It was a place where magic existed. The world’s most powerful forces were controlled by great mages. However, even the most remarkable of mages had places that they dare not set foot in.

East of the continent was an endless sea. A myriad of vicious sea creatures discouraged the faint of heart from entering its waters.

To the west was the Devil’s Desert. It was endlessly dry and crawling with bewitching devils that tempt travelers into hell.

Far north lied the Frost Forest that was frozen all year round. That was a place that no human dared to enter. The icy cold was enough to deter anyone from it.

Last but not least, to the south of the continent was the most terrifying place in the legends. It was inhabited by giant dragons that liked to collect treasures and it was also where the ogre’s nest, the Stormy Bay, was located. It was rumored that there was an entire continent within the Stormy Bay in the past.

Many adventurers yearned to explore those regions but those who set off never returned!

Found in the Mill continent, is the Radiant Light Empire.

In the Radiant Light Empire, New Moon City was founded by the Supreme Mage, the New Moon Duke, a hundred years ago. Afterward, it became one of the ten major cities in the empire. It occupied the most fertile land and its people led peaceful lives.

The most magnificent river in the whole empire, the Seward River, also passed through New Moon City, which further displayed the uniqueness of the city.

It was a place where countless people yearned to visit but more importantly, it was also a place of worship for numerous mages.

New Moon City had inherited the magic tome passed down by the New Moon Duke a hundred years ago, allowing the city to occupy an important position in the empire. It was the most glorious existence of the Radiant Light Empire.

Any mage or ordinary person would show the highest of courtesy to anyone who has stepped foot in the New Moon City.

That was the extent of the unshakable status of the New Moon City and the Lin family happened to be the most powerful entity in New Moon City!

…

“What is this place? Wasn’t I in the middle of cooking? Why… Have I appeared here?”

Lin Qi opened his eyes in shock. The scene of him cooking and the Western medieval scene interweaved, giving him a splitting headache. Eventually, he managed to sort out his memories.

He was certain of one thing—he had transmigrated!

Coincidentally, his name in that life was also Lin Qi.

‘This is a continent that practices magic. As long as you master strong magic, you can do whatever you want!’

‘And… I happen to be the son of the most prestigious family in the Radiant Light Empire, the Lin family. I’m now a person of high stature!’

The memories in his mind allowed Lin Qi to grasp the situation of that world.

His father, the head of the Lin family, resided in New Moon City.

He was an incomparably strong mage, and he even possessed terrifying martial art skills. It was a position of absolute authority!

Instantly, Lin Qi’s face was filled with glee, and he could not help but lick the corners of his lips.

‘In my previous life, I was born into an ordinary family. I was a person who did not excel in academics nor extracurricular activities. I did not have any outstanding achievements. Although, in this new life I’m also untalented and my aptitude is mediocre at best.

‘Even so, being born into the powerful Lin family, I can still do well in life!’

Immediately, Lin Qi became excited. If he did not have talent, then so be it. Not having talent meant that he did not need to face any sort of danger. Besides, the icing on the cake was that his father was the current head of the Lin family. That was enough for him to enjoy a lifetime of prosperity and wealth.

“Young Master, it’s time to eat.”

“Mary and Dinah are at your service.”

In the next moment, two beautiful maids donning black dresses embellished with white lace appeared before Lin Qi. The two girls looked about 16 years old. One of them had beautiful red hair, and she exuded a seductive charm.

Her curvy figure made Lin Qi’s mouth dry.

The other maid had blonde hair and blue eyes. Her exotic look coupled with her shyness made one feel pity for her.

Lin Qi’s eyes lit up.

‘Was this the extravagance of the medieval nobles?’

‘I like it!’

Soon, an abundance of delicacies filled the huge dining table. There were many dishes that Lin Qi had never seen before.

‘This degree of extravagance is simply amazing. There are so many kinds of food in just one meal? Even just a taste of each is enough to fill one’s stomach!’

Lin Qi’s fingers moved as he stuffed himself with food.

Soon after he was full, he tasted the red wine in satisfaction. Looking at the endless fiefdom outside the window, he sighed. ‘This world sure is fascinating. Sadly, the food is a little bland and tasteless.’

‘But that is to be expected. The magic in this world is powerful but the industrial standard is still similar to that of the medieval period. Therefore, the seasoning is basically just salt. All the flavor has to be attributed to the taste of the ingredients itself.’

Lin Qi shook his head, but that was far from enough to satisfy the stomach of an oriental foodie.

When chili and all kinds of seasonings have been discovered, then real enjoyment would begin.

“Sob, sob, sob… Young Master, we will miss you.”

“Sob, sob, sob… Young Master, we hope you can go in peace!”

Lin Qi was stunned. He looked at the lovely Mary and Dinah with tears in their eyes and asked, “Why are you crying? I’m fine.”

He could not help but shiver.

Go in peace?

Why had those words made him uneasy?

Creak!

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and more than ten knights entered. Lin Qi recognized the leader of the knights. It was the impressive head knight, Andrew. Although his strength was not as strong as a mage of the same rank, he was still a very powerful knight.

Andrew knelt down and bowed respectfully before saying, “Young Master Lin Qi, please go to the family hall. The head of the family is waiting for you!”

The current head of the Lin family was Lin Qi’s father in that life. It was worth mentioning that because of his earlier health condition, his father only had one son.

Naturally, there was no such thing as fighting for favor or power.

As they followed Andrew to the family hall, multiple gazes fell on Lin Qi.

“Lin Qi, you are now an adult. It’s time for you to go to the Black Wind Castle to complete the trial!” Lin Shixiong’s dignified gaze fell on Lin Qi.

Even though Lin Shixiong restrained his aura, Lin Qi still felt a terrifying pressure.

It was the aura of a superior!

However, in reality, his father still indulged him to the point of spoiling him.

“Dad, I don’t have any talent for magic, so I won’t be able to become a mage in the future. There’s no need for me to participate in the Black Wind Castle’s trial.”

Lin Qi waved his hand indifferently.

“You will go!”

For the first time, Lin Shixiong rejected Lin Qi’s lazy behavior without hesitation. He stood up and said seriously, “This is not only for the glory of the Lin family but also the tradition of the empire. It even concerns the inheritance of the Holy Knights. As the heir of the Lin family, you have to bear this honor!”

“The matter has been decided. We will set off tomorrow!”

Lin Qi was stunned. He finally understood why Mary and Dinah were crying.

It was all because the Black Wind Castle’s trial could not be refused!

He wanted to cry, but he shed no tears. It seemed that he was the last person to know about it.

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He did not possess any magical talent. The Black Wind Castle’s trial was practically a suicide mission!

Lin Qi felt depressed.

Then, a cold, electronic voice sounded in his mind.

[ Ding! A suitable environment has been detected. The system is activating! ]

[ Ding! The Super Gourmet System has been activated.. Binding to Host: Lin Qi! ]

“Super Gourmet System?”

Lin Qi blurted. He was completely appalled.

Those who transmigrated typically awakened incredible systems such as the Overlord System, the Immortal Sword System, or the Automatic Hack System. Out of all the systems, Lin Qi ended up awakening a culinary system?

He had to use gourmet food to defeat his adversaries? That was ridiculous!

[ The system produces a wide array of scrumptious delicacies. Host, please work hard and let the system’s delicious food spread to every corner of the continent! During the process, you will gain many unexpected rewards! ]

[ Ding! You have been rewarded with a Newbie Gift Bag! ]

[ Newbie Gift Bag: Sweet Dream Pig Food, Growth Potion, Seed Gift Bag, Delicious Steak (x100), Wagyu Beef (100 pounds), Delicious Seasoning... ]

The items from the Newbie Gift Bag were stored in the system’s storage space. Lin Qi could not be bothered to inspect it. He did not even want to think about it!

‘Delicious my *ss!’

He was going to face the Black Wind Castle’s trial soon. He needed strength to guarantee his survival, not a pile of useless ingredients!

Mary and Dinah watched as Lin Qi’s expression switched from shock to anger. Their faces turned pale. Surely the Young Master did not think that the Master intentionally provoked him out of malice, did he?

The maid’s pretty face was flustered, and she hurriedly explained, “Young Master, don’t be upset. It’s not that the Master doesn’t like you, but this is something unavoidable that even the Master himself underwent.”

Lin Qi was stunned.

In New Moon City, was there anything that his father, the head of the prestigious Lin family could not refuse? In fact, from what he remembered, his father had never forced him to do anything before today.

Mary then added, “The Young Master isn’t the only one—the heirs of the other prominent families in New Moon City who had just come of age were also sent to the Black Wind Castle.”

“It is said that... The winner will be elected as the Lord of New Moon City!”

Lin Qi immediately understood the situation.

It was a known fact that in New Moon City, mages had a noble status. They had the richest land and an abundance of supplies, but they were not involved in politics. Therefore, participation in the Black Wind Castle’s trial gave mages the chance to fight for the position of New Moon City’s Lord.

“But... Young Master, your magic and martial art skills are probably the worst out of all the contestants. The chance of your survival is very slim.”

Dinah said sadly, tears glistening down her face.

“...” Lin Qi gaped at her statement.

That immediately ruined his mood. He glared at her fiercely. “How dare you look down on me? I’ll devour both of you!”

Instantly, the two maids became as white as a sheet. They were so scared that they quickly ran off like rabbits.

Watching the two beautiful figures scurry in panic, Lin Qi could not help but laugh. His thoughts then drifted back to the Black Wind Castle and he could not help but mutter, “It seems to be a tradition that even father had to follow.”

In that case, he had no choice but to go.

Fortunately, with the system aiding him... Everything should be fine!

...

...

The next day, in Hope Valley.

Various families came to send their heirs off. Red flags fluttered in the wind, and there was a sea of people. The atmosphere was comparable to that of a bustling market. Here, those noble families did not seem like high and mighty mages. Instead, they were more like peddlers, chattering non-stop.

Among them were the three most dazzling individuals, who were the heirs of the three most prominent families.

Firstly, Lewis, who became a grand swordmaster as soon as he came of age.

Being a swordsman was advantageous for low-level mages because they did not possess adequate magic. In addition, the strength of a swordsman increases with the growth of the mage’s magical prowess. Therefore, the swordsmanship of powerful mages could constantly be amplified as their magic progresses.

However, Lewis had already advanced from a regular swordsman to a grand swordmaster at such a young age. That was more than enough to prove his talent.

His esteemed status was certainly undisputed!

Lewis also had blond hair and blue eyes. He was handsome and charming, causing all the girls to flock to him.

Next, another prominent young heir was the water mage, Yu Meng. His face was obscured by a black veil, and his entire person was shrouded in a dark, mysterious aura. On top of that, people avoided looking directly at him due to his icy cold gaze.

It was as if he had some kind of terrifying power!

The third heir was Lin Qi, the son of the strongest person in New Moon City. Unlike his father, Lin Qi had no talent in magic, and he did not practice swordsmanship. In fact, no one ever really noticed him.

Lin Qi was embarrassed at first, but he soon became indifferent towards his incompetence.

In any case, participating in the Black Wind Castle’s trial was just a formality to Lin Qi. Surviving and inheriting his father’s title was his real goal!

“Good luck!” Lin Shixiong patted Lin Qi’s shoulder heavily, making him grimace. “Daddy can’t help you here either. You don’t need to obtain any achievements. Just come back alive!”

That was all Lin Shixiong expected from him.

Lin Qi nodded and followed the group of young heirs into Hope Valley.

“Haha, how ridiculous! Isn’t there anyone else that could have represented the Lin family? They actually sent trash like you here!”

Just as the heirs were moving forward, the sound of mockery filled the air. “If I were the head of the Lin family, I would have sent anyone other than trash like you!”

Lewis was openly sneering at him with a look of undisguised contempt in his eyes.

Lin Qi was stunned before he quickly snapped out of it.

‘I neither offended nor provoked you. Why are you mocking me?’

‘He isn’t even that handsome! So what if he has blond hair and blue eyes?’

Lin Qi then noticed something akin to jealousy in Lewis’s eyes and instantly understood the reason behind his words.

Lewis was jealous of his family’s power!

Information about Lewis flashed in his mind, and the corners of his mouth curled up. Lewis’s family was small in number which meant that he was his family’s only hope. How could Lewis, whose family was less than one-tenth of the Lin family, have the audacity to act arrogantly toward him?

“Lewis, right? How can an heir from a family consisting of only a handful of members be worthy of talking to me? For your information, our family has three times more maids than all your family’s maids combined!”

A direct blow to his pride!

Lewis’s grin vanished. His once handsome face was warped with hatred, and his blood was boiling. He hissed in a harsh tone, “You have a sharp tongue. You won’t be as arrogant when we reach the Black Wind Castle! When that time comes...”

“Stop arguing and look ahead!”

Before he could finish his sentence, a silvery voice interrupted him. Yu Meng inspected his surroundings cautiously. The magic staff in his hand flickered with magnificent blue light.

He was ready to release his water-type magic at any moment.

Everyone held their breaths. Lin Qi was on high alert. Although they had not arrived at the Black Wind Castle, there were still demonic beasts on the prowl. The trial had already started, and no one dared to joke around while their lives were at stake.

There was movement in the grass. It was rustling as if some creature was within it.

“There are definitely demonic beasts in there. Everyone, stay alert!”

Whoosh!

All the guards drew their longswords.

They could not risk letting their guard down in Hope Valley either.. If the demonic beasts they came across were strong, there would be no hope for any of them.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Out of the rustling grass, a small pig dashed out. A pair of small sparkling eyes observed everyone curiously. Instead of being the least bit terrifying, it was utterly adorable.

Even though it was young, its huge tusks that were vastly more intimidating than its small body were enough to prove that it was indeed a demonic beast.

Lin Qi’s eyes flashed in recognition. That was a young tusked pig!

Tusked pigs mainly used their tusks for attacks and their power was a force to be reckoned with. Demonic beasts were essentially divided into levels—from one to ten-star. That young tusked pig barely reached the first level. On the contrary, a fully grown tusked pig was a three-star demonic beast!

Levels one to three-star consisted of primary demonic beasts. Although they were powerful, it was not difficult for ordinary swordsmen to group up and kill them.

Four to six-star demonic beasts were known as devil beasts. These beings were no longer demonic beasts that regular people could face. Their bodies had undergone earth-shattering changes. Normal weapons could not harm them at all.

When angered, even mages would have a hard time dealing with them.

As for demonic beasts above the seven-star level, they were very difficult to come across but were extremely terrifying. They had the destructive power of a natural disaster.

It was said that in the south of the continent, there were hordes of giant dragons. Even the weakest giant dragon was a frightening demonic beast above the seven-star rank—possessing the power to destroy the world.

The only way to survive an encounter with a demonic beast above the seven-star level was to escape!

Countless mages lost their lives to these incredible creatures. That should be enough to prove that one should not provoke even a seven-star demonic beast.

“That is a young tusked pig. It is not aggressive at the moment and is usually gentle toward humans, so there is no need for us to attack it.”

Yu Meng’s voice was gentle, and it carried a hint of excitement. It was obvious that seeing the cute tusked pig made her very happy.

‘Hold on a second...Yu Meng was a woman?’ Lin Qi was stunned.

He quickly remembered a saying that stated that certain magical attributes had a special relationship with specific genders. Male fire mages tended to progress faster than other mages, while numerous female mages excelled with the water element.

“Don’t try to provoke it!”

After deliberating over it, Lin Qi said decisively, “It’s not just because it isn’t aggressive—the tusked pig is a herd animal. Therefore if there is a young tusked pig, then adult tusked pigs are surely around.”

“Don’t anger the adult tusked pig just because you provoked the younger one!”

He did not want to mention it at first, but he was worried that someone would use that opportunity to show off their fighting skills as the young tusked pig was an easy target.

Not far, under the black veil, Yu Meng’s sapphire-like eyes gleamed. She had not expected that Lin Qi, who was infamous for being a playboy, would know that information.

‘It seemed as though that guy was not as ignorant as the rumors said he was.’ She thought to herself.

Due to the cover of the black veil, no one noticed her observing Lin Qi.

“Hmph! What can a mere baby tusked pig do? Even if it was a full-grown tusked pig, I would not be afraid. As a swordsman, I have to charge forward bravely, and not be frightened like you cowards!”

Lewis’s face was full of pride, and his eyes lit up.

Whoosh!

The longsword in his hand sent the young tusked pig flying. The little body of the tusked pig twirled in the air, which made Lewis burst into laughter as if he had found an interesting toy.

Squeal!

The ear-piercing, sharp wail of the young tusked pig spread throughout the valley and the surrounding forest. It was particularly loud in the empty valley.

In the next moment, the longsword in Lewis’s hand ruthlessly pierced through it. Scarlet blood trickled down his sword.

Everyone was shocked. Killing that young tusked pig was completely unnecessary.

Under the black veil, her beautiful face soured. That Lewis did not have the slightest bit of sympathy. He only knew how to satisfy his selfish desires. It seemed that the rumors of Lewis’s benevolence and magnanimity were entirely unfounded.

Selfishness and cruelty were his true colors.

Suddenly, Yu Meng noticed something. “Wait a moment!”

Her beautiful eyes focused as she stared at the tail of the young tusked pig’s corpse. “This isn’t an ordinary tusked pig. Its tail... Seems to be bifurcating!”

Everyone’s hearts stopped, and they could not help but worry.

“Could it be a twin-tailed tusked pig?”

“An ordinary adult tusked pig is a three-star demonic beast, but if it’s a twin-tailed tusked pig then it’s a four-star devil beast. Its strength far surpasses that of a low-level demonic beast. It’s not something we can win against!”

Although there was only one level between a three-star and a four-star demonic beast, the difference was like heaven and earth!

A four-star devil beast had a demon’s core in its body. All the energy in its body coalesces and it was ten times stronger than a three-star demonic beast!

The chief guard had a serious look on his face. “That young tusked pig was not aggressive. Killing it was a waste of time. Let’s go!”

Immediately, Lewis stood his ground. He snorted and said, “Why are you so afraid of a mere tusked pig? What a bunch of cowards!”

“As a swordsman, you shouldn’t be afraid of anything! If another comes, kill it. If many more come, kill them all. We’ll be feasting on pork tonight!”

He cackled wildly. That arrogant laughter resounded in the emptiness of the valley. Suddenly, an incomparably mournful wail sounded. That sound was the same one the young tusked pig made.

Heavy footsteps like a beating drum caused the entire valley to shake like the beginning of an earthquake.

It was deafening!

“Go! Quickly! That sound is not something a three-star demonic beast can make!”

The chief guard’s expression changed drastically. He had seen many three-star demonic beasts, so he knew that that terrifying might could only be possessed by a four-star devil beast.

‘Once it finds us, we would be dead meat.’ He worried.

“That, how can that really be a four-star devil beast?” Lewis’s voice wavered and his whole body stiffened.

The hand that was gripping the sword trembled.

Lin Qi took in all of this. If Lewis really was a grand swordmaster, then he would definitely be able to fight a four-star devil beast. Although now, based on his reaction... He seemed more like an ordinary swordsman.

‘Was it because of fear, or was it because... His strength was exaggerated?’ Lin Qi wondered.

Suddenly, Lin Qi gazed up. He could not move due to the tremor, and that terrifying stomping sound was ringing in his ears.

Yu Meng inadvertently saw Lin Qi raise his head. Had he found the direction the devil beast was coming from? She looked in the same direction as Lin Qi and said coldly, “It’s too late to leave now.”

Boom!

A humongous tusked pig broke through the layers of trees in the distance. Its huge tusks were five meters long, and its eyes were filled with bloodlust. It also had two tails.

That was a twin-tailed, fully-grown tusked pig一a four-star devil beast!

Instantly, everyone stood frozen in fear.