Volume 1 Chapter 445

Chapter 445: Is This Really Considered a Skill?

"Grass—"

Lolth heard the enchanting synthetic sound and felt a sense of admiration for the development of the Artificial Soul technology of the Ailuo race.

There was no doubt that the voice guiding the trial was a presence similar to an artificial intelligence existing in the form of an Artificial Soul.

Moreover, its level of humanity exceeded Lolth’s imagination.

This statement was undoubtedly a retaliatory response to Lolth’s earlier actions of causing trouble with her level three permissions.

It also completely followed the rules.

Being the taste tester was Lolth’s own suggestion, and because of the permissions, it couldn’t reject her.

But because of this…

Its actions were based on Lolth’s previous instructions.

Lolth did not mean to force anything now.

In the end, Lolth had to eat the colorful, dazzling dish presented by Qiong.

Because of this, Lolth showed a very painful expression.

But in a way, she had no choice.

This artificial intelligence clearly stated that it wouldn’t let her pass unless she ate.

After thinking it over, Lolth decided to eat!

Even though it was more horrible than she could imagine, Lolth felt there was nothing to be afraid of.

Although she was a chef, she had also experienced the dark cooking of Abyssal Demons in the depths.

From shellfish to metal ores, with temperatures ranging from minus two hundred to plus two hundred, Lolth had basically eaten everything.

Isn’t it just a matter of pinching your nose and gritting your teeth?

Even these ingredients themselves are just the milder versions of those found in the abyss!

In fact, most of them are organic, taken from living creatures.

Lolth picked up the bowl and started cooking without any hesitation!

The more one twists and turns over such things, the more one will fall into fear.

When emotions run high, the painful flavors can be multiplied.

However, Lolth slightly underestimated the creativity of Qiong’s "cooking" recognized by the Ailuo race.

Abyssal Demons may like strong flavors, but they often appreciate the true taste of the ingredients.

Eating iron ore is all about that pure, iron-like flavor and texture.

Normally, they rarely mix.

But…

In Qiong’s bowl, Lolth couldn’t count how many things she had added or how many clever cooking tricks she used.

This little girl seemed to completely empty her mind while cooking.

Lolth remembered a saying she once taught Kanor and Dorothy.

"The ingredients set the minimum, the chef sets the maximum."

She didn’t expect that she would also prove her own words at this moment, and even have a deeper understanding of them.

These strange ingredients meant that if not cooked well, they would likely taste awful.

However, Qiong, this extraordinary chef, decided that these ingredients could still turn out to taste this bad!

As Lolth took a bite, she felt like a big bang was happening in her mouth, making her lose her mind for a moment.

It was as if Lu Zhishen was fighting in her mouth, just like Sun Wukong battling the centipede monster.

The mixed flavors actually manifested in her mouth in a way she never expected.

In her mind, it felt like just a flash of time.

When she came back to her senses… it really was just a flash of time.

But the world seemed to have changed.

Lolth looked at the bowl in her hands.

Then she turned to Qiong.

"Is this the power of the strongest killer on the continent…?"

In a way, Lolth felt that she was outmatched.

Luckily, she was an Abyssal Demon, and since she often experimented with new ingredients, her tolerance for flavors was quite high.

If it were anyone else present, they would probably have to join a cult right on the spot.

No, maybe they could even start a cult right then and there.

With Yi’s performance added in, these two could easily defeat the group of cultists outside.

However, just as Lolth expected, Qiong did indeed receive a Proof of Trial.

With a pass rate surpassing 90%, Lolth was completely confirmed in her thoughts.

"I see now; I fully understand how to pass and what the standards for the skills assessment are."

Saying this, Lolth showed a confident expression.

How she found out…

It was so obvious; she understood without needing any explanation.

After Qiong pushed her, Lolth, who was already in the center circle, had no plans to be pushed down.

"Since I’m already standing here, I don’t feel like going back again… I’ll be the next one to challenge!"

As Lolth said this, the response from the magical sound began to speed up.

"Well then, it’s decided! You will be the one!"

Hearing the other person’s words, Lolth showed a confident expression.

Although Qiong took the cooking skills, it might actually be a good thing that she wouldn’t have cooking as an option to choose.

If Lolth had to be tested on cooking, her pride and determination might prevent her from wanting to seem too ordinary.

So instead, I have to stay for another round.

As long as it’s not cooking, Lolth can put on a bad show for any other skill test.

It’s not about making a terrible performance like Yi and Qiong did earlier, but rather being just average.

Lolth is very confident that, whether it’s a skill she is good at or one she doesn’t understand at all, she can keep her performance at an average level.

The first one just needs her to hold back a bit, but for the second one…

As Kanor’s master, although she is not as scary a learner as Kanor, Lolth believes her understanding and learning ability are quite good.

In a short time, Lolth is confident she can push a skill from being "ridiculously bad" to "a little bad."

However, Lolth slightly miscalculated…

She overestimated the bottom line of the "Artificial Soul" and Autonomous Guard responsible for supporting the "Ailuo race" assessment.

Additionally, Lolth also had some misunderstandings about what the term "skill" could mean.

The magical music started playing again, and the silver puppet faced Lolth, as if it was looking at her.

"Lolthlinda, your assessment skill is—"

"To improve women’s favorability rating!"

The voice echoed throughout the hall.

"What is this—?"

Following that was Lolth’s astonished and dissatisfied voice, even more shocked than when she first heard the words "folk music."

"Improving women’s favorability rating… Can that really be considered a skill?"

"And why are we going around in circles with this… Just say it’s flirting, charming girls, and strategizing!"

Just hearing the title made Lolth’s confidence disappear completely.

She covered her face and wailed.

Because…

This is something she really can’t handle!