dark moon

Chapter 12
In the blink of an eye, the team's previous solemn and efficient atmosphere of order and prohibition completely disappeared, and the guard room suddenly became lively. What everyone needs to do is to prepare for tonight's camping.

It must be admitted that once a thorough safety check was carried out and it was confirmed that there were no hidden dangers, this guard room became the best place to camp.

There is no need to clear the site, set up a tent, or drive away wild animals. Just throw away the heavy backpack and put the sleeping bag on the canopy bed, and the camping preparation is complete.

Of course, this is just a thought. In fact, even if most of the things are ready-made, setting up the camp is not that simple.

First, there must be fire.

Even if you don't need to drive away wild animals and keep out the cold, you still need to at least cook food. A fire source is a must-have in the camp.

A small red fire attribute crystal was inserted into the sixty centimeter diameter cylindrical crystal energy furnace to activate, and the flame immediately ignited.Two crystal energy stoves were placed side by side, and the alternating flames reflected orange light on everyone's face, giving everyone's face a bit of warmth.

If there is fire, how can there be no water?
Everyone will carry some magic compressed solid water with them, which can last for at least five days, but it is a life-saving reserve material, and normal liquid water must be used normally.However, the amount of liquid water carried is often not enough to meet the entire consumption. In this case, it is still necessary to use local materials.

The easiest way is to find a water source, either from rivers, lakes or seas, or simply dig a well on the ground. Anyway, with Moback, a geological expert, it couldn't be easier to dig a well to find water.

However, when conditions do not permit, there is no need to be embarrassed. If you can’t find water, you can create something out of nothing.While magically made ice and water are undrinkable, with them the water won't be far away.

Three thin closed copper balls were hung in the air. The distance from the fire source was adjusted so that it would not be too far or too close. The copper balls were filled with cold water made by Mia herself that would not melt for several days. Ice, place the container below.Soon, the copper ball was covered with fine water droplets, and the sound of dripping water connected in a series, as if it was beating a cheerful sonata.

The crystal energy furnace in the dwarf's package and the copper water-draining ball carried by the Lin Elf were missing, but the large aluminum pot behind the halfling was missing.

The cylindrical aluminum pot is filled with water - of course not the water that has not yet been collected, but the reserved water - and under the heat of the fire, cute blisters soon pop up from the bottom of the water.

"Hehehehe".

Several powerful gold-level combat professionals, several experienced shadow chasers, and several experts in their respective fields were like a group of children gathered around a boiling pot, staring blankly at the rolling boiling water. Showing a silly but happy smile.

Yes, traveling between life and death, enduring the torture of blood and pain, constantly fighting against the most terrifying unknown, after experiencing such a day, what else can be better than sitting around the fire , waiting for dinner full of expectations to be warmer, more secure, and happier?

And of course, there’s the food itself.

That's right, the best food cooked by Xiu Er himself.

The dark red bacon has thick fat on the edges. Cut it into thick slices as thick as your little finger and throw it into the water. After a few tumblings, the rich aroma of bacon filled the room, and a transparent layer of water floated on the water. grease.Jade melons, potatoes, radishes and green beans, these common vegetables that are best preserved are thrown in together. White, yellow, red, green, and various colors are rolled up and down in the boiling water, letting the fat in the water, Penetrate little by little into the chopped vegetables.

"Don't be stunned. Get ready quickly. Who dares to be lazy and run out of food for a while?"

The so-called preparation, in addition to the placement of tableware, is the most important thing.

The dwarf happily put together the items in the dormitory box and cabinet and moved them out. The halfling pried open the door of the armory and put all the items inside into different categories.

The female swordsman held all the books on the bookshelf in her arms. Although she couldn't understand a single word, she still placed them next to Shuuer as if she were taking credit. In exchange for a few pats on the head, she was filled with strange happiness despite being shy. The two mages sorted out all the clutter in the activity room and picked out useful things and concentrated them in one place.

Everything is ready, just waiting for the show to start.

This is the most important program for the Shuer team during the break. After eating, they lazily gather around the fire and look through the trophies they have obtained. They can enjoy the joy of the harvest even if they have valuable harvests. The trophies are of no value, but you can feel the weight of history from these ancient items and imagine the lives of a group of unknown people.

As for the beautiful Ms. Lin Jing, ever since she ran out of the control room holding up those pink albums and determined to let Shuer use them, she was crying and was forced by the overbearing captain to help her.

Everyone is preparing, and Shuer is not slow in his movements.

In the cooking pot, the vegetables, melons and beans have gradually become soft and rotten, and the color of the bacon has begun to turn white. Now is the best time.

Quickly scooping up the pieces of meat from the water, the bacon, which was originally dry, hard, and salty, has become soft and its color has turned into a ripe light brown.

Put the bacon slices into the pan on your back, and fry the sticky butter slices together. The butter slowly melts and seeps into the texture of the bacon little by little. The sweet butter aroma and meat aroma are entangled together, turning into The most delicious smell.

"No, I can't stand it anymore." The dwarf, who had been sitting by the stove early, staring at the pan, clutched the ale bag in his hand, swallowed loudly, sniffed hard and shouted, "Captain, hurry up, hurry up Come on, hurry up, I can't wait any longer, this fattest piece is mine, no one is allowed to snatch it from me, suck it in, it smells so good."

"Idiot, look at how greedy you are. A piece of fried meat has turned you into this. You still have the nerve to say that you are a well-informed mercenary, idiot." Those who can attack him are naturally his best My friend, the halfling Ma Kajelen, said, "Boss, we can't let him develop the bad habit of being picky eaters. Ignore him. If you don't want to give him that piece of meat, give it to me. By the way, add a big bowl... bang, jingle..." War , is always the most direct way to compete for food, so the war broke out.

"Is this a cooking method from your hometown?" The necromancer with sparse cloth on his body sat lazily, his smooth feet just exposed to Xiure's sight, and his toes were wriggling.

"No, this is just the most common cooking method in the Korra Kingdom. I just combined it a little bit."

"Impossible." Miridi slowly licked her lips with the tip of her tongue and said in a sweet voice, "I have been to the Kingdom of Korra countless times, why have I never tasted such delicious food? "

"Because the food made by those people does not contain my love for you." Shuer narrowed his eyes with a smile and said meaningfully, "How about it, Sir Militty, do you want to feel it more deeply? Where is my love."

"Hey, sooner or later one day...if you wait, I will make you kneel down and beg me."

"I beg, I beg, I'm begging on my knees right now." The halfling came forward with a playful smile on his face while drooling.

"Hehe, it's so lively." Hiding behind Shuer, the female swordsman Saff looked at the lively teammates with a smile, and felt warm in her heart.

Is this what friends feel like?It doesn't seem that scary, but it's still safer here.Thinking of this, the girl shrank back towards Xiu Er again, leaning her shoulders against his thigh, and sighed with relief.

"Okay." Shuer suddenly slammed the table and shouted boldly, "Bring the plate."

"Well, is this the aura of a chef? It's so powerful." The half-man, half-deer Lin Jing knelt on the ground with four hooves, just at the same height as the other people sitting on it. He held his chin in his hands and smiled. Heartless.

"The first dinner has finally begun." Serving food for everyone, Xiuer raised his wine glass, "Cheers to the next dinner."

"Hahaha, that's right, let's drink to the next dinner." The room was filled with laughter. Obviously, Shuer's toast was to everyone's liking.

In fact, this is the reality that we need to face every day in Shadow Chaser. After a day of battling wits and courage with everything around us, it is a very happy thing for everyone to have the opportunity to sit down and have dinner together.

As for the next dinner, who still has a chance to eat it and who doesn't need it anymore? Let's worry about this kind of thing after the meal. What we have to do now is to enjoy the dinner carefully prepared by the captain.

Not a complicated dinner, but delicious and memorable.

Potatoes and radishes are stewed until tender, jade melon is soft yet chewy, and jade beans have a refreshing taste that is closest to fresh green leafy vegetables. It is mixed with the fat of bacon, and then thick cream is used to blend all the flavors together. , with the aroma of milk, meat and vegetables, one bite will make you feel warm in your heart.

Take a big spoonful of mushy cream vegetable soup, and then pair it with a big mouthful of salty fried bacon. After being fried, the boiled bacon has a moderately soft texture, and doesn't feel greasy at all. People who eat it often feel I just tasted it, but the plate in front of me had already entered my stomach.

"That piece is mine, damn little dwarf, don't even think about taking it from me."

"A mere idiot dwarf dares to call others a dwarf. If you risk your dignity as a thief, you won't even be able to eat a piece of it."

As always, the food war broke out again. The two mages sat side by side, watching the farce between the dwarves and the halflings without saying a word.

After all, he is a dignified mage, and he will never be as uncultured as rude warriors and thieves. Of course, he cannot get into a ball just because of a few pieces of fried meat. However, if the fried meat on the plate is not moved in the hands of the mage and in the space, It would be better if the position is constantly changed under the control of magic.

"Hey hey hey." Safu giggled. The shy girl did not dare to express her joy, but every time she touched Shuer's shoulder, she felt happy.

Sapph felt so happy indeed that she wouldn't feel jealous even if she saw Shur stuffing several jars of jam to Moria.

As for the deer, that's not bad. As long as we can often have happy adventures together like this, there's nothing to be jealous of, don't you think so, Moria.

"Yo yo yo." Licking the lid of her favorite jam jar, the forest spirit let out a series of deer calls.

"Ha, Moria, you're pretending to be annoying again." Crossing Shuer, Saff punched the deer's back a few times, and received a spoonful of sweet jam in her mouth.

Dinner time by the fire is still so cozy and peaceful.

(End of this chapter)