vegetables
Appearance: The leaves are silvery and glitter like stars, with clear and slightly raised veins, and feel cool to the touch.
Distribution: On the top of the mountain, they will bloom in their full glory only on moonlit nights.
Notes: The leaves must be picked at night and stored in a special moonlight box, otherwise the leaves will wither quickly.
3. Thunder Vein Beef
Category: Meat
Appearance: The meat is bright red, with faint electric blue lines between the textures, and even a faint sound of electricity when cut.
Distribution: Originated from the Thunder Vein cattle living in the Thunderstorm Plains. This kind of cattle absorbs lightning energy in thunderstorm weather, so the meat is unique.
Notes: Special insulation equipment is required to capture Thunder Vein cattle, and they must be quickly frozen during processing to preserve their electrical properties.
4. Mirror Lake Fish
Category: Aquatic
Appearance: The whole body is transparent, reflecting the surrounding environment like a mirror, and its outline can only be vaguely seen when the water waves are gently rippling.
Distribution: The bottom of the hidden Mirror Lake, it only floats to the surface to find food at sunrise or sunset.
Note: When catching, you need to use a special phantom net and keep it carefully. Once the fish is exposed to the air for more than one hour, it will turn into water.
5. Ironbone Mushroom
Category: Fungi
Appearance: The appearance is as hard as a block of iron, and the surface has a faint metallic luster. When mature, it will emit a strong mushroom aroma with a slight metallic taste.
Distribution: In the mineral clusters deep in the underground cave, it absorbs mineral nutrients.
Note: It must be cut with a sharp picking tool, and after picking, it must be covered with a wet cloth to keep it moist, otherwise the hardening speed will accelerate.]
Perry stared at the description on the virtual screen, and his scalp tingled more and more. Not only do these ingredients sound frighteningly rare, but the places where they are collected are even more dangerous than the last. He raised his hand and wiped his forehead, and found that he was sweating coldly. He couldn't help but complain: "What weird places are these... Chef Oliver really thinks highly of me."
There was helplessness and a wry smile in his voice, but there was a stubbornness in his eyes that refused to admit defeat. He understood that this was not only an opportunity to prove himself, but also a key step in his journey to becoming a chef.
Eno looked at him calmly, his voice calm without a trace of ripples: [These ingredients are indeed extremely difficult, and collection requires reasonable planning, otherwise you will waste time and may even face danger. Do you need me to make a priority collection route plan for you?]
Perry came back to his senses immediately after hearing this. He put away his complicated emotions and nodded solemnly: "Of course! These places don't sound simple. I have to prepare well and can't fight an unprepared battle."
Eno's virtual figure flickered slightly, as if confirming his request: [Understood, I will recommend the best collection order and route for you based on your ability and time limit. Please wait a moment, I need some time to integrate the data.]
Perry looked at the flashing light spots on the screen, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down. His eyes unconsciously fell on the little black cat on the table. The cat stretched lazily and yawned, seeming to be completely uninterested in all this.
He shook his head and said to himself, "It seems that the next few days will not be easy. I have to prepare the equipment, magic props, and possible partners. It is too risky to act alone, especially in those places where the names alone are scary."
Just as Perry was immersed in complex thoughts, Eno's voice sounded again, still mechanically calm: [The plan has been generated. The collection route has been optimized. The following are your target areas: Shadow Highlands, Azure Reef, Crimson Canyon, Mistwood Forest, and Eclipse Valley. ]
As the voice fell, a virtual map slowly emerged in the air. The map marked the locations of the five areas and the detailed paths from the school to each location. The clear route was connected by a blue light, and the estimated time and precautions were marked next to it. The map even shows the terrain, climate characteristics, and potential dangers of each area.
Perry looked at the map carefully and sighed: "This map is too detailed. It even marks the best time to avoid Warcraft... Eno, you are really a reliable partner."
Eno's light and shadow flickered slightly, and responded: [This is the result of the calculation based on your current capabilities, task time limits, and regional environmental data. Follow this route and you will complete all collection tasks within seven days. ]
Perry was a little surprised, and looked at the map floating in the air with wide eyes: "Seven days? Can it really be that fast?"
Eno nodded calmly, his voice as usual: [The premise is that you must strictly follow the plan and avoid wasting time on unnecessary things. The stay time in each area has been accurately calculated. You must complete the collection within the limited time, otherwise the entire plan will be invalid. ]
It paused, as if thinking about how to explain the next thing, and then added: [I need to remind you that this map and optimized route plan have consumed 100 energy points. ]
"What? 100 energy points?" Perry was shocked. He turned to look at Eno, frowning, "Why does it consume so much? Isn't it just a map and a plan?"
Eno's light and shadow flickered slightly, and his tone was still calm: [This is because the generation of maps and plans not only involves ordinary path drawing, but also requires comprehensive analysis of data from multiple high-risk areas and prediction of potential threats. The locations are all S-level areas, with complex and ever-changing internal conditions. Real-time updates of environmental parameters, Warcraft activity trajectories, optimal collection time periods, and other data require a lot of computing resources. ]
It continued to explain: [In addition, the map also contains personalized suggestions for your abilities, such as paths to avoid strong enemies, tactical planning using terrain, and efficient collection methods. These all require the system's high energy processing capabilities. ]
Perry looked down at the map, and his complex emotions gradually calmed down. He knew that Eno's calculations were accurate, and although he felt sorry for the loss of energy, he was afraid that without this detailed plan, he would not be able to complete these difficult tasks within seven days.