Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating - Chapter 108

Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating

Chapter 108   Bear pot

Near the central square, beside the waterway, there’s a workshop adjacent to the fountain.

It’s a place used when a large amount of water is required.

Here, we take out the bear we caught from the item box.

“Wow, so this is the infamous bear. It’s huge!”

“Yes, I was surprised too.”

We show the bear to the hunter.

“If you don’t mind, please proceed with the dissection.”

“Leave it to me.”

And so, the hunter begins to dissect the bear.

“The belly is completely charred. Since the bear is so big, I thought about making a bear carpet, but I can’t use the part around the belly. However, the fur is still large enough once we remove the sides.”

“I see.”

Lania used a fireball, which is why the belly is charred. The fur has turned completely black and even damaged the skin.

Since the primary goal was to eliminate the bear and not for its hide, there’s no one to criticize the decision.

“Um, next time, go a little easier, okay?”

“Yeah, sure.”

Lania looked a bit downcast. It’s not like she did anything wrong, but she feels a sense of responsibility.

The knife goes into the bear’s hide, and they start peeling it off steadily. They continue separating the hide from the flesh.

Though a bit daunting if not used to it, if you think of it like filleting fish, it becomes manageable. The overall process is similar.

A few of the town’s people have come to watch. Mostly, they are subordinates of the gatekeeper handling miscellaneous tasks, so the residents have relatively free time. In the past, they had to take care of traveling merchants too, but now that’s handled by the Lord’s mansion hotel, significantly reducing the burden on the residents. Even the curious shopkeepers have come to watch.

Once the hide is removed, they proceed to cut the meat into portions, preparing it in blocks for further processing.

The finished meat chunks are carried to the Lord’s mansion hotel by the maidservants.

“Meat…”

“Yeah, let’s go check it out.”

“Okay.”

Seeing Minya looking disappointed as the meat was being taken away, they decided to follow along.

Their destination was the main kitchen of the hotel.

Several large pots were simmering on magic stoves, and the meat was being cut into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the pots. The cooks were busy skimming off any impurities from the broth.

Vegetables had already been added to the pots, and it was becoming a bear hotpot.

“Hotpot, huh?”

“Yeah, it’s a bear hotpot. A classic dish like this.”

“Come to think of it, we had boar hotpot before.”

“Right.”

The meat and vegetables were simmering away, emitting a delightful aroma that aroused their appetite.

More meat was brought over and added to the pot.

“It looks delicious.”

“Yeah, seems like it’ll be quite satisfying.”

“I want to eat it quickly!”

“Yeah, but you know, we have to simmer it thoroughly.”

“Oh, right.”

Not only Minya but Lania and Ciel also start to feel their stomachs growling.

We once again observe the dissection process outside.

This bear, being a magical creature, yielded a large magic stone.

“Here, kid. Magic stone.”

“Thanks, mister.”

“You guys brought this one back, so it’s yours. The adventurer guild doesn’t exist here, and there’s no Trieste Lord to submit it to.”

“We understand, thank you.”

In this place, there is neither an adventurer’s guild to sell the magic stone nor a Trieste Lord to present it to. While there’s someone named Gid, he is not formally considered a Lord.

Though we could give the magic stone to Gid, it holds no significance since our finances are already merged.

“The bear’s magic stone is so beautiful.”

“Indeed, it’s truly mesmerizing.”

“Beautiful, beautiful, meow meow.”

All three of them peer into the magic stone held in my hand.

Looking inside, it gives the illusion of a deep purple cosmos with stars flying around. It’s said to be the influence of magical power, but the exact reason is unknown.

However, such high-grade magic stones hold not only mystical appearances but also significant artistic value.

“I’ll store it in the magic bag.”

“Yeah…”

Though Minya reluctantly agrees, I quickly stashes it away. Of course, it’s actually stored in an item box. When displayed on one’s hand, there’s a risk of being swiftly stolen by skillful pickpockets. Of course, there aren’t any such strange residents here yet, but we can’t be responsible for the backgrounds of travelers or laborers.

A large pot placed on a cart is brought to the central square.

People gather as they see it arriving.

Even the gatekeepers have gathered while leaving the minimum required personnel.

The carpenters have finished their work for the day and come out to the square.

The bear stew is served into numerous prepared bowls and distributed to everyone.

On a makeshift podium, Gid steps up.

“Today, the giant bear that had been causing trouble in this area has been defeated! We’ve turned it into bear stew to treat the townsfolk, so eat up! Today, we celebrate!”

“Wowww!”

The men applaud enthusiastically, and some of the girls and hotel maids also look delighted.

Outdoor tables are brought in from somewhere, and there are sliced bread and piled-up fruit plates placed on them. While it’s not beer, the hotel generously offers ale as a special treat.

As minors, we have lemon water instead.

People start by enjoying the bear stew, and then they move on to various other foods. Many are even going for seconds of the bear soup.

“Meat, meat, meowwww.”

“Hehehe, that’s right. It’s been a while since we had such a large amount of meat.”

“Minya looks so happy. I want to eat meat too, meow.”

Everyone happily munches on the meat. Today, they are eating more than usual.

After enduring hot days, it’s perfect for replenishing stamina.

The meat is flavorful, and the bear fat adds a delightful taste. It’s calorie-rich but oh so satisfying.

I also indulge in a hearty amount of meat. Of course, I also have some vegetables. The summer vegetables from the empty lot in front of the hotel have grown in abundance, almost like a belated bumper crop, so the hotel has an endless supply of them.