Ch.45 Defeating an Area Boss For The First Time, Is Monster Meat Edible?

As the window indicating the subjugation was complete appeared, everyone who had been scattered gathered at the front of the turtle.

With the battle over, the tense atmosphere dissipated and a somewhat cheerful mood filled the place.

Everyone look cheerful. No matter how much my body automatically recovers, I still end up feeling mentally exhausted.

Basically, I'm tired. I haven't done much though.

"Thanks for the hard work,"

"Good work~"

"Thank you for your hard work"

"Thank you for your hard work. And thank you very much."

"I'm very grateful. Thank you very much."

"Thank you for helping us."

Sakidori Midori-san and Takemaru-san raised their hands and opened their mouths, and I gave a slight bow before opening my mouth.

Shuuto-san, Mimia-san, and Kaito-san bowed and then expressed their gratitude.

"Well, I'm glad we were able to rescue you safely. To be honest, I wasn't even sure if we could defeat it."

"Takemaru was the only one who had reached the appropriate level, afterall."

We don't know if we can help, we don't even know if we have the power to do so, but if we see someone in trouble, we'll go to help them without hesitation. That's what a hero is all about.

It may be reckless and unplanned, but we have the courage to rush to the scene. This is what a hero is all about.

In reality, the three of us discussed and decided whether or not to go and help, but I think it's okay to think of us as being one of those two.

A murderer wielding a sense of justice. Yay~.

"More importantly, we need to get some materials, otherwise we'll be wasting our time, you know?"

"Oh, it's almost time already. I'll take some too."

Before I knew it, Takemaru-san had already dismantling the turtle of its materials. There's only 3 minutes to dismantle it. It was certainly a waste of time to talk.

That said, isn't it rude to talk while the only one is dismantlinging with their back turned? Or is that intentional?

"Um, can we take some too?"

"What are you saying? We fought together. Or rather, you guys were the ones who fought first, so I should have been the one asking if it was okay to take some."

"Oh no, not at all. You helped us out. Please take it."

"That's right"

"Yes"

"So, since this is what's happening, let's just all dismantle it together."

Takemaru-san, who already started dismantling, beckoned to them. Sakidori Midori-san nodded in agreement.

In response, the three took out their knives, walked over to the turtle, and began to chop off the flesh and stuff it into their magic sack.

Me? I'm also doing it, you know? I'm just staring at the scene in silence, not. Three minutes would go by in the blink of an eye if I do that.

I started at the same time as Sakidori Midori-san.

Sakidori Midori-san lent me a knife, and I used it with my telekinesis to carve it down to a size that would fit inside my bag.

But, is turtle meat tasty?

I have never eaten any in my previous life, so I don't know.

I've heard that it's soft and chewy and full of collagen, but if I'm going to eat it, do I need to remove the smell? Can I eat it without doing that?

"Does turtle meat need to have its odor removed?"

"No, I don't know. Wait, you're not going to eat this meat, are you?"

What else would I be... Ah, it could be sold as ingredients, but wouldn't it then be sold wholesale to restaurants?

"I'll eat it, it's meat. Don't you want to eat it, Sakidori Midori-san?"

"It's monster meat, you know? It's different from beef."

"...Most of the food served in restaurants are monster meat, though."

"Huh?! R-really? I had no idea."

"What, Midori? You just found out? We've eaten steak together a lot. That was one example."

"Seriously? Was it written on the menu or something?"

"It was written. Like which monster's meat it was from and such."

You two seem to get along well. To go out to eat together.

Or maybe when they went together with more people? Either way, they are getting along really well.

Maybe they're actually dating? That kind of fantasy makes my brain happy. Youth is great.

"There are cattle and other livestock available, but there are few producers and they're expensive. Also, monster meat like black bison is more satisfying to eat. I prefer meat with less fat than meat with a lot of fat."

"Is black bison that..."

Sakidori Midori-san places her index finger on her chin, remembering the monster.

The black bison is a beautiful cow-like monster with black fur. Although it's called a monster, it actually looks like a slightly larger cow.

Because they live in the wild, their flesh is firm and the meat is delicious. It really feels like you're eating meat.

"Are cows in this world fatty? I wonder if they're bred like in the real world."

"Reality? Takemaru-san, are you okay? This is reality. You were fighting the turtle the most, so maybe you got hit in the head during the fight?"

This is reality for the NPC me. Don't bring that up.

Otherwise, I will have to treat you as if you cannot distinguish between reality and delusion.

"Hey, stop treating me like I'm crazy."

"What, you got cured? Without any treatment?"

"Oi come here Vester-sa...Vester!"

He's not genuinely angry. I'm just teasing because I know it's just a casual exchange. You're the one who brought up the reality thing, knowing I'm an NPC. It's also my bad for teasing you, though.

"That's enough."

"Ouch!"

"Ohyo!"

So both parties were punished in the fight. Sakidori Midori-san knocked us down with a punch.

There's a loud, painful thud. Takemaru-san, that looks painful. It doesn't hurt me though, tehee.

"You want some items, right? Here, let's go back to dismantling."

"Ka-y"

"Okay"

I start dismantling again using my hands, or rather my telekinesis.

Iyaa, I got a lot meat and, rough skin? Scales? It's pretty good. I wonder if I can use this to make armor or something. I want to increase my defense even a little.

If there are more battles to come, I don't want to stay naked forever.

Should I ask someone who makes small accessories for the armor, or should I ask a professional? I'll have to bring this around the stores and ask each store.

With this hardness, I think they can make something pretty good.

I take the time to hold it in my hand and check how rough it feels.

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〘Material Item: Heavy Demon Turtle Votilica's Meat Piece〙

★★★☆☆

A piece of flesh taken from Heavy Demon Turtle Votilica's body.

Unlike ordinary turtles', it's an area boss' material and is a high-quality ingredient.

When grilled or boiled, it becomes soft and jiggly and transforms into beautiful meat full of collagen.

It's so delicious that gourmets would admire it.

〘Material Item: Heavy Demon Turtle Votilica's Skin〙

★★★☆☆

The outer skin of Heavy Demon Turtle Votilica. It has sharp scales in places.

Because it's made from the material of the area boss, it's harder than a normal turtle. It's also flexible. That's why it's so popular with beginner explorers. Shops buy it for a high price.

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