Victor stood in the heart of the kitchen, his fingers still trembling from the challenge he had just overcome. The Essence of the Abyss had tested his resolve, skill, and instincts, but with the help of his Gourmet System, he had turned the darkness into something beautiful—a dessert that merged the worlds of light and shadow.
The applause from the tavern lingered in his ears, but Victor knew better than to rest on his laurels. Each success in the culinary world was merely a stepping stone to the next challenge. And in the Demon Realm, challenges had a way of arriving when least expected.
As he cleaned the counter and arranged his utensils, a familiar voice echoed in his mind. "Gourmet System activated. New ingredient analysis available: Essence of the Abyss."
Victor's eyes widened. "Wait, you can analyze it?"