Cooking, the Flavor of Nature

Cooking, the Flavor of Nature is a World Quest in the series An Unwavering Culinary Dream. It is automatically obtained after completing the previous World Quest, An Unwavering Culinary Dream.
==Steps==
# Look for a rising pillar of smoke
# Use Dendro to heal the Aranara
# Look for the "Head Mushroom"
# Neutralize the Withering Zone and pick the Head Mushroom
# Return to Arachatora's pot
==Dialogue==
;(Approach the marked area)
:???: *whimper*
:Paimon: Hey, that Aranara... According to Arapacati, we should splat him with !
;(After applying Dendro to the Aranara)
:???: *whimper*
:???: Aah! It's Nara.
:???: *cough* I'm sorry that Nara had to see me in such a messy state.
:Arachatora: Kind Nara, I'm Arachatora. You are?
: I'm .
:Paimon: And Paimon's name is Paimon!
:Arachatora: Nara and Paimon, I see. Thank you so much. If fate hadn't brought us together, it would have taken me much longer to recover.
:Paimon: How long is a little longer?
:Arachatora: I'm ashamed to admit that something like this happened once before because of bad mushrooms. The Nilotpala Lotuses in the water bloomed and closed, twice, before I recovered.
:Paimon: Bloomed and closed... Doesn't that take two days!?
:Arachatora: Ah, two days. I see, so that's what a day means. You Nara are really interesting. Are two days long or short?
:Paimon: Hmm... What do you think, ? Is it long or short?
: Long, I suppose.
::Paimon: Uh-huh, Paimon can't imagine how Arachatora whimpered for two days straight.
::Arachatora: Really? So it's a very long time...
: Short, I suppose.
::Paimon: Hmm... True. Come to think of it, we've known each other for a long time, but it feels like we met just yesterday.
::Arachatora: Really? That's relieving. So losing control for two days in the forest isn't very long.
::Paimon: That's not what we meant!
: It depends on what the time was used for.
::Paimon: Well... that's true. Two whole days of whimpering is very long, but two whole days in a forest boar's life is very short.
::Arachatora: Really? So it's a very long time...
: Time is subjective and meaningless.
::Arachatora: Yes, Nara , you understand the principles of the forest well. To the forest, life is born, life grows, and life returns to the earth... All these don't need such concept as a "day."
::Paimon: You're not making much sense to Paimon...
:Paimon: But if you're Arachatora... Aren't you related to Arapacati?
:Arachatora: Nope.
:Paimon: Huh? But... You're Arapacati's older brother, right?
:Arachatora: Oh, how did you know? Arapacati is my "younger sister."
:Paimon: Paimon is confused...
: Perhaps it's different for Aranara...
:Paimon: Anyway, let us bring you up to speed...
:
:Arachatora: Festival Utsava is coming again... What should I do...
:Arachatora: I haven't had the most important cooking ingredient yet. Festival Utsava should be the best time to prove the greatness of mushroom dishes to Arasaka, Arapas, and Araphala.
:Paimon: So, Aras... spa... ara...
: Arasaka, Arapas, and Araphala.
:Paimon: Ahhh! Aranara names are so difficult! Arachatora, where're your brothers?
:Arachatora: We drifted apart on our paths of training, just like a river branches into streams.
: So you split apart, right?
:Arachatora: We train to cook the supreme delicacy, but they refuse to acknowledge mushroom dishes — how could they not see that the Head Mushroom is unmatched!
:Arachatora: Anyway, we decided to complete our own dishes and compete with each other later.
:Paimon: Oh, Paimon totally understands the pursuit of delicious food!
:Paimon: So, where's your Head Mushroom?
:Arachatora: Marana has been spreading rapidly. Even the Head Mushroom's habitat has been taken over.
:Paimon: Ah, the Withering Zone... Paimon hopes Rana is doing okay.
:Arachatora: Its withering claws have probably taken the precious mushroom there. I'm sure you're aware how very, very dangerous Marana's territory is.
:Arachatora: Without the Head Mushroom, I could only try the strange mushroom that no Aranara has ever tasted before.
:Paimon: And?
: And we witnessed the outcome of it.
: The whimpering.
:Arachatora: How embarrassing...
:Paimon: Now that Paimon thinks about it, The Withering... Uh, Marana... We've dealt with it before, right?
: Barely broke a sweat.
: Barely got out alive.
:Arachatora: Whoa, unbelievable! You can fight Marana.
:Arachatora: Well, it does make sense. Since Nara could heal me with the power of Lesser Lord Kusanali, then removing the effect of Marana shouldn't be a problem.
:Arachatora: So, I want to ask Nara to come with me to the Head Mushroom's habitat.
:Paimon: It's our chance to taste an extremely delicious mushroom dish! , let's help him, so that these siblings can get back together!
: We did give Arapacati our word.
: You're just doing it for the food.
::Paimon: We're killing two birds with one stone! What's wrong with that?
:Arachatora: Alright, it's in the cave ahead. Please come with me.
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;(Approach the cave)
:Arachatora: After I found the Head Mushroom, I took in its aroma and touched its cap every time I passed by. I imagined how good it would taste once it was all grown up.
:Arachatora: Cooking it into a delicious dish for Nara Varuna is the final goal of my cooking training.
;(Defeat the 2 Ruin Sentinels and activate the mechanism first to lower the water level inside the cave)
;(Enter the cave)
:Arachatora: The aura of The Withering is growing stronger. It feels horrible. I hope the Head Mushroom is fine...
;(Approach the Head Mushroom)
:Paimon: Is that the Head Mushroom?
:Arachatora: The Head Mushroom is over there! And it looks fine, too!
:Paimon: , let's neutralize the The Withering Zone! For the Mushroom!
;(Interact with the Head Mushroom before clearing the Withering Zone)
:Head Mushroom: (It does look a little larger than a normal Shroom-Kin. It's best to pick it later once the Withering Zone has been eliminated...)
;(Interact with the Head Mushroom after clearing the Withering Zone)
:Arachatora: Ahh! The Head Mushroom I've always been dreaming about.
:Arachatora: Head Mushroom, would you still be the same without your sweet scent?
:Paimon: Hehe... This mushroom does smell really good.
:Paimon: Anyway, let's get out!
;(After talking to Arachatora)
:Paimon: Hey, what's so special about the Head Mushroom anyway?
:Arachatora: The Head Mushroom is a head of mushroom.
:Paimon: What difference does that make? Oh, Paimon knows! It's a mushroom the size of a head, right?
:Arachatora: Hmm... probably?
:Paimon: Huh? What do you mean by probably?
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;(Approach the pot)
:Arachatora: I'm so lucky to have met both of you.
:Arachatora: It's the smell of a fully matured Head Mushroom. It's richer than ever.
:Arachatora: So, you grew well even when Marana took over your habitat. You're amazing.
:Paimon: Uh, so... Can we taste it?
:Arachatora: Of course. Putting aside how you've helped me, serving the most delicious mushroom dish to Nara again has always been the goal of my cooking training.
:Paimon: Oh yeah! Head Mushroom!
:
:
:Arachatora: ...It's done. My cooking training has finally been completed successfully. What do you think? I'm sure it's the best delicacy to a Nara.
:Paimon: *nom nom* *gulp* Uh... how should Paimon put this...
: *chew forcefully*
:: *swallow forcefully*
::: It's edible. If you try hard enough.
::: At least it isn't poisonous.
::: It's a little too early for me to have something like this.
:Paimon: Hmm... It's a very fragrant mushroom indeed, but its texture and taste don't really suit us.
:Arachatora: Huh?
:Arachatora: How could this be? When I served it to the other Nara from before, said it was good.
:Paimon: From before?
:Arachatora: I served my mushroom dish to a Nara some time ago, and because it was so good, swallowed it with so much vigor.
:Arachatora: It should be fine.
:Paimon: ...
: ...
:Arachatora: Oh, just like every Aranara grows different leaves, the taste of the mushroom may not suit all Nara.
:Paimon: Right... Speaking of leaves... Are Aranara not afraid of fire? You look like you're covered in leaves...
:Arachatora: Of course it's scary. Forest fires sometimes raze entire forests until only barren ground remains.
:Arachatora: But it's for my cooking training, so keeping my fear at bay and controlling the temperature of the flames is also a part of my training.
:Paimon: So that's how it is... Anyway, guess it's time to go back. Arapacati is waiting for you guys!
:Arachatora: Yes, I'll head back to Vanarana immediately. I can't keep my precious sister worrying about me.
:Arachatora: As for the others... Arasaka, Arapas, and Araphala are around , , and .
:Arachatora: Thank you. Golden Nara is dazzling like the sun, and Paimon is quite amazing, too. I'll leave my sister's request to you.
:Paimon: Why is Paimon only quite amazing!?
:Arachatora: Oh, don't worry about that... Anyway, I don't know how to repay you for all the help you've given me...
:Arachatora: Hmm... I've decided to give you my Supreme Delicacy's recipe. Perhaps you'll grow fond of its taste as you age.
:Paimon: (, if Paimon modifies this recipe a little, it should be able to become a pretty good original dish!)
:;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Arachatora again)
:Arachatora: I'm so happy that I was able to gather the Head Mushroom, complete my cooking training, and get to know a strong and reliable Nara.
:Arachatora: Arapacati, Arasaka, Arapas, and Araphala will be grateful too. Nara , you're a good Nara.
: Grateful? Why?
:Arachatora: Because by helping me, you've given them a chance to taste the Head Mushroom.
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