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Eren wasn't exchanging these items for himself—they were meant for Oddball.

Oddball had a unique ability to devour and decompose the flesh and souls of living beings, transforming them into a foundation to strengthen its home.

As long as Oddball consumed enough flesh and souls, it could gradually upgrade Eren's house, eventually turning it into an unassailable fortress.

While gathering large quantities of souls was difficult, acquiring flesh was much easier. Supermarkets were filled with meat that could be purchased directly.

However, buying large amounts of meat without a good excuse would inevitably attract attention, so Eren had refrained from doing so.

But after drawing the Magician Potion, Eren changed his mind.

Even if it came at a cost, Eren wanted to build Oddball into an impenetrable fortress as quickly as possible.

Perhaps that was the only way to bring him a semblance of security in this dangerous world.

[Flesh Tai Sui]

[Endless Flesh]

[Meat Synthesizer]

According to the Fate Scale, all three items were of equal value to Sloan's Extraordinary Trait and could meet Oddball's need for flesh.

The [Meat Synthesizer], a product of advanced technology, was the safest option. It could synthesize thousands of different types of artificial meat using basic materials. However, the synthesized meat had the lowest quality and effectiveness.

The [Endless Flesh], on the other hand, was of the highest quality. This mysterious chunk of meat from an unknown being contained incredible vitality and could regenerate infinitely. However, Eren had no idea how long Oddball could take to fully digest it.

As for the [Flesh Tai Sui], it carried unknown risks. Overconsumption could potentially lead to unpredictable changes in Oddball—whether beneficial or harmful.

After a moment of thought, Eren ultimately chose to exchange for the [Endless Flesh], solely for its superior quality.

As Eren confirmed his choice, a blood-soaked chunk of meat materialized on the other side of the Fate Scale's projection.

For some inexplicable reason, the sight of the meat filled Eren with a sudden, intense craving.

This blood-soaked chunk of meat looked so delicious.

If not for the fact that his presence in the Fate Scale was merely a projection, Eren might have lunged forward to take a bite.

"Damn it, why am I craving raw meat? I don't even know what creature this came from."

Shaking off the unsettling thought, Eren exited the Fate Scale's space.

A momentary sense of weightlessness followed, and Eren found himself back in the real world, holding the blood-soaked chunk of meat in his hand.

"Oddball!"

At Eren's call, Oddball appeared instantly, like a husky materializing at his feet.

The moment it arrived, Oddball's gaze locked onto the meat in Eren's hand. Instinct told it that consuming this meat would bring immense benefits.

However, after a brief moment of temptation, Oddball's attention shifted back to Eren. It wagged its body excitedly, sticking out its unusually clean, oversized tongue to lick Eren's hand affectionately.

"Alright, alright, stop licking! You'll wear my skin off!"

After pacifying Oddball's excitement, Eren patted its head and said, "Open wide."

Without hesitation, Oddball opened its mouth, revealing a gaping maw wide enough to fit a large round table.

"Good job!"

Praising it, Eren tossed the [Endless Flesh] into Oddball's enormous mouth.

As soon as the meat was inside, Eren instinctively licked the blood on his hand.

The next moment, an indescribable wave of nausea surged through him, forcing him to retch violently.

"Ugh—!"

Rushing to the sink, Eren scrubbed his tongue with water and cleaned his hand thoroughly. Only after washing several times did the nauseating sensation subside.

Now Eren fully understood what the [Endless Flesh] description meant by "not very appetizing."

Not very appetizing? It felt as awful as eating rotten fish!

"What about Oddball?"

Curious, Eren placed his hand on Oddball's head.

"Sorry, Oddball. I prioritized quality but forgot about taste. Is it edible?"

Oddball's response was surprising. It found the meat delicious, filled with energy, and incredibly beneficial for its growth.

Since the [Endless Flesh] contained inexhaustible vitality, each portion Oddball digested would regenerate almost instantly, providing a constant source of nourishment.

Oddball didn't care about the taste—it was thrilled to consume the meat. The faster it grew, the stronger it could become to protect its master.

Just as Eren finished sorting his thoughts, a sudden ringing broke the silence.

"Ring ring... Ring ring..."

"Huh?"

Surprised, Eren dried his hands and walked to the sofa, picking up his phone. The screen displayed an unfamiliar number.

"Who could be calling me at this hour?"

Puzzled, he answered the call.

"Hello, who's this?"

To Eren's surprise, the voice on the other end was unfamiliar—a clear, cold child's voice.

"I'm Yuan Nan. You can also call me Metis. If I've dialed correctly, you should be Eren."

Yuan Nan? Metis?

Eren froze for a moment before remembering that Yuan Nan was Uncle Yuan's daughter, affectionately called Nannan.

"Why is Nannan calling me? Did Aunt Feng need something from me?"

With this thought, Eren asked, "Yes, this is Eren. What's going on? Did Aunt Feng ask you to contact me?"

"No, it's not my mom. It's me…"

(End of Chapter)

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