The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

It may seem like a simple statement, but it's actually a case of fighting fire with fire.

Without considering equipment, Viner is undoubtedly the weakest of the trio.

But compared to Lysette, who needs cover to keep casting spells, and Felix, who doesn't care about anything once he starts attacking.

Wiener is the one who needs no one to worry about the most.

Not only that, he is also the one who often makes up for his teammates' mistakes.

The thought of the extremely cautious Wiener suddenly connecting to the Felix network filled Listy with despair.

Felix also didn't want to go through such a terrible ordeal again.

“That’s really going too far,” Lisette couldn’t help but say.

“It’s just the punishment he deserves.” Viner showed no mercy.

"So, what should we eat tonight?"

"I won't make anything too complicated today. How about trying my special teppanyaki fried rice?"

"Anything you made is fine."

"Okay, then wait for me a moment. Felix..."

Just as Venus was about to call Felix over to help, Lisette stopped her.

"Didn't you say you wanted to punish him?"

Don't have the misconception that women don't hold grudges.

“...You’re right.” Viner was silent for a moment, then obediently went to prepare the ingredients by herself.

As for Felix, let's hope he has good luck.

The metal plate in the dormitory once again came in handy.

Fresh eggs, served with marinated pork neck.

The rice should be leftover from the previous day; it has less excess moisture but more chewiness.

Only when ingredients are combined with the chef's heart can a dish that brings happiness be created.

In this respect, cooking and forging do have quite a few things in common.

"It's ready, Lisette, you try it first."

While Vina's dishes may not glow, they are absolutely masterful when it comes to aroma.

The three of them, in particular, had been wandering around the dungeon for a day and were already starving.

At times like these, rice is the most delicious food of all.

"Ah."

Lisette scooped up a small spoonful, gently blew away the heat with her lips, and then slowly put it into her mouth.

The perfect balance of dryness and chewiness makes every bite an ultimate reward for your taste buds.

"I think it tastes better than what we get in the cafeteria," Lisette said highly.

"Are you just too hungry? I can't compete with those cafeteria chefs."

Vina knew her own limitations, while Lisette thought it tasted better, mostly because she was hungry.

“Anyway, I prefer the food Vina makes,” Lisette insisted.

"Okay, okay, then eat more."

Vina did not argue with her, but simply served Lisette another bowl.

"Drip-drip-"

A faint sound suddenly came from inside the room.

It was Felix's drool, which he tried hard to suppress after smelling the aroma.

"Um, do I have to stay in this position?" Felix asked cautiously.

Delicious food is right in front of you, but you can't even look up at it; you can only smell the aroma and quench your thirst.

This is probably the harshest punishment Felix could receive.

Vina and Lisette couldn't help but smile at each other.

"I'll forgive you this time, but next time...!"

"I promise there won't be a next time!"

The moment Lisette uttered the word "forgive," Felix swiftly grabbed a small stool and sat down at the table, staring longingly at Venus.

If it had a tail, it would have been spinning like a propeller.

"There's a share for you, no need to be so dramatic."

Knowing Felix's appetite well, Wiener filled a bowl to the brim for him.

“Hey, that’s the best thing to do.”

Felix's adorable, silly appearance—with food in his mouth and unable to speak clearly—makes it impossible to feel the urge to lecture him.

"Let's leave Felix's matter here; it's time to settle your score," Listy said, changing the subject.

"Uh... just tell me what you need."

Wiener knew it; what was meant to happen would happen eventually.

Felix ate his rice while watching the show, and found the rice in his bowl even more delicious.

"Your crime wasn't serious, but it was heinous, so you will be punished..."

Lisette put on a thoughtful expression.

"No matter when or where, you must make me fried rice like this unconditionally whenever I want to eat it."

"...Are you some kind of imposter, Felix?" Vena couldn't help but complain.

Felix glanced at Lisette, then at Vina, and gently raised his hand.

"Um, can I make the same request..."

"None of your business! x2"

"Good."

"Is this request reasonable? Or is it that someone's sincerity is only so-so?"

"You don't need to provoke me with such a small thing, I'll agree."

Since she's already Felix's personal blacksmith, it wouldn't hurt to make her Risty's personal cook as well.

"That's pretty much it."

Lisette, who was feeling quite content, suddenly felt a vibration on her student ID card.

"Is it Professor Hannemann looking for you?" Wiener asked. "If it's urgent, you can go back first."

"No, it was a message from Senior Jessica." After reading the message, Lisette's expression changed slightly, and she hesitated before revealing its contents.

"She asked me to tell her that... the assessment has been suspended."

Chapter 137 Lisette's Stalking

The so-called assessment naturally refers to the entrance assessment for the Silver Wolf Class.

Jessica's sudden change of heart caught Viner off guard.

If someone is removed from the review process simply because of one mistake, then the evaluation standard is indeed a bit too high.

"No reason given?"

Wiener tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times, completely baffled as to why.

“No. Let me ask for you!” Listi said hurriedly.

Listy knew all too well how seriously Viner took Jessica's conditions.

Even when facing opponents beyond his level, Wiener did his best to overcome them.

From the perspective of income and expenditure, this exploration was indeed a losing proposition.

However, if we take reaching the third level of the dungeon as the goal of exploration, Vina's progress in escaping the dungeon by activating the teleportation array is indeed steady.

Wiener would never accept a contract being broken without a valid reason.

On one side is her senior who has been very helpful to her, and on the other side is... well, this time Listi is on Vena's side.

Listy immediately replied to Jessica's message, informing her that she was with Vina and asking why she had suddenly changed her mind.

Jessica's reply, however, seemed to disappear without a trace.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Both of them kept their eyes glued to the student ID cards.

To be honest, the only one who could remain completely unaffected by such a tense atmosphere was Felix.

The student ID card lying on the table suddenly started vibrating.

"My senior replied to my message!"

Lisette's heart raced, and she eagerly picked up her student card to check it.

[Sorry, Little Lisette. I had something to do and couldn't reply to your messages.]

[Was that something Wiener asked you to ask? Hmm, this matter is a bit complicated. I think it would be more convenient to talk to him alone.]

[But you can reassure him, I (Silver Wolf Class) am determined to have Viner.]

"The senior said she wants to tell you in person."

Lisette ignored the last half of the sentence and relayed it to Venus.

"...When and where should we meet?" Viner frowned slightly.

He couldn't understand what Jessica was really up to.

"Could it be here?!"

These words reached Felix's ears and triggered his heightened alertness.

Like a small animal guarding its food, Felix suddenly clutched the food bowl tightly to his chest.

"No, no, absolutely not. We have to wait until after we finish eating and let that woman go hungry."

“...I don’t think that’s the problem.” Wiener put one hand to his forehead.

Fortunately, Felix didn't show this embarrassing side of himself in public, otherwise countless people would have been disillusioned.

The student card in Lisette's hand vibrated again.

By the way, please tell Wiener that the meeting place should be the library.

Lisette showed Jessica's reply to Vina.

“Okay, I understand.” Wiener indicated that he understood.

Do you need me to come with you?

"Then there's no need. Since she asked to talk alone, she must have her own reasons."

Vina's intention was that every time she and Jessica had a private conversation, it was always inexplicably filled with tension, and she didn't want Listica to be embarrassed in the middle.

But in Lisette's eyes, it meant something else entirely.

"They're hiding something from me," Lisette thought.

When do you plan to go?

"No rush, let's eat first. Let her cool off for a while," Viner said calmly.

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St. Freya College Library.

After a satisfying meal, Venere deliberately took an extra hour's walk before finally arriving at the library.