Chapter 45

This allowed Abel to focus solely on training for a while.

His days were full, filled with eating, training, and sleeping.

Especially the satisfying feeling of clearly becoming stronger bit by bit, it was incredibly addictive!

Perhaps this was the mindset of fitness fanatics in his previous life?

"Does the North Sea have any unique ingredients or excellent chefs?"

During a rest, when Senoir heard Abel's question, he was taken aback.

He hadn't paid much attention to this area.

He wasn't particularly interested in culinary indulgence.

At most, he had occasionally heard some related rumors.

"I think there's a food festival coming up soon, it should attract a lot of good chefs, right?"

Senoir wasn't too sure.

Abel, who hadn't been hopeful initially, was immediately invigorated and hurriedly asked, "When and where is it?"

"How would I know? I'll ask around for you later."

"Thanks, I'll treat you to a feast when the time comes!"

Regular food was no longer satisfying to Abel's evolving gastronomic cells; it could only maintain his daily consumption.

So to continue to get stronger, he needed to find and eat some unique ingredients or dishes made by a skilled chef.

If both were available, perhaps he could even fulfill the long-term aspiration order of the gourmet hunter, Alu.

Senoir was the kind of man who would do his utmost to fulfill a promise once he made it.

So he didn't keep Abel waiting long before he returned with good news.

"The food festival is being held on Saint Geria Island in three days. If you want to go, it's best to leave as soon as possible, or you may not make it."

"Heh heh heh"

"Don't even think about it, I don't have time for your nonsense."

"I'll cover all the expenses for this trip!"

"I said no, and no it is."

"Sigh, I just want to have fewer regrets before I die."

Upon seeing Abel's grand scheme, Senoir couldn't help but press his forehead in exasperation.

"Just this once, it won't happen again."

"Hmm, I'll try."

"..."

"Hmm? A food festival? I want to go too!"

Baby-5 and Buffalo immediately clamored to go upon hearing the news.

It was unavoidable.

Because when Senoir told Doflamingo about this, the two were right there.

Only Law showed no interest and decided to stay back and continue training.

Since he lacked talent, he had no choice but to work harder while others were having fun!

What he didn't know was that some people, who seemed to be out having fun, could also become stronger just by eating.

Doflamingo was so annoyed by the racket that he ended up shooing everyone away.

Poor Senoir suddenly became the babysitter of three kids.

Fortunately, he didn't mind children.

He took it as a simple vacation.

Coincidentally, a new batch of the family's smuggling ships was about to set sail, so they hitched a ride.

During the voyage, Abel found time to take stock of his recent gains.

In the time he had focused on training, he had successfully completed six "Wish Orders," receiving five three-star ratings and one two-star rating.

He gained 580 trading points and some useless trinkets.

He now only had a total of 850 trading points, which was rather tight.

Several store refreshes had failed to produce any desirable goods, so he decided to save up his trading points for a shopping spree at the upcoming monthly store refresh.

Because he noticed that other goods appearing with the monthly discount items were more likely to be good, just slightly higher than usual.

This could be due to the system, or it could just be his illusion.

On the first day of the food festival, Abel and his group finally reached Saint Geria Island.

As the annual famous food festival of the North Sea, the number of visitors was astounding!

As soon as Abel and the others got off the ship, they were caught up in the lively scene.

Even on the outskirts, various aromas greeted them.

"Ice cream! And it's a style I've never seen before!"

Buffalo couldn't take his eyes off a small shop selling 'Strawberry Tarts,' almost drooling.

And Baby-5 was even more of a headache!

"Pretty little girl, would you like to try some octopus balls~"

"Alright."

"Ooh, the little princess of someone's family has snuck out, the sashimi from uncle's place is very delicious~"

"Then I'll have one." (Shy~)

"Freshly grilled camel skewers, the tastiest camel skewers! Beauty, would you like some?"

"Hmm!" (Hate it~ Beauty and such, so embarrassing~)

Baby-5 hadn't gone far before she returned in a daze with a pile of snacks.

Her inability to refuse others made her every vendor's favorite!

Fortunately, it was just food, so Abel and Senoir didn't intervene.