The Magical Beast Chef [Western Fantasy] (Launching October 23)

Just after graduating from college, Mei Ling (Llyn May) unexpectedly transmigrates to a world of magic.

The good news: he graduated from a magic academy and earned a magic apprentice certificate.

The bad news: his degree is in magical zoology, an even more useless major than the one he had back home.

After searching for a job for three months, he was so poor he could barely afford food and was about to starve to death in this land.

Mei Ling found his way into Count Scott's household as an apprentice.

A culinary apprentice.

Wild greens picked under the guidance of a flock of pigeons;

Fish brought as thanks by a little cat;

Fresh shellfish left behind by an otter;

Apprentice Mei Ling always manages to gather the most unusual ingredients, delighting everyone.

On the day of his qualification exam, he relied on mushrooms delivered by a puppy and, by the skin of his teeth, became the count's cook.

Another day of magical fluffy creatures helping him find work.

[Saved on 2026.06.21]

[Story begins on schedule on 2026.10.23]

[I've been really into writing Western fantasy lately, so I'm bumping this one up the queue. Thank you for waiting, and a deep bow!]

Theme: There is always a road that leads to a bright future.