I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 687 - 687 686. Anything said must be known_1

Chapter 687: 686. Anything said must be known_1 Chapter 687: 686. Anything said must be known_1 Hearing this voice, Lu Ban thought for a moment.

Although he had heard that polar bears often squatted in hollows in the ice, waiting for seals to come up for air, only to slap them unconscious when they poked their heads out and drag them ashore for a hefty meal.

Due to living in the frigid Arctic waters, seals have a thick layer of fat; coupled with constant movement, their muscles are very resilient, making them an excellent source of protein and calories. Moreover, such plump seals must taste delicious when grilled with a sprinkle of salt and pepper—just the thought made Lu Ban hungry.

For those living in the Arctic Circle, every part of the seal is treasure.

Besides the skin, which can be used for warmth, the Eskimos had once invented a notoriously stinky delicacy: they would empty the seal’s innards, stuff seabirds into its belly, and leave them to ferment for months before sucking the rotted seabird paste through the seal’s rear.

Given that canned herring is also a Northern European specialty, perhaps those living across the Polar Circle all need some strong-flavored foods to stimulate themselves, lest their consciousness fades away in the biting cold winds.

At this thought, Lu Ban was truly hungry.

As he opened the door for the guest downstairs, he ordered two takeaway breakfasts on his phone.

After unlocking the door, Lu Ban went to attend to his own washing up.

While brushing his teeth, he noticed that his reflection in the mirror had disappeared.

He had to grope in the dark to wash his face.

Having washed his face, he just caught sight of the other person entering the room.

“It’s quite spacious,” she observed.

She was dressed in a down jacket and jeans, as if she had just returned from the Arctic, actually resembling a seal.

“It’s average, not as big as your place.”

Lu Ban poured her a glass of water and then asked,

“What made you decide to come here?”

“Just stopping by to see how things are.”

She took the glass, intending to take a sip, when she felt a force gripping the glass, preventing her from moving it.

“Hmm?”

“My friend is a bit shy, don’t mind it,” Lu Ban said, waving his hand, and unwillingly, the force on the water glass disappeared.

“Aren’t you afraid I might suddenly reveal my true form and turn everyone in this area into my clan?” she asked.

“Is that something I should worry about?” Lu Ban countered.

“Whether I worry or not, it won’t stop your intentions, so why should I worry?”

“You’ve already learned how to get along with us.”

She smiled warmly, a smile that no one could resist.

“I didn’t come here just to wander idly. I sensed through that little toy of yours that a familiar entity exists in this world, so I came to have a look.”

“You mean, ‘The Darkness of…'”

Lu Ban had not finished speaking when a finger pressed against his lips, signaling him not to continue.

Crash—

A water glass on the coffee table fell to the floor, shattering into pieces.

“Your friend seems to have quite the temper,” she remarked with a smirk.

“Those names should not be mentioned here. Do you know why simply knowing Their names is a form of pollution? Because when you utter Their names, They become aware of your existence. The briefest glimpse from Their distant gaze can carry fatal pollution your way.”

“That powerful?”

Lu Ban remembered casually mentioning Fang Geng’s name before, thinking now that it was probably because the guy had been sealed to the point where he couldn’t even transmit pollution if he wished.

So from a different perspective, all the names that Lu Ban could mention and was aware of were probably ones that had already been sealed.

“Did you tell me this in the Splendid Realm because there are some special quarantine measures in place there?”

“Pretty much, so, don’t just mention these names casually when outside.”

She nodded her agreement.

“So, for example, if I agree with you to call him Li Goudan, would the name Li Goudan carry any pollution?”

Lu Ban asked curiously.

He remembered a famous antagonist from a children’s book whose name could not be mentioned, so the people in the story used an alternative name “Those who know, know” to refer to him, and it seemed to cause no problem.

Could he come up with nicknames for those Ancient Overlords and refer to them in a way that only those who know, know, and thus avoid the issue?

“…That’s pretty good.”

She stared at Lu Ban with an odd expression for a while before she spoke.

“You see, you also call me Char-grilled Salt and Pepper Seal, and such a pseudonym doesn’t convey any pollution.”

“Aren’t you called Charlotte?”

“In this world, I’m called Char-grilled Salt and Pepper Seal, and you can call me Baobao. I’m twenty years old, a student.”

Thud—

The coffee table made a clattering noise, as if a small animal had jumped onto it.

“Does Char-grilled Salt and Pepper Seal taste good?”

Lu Ban couldn’t help asking.

“Don’t know, it should be pretty tasty, I guess.”

She thought for a moment, snapped her fingers, and a large plate of food appeared on the coffee table, with a seal roasted in the style of a suckling pig right in the center.

She pulled out a knife from who knows where, cut a small piece of sizzling fatty seal meat, and handed it to Lu Ban.

Lu Ban did not stand on ceremony, took the meat, and popped it into his mouth.

The Maillard reaction from the searing fat released an aromatic scent, while the flesh of the seal, which swam in the icy seawaters, was tender and contrasted sharply with the fat, giving Lu Ban a sensation akin to eating fatty lamb, with the lean meat resembling beef, uniquely flavorful.

Accompanied by salt, pepper, and cumin, it was savory and delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with plenty of juices.

“It’s indeed quite tasty.”

Lu Ban remarked.

Right then, his phone rang.

Lu Ban checked and saw that his takeaway had arrived.

He stepped over the coffee table, opened the entrance control to let the delivery guy come upstairs, and retrieved the breakfast he had ordered.

Char siu bao, tea eggs, soy milk, and fried dough sticks, all in double portions.

“Try our local special breakfast.”

Lu Ban generously shared half with her.

“I like that instant noodles.”

She took a bite of the char siu bao and then said.

“And these things are also available in the Abandoned Capital.”

“Oh, I almost forgot.”

Lu Ban had originally hoped to see a scene of the Ancient Overlord lady experiencing commoner’s food, outwardly saying no, but her body honestly couldn’t stop eating.

What a pity.

They ate the soy milk and fried dough sticks along with the Char-grilled Salt and Pepper Seal, and Lu Ban felt full and drowsy.

“I’ve eaten too much, I’m going to take a nap first, make yourself at home.”

Lu Ban said and closed his eyes to gather energy.

He soon fell asleep.

She looked at Lu Ban and found it amusing.

She leaned in close and examined Lu Ban’s face carefully—the idea of a prank welled up within her, such an instinctual urge that once it rose, it was hard to suppress.

In a moment, she had transformed into Lu Ban’s likeness.

As she was pondering what mischief to commit next, she noticed Lu Ban’s phone light up with a WeChat message.

She unlocked it with a fingerprint and read the message.

River Oblivion: Ah, my computer suddenly won’t turn on. Do you have time to help me look at it?