Back in her room, Marron spread her newly gathered plants across the wooden table. Silent Cap. Veilpetal Bloom. Cinderlace Mushroom. Moonfern.
Each ingredient shimmered faintly in the mimic-lantern light, as though eager to be transformed.
Her preservation box waited nearby, but she didn't store them yet. Not these. These were for tonight.
The System chimed softly.
[Prototype Recipe Ready: Stealth Broth]
[Estimated Cook Time: 12 minutes]
[Warning: Overuse may cause dizziness, nausea, or temporary disorientation.]
Marron exhaled slowly. "Guess it's soup for dinner, then."
She set a small pot on her portable hotplate, the mimic-carved table groaning under its weight.
First went the Moonfern, chopped fine. Its veins released silvery juice that sparkled against her blade, turning the water pale blue and faintly luminous.
