Ren happily swallowed the last crisp, sweet bite of the red apple and tossed the core into a nearby garbage pile. Her curiosity piqued as she zeroed in on the woven baskets lining the stone walls.
She eagerly stepped up to the first basket, peering inside at a pile of vibrant, spiky yellow fruits.
"What in the world are these?" Ren mumbled to herself, pulling her magical logbook from her inventory.
As Ren picked up one of the spiky fruits, the logbook instantly updated, displaying a detailed sketch and a neat row of text.
Sun-Burst Melon. Flavor profile: intensely sweet, reminiscent of a ripe mango mixed with a hint of toasted vanilla. Perfect for jams or glazing roasted meats.
"Oh, jackpot," Ren whispered. Without a second thought, she opened her System inventory and put many of the Sun-Burst Melons into her magical storage space.
Syris stood a few paces back, his arms crossed over his chest, watching her enthusiastically raid his castle's pantry like a raccoon.
