Minhyuk smiled when he saw Ali’s astonishment and shock. He asked, “Is this enough for you to enter the Hall of Kings?” 

Ali nodded furiously and said, “O…of course!” 

Rankers would be able to shine even more, especially if they had any percentage increase in their stats. The 25% temporary increase in his WIS stat might not be comparable to the 1.5x increase in his mana from the Thousand-year-old Ginseng, but his other special abilities would be able to compensate for the difference, if not outweighing it. There was even a 20% reduction in the cooldown time. Ali was already vastly different to ordinary players in terms of cast speed and with this reduction, his cast speed would undoubtedly be faster. The 20% increase in his INT also meant that his magical attack would also have a temporary increase in potency.

“You’re really an amazing chef! I think you’re leagues better than Black, the Twilight Chef!” 

Ali had also tried the Twilight Chef’s expensive dishes, but there was nothing that he could eat that would boost his strength in the rumored traditional Banquet Hall. With the temporary increase in his strength, he thought that it would be possible.

It was also at this moment that Ali believed that he and Minhyuk could have some sort of ‘friendship’, and they could be somewhat called friends. Ali did not have many friends! However, he had long thought of a sign, and when it came down to it, would show great trust between him and his friends. A promise that he would stay with them for a lifetime!

“Minhyuk.” 

“Yes?” 

“Can you...