Three minutes prior

It was precisely when the magic feast of instant noodles was served,

Chef Timi also brought a portion to the boss and skillfully tore open the various seasoning packets, ensuring not a drop of sauce was wasted, and then poured boiling water up to the perfect level.

"Boss, you’ve got to try this! I must say, those two guys together really do have some skills."

"Hmm."

The boss’s condition had deteriorated compared to the past, and today he came to the banquet with three ’Suppressing Golden Needles’ stabbed into his neck to ensure he wouldn’t lose control,

one of which had already turned completely black with rot, and the other two were nearly half-corrupted.

As the noodles were unveiled,

the boss wasn’t surprised by the marine structure inside, focusing more on the noodle cake shaped like an island.

As the ’First Abyss,’ he could vaguely sense the difference in the noodle cake, feeling the Abyss Essence contained within, and even sensed that his piece of noodle cake was somewhat more special compared to what the other diners received.

A voice emerged from the depths of the face woven from black hair,

"Timi, my portion of food is different from the others, right?"

"Boss, you truly have an eagle eye, indeed~ William specifically instructed that this bowl of noodles be given to you, saying it might have a restorative and replenishing effect on your body."

"Alright then."

The boss trusted William and didn’t say much else.

The moment he twirled up the noodles with a plastic fork and put them into his mouth... Buzz! His entire being instantly sank to the bottom of the sea, sinking much faster than the other diners, and he was the first to reach the deepest part of the sea.

And what’s more, there turned out to be a haven beneath the sea—a fictional deep-sea Abyss crafted below.

Although the boss was well aware that it was the food’s ambiance, as the First Abyss, he could feel a strong resonance,

as his consciousness continued to descend with each noodle slurped by his physical body, sinking into the spiral structure of the deep-sea Abyss, experiencing this rare deep-sea nourishment.

"Mm~ah~"

A moaning sound even escaped from the dark depths of the boss’s hair,

his body, which might have destabilized and collapsed, was being stabilized by the spiral patterns between the hollow noodles,

and the oceanic broth that flowed into his mouth also had a powerful moisturizing and healing effect on his body,

even causing his skin to become smooth and younger-looking mid-meal, and the Golden Needles in his neck stopped wavering and tended toward stability.

Chef Timi, witnessing such changes, was indescribably thrilled.

When the boss, without realizing it, had finished all the noodles and drunk all the broth, his consciousness also returned to his body, making the hair forming his head silky and lustrous.

The pitch-black abyss-like mop of hair looked towards William’s position, expressing gratitude, and was quite impressed by William’s abyssal advancements in this period of time.

Gradually,

including Clown Art, everyone had finished their broth and returned from the deep sea.

William’s Deputy Officer Nash, beside him, was shedding tears and convulsing all over, barely able to hold back from wetting himself... it seemed he had never tasted anything so delicious.

Not far away, Magician Jian, another spokesperson for the Abyss, also cast an approving glance.

Mr. Rabbit looked as if he had just finished swimming across the sea, at some point having changed into a pair of swimming trunks, and apart from his mask and tie, only the swim trunks remained on his body.

Clown Art was also wide-eyed, as the physical frailty he suffered was significantly alleviated by this nutrient-rich seafood ramen, an effect that had not been achieved by previous dishes,

both the complex carbohydrates in the noodles and the proteins stocked in the dried seafood were excellent supplements.

The gaunt appearance of his face filled out slightly,

even making him momentarily put aside his prejudice against William, stretch out his arms toward William and Catherine, and applaud with great enthusiasm.

From the atmosphere of the scene, it was clear that this was a rare moment of universal resonance at the magic banquet, a testament to the culinary high standard achieved by the dish.

Just as the next dish was about to be served, the boss suddenly raised his hand to temporarily interrupt the progress of the magic banquet and turned to William with an important question.

"William, this pasta dish should be more than just instant food, right? It’s meant for long-term storage?"

"Exactly~ This is something Catherine and I tried to create, inspired by a food called ’instant noodles’ from another world, capable of being stored for a long time.

As long as it is kept in an environment free of microbial activity, it won’t spoil no matter how long it’s stored.

With just hot water available, you can prepare it any time into a ready meal to satisfy hunger and quickly replenish energy.

The only flaw is that if Catherine isn’t by my side, the deep-sea flavor will be lacking."

"William, can you mass-produce this kind of thing? The circus will cooperate with you as much as possible."

"What exactly do you mean by mass-production, boss?"

"How about we start with ten thousand barrels? I’ll also provide you with equivalent compensation."

"Ten thousand barrels? Okay, and I can even try to develop several more flavors."

"Perfect~ Such high-quality, portable, storable food will help with our subsequent reforms and changes. Everyone can enjoy dishes equivalent to the standards of a magical feast while out and about, staying in peak condition and efficiently harvesting fear."

The magical feast continued.

After the main course came the dessert, the finale.

Nash and Art the Clown both chose this course. According to the order, Nash’s dessert was served first, marking his debut participation in the magical feast.

Upon lifting the cover,

everyone was momentarily stunned to see that the shape of the dessert on the plate matched William’s appearance.

William, for his part, was indescribably embarrassed.

Because the dessert presentation corresponded exactly to how William looked.

With evident pride, Nash introduced his creation, "I extracted supreme aromatic oil from the boss’s fat and then used a secret flour blend and craftsmanship to fry it into dragon whisker pastry, which is tough and finely layered. I then fashioned it into the likeness of the person I most admire.

Hence, it is also called ’William Beren Crisp.’ Please, have a taste! I’m sure you can taste the ’deliciousness’ that goes beyond the sweet flavor of the dessert, a quality that belongs to our great William."

Everyone started eating with a mixture of skepticism and curiosity. They couldn’t deny the intricate and pleasantly crisp texture, with images of William’s shirtless photos seemingly floating in their minds.

Once the tasting was over,

most had eaten more than half, except for Art.

Finally, the real showstopper,

provided by the Chief Clown, was the ’Human Body Souffle Omelette.’

A souffle cake structured like a human body lay inside, with deep red sauce bursting from the abdominal area, and the cake still quivering,

as if it were a victim stabbed in the gut lying in a pool of blood, sending out distress signals to the diners.

That was when Art stood up, rarely taking the initiative to introduce, "This dessert represents my special insights during this period. It won’t have too much of a malevolent impact on everyone;

it’s just a pure culinary experience."

The boss, who had just stabilized, saw the signs and decided not to eat.

William also felt the intense malice hidden within the dessert, but since Art had tried the noodles, he naturally couldn’t refuse to eat.

At that moment, a pair of arms spread from under the skin, finally forming the structure of an Abyss Mask on William’s face.

Yi Chen temporarily obtained ownership of the body,

and began to elegantly carve the human-shaped souffle cake, savoring each bite, experiencing the profound malice on his taste buds, and his thoughts were carried away to a slaughterhouse.

Before him lay human-like monsters, bred for venting emotions,

Yi Chen did not resist and began a frenzied killing spree, even discarding tools like the slaughter knife or saw, using only his bare hands to tear them apart.

He even conveyed his intense killing intent directly to Art, being the first one to finish eating.

"Wow~ What a supremely meaty dessert! I am very grateful for Mr. Art’s culinary gift. I will definitely have William give you full marks."

After expressing his thanks, Yi Chen retreated back into the body, while Art sitting across from him showed a disturbingly twisted smile.