Chapter 55

"Ah, I'm so full..."

Narnia was supported by a chair. Not only her, but the others were in a similar state.

"I ate too much."

"I couldn't help it either..."

Cherina and Chef Hugo were also unable to move from their chairs.

"Hahaha! Humans are so weak! I haven't been this full in a while!"

While saying he was full, Hagg was still drinking alcohol. Are you some kind of assassin sent to empty this house's wine cellar?

"I'm a warrior... I have no problem."

No, it's clearly on the verge. Aren't all of you, except Hagg, with bellies so full they're about to burst?

"You're all getting too carried away. Weren't you saying it was too hot to eat?"

"It's strange, but once you get used to it, you can't stop. The aroma of that sauce is just too good. Takoyaki is the devil's food. If you take it to the church, I bet they'll certify it."

"That's an exaggeration..."

"Perhaps the lack of refinement is what makes it even more irresistible. No one eats endless amounts of food served elegantly on plates."

"Also, the performance of cooking right in front of you might be another reason that keeps stimulating your appetite."

The guild members are really good at analyzing.

"I see. I just think if it's delicious, it's fine."

"Of course, we can't recommend it to the nobles."

"Before that, we can't even make this sauce. It's more complex than soy sauce, with a mix of sweetness, depth, and saltiness. No one has a sauce like this."

"Even Hugo can't do it?"

"It's not something that can be done easily. I can't even imagine the ingredients."

Yeah, it has a lot of different things in it.

"Well, do your best. If you want to eat it, I'll make it for you at cost."

"Both the tonkatsu and the takoyaki, Akira is a bottomless pit."

Hagg's drinking pace finally slowed down. He must be satisfied.

"I... will marry my brother... and eat delicious meals every day..."

Please spare me. Is it even acceptable to be a househusband in this world?

"Tell me that in ten years."

"Whaaaaat! I could even fuse with my brother!"

"Idiot."

I chop the top of Narnia's head. I have no interest in fusing with a little girl. At least wait until you grow up to be like the red-haired lady here.

"I see, if Akira and Cherina get married, you can incorporate all the techniques..."

Hey, Chef, don't say such suspicious things.

"I have no plans to marry anyone. It's too much trouble."

"The reason is that it's too much trouble...?"

Cherina's eyes widened.

"Yeah, is there another reason?"

For some reason, everyone's gaze is painful.

"No... it varies from person to person."

"People generally want to get married, don't they?"

"As a living being, it's unnatural."

"Brother... did something happen?"

"Something must have happened..."

"Don't look at me like I'm some pitiful guy!"

"You're still the same..."

Seriously?

"Alright! Party's over! Let's go!"

I stood up abruptly.

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On the way back, Narnia looked very happy when Cherina said she would invite her again.

"Wow, it's like a dream. To become friends with Lady Cherina..."

"Well, you live pretty close, so it's not that surprising."

The country itself isn't that big.

"You don't get it, do you?"

"What don't I get?"

"How amazing the Veriello Guild is."

"I have a vague idea."

"I don't think you understand. Just being acquainted with the Veriello Guild is enough to gain a lot of trust in this country. Being known as a friend of Lady Cherina isn't just something to brag about; it can even make our inn seem a level higher."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I bet in a few days, merchants who want to get close to the Veriello Guild will move from other inns to ours."

"Hey, even if they come here, what can you do for them?"

"Just being known as a friend of Lady Cherina is enough. It's a selling point to say we use an inn connected to the Veriello Guild."

"That's the level it's at... I can't really imagine it."

"I think you'll understand in a few days."

"I don't feel it... Oh?"

When we got back to the inn, the owner came out from behind the counter.

"Did my daughter cause any trouble?"

The owner, who usually sits at the counter with a sullen attitude, was unusually humble.

"No, she was actually very kind to me."

"That's good. I'm sorry. You must be amazing..."

"I didn't do anything amazing... We just ate together."

"That's what makes it amazing. Well, never mind. I've brought some firewood to your room. Use it."

"Thanks a lot."

The temperature drops quickly at this time of day.

I'll sleep well tonight.

...Oh God, takoyaki is a dangerous food that can cause wars.

It's fun, so I might make it again.

Of course, I have no intention of reflecting.

List of new items added to the SHOP today:

【Onion = 37 yen】

【Bell pepper (one bag) = 97 yen】

【Carrot = 53 yen】

【Cornstarch (375g) = 157 yen】

【Mirin (600ml) = 360 yen】

【Cooking sake (1000ml) = 265 yen】

【Grain vinegar (500ml) = 116 yen】

【Chili pepper (1kg) = 698 yen】

【Ponzu (500ml) = 700 yen】

【Chinese cabbage = 486 yen】

【Scallion = 90 yen】

【Chrysanthemum greens = 398 yen】

【Water spinach = 299 yen】

【Shiitake mushrooms (6) = 399 yen】

【Enoki mushrooms = 113 yen】

【Tofu = 74 yen】

【Miso (750g) = 285 yen】

【Wasabi (tube) = 145 yen】

【Kombu dashi (granules 1kg) = 1257 yen】

【Katsuobushi dashi (granules 1kg) = 1040 yen】

【Tempura crumbs = 208 yen】

【Pickled ginger = 148 yen】

【Katsuobushi (4.5g x 5 bags) = 190 yen】

【Aonori = 331 yen】

【Takoyaki pan = 1578 yen】

【Pick (2) = 540 yen】

【Ceramic water container (15 liters) = 3800 yen】

I wanted to keep the pick and the takoyaki pan for myself, so I bought them at my own expense without asking Cherina for reimbursement. I also kept the chopsticks since they weren't needed.

Remaining balance: 910,758 yen.

The ceramic water container was probably added because I put it in the container when I started cooking. It seems that once you put something in the container, it becomes available for purchase.

Before going to bed, I consulted with Hagg and then went to sleep.

It felt like a strangely long day.

Good night.

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