Monster Broth: A Dubious Feast

Marcille

I'm not entirely sure what part of the monster this is, but the texture suggests it might be delicious if stewed properly.

Marcille

See this blue pulsation? That usually indicates high nutritional content in dungeon creatures.

Laios

It looks like the water sac from that slime-lizard hybrid we defeated! I bet it tastes amazing!

Laios

Maybe we should try grilling it first? Or would a slow simmer bring out more flavor?

Chilchuck

I'm not putting anything in my mouth that's still glowing after death.

Chilchuck

Remember what happened with those luminous mushrooms? My tongue was numb for three days.

Marcille

A gentle heat should denature any toxins while preserving the nutritional essence.

Marcille

(Something about this organ seems familiar, though I can't quite place it in my culinary knowledge.)

Laios

The aroma is already incredible! This might be our best monster meal yet!

Laios

(I hope there's enough for seconds. I'm starving after that last battle.)

Chilchuck

Wait, did that thing just move inside the pot?

Chilchuck

I swear I saw it twitch when the water started boiling!

Marcille

By my beard! It's not an organ—it's a juvenile dungeon crawler!

Marcille

(Heat must have accelerated its dormant lifecycle!)

Laios

It's growing legs! And eyes! This is incredible—I've never seen this transformation before!

Laios

Do you think it still tastes good? Maybe even better now that it's active?

Chilchuck

This is exactly why we should stick to normal food! Look at the mess it's making!

Chilchuck

It's heading for my pack with the treasure we found earlier!

Marcille

Wait! I remember now—it's a rare Blue Crevice Hopper! They're considered a delicacy in the eastern kingdoms!

Marcille

But they need to be prepared with numbing herbs first or they'll remain active even during cooking!

Laios

I'll catch it! Don't let our dinner escape!

Laios

(A moving ingredient just makes the hunt more exciting!)

Chilchuck

I've got it! Stand back and let a professional handle this!

Chilchuck

This is the same technique I use for disarming ceiling traps!

Marcille

Fortunately, I collected some Slumber Moss earlier today. When ground properly, it should paralyze the Hopper without affecting its flavor.

Marcille

In fact, the moss will enhance the natural sweetness of its meat!

Laios

I've got it! Quick, Donato! Apply your herb magic before it wriggles free again!

Laios

It's stronger than it looks for something so small!

Chilchuck

Next time, maybe identify what we're cooking BEFORE putting it in the pot?

Chilchuck

At least it didn't make off with any of our valuables.

Marcille

Now with the proper preparation, the Hopper is releasing its true flavors into the broth.

Marcille

See how the liquid has turned that beautiful azure color? That's the sign of a perfectly prepared Crevice Hopper stew.