Chapter 71

Somehow, I managed to get through the morning study session, but I’m half turned to ash now.

Poky poky poky

Goo goo goo

While making both the clunky sound of my Piko Piko sandals and the rumbling of my stomach echo down the hallway, I’m currently being led to the cafeteria by For.

During the study session, she skillfully used the carrot (actual candy) and the stick (an unyielding smile) to keep me in line.

I spent the time in a daze, captivated by her methods, and somehow made it through.

Please overlook the slightly distant look in my eyes.

Meanwhile, the smell of a good meal wafts from the cafeteria.

“What’s for lunch today, I wonder?”

As I sniffed the air, For smiled and spoke to me.

“Meat!”

“Meat, huh? That’s your guess, Yuriko?”

As we talked, we finally came in sight of the cafeteria entrance.

My heart raced at the thought of lunch. The morning’s hard work would surely be rewarded by a good meal.

Poky poky poky

Gyurun gyurun gyurun

Thinking about it, my steps became lighter. Hehehehehe.

Even the bugs in my stomach seemed to agree...

...or so I thought.

The moment we entered the cafeteria, why was I getting so much attention!? Is it because of the Piko Piko sandals!?

“Yuriko, you’re so cute!”

Alf, please don’t go into big brother mode in this situation.

“Captain, Captain! Yuriko’s here!!”

And don’t call Dilnan so loudly. Please.

Then, thanks to Alf’s voice, everyone in the kitchen turned to look at me.

Look at your hands. They’re dangerous.

Ah, Burs, you cut your finger. I told you so.

“...Vincent, you’re a pain.”

“...Can’t we make her wear the cooking team uniform?”

While juggling multiple frying pans, Dilnan said in a very low, resentful voice. Next to him, Oji, also juggling multiple frying pans, said regretfully, “Can’t we?”

“Aaaaaah! We can’t be doing this now!!”

“Sam, calm down!”

“At least finish the task at a good stopping point!”

On the other hand, the three brothers of the Three Idiots were trying to calm down the rampaging Sam, while the other two were saying sensible things.

Despite being the sensible ones, it looked strangely rare.

“How’s it going over there?”

“I’ll take care of this side. No support needed.”

“To move Sam, we should prioritize Rada’s work first.”

“Mm. I’m almost done here. Then I’ll help the Three Idiots.”

Even the remaining four sensible people (Shunas, Ordima, Dioga, and Rada) were discussing something.

Eh, are they planning to release Sam somewhere? Isn’t that dangerous??

What is this chaos? Where is the usual kitchen?

“Mr. For...”

“The cooking team is unexpectedly a bunch of fun people.”

“Huh?”

When I tried to seek help from For, she was thoroughly enjoying the scene in the kitchen. Ah, no help coming from her.

Then, tilting my head in confusion, I heard groans coming from the dining hall.

Looking over, I saw many people pounding the tables and writhing. Honestly, it’s scary. What kind of horror!?

“Mr. For, over there.”

“Hmm? ...Ah, that’s just their usual condition. They’ll calm down on their own in a bit.”

“Are they okay?”

“They’re fine. Let’s go have our lunch.”

Gripping the hem of For’s clothes, I sought help again, and For, who had been looking at the kitchen, turned her gaze to the dining hall.

With just one look, she confidently declared it was fine.

I wonder why. When she says it so confidently and pats my head, I somehow feel reassured about this chaotic situation. Am I just simple?

But, this is beyond my control.

Let’s eat as she suggested. Yeah.

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After making up my mind, I walked over to Alf, who greeted me with a full smile.

It was a wonderfully refreshing smile. Perfect.

As we smiled together, Sam let out another strange sound, but no one in the kitchen paid attention. Only a few people in the dining hall noticed.

Sam’s standard recognition as a weirdo... Well, we haven’t known each other long, but there is a sense of familiarity.

After a short wait.

The tray For handed me had, as expected, a big piece of meat!

Even though it was a small plate for children, the meat dish was almost spilling over. It looked like a German-style schnitzel!

The meat was thinly pounded, seasoned with salt and pepper, coated in flour, dipped in eggs, and then breaded with chopped parsley and cheese before being fried. A hearty meat dish.

It came with a green salad, a gazpacho (a cold tomato-based vegetable soup), and bread.

I was so hungry after using my brain too much in the morning, so I was really happy!

For and I carried our trays to an empty table nearby and placed them down. Then I remembered something.

To eat here, I need a special booster chair.

“Mr. For, I’m going to the kitchen.”

“Hmm?”

“I’m going to get my chair.”

“Ah, right. Go ahead.”

I told For I was leaving and retraced my steps.

Poky poky poky

Goo

Sure enough, these sandals are noisy.

It’s like a cat with a bell, and I’m getting a lot of strange looks.

“...What’s up?”

“Mr. Rada, can I have my chair?”

As I approached the kitchen entrance, Rada, who was nearby, immediately noticed and spoke to me.

When I asked for the booster chair, Rada looked at Sam, who was nearby. This was unusual.

After a moment, Sam, who had been moving busily, came out of the kitchen with the booster chair.

“Yuriko... let’s do a full circle!”

“Huh?”

I wondered why, but I did as Sam said and made a full circle. With a silly sound, poky.

“Ku... Thanks a lot. Here’s a dessert as a thank you.”

“Thank you, Mr. Sam.”

Just for doing a circle, he gave me a small madeleine. What a delicious reward.

I couldn’t help but smile widely as I accepted it.

“Guh”

Then, Sam suddenly turned away.

Was my face that strange?

...But the next moment, he喷出了大量的鼻血!?

出血量太夸张了!!? 等等，大厅都被血染了!!!!

还好没有溅到我身上，真是太好了！

“...”

“在把这份萌具象化之前，我不会死！”

正在默默工作的Rada从厨房里走出来，默默地踢了Sam一脚，夺过他手里的辅助椅，递给了我。

而Sam还在一边流着鼻血，一边兴奋地大喊。希望他不要因为贫血倒下。

而且，他的厨师服越来越脏了，真的没关系吗？这到底是怎么回事。

“饭要凉了。别管那个傻瓜，去吃饭吧。”

“好的，谢谢。”

虽然完全不明白状况，但Rada抓着Sam的后颈，催促我吃饭的样子真的很帅。

而且他还用魔法悄悄清理了大厅。有能力的男人就是不一样。

看来在北魔王城，有很多事情是不应该直接参与的。我也该学聪明了。

那么，就按照Rada的话去吃饭吧。

肉肉在等我~！ 哈哈！！