144 – The Best Cooking Contest in the World (2)
The date for the tribal union meeting has been set.
It was to be held at Lionheart Fortress in 15 days. Aside from the fact that Lionheart Fortress is at the midpoint. Because the Royal Knights needed to intervene in the middle.
Right now, though, we are cooperating with each other by inserting a relationship with each other. However, that doesn’t mean the emotions are completely gone. Orcs and the 12 tribes are still roaring at each other.
Even elves and dwarves didn’t get along very well. At least, the dwarves and the 12 tribes somehow concluded an agreement, and as soon as the territorial dispute was over, they got along a lot.
Anyway, the important thing was that we had to prepare for the Tribal Union meeting to be held in 15 days. And the Royal Knights decided to take care of it themselves. For example, food for meetings.
Of course, it is nonsense to cook and serve luxurious food in this tough era. However, at least sincerity must be shown. Each race has its own food symbol.
“It means at least not being rude.”
“You’re not wrong.”
“That’s right. If an elf who doesn’t know anything about dwarven food eats it, it will be considered an assassination attempt.”
“The first time I really ate it, I thought it was a challenge to a duel.”
Different tribes have different standards for the amount of food they eat. I couldn’t give the same food to the meat-loving beastmen and the meat-refusing elves. Hans sighed and said.
“In the past, it was okay because I didn’t have enough time. Now, I’ve received a lot. At least I have no choice but to show my last name.”
The current Royal Knights received more support than expected from other races. Even the elves who hated the Royal Knights were providing necessary resources in their own way.
Although this was proof that the importance of the Royal Knights had expanded to that extent. At the same time, it also meant that there were more things to worry about. Like right now Thanks to that, Hans felt tired.
It was fortunate that there were all other races here, except for vampires. Thanks to that, I could at least know what other races eat.
Besides, from a year ago until now, haven’t they kept changing their meal times in turns? Thanks to that, even his devastating cooking skills had improved considerably through corrections.
“In that case, let’s prepare the dishes by ourselves.”
“Will the training stop?”
“It can’t be helped. Stop everything except guard duty.”
“Hmm, but isn’t it fun to just prepare a dish?”
It was none other than Yuren who brought up the topic first. Everyone’s eyes focused on her at Yuren’s words. She probably felt most of the time. The fighting spirit in her voice.
“How about giving a prize to the person who prepares the best, most delicious dish? I think that will greatly inspire the members’ motivation?”
“It’s not wrong. To boost the morale of the members, it would be nice to give them some kind of prize…”
“Well then, how about granting the winner’s wish?!”
Clara raised her voice for the first time in a while. She was, in a way, holding her own forearm. And everyone here agreed with her thoughts. Hans stuck out his tongue.
“Suddenly granting a wish?”
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“But you worked hard! Can’t you do that much?!”
“Hmm… Both cooking and finding ingredients. It’s going to take that much effort.”
Ironically, Hans was thinking about his past life. Back when he was in a small business. Hans should die, because he was overworked and he wasn’t paid properly.
If only performance bonuses or bonuses came out properly. I would have been a little more motivated. Hans, who had thought to that point, nodded his head. I think it would be okay to have an event like this.
“Okay, I’ll allow it. I’ll grant the one wish I can grant to the person who makes the food that gets the most reviews.”
“Huh! That’s how I look like my captain!”
“Of course, it’s only limited to the wishes I can grant.”
“That’s enough!”
For the first time in a long time, their motivation started to burn. Usually, he didn’t show much enthusiasm unless it was a request or training. However, Hans was worried that he might be overheating.
“I think we need events like this sometimes.”
“Cluna?”
“We’ve been doing a lot lately, haven’t we?”
“…….”
It was Hans who could not deny Cluna’s words. Certainly, he has been running non-stop until now. He even assisted in expeditions in the human realm. He also attacked the Purgatory Workshop of the Dwarven Principality.
Going further, he was entrusted with mediating between the Orcs and the 12 tribes. Although he also dealt with a dragon in the process. Anyway, the important thing is that simply because the work is over, it is not all over.
There are quite a few things that need to be handled separately. Like paperwork, for example. Interviews with each tribe, and so on. And right now, we’re planning a tribal union expedition.
‘In the meantime, there must have been a lot of stress.’
Of course, most of the work was handled by Hans himself. That doesn’t mean the other members were just playing around. Even on days when Hans was absent, the other members also did their own thing.
Because it also conformed to the wartime situation. He always kept his senses awake. And that situation has continued to this day. The stress of the members was bound to pile up considerably.
Hans nodded. As Cluna said, he sometimes puts aside training or work like this. It was because he thought that it would not be bad to make the members see the convenience as much as possible.
“Okay then, Cluna and I will be the judges for this cooking competition. Let’s have you take over.”
“……Yes? Me too?”
“It’s not fair if you participate in the war.”
“Yeah, but that’s it too.”
Looking at Cluna, who hesitated, which is rare, Hans thought.
Couldn’t you have tried to participate in the cooking contest yourself?
* * *
Contrary to what Hans thought. Surprisingly, the members of the Royal Knights were not under that much stress. Rather, I was thinking that I was fortunate to have so much work.
Is it because they are workaholics? No, it’s not like that. Like everyone already knows. They lost a friend. Although not all of them were on good terms.
At least, the relationship has reached the level of being called ‘colleagues’. However, those comrades died mercilessly in front of me. The weight of death is not borne by the dead, but by the living.
Because it was so painful and painful beyond imagination. Unknowingly, he seeks refuge. Few people can completely overcome death. It’s just enduring.
It was the same with them. Although everyone is in good shape now. In fact, the wounds in their hearts still haven’t healed. The death of a comrade is such a huge thing.
If the leader wasn’t Hans.
Perhaps the Royal Knights would have destroyed themselves.
To that extent, the wound was huge.
They were covering that wound with Hans now. That was the reason why they were so obsessed with Hans. Because Hans has a heart. He covers his wounds with his heart.
Wounds inflicted by humans can only be healed by humans. That’s why they wanted to be of more help to Hans. My heart was satisfied with being helpful to Hans.
You will soon be able to aim for the future ahead. But now, I came across an unexpected opportunity. It was said that if you cook the best dish, the leader will grant your wish.
Where is there a woman who does not catch fire there? They burned much hotter than Hans expected. Up until now, they had been seen as colleagues who had to protect each other.
From this moment on, we have become enemies that must be excluded from each other. After all, only one person can write a wish. As soon as the words ran out, they immediately started to act.
“I steamed this cookware first?”
“Where is the steamed rice? It means that you can use it first.”
“As expected, I didn’t like you from the beginning.”
“So am I.”
No one could stop the flames that had already started burning hot. It was because they started keeping each other in check right away with one cooking utensil. Confirming that, Hans sighed.
“First of all, bloodshed is prohibited. If bloodshed occurs, the target will be eliminated immediately.”
“Ugh!!”
It’s a shame because I came for inspection just in case. Otherwise, Clara’s arrow and Ruby’s hammer of flame would have collided. If that was the case, Lionheart Fortress would have been harpooned right away.
The proper competition could only begin after Hans strictly set the rules. Cooking utensils are used equally by everyone. In addition, it is forbidden to throw away the opponent’s materials.
“Then, the important thing is to preoccupy the material!”
“Ha ha ha ha! Stupid stuff! I go first!!”
“…….”
Looking at the girls flying out of the window, Hans thought.
There is a door, so why bother breaking the window? f*ck.