Glen slumped against the wall, breathing heavily. He had already used his three daily chances to synthesize low-level materials, so his new idea for improving the Health Potion would have to wait. For now, his biggest concern was his overwhelming weakness. He had taken countless brutal blows during the brawl, and despite his enhanced defense, his body had reached its limit. The blood he had lost only worsened his exhaustion and dizziness.Without hesitation, Glen grabbed the freshly crafted Health Potion and gulped down more than half. To his surprise, it tasted delicious. Made with pure fruit juice, it was sweet, tangy, and refreshing.As the potion reached his stomach, a warm sensation spread through his veins and battered muscles. Within seconds, his weakness and dizziness vanished completely.Glen stared at the potion in disbelief. Its effects were incredible. He immediately wondered what would happen if he could mass-produce it. Although the Omni-Leveling S

When Wendy first heard Glen claim he could make a miraculous Vitality Tonic Drink from ordinary fruit juice, she had assumed he was talking nonsense. Still, since he allowed her to clean his minor wounds, she let him continue experimenting.Now, seeing him under the bright lights, she realized he had been serious. Just moments earlier, Glen had lost so much blood in the brawl that he looked deathly pale, frightening her enough to consider calling an ambulance. Yet after drinking the concoction, his complexion quickly returned to normal, and he looked completely energetic. If the juice had truly caused such a recovery, it was incredible.Seeing Wendy's stunned expression, Glen knew his recovery was far too fast. Perhaps he had drunk too much Health Potion, but drinking less would have left his face bruised and swollen. If Wendy questioned him, he decided, he would pretend to know nothing and give vague excuses to hide the truth.Fortunately, while Wendy was brimm

"What in the world is that smell? How can it be this fragrant?" Gordon paused mid-step, inhaling deeply as the rich aroma drifted from the kitchen. His stomach, already feeling incredibly hollow, let out a demanding rumble. Right at this moment, the tantalizing scent was so overpowering that he felt like he could easily devour an entire cow.Director Owen, the highly esteemed guest Gordon was treating today, also caught the irresistible scent. He smacked his lips together, his mouth watering as the complex spices tickled his nose. "This smell... it strongly resembles Spicy Shrimp. But can ordinary shrimp produce such a captivating fragrance?"Gordon knew perfectly well that this guest was a notorious food connoisseur. Letting out a hearty laugh, he turned toward him. "Well, Director Owen, do you still think the chef at this diner lacks skill? Judging solely by this aroma, I have a strong feeling the food here will not disappoint. Why do we not just settle down right he

Hearing the panic in the two girls' voices, Glen took the situation seriously. Although he and Alison had been on bad terms, they still lived together, so he could not ignore the possibility that she was in danger. Without even removing his shoes, he turned toward the door."Alright, I'll go look for her. But you two stay here. It's almost eight, and it's too late to be wandering outside. If something happens to you while we're searching, things will only get worse.""How can we stay behind?" Lola protested, quickly putting on her shoes. Sera followed. "No way. We'd be worried sick. We'll come with you so we can watch each other's backs."Then Lola remembered Big Shaw, a police officer. She immediately called her, hoping for help. After a long unanswered ring, she lowered the phone with a sigh. "She's unreachable. She must be stuck in a meeting. We'll have to search for Alison ourselves."As the three discussed their next move, they took the elevator down

Inside the hospital restroom, Glen locked himself in an empty cubicle. He closed his eyes and silently summoned the holographic interface of the Upgrade Chest. The familiar glowing panel instantly materialized before his vision. He directed his attention to the inventory section. Alongside his previously accumulated digital cash, two brand new icons now occupied the slots. One icon depicted an elegant little bottle, while the other displayed a mystical, rectangular paper talisman.A wave of uncertainty washed over him as he stared at the prizes. He had experimented with the storage mechanics before. The cash he had earned and the Cooking Skill Book he had received earlier did not possess any physical form. The currency was strictly confined to the System Shop, and the skill manual had instantly transferred knowledge directly into his brain. Because of these past experiences, Glen was genuinely worried that every reward stored inside his inventory might be purely virtual. If t