Chapter 69

When we entered the dungeon at the same time, it turned out that we would interfere with each other's battles, so we decided to enter the dungeon at different times.

"Go ahead, it's a small handicap for you," Sanches said, so I gratefully accepted his words.

So, I went through the entrance of the dungeon.

"Gamin, no, you can't do that. You need to behave,"

Barbados was trying to calm Gamin down. When I looked, Gamin was growling and seemed excited.

"Gar!"

Just as I thought that, Gamin ran off with great speed. I had to chase after him. When I turned the corner, there was Gamin.

"He's eating something."

When I looked, Gamin had a piece of what seemed to be a monster's flesh in his mouth.

"Barbados, what is Gamin saying?"

"Well, he says he found a tasty monster and ate it."

"Is that so..."

I couldn't help but think, 'If it's meat, even monster meat is fine, isn't it?'

"With this, we can't even collect materials."

It seemed that Gamin had even eaten the magic stone, which is the most valuable part of the monster, leaving no parts that could be sold as materials.

"Gau!"

Just as I thought he was barking, he ran off again. When I chased after him, I found him eating another monster. This time, he had also eaten the magic stone, making it impossible to collect materials.

"Gau!"

After finishing eating, he dashed off again to look for more monsters.

After that, Gamin would eat a monster, then run to the next location to eat another one, including the magic stone. It seemed that Gamin's stomach was infinitely large, as there was no sign of his appetite waning.

"Phew, I'm at my limit..."

When I looked, Barbados was lying on the floor, saying that. Indeed, he must have been exhausted from chasing Gamin non-stop. I was also at my limit, breathing heavily.

"Barbados, can you tell Gamin to listen to me?"

"O-okay. Can you listen properly...?"

Barbados, with a worried expression, spoke to Gamin.

"What is he saying?"

"He says he wants more meat."

It seemed that Gamin was only interested in meat. However, it was clear that he had a strong desire to eat meat, which was understandable.

"Orobas, can I ask you to do an errand?"

"Hah, if it's Master's command, I will execute any task with all my might!"

"It's not that serious, you know."

While saying that, I told Orobas what I wanted him to prepare. After I finished, Orobas dashed off.

"Barbados, tell Gamin this: I'll give him some delicious meat if he stays here and behaves."

"Understood."

It seemed that Gamin understood my instructions and sat down on the ground. If he went deeper into the dungeon without waiting, it would be difficult to meet up with Orobas. Now, all we had to do was wait for Orobas to return. I wondered if Gamin could wait patiently.

"Master! I'm back!!"

Suddenly, Orobas came running towards us at full speed. It hadn't even been five minutes. He was incredibly fast.

"Thank you, Orobas."

"M-Master, to be thanked by you! I am deeply moved!"

"That's why, Orobas, you're always so dramatic."

After our usual exchange, I checked what Orobas had brought. What I was going to do next was cook. My plan was to feed Gamin properly cooked, delicious meat instead of raw meat, and train him to listen to me.

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Since I was kicked out of my home and started living alone, I've been cooking at home. Although I had never cooked before, I always got help from Orobas and Fokarol. Thanks to their help, I can now cook a variety of dishes.

First, I set up the firewood Orobas had prepared and placed a metal plate on top to cook the meat. Since adventurers often cook on the go, such tools are commonly sold near dungeons, which is why Orobas could buy them quickly. Lighting the firewood was easy with a fire spell. Magic is useful not only in battles but also in daily life, and I'm grateful to Aim for teaching me how to use fire magic.

While preparing, I asked Orobas to hunt for a monster. I didn't send Gamin because I knew he would eat it on the spot.

"Master, I've hunted one!"

Orobas held a Chicken Lizard, a monster that resembles a chicken and is known for its delicious taste.

"Gar!"

The moment Gamin saw the monster in Orobas's hands, he couldn't hold back and tried to attack and eat it. However, Orobas, being strong, skillfully dodged Gamin's attack and handed the monster to me.

"Orobas, keep Gamin distracted until the food is ready."

"Hah, as you wish, Master!"

So, I started cooking. First, I filleted the Chicken Lizard with a knife, which is a necessity for adventurers.

"Master, what are you making?"

"This time, it's something like chicken steak."

I answered Barbados's question, who was watching closely. Since we were cooking in the dungeon, I chose to make a steak, which doesn't require much preparation.

First, I oiled the metal plate and placed the filleted Chicken Lizard on it. I adjusted the heat to medium to cook it thoroughly without burning it. Once the surface was nicely browned, I added the seasonings. The main seasoning was red wine, followed by sugar, butter, and garlic. When everything was well-cooked, I placed it on a plate.

"Alright, it's done."

"It looks delicious..."

Barbados, who was watching, was drooling.

"Orobas, you can stop now."

Gamin, driven by the smell and his appetite, was about to attack at any moment, and Orobas was struggling to hold him back. The moment Orobas let go, Gamin lunged at the food. Gamin, who started eating the steak, was completely focused and devoured it in no time.

"Ah, my share..."

Barbados muttered. It seemed he wanted to eat it too, but Gamin had eaten it all. Maybe I'll prepare some for him next time. After eating, Gamin—

"Gau Gau!"

Let out a satisfied bark and jumped into my arms. It seemed he had grown fond of me for making the steak and started licking my face with his long tongue. It was dirty, and I wanted him to stop.

"What is Gamin saying?"

"Well, he says this is the first time he's eaten meat with flavor. The skin was nicely browned and had a good texture, he says."

It seemed he was very satisfied.

"Hey, since I fed Gamin delicious meat, can you ask him to teach me the summoning spell?"

The reason I summoned Gamin was to learn the summoning spell, which is why we came to the dungeon.

"Quin."

When Barbados relayed my words to Gamin, he let out a whine, as if he wanted more.

"He says he wants more of the meat you made, Master."

It seemed he wasn't satisfied yet. Well, there's no helping it...

"If that's the case, at least listen to me. If you do, I'll make you more meat. Can you tell him that?"

"Understood."

Barbados translated my words. Gamin then barked happily, "Gau Gau!" It seemed he was willing to listen to me.

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