Let's Eat.

"Master, the food is ready to be savored and enjoyed."

Lily's message popped up on the system screen, her usual polite tone making it sound like an invitation to a royal banquet.

Ace smirked. Ever since Lily hit Level 3, she had gotten a bit more… authoritative.

Even Rei could send messages, though she still didn't speak.

His thoughts drifted back to the building he had spotted last night.

[Spirit Kitchen]

Ah, of course. Another establishment proudly flaunting the word spirit like it was a noble title.

[Spirit Kitchen]

Effect: All food cooked in this space receives a random upgrade to one of its special effects (+1).

That was it. Nothing dramatic. No divine enlightenment. Just a simple upgrade.

Before, he had been confused about what this +1 or +2 nonsense meant. But this time, Lily had cleared it up for him.