My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 824

Chapter 824: Chapter 824 Kickstarting The Trade 11

After the idea took root in her mind, Kisha felt a strong urge to try it out. However, aside from herself, no one in the base had awakened an ability similar to that of a ’Heavenly Chef’ just yet. Still, there were a few artisans whose talents revolved around food—like this cured meat vendor—which gave her hope.

For now, she decided to observe how things would unfold and wait patiently for the second wave of awakened ability users to emerge. One by one, more people would awaken, and perhaps among them, she would find those rare support-type ability users—ones who could enhance others through food, medicine, or other means.

Such abilities, especially when scaled up, could be game-changers for her frontline warriors. The potential to grant buffs and enhancements through support roles was too valuable to ignore.

But since it was still just a plan, she tucked the thought away for later and returned her focus to the current state of the marketplace.

"Sir! This really tastes amazing, and I can genuinely feel my fatigue easing. There’s a noticeable surge of energy flowing through my body—not overwhelming, but definitely there," Jason exclaimed, patting his chest with surprise and excitement.

While part of his recovery was thanks to Hera’s ’Healing Dome’, the strength boost he was experiencing now was undeniably from the cured meat. Curious to test his newfound energy, Jason reached for a heavy barrel nearly as tall as his waist. With both hands, he lifted it—something he would have struggled with before without the buff. It wasn’t effortless, but the difference in his strength was obvious.

His eyes lit up with newfound hope. During their last battles against zombie hordes, Jason had noticed the enemies growing stronger and faster. If things continued as they were, they’d eventually be overwhelmed. But now—now there was something that could tip the scales in their favor.

These kinds of support-type special items could be a real lifeline, especially for those constantly risking their lives on the front lines.

"Boss! Boss, how much for these?" Jason asked eagerly, eyes gleaming with anticipation.

The stall owner scratched the back of his neck, looking a bit unsure. The cured meat had been classified as a special item. Before, he would’ve offered it for one crystal core per half kilo, but now—with its confirmed buffing effect—he wasn’t so confident about the price anymore. Hesitantly, he glanced over at Kisha for guidance.

Noticing the stall owner’s uncertain and uneasy expression, Kisha fell silent for a moment, deep in thought.

Considering the cost of ingredients, the curing process, and the manpower involved, one crystal core for half a kilo was already a bargain. However, now that it provided a combat-enhancing buff, the value had clearly increased. Pricing it at two and a half crystal cores per half kilo seemed reasonable under the new circumstances. This would naturally push buyers to make a choice—either purchase something else worth half a core to make up the difference or buy a full kilogram for five crystal cores.

After all, crystal cores couldn’t be split in half, and pricing half a kilo at three full cores might seem too steep. A compromise had to be struck—one that was fair to both seller and buyer.

So, Kisha gave a simple but firm answer. "Five crystal cores per kilogram."

If it were anyone else, they might have already started doubting the legitimacy of the product—after all, it sounded too good to be true. But Jason felt the effect. He knew he wasn’t being scammed. The special item was real.