Sento was responsible for searching the area on the left with the joined counters.
In the game, most of the items found in this area were food.
However, Sento didn’t rush to search for food immediately; instead, he first tapped on the laptops on the desk.
Although these two laptops had black screens, they were actually unusable due to the influence of magnetic fields; they should technically still be functional.
After all, in the game, these electrical appliances could be used again during the Aurora Nights, and the computer screens would usually light up.
It was a pity; if only these computers could be used all the time, they could serve as a pastime.
But then Sento reconsidered; for now, he should focus on finding a way to gather enough supplies to survive.
Where would he find the time to think about leisure and entertainment?
So he crouched down and began searching the surroundings.
He first looked under the stairs, where he immediately spotted two large burlap sacks.
He reached out and felt them; inside were round objects and tapered ones that were thick at the top and thin at the bottom.
He untied the knots on the sacks.
Perfect—over a dozen potatoes and carrots.
Although the carrots were a bit wrinkled and dry, and some parts of the potatoes had sprouted short buds, overall, there were no obvious signs of rot.
As an old northerner, Sento was very familiar with these two vegetables and knew their current state well.
If the sprouted parts of the potatoes were cut out with a knife, they were perfectly edible.
In this world of ice and snow, one couldn’t hope for leafy greens; potatoes and carrots were already extremely precious vegetables.
Right next to the sacks lay a very heavy greaseproof paper bag.
Its opening was tightly sealed, the bag was bright yellow, and one side was printed with a large amount of text.
Sento picked it up to gauge its weight; it was about two or three kilograms.
As for this thing, he didn’t even need to open it to know what was inside; he could recognize it as a flour bag, the most classic staple food in the game—Old Mill Flour.
Besides that, there were quite a few canned goods.
Familiar old friends: two cans each of Peaches and Pork and Beans, plus two cans of a new friend, Tomato Soup.
It would be a bit of a waste to just heat this up and drink it; using it as a seasoning would be a great choice.
In the nooks and crannies, Sento also found two granola bars, a chocolate bar, a small bag of chips, two boxes of crispy saltine crackers, a small bag of beef jerky, and several cans of soda.
There was also a tin container sandwiched between these wooden counters; it was quite a good hiding spot.
Setting aside common items like newspapers, Sento pulled out a cardboard box of herbal tea bags.
Although it was a small box with only five bags inside, it looked very new, and a fragrant scent of herbal tea wafted out as soon as he opened the lid.
At the same time, he also found a small tin of ground coffee.
It looked like it had only been used once or twice and was also very fresh.
At the very top of the cabinet, he found a tin of rolled oats, weighing nearly one kilogram.
This food stockpile was much more abundant than the one at Trappers Home.
Not to mention, Sento also found a small bottle of cooking oil and a glass jar with a bit of salt near the stove.
“Wow, so much food!” Ai had made her way over at some point, looking at the food piled in front of Sento with surprise and delight on her face.
Sento stood up, resting his hands on his knees, and asked, “How was the haul on your end?”
Ai’s haul was also significant.
Ignoring some miscellaneous items, the more important finds included two whetstones, a small hatchet for chopping wood, a small amount of lamp oil, and common medicines like disinfectant and painkillers.
“There’s also a can opener!
Now you won’t have to go through the trouble of prying open cans with your hunting knife, Sento.”
Setting the can opener aside, Ai shook the item in her hand—a coil of line with a hook attached to the end.
“But the most important thing is this.
Although I don’t really have any fishing experience, I can tell this should be a fishing line and hook, right?
Sento-kun, I’ll be counting on your performance later~”
Sento smacked his lips, took the hook, and placed it on the counter.
Isn’t it just fishing?
This wasn’t the real world; in the long dark, there was no such thing as coming home empty-handed from fishing; it was just a matter of how long it took to catch something.
There was no rush to search the second floor.
After walking in the snow for five or six hours, fighting three wolves, and then searching for supplies in the Camp Office, both of them were famished.
They had to get something to eat first.
“Hmm…” Ai tapped her chin with a delicate, fair finger and pondered for a moment before saying, “The food stockpile is quite sufficient.”
“And Sento-kun, you mentioned before that there are grouse here, as well as rabbits, fishing, and cattails to gather.
That means we don’t have to be too stingy with food.
Let’s have a slightly more lavish meal this time.”
He couldn’t let Ai do all the work.
Although Sento was afraid his cooking skills might ruin the food, he could still help out, like peeling the potatoes.
Ai placed her hand on the flour bag and squeezed it, then picked up a nearby can.
“We have canned food and staples…
Maybe we can try making some delicious staple food to go with a canned stew.”
Sento took a few potatoes and carrots and stood by the stove to peel them.
He was already well-practiced at this task, so his mind naturally began to wander.
‘I’ll eat my fill today, then organize the supplies from the second floor before resting.
Tomorrow, I can consider heading out onto Mystery Lake to try ice fishing or catching a couple of rabbits…’
‘By the way, what was with that golden light that suddenly appeared in my vision during the fight earlier?’
The only thing currently linked to various mysterious events was naturally the status panel.
Recalling the golden light from the corner of his eye, Sento subconsciously opened his panel and scanned it.
It was still the familiar bronze badge, and the talent currently awakening was still rotating through five colors…
Five colors?!
Sento’s eyes widened.
Hadn’t there only been three colors before he went to sleep last night?
It had already turned into five?
Wait, come to think of it…
weren’t there exactly five sections on that badge?
Could five colors mean the talent has finished awakening?
Sento quickly focused his attention on the badge.
Now, the five sectors of the badge were completely filled.
Deep blue, crimson, emerald green, and pinkish-purple swirled around the edges, while the circular area at the very center was a brilliant, rich gold.
[Chosen by Five Gods (Exclusive): You are being watched by the God of Humanity, the God of Wisdom, the God of Courage, the God of Life, and the God of Charm.
All of your actions will receive Their attention.]
The expression on Sento’s face instantly froze.
Which five gods are these “Five Gods”?
Is this damn Warhammer crossing over?
It might not seem tempting right nobut who knows what the future holds?
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”