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Chapter 5: Tongue Steak (Part 2)\n \n \nAfter washing the tongue, I peel the skin off.\n \nAs I mentioned, I cut the tongue thickly.\n \nThe tongue is so gross in its raw form that it doesn't
even look like food, but after peeling off the pitch-black skin and cutting
lengthwise with a knife, the light pink meat appears.\n \nSo far, it looks not much different from a cow's
tongue. It is so beautiful that I forget that it's a troll.\n \nI can't keep looking at it and begin to cook it.\n \nAfter I sprinkle a little salt on the tongue and let
it soak in, I start to cook it slowly in an iron pan that I made myself.\n \n"It smells nice......"\n \nThe sweet smell of roasting meat directly knocks my
stomach.\n \nIt's been a long time since I got such a treat, so I
naturally started to drool.\n \nWhile reminding myself to be patient, I took my time
to cook the meat's surface.\n \nAfter all, the only way to avoid failure with monster
meat is to cook it well.\n \nIf you're impatient, you'll end up in a condition
where you can only consume water for a week. That time I was really in trouble.\n \nI put some extra heat into my frying pan and slowly
cooked the meat.\n \nI wish I could declare it finished when I put it on
the plate, but I have to be patient.\n \nIt tastes good when it's hot, but I prefer to wait a
bit before eating it.\n \nWhen the time is right, I cut it into pieces with a
knife.\n \nIt's hard to believe that it was originally a troll,
but the knife cut through it smoothly.\n \nWhat appears is pale pink flesh.\n \nNeedless to say, it looks delicious.\n \n"Bon appétit!"\n \nFirst, I will try to eat it without adding anything.\n \nI quickly stuck my homemade fork in it and put it in
my mouth.\n \n"Delicious!\n \nThe meat, so tender!\n \nSince I left Tristan's house, this is the first time I
am eating meat that melts as soon as I bite it.\n \nEven though it is a tongue, it reminds me of the
finest sirloin steak.\n \nI'm proud of myself for cooking it so well.\n \nThe heat was perfect.\n \nI like the fact that the outside is flavorful and
slightly crispy.\n \nThe moment I bite it, the meat's flavor melts into my
mouth and spreads out. It's an unforgettable taste.\n \nNow I try to add some rock salt.\n \nThis is also delicious.\n \nThe straightforward saltiness of the rock salt
stimulates my tongue.\n \nIt goes well with the flavor of the meat.\n \nI don't drink, but it makes me want to drink fruit
wine.\n \nI will try to make it next time.\n \nFor who? Who do you eat with? Are you going to eat alone for the rest of your life?\n \n \n \n"?"\n \nLet's see...\n \nWhat was that?\n \nTalking to myself? But I didn't say anything.\n \nI was so absorbed in this meat that I unconsciously
said something. Is that what happened?\n \nIn the end, I ate everything as usual.\n \nAs expected of a man in his prime eating age, I ate
eight portions.\n \nFinally, I feel satisfied and turn around.\n \nBefore I knew it, the troll had turned into a magic
stone. It seems that if the apparent death state continues for a long time, the
magic power flow will slow down and finally stop.\n \nThe bigger problem is the monsters and wild animals
gathered here.\n \nMaybe they were lured by the delicious smell; all of
them looked thirsty for blood.\n \n"I just ate my lunch..."\n \nOh dear," I scratched my head. Then I put my hand
down and grabbed my steel sword.\n \nIt is too much for a post-meal workout, but it can't
be helped. Let's do this.\n \nIt was at that moment.\n \n[Army Triumphant March Song] (軍進凱歌)\n \n \nThis feeling is the same as when I learn magic.\n \nIt seems that by eating the troll, I successfully
acquired a new skill.\n \nIf I chant the words that come into my head, it will activate
the skill.\n \nSo it's "Army Triumphant March Song". I
think I'll give it a try.\n \nI take a deep breath.\n \n[Army Triumphant March Song]!\n \n \nThe moment I shouted, my voice echoed through the
mountains like a howl. The air shattered and the trees shook from the impact.\n \nThe monsters and wild animals that had gathered here
ran away. Some of the monsters remained. They didn't move from their spots.\n \nBut more importantly, there was a change on my side.\n \n"My body is hot....... My power is
rising......."\n \nMy body overflowed with power like water from a
spring. I feel as if I can jump up to the clouds with just a little force.\n \nMy body is burning up rapidly, and I can see a faint
white steam-like substance on my skin. It's slowly cooling down like a hot
tongue.\n \n"This is the power of [Army Triumphant March
Song]......."\n \nPerhaps it's magic that temporarily boosts one's
power.\n \nThe troll's rank is "C".\n \nMy power is strong enough to defeat a rank C monster.\n \nIt took me ten years to defeat an opponent that my father
could defeat with his eyes closed.\n \nPerhaps my father is right, and I am a defective
product.\n \nIn the first place, I am not suitable to be a
"Sword Saint".\n \nHowever, I have my own path to follow.\n \nEven if I can't become a "Sword Saint", I
will become someone close to it.\n \nThis is the power of [Military Advance Triumphant
Song].\n \nI look up and see a monster flying in the sky with its
wings spread wide.\n \nThat's a dragon.\n \nIt's big. A Grand Dragon? The size is close to the strongest dragon species.\n \nThe dragon is spreading its wings calmly and flying
from west to east.\n \nTo a dragon, a man who has defeated a troll is
probably nothing more than an ant.\n \n"I've decided."\n \nAs I raise my sword, I swear an oath.\n \n"I will defeat a dragon."\n \nAnd I will eat it. \n \n
