Stand User in Marvel Universe Chapter 5 Sell!
Previously on Stand User in Marvel Universe...
Whilst hunting for provisions in the kitchen, Dio also took advantage of the daily free ten draws from the friendship pool.
The results were: six bricks from Morioh Town, a white chef’s hat, and two low-level Hamon beads. Alongside these, he also received Trish Una’s original underwear…
Dio, in the midst of his culinary search, couldn’t help but bemoan his poor luck. Bricks! And receiving bricks, even from Morioh Town, offered no distinction from ordinary ones. The white chef’s hat was precisely that – a hat for a chef, providing no beneficial stats whatsoever. However, the two low-level Hamon beads were a small consolation.
Low-level Hamon beads: Increases the maximum Hamon energy upon consumption.
Without hesitation, Dio consumed both low-level Hamon beads. His maximum Hamon energy capacity, previously at 100, rose to 102. This presented an alternative method for strengthening himself, besides dedicated training.
As for the ‘original underwear,’ Dio found himself utterly speechless. He had initially intended to discard it along with the bricks, contemplating if it might serve some future purpose before deciding to keep a few items and discard the rest, including the ‘original underwear.’ The game’s inventory had a strict limit of 100 items, and to his knowledge, it could only store items relevant to the game.
He managed to find some ingredients: three eggs, which he placed into a bowl, and glutinous rice…
Having lost his family to gas poisoning, the restaurant was in a dire state, worse than ever. It couldn’t even operate at this hour with such limited ingredients. Consequently, Dio decided to simply prepare scrambled eggs, primarily to test the abilities of [Pearl Jam] firsthand.
Thus, ‘small tomatoes’ transformed into actual tomatoes… After whisking the eggs, Dio manifested two [Pearl Jam] using his Hamon energy. The moment they materialized, it was as if these ‘small tomatoes’ inherently understood their purpose, and a voice resonated in Dio’s mind.
“Please select the consumer and determine the ailments to be treated.”
Dio scoffed and subsequently designated himself as the consumer. The symptoms requiring treatment were dark circles under his eyes and a scar on his hand.
These two ‘small tomatoes’ emitted peculiar laughter! After Dio finalized the selection of the consumer and ailments, one of them abruptly leaped into the mineral water he had just poured, while the other plunged into the stirred eggs, vanishing completely.
Dio, who intended to make scrambled eggs, was taken aback by this development, yet simultaneously relieved. He realized he couldn’t compel his Stand to become an ‘ingredient’ for his meal, even if it resembled a tomato.
A few minutes later, Dio completed the preparation of a plate of scrambled eggs, serving it with a glass of plain water.
Having spent his entire life dining alone, he was quite accustomed to cooking for himself, and the taste wasn’t terrible, so his culinary skills weren't entirely novice.
“Let’s ascertain the potency of this ability!”
He sat down, a plate of scrambled eggs and a glass of water before him. Dio hesitated, but the necessity of testing the effect was paramount. He picked up the glass and drank!
“What! How can water possess such exquisite freshness!?”
He found it unbelievable that ordinary tap water could taste so remarkably good!
Just as he was about to take another sip, a burning sensation flared in his eyes, and in a flash, tears streamed down like a waterfall!
Dio was initially startled but quickly recalled the mechanics of his Stand’s ability.
[Pearl Jam]: Upon entering the human body through ingestion, it eradicates illnesses before regenerating the affected areas. Consequently, the healing process is intensely extreme, often causing distress to those undergoing treatment.
Dio wept uncontrollably for thirty seconds, experiencing an agonizing sensation as if his eyes were detaching, before the torrent of tears finally ceased. He then felt an overwhelming sense of refreshment, as if his eyes had been reborn!
He urgently rushed to a mirror!
“Astonishing! I’ve become exceptionally handsome!” Upon witnessing this remarkable transformation, his spirits soared, filling him with eagerness to sample the scrambled eggs.
It was time to delve in!
Thanks to [Pearl Jam], food and beverages were elevated to an unprecedented level of deliciousness. He mused that if he were a master chef, countless celebrities and affluent individuals would be queuing for his culinary creations, ensuring his financial security.
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He consumed the scrambled eggs in mere minutes, then sat back, filled with contentment, awaiting the manifestation of the effects.
After a mere two seconds, an intense itch developed on his hand. The urge to scratch the scar, an accidental injury from his childhood, became irresistible. Knowing this was the work of [Pearl Jam], his skin layers began to peel away one by one in a grotesque spectacle.
He could scarcely bear the sight, but then, abruptly, the itching vanished, and so did the scar. It was as if he had acquired an entirely new hand.
“Incredible! This is immensely valuable; people would pay exorbitant sums for such a remedy!”
This was vastly superior to conventional medicine, cosmetics, or therapy.
And all this, without any adverse side effects!
At most, the healing process itself was quite terrifying!
Post-treatment, his handsomeness reached new heights! Dio became utterly fixated on his reflection, marveling at his own striking appearance!