I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City

"Can we eat this Horned Bird?"

Rohan picked up the decapitated Horned Bird, plucking out its tough feathers one by one with a sharp pop! pop! as he fiddled with it.

At the sight, Ichinose’s golden eyes rolled in stunned confusion as she hesitantly asked Rohan again.

"...You're saying we should eat a Horned Bird?"

"It’s not poisonous, and it's one of the edible monsters. I saw plenty of people eating it on the internet."

His tone implied, What’s the problem?

Rohan’s confidence made Ichinose’s voice tremble slightly.

"W-Well, that’s true, but..."

"Who knows? Maybe encountering a Horned Bird here is actually good luck. There might be nothing but inedible monsters deeper inside."

A completely logical argument, leaving no room for refutation.

The girl’s gaze shifted to the chunk of meat in Rohan’s hand.

The Horned Bird, its life already severed, was still leaking blood. It wasn’t classified as a mere beast—it was a monster.