Once the appropriate requirements have been met, speak with Merlin to start this quest.
Dialogue
Oh, hang it all! Hang it all!
Everything's complicated. One great mystical mess...
→ What's wrong, Merlin?
Nothing! Or rather, everything!
I'm attempting an experiment, but it's just not cooperating!
"Alakazim" has always been an effective variant of "Alakazam"!
→ It sounds like you need a break. When did you last eat?
Eat? Hm? With food? Perhaps... Tuesday?
player
Stop working. I'm getting you something to eat.
After Merlin vents, make a 2-Star meal. Meals over 2-star will also fulfill this requirement. Easy 2-star meals to prepare include Fish Sandwich and Vegetable Soup.
Bring the meal to Merlin.
Dialogue
Oh! That smells wonderful! It seems I am actually quite hungry.
I was so wrapped up in my studies, I must have forgotten to eat.
No wonder I became so frustrated. Thank you, player.