Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Chamber of Golden Guardian

As the pot bubbled away, Sui bounced excitedly. "Master, I want to see!" it squeaked, eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Seojun picked up Sui and turned to the pot. The aroma wafted toward them, filling the air with mouthwatering scents.

"Wow! It smells good, Master! It looks delicious! Do you always cook like this in the Abyss, Host Master?! Kyuu!" Sui exclaimed, its tiny body vibrating with excitement.

"Yeah, this was my other pastime besides fighting," Seojun replied, gently placing Sui back down.

Unbeknownst to Seojun, many eyes were on him, admiring his skills. Several participants nearby felt their stomachs rumble as they caught a whiff of the fragrant dish. Some hadn't eaten properly for three days, and the enticing aroma made their mouths water.

In the center sanctuary, Thomas nodded thoughtfully. "A doctor should also know how to identify whether something can be eaten or not," he remarked.

The judges, overhearing him, leaned in. "Did 601 get your attention, Sir Thomas?" one asked.

"He's weak, but it's not impossible for him to be one of the top Beast Doctors. I'm amazed at his knowledge. He moves wisely and calculatedly," Thomas said, and several judges nodded in agreement.

They had initially come to watch Seojun fail, but seeing Gideon and Thomas focused on him piqued their curiosity. He was weak, yes, but he moved with purpose, treating his familiar like family rather than just a tool.

Back with Seojun, Sui finally took a taste of the food. Its eyes widened, and it jumped up, overwhelmed by the flavor.

"You're amazing, Master! Kyuu! This is the first and most delicious thing I have ever eaten!"

Seojun chuckled. "Isn't this your first cooked food?"

Sui didn't respond; it was too busy devouring the meal, lifting the wooden bowl Seojun had made. The little slime gobbled it up with such enthusiasm that it looked like acid bubbling and reacting with something, making the food disappear in moments.

Seojun smiled, enjoying the sight of his little companion relishing the meal. It was a simple moment, but in this strange world, it felt like a small victory.

As Seojun watched Sui enjoy the meal, a notification suddenly appeared in front of him, glowing brightly against the backdrop of the forest.

[Task Cleared: Strengthening Bonds]

You have successfully cooked a meal that satisfied your familiar.

Seojun blinked in surprise at the notification. "Strengthening Bonds? I forgot the tasks as it's so many."

Sui looked up, still munching on the last bits of food. "Master, what was it?" it asked, its eyes gleaming with excitement.

"My bond with you increased."

"Bond level? What's that?" Sui asked, tilting its head in curiosity.

"It means we're getting closer as a team. The more I take care of you and cook for you, the stronger our bond becomes. It's like we're becoming better partners,"

"Wow! That's amazing, Master! Does that mean I can be even stronger too?" Sui asked, bouncing with excitement.

"Exactly, The stronger our bond, the better we can work together. Plus, it might unlock new abilities for you,"

"Kyuu! I can't wait to fight i feel so much energy!"

After finishing their meal and resting for a bit, Seojun decided it was time to clear some tasks.

"Alright, Sui, let's get moving and clear some task" he said, standing up and stretching. They left the area, blissfully unaware of the hungry participants lurking nearby.

As Seojun and Sui left, the smell of Seojun's delicious cooking lingered in the air drawing the attention of a group of starving participants hiding behind the bushes.

"I can't take it anymore! It's mine!" one participant shouted, bursting out of the brush.

"No, I saw it first!" another one cried, jumping into the clearing with wild eyes.

"Get your hands off! I deserve it more!" shouted a third, pushing the others aside.

The chaos intensified as more participants joined in, all shouting and waving their arms. "I'm not sharing! This is all mine!" one declared as he dove toward the imaginary treasure.

In the middle of the commotion, Andrew spotted the pot Seojun had used to cook. "This is my ticket to glory!" he thought,

"Hey! What are you doing?!" one participant yelled, noticing Andrew's sneaky move.

"Stop him!" another shouted, eyes wide with realization.

Before anyone could react, Andrew snatched the pot and took off running. "Catch me if you can!" he taunted, glancing back with a smirk.

"Hey, thief! That's our food!" someone yelled, giving chase.

The others quickly turned their attention to Andrew, shouting and scrambling after him.

"I'm going to get that pot!" one person shouted, lunging forward only to trip over a root and fall flat on their face.

"Get back here, you food-stealing fiend!" another yelled, but Andrew was already sprinting away, the pot clutched tightly in his hands.

"Run faster!" someone shouted, desperately trying to keep up.

In the middle of the chaotic chase, participants were shouting absurd things,

"I need that pot for my dinner!"

"You can't just take someone else's food!"

"No, it's mine!"

A participant tripped and fell, sending another tumbling over them, leading to a pile of bodies on the forest floor.

"Get off me!" one of them groaned, trying to push everyone away.

Andrew laughed as he weaved between the trees, calling back, "You'll have to be faster than that!"

As the ridiculous chase continued, it became a hilarious spectacle, with participants shouting insults and battling for food like children in a schoolyard fight.

It became a funny scene for those watching the Entrance exam and now murmuring at each other.C

"Hahaaa Where did he get the pot anyway?"

"You didn't watch it, 601 found it in the bush. The Entrance exam is not that harsh looks like they put tools in the bush, Some things that'll make easy for the participants,"

Seojun and Sui were walking when suddenly the ground beneath them gave way. They fell into a deep hole and landed softly on the ground.

When Seojun sat up, he looked around and was amazed. They had fallen into a huge underground room. In the middle of the room was a giant statue made of gold. The statue looked like a fierce lion with long limbs and big wings. Its eyes were made of sparkling gems that shone in the dim light.

"Kyuu! Where are we, Master?" Sui asked, bouncing on the tail of the giant statue. He looked tiny next to it.

Seojun stood up, still staring at the golden statue. "We are so small compared to it" he said, looking up. The statue was so tall that they were about the same size as one of its massive feet.

Just then, a notification appeared in front of Seojun:

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"Chamber of the Golden Guardian?" Seojun read. "What is this place?"

Sui bounced back to Seojun's side, eyes wide with excitement. "Kyuu! It's so big and shiny!"