episode_0012

“The first training to do is ‘not using magic’.”

This was the first step in Vivian’s training schedule I had set up.

Vivian frowned as if she had misheard.

“Uh… Yes?”

“Do not use magic. Next 14 days. Vivian must never use magic.”

There are many reasons, so I wonder if it would be best to explain them first… .

“Yes. I understand.”

Uh, why don’t you agree right away?

I was preparing to explain… .

“Same as me… . No, whatever Ian says, I will follow it unconditionally. I will do that.”

I’m grateful that you trust me, but I feel a little empty.

Still, well, at this level, I don’t think I’ll be upset by the training.

The first party at first said it was ridiculous and even went against my training methods.

“That… Hmm. Aren’t you curious why it’s done this way?”

“I’m curious, but I think I can just follow what Ian says. Because you know much better than me.”

hmm. Since you trust me so much, I can’t help it.

… Thank you, but why does it leave such a bitter aftertaste?

“I think Ian wants to explain.”

“Hey, no.”

“Hmm?”

Mercy that… .

“Ah! Well, it was something like that… ? Sorry, I was clueless… .”

It feels like I’m bowing down to receive you, but this… .

Mercy and Vivian kept asking for an explanation, so I had no choice but to open my mouth.

“Now, Vivian has some unnecessary habits when using magic. This may be the case through external actions and perhaps even at the stage of opening a circuit internally. The reason I don’t use magic is simple. To learn again from the beginning, erase what you learned before.”

“Oh… !”

Vivian nodded repeatedly, as if she had come to enlightenment.

It’s probably not acting… .

Anyway, it is important to erase habits.

In order to properly build your foundation, you need to unlearn what you learned wrongly.

“Are you just not going to use magic for 14 days?”

“No, no way.”

That’s just the basics of basics.

These are just some of the trainings I have prepared.

“There are a lot of things to do. That’s the second training we’ll do.”

In fact, this is not something that can be called training.

Just like not using magic, you have to accept it as a part of your life.

Rather, this is closer to daily life.

“Eat well.”

Not using magic was just a ploy for Vivian, who had bad habits.

What brought the first hero party to where it is now is ‘eating’, not anything else.

“Do you eat well?”

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats.

Other dietary fiber and vitamins.

Your body needs to eat a certain amount of calories and all nutrients every day to stay healthy.

Because ‘mana’ requires enormous energy, warriors especially need to eat well.

Although it is not well known in this world, I, who came from modern times, have knowledge of nutrition.

I didn’t know that what I learned while working out as a hobby would be put to use when raising heroes in this world.

It is a fact that I confirmed with my own body during the second session that a sufficient amount and balanced nutrients are especially important for a warrior.

It is certain that the first party members’ mana management and physical abilities have improved significantly since changing their diet.

The reason why the first party was forced to eat three meals a day.

And it was also one of the reasons why I spent a huge amount of money on food.

A warrior must eat well and eat a lot.

They don’t know.

“Yes. Then let’s go right now.”

“Where… ?”

“To eat.”

***

Campground of the 1st warrior party.

Today was the last time I spent time outside.

Thanks to another letter from the city of Badenberg requesting a tour, Penny was able to make a travel plan.

If Ian hadn’t burned the documents, we wouldn’t have had to go through this much trouble.

The four warriors were happy to hear that they would show their faces to the citizens and attend the banquet.

Although I was dissatisfied with Penny not bringing me information about dungeons or demons, at least the night out was over.

So, everyone definitely liked it until yesterday.

This morning was different.

A table gathered for breakfast.

The four warriors glared deathly at the food in front of them, then transferred their gaze to Penny.

“Why are you doing that?”

Penny smiled, as always, with narrowed eyes.

“Why are you doing that?”

Kylie shot as if she would overturn the table.

“Are you telling us to eat something like this?”

“This is a luxurious enough meal.”

It actually did.

The food spread out in front of them now was something that would only be served on the tables of nobles.

There was a pile of such luxurious food.

Anyway, the quality was different from when Ian was there.

Meat with a fishy smell hidden with cheap spices.

The stew is so thin that it almost runs like water.

A bread that could compete with a rock.

Noodles cooked together with low-quality oil.

In this world, the meal of an ordinary noble was just that, and it did not suit the tastes of the first party, who had become accustomed to Ian’s diet.

Ian even used memory correction to understand the supply and distribution flow in surrounding cities and procured only the best ingredients.

Spices were also used, not cheap ones, but only the right ones from the imperial family.

However, Penny and the first party members did not know this side of things.

By her standards, a meal like this was almost extravagant.

“It’s different from what was promised!”

Aria jumped up.

“Didn’t you say that you could maintain your existing lifestyle while reducing costs?!”

“That’s right.”

“But what on earth is this?!”

“Please understand that the food has changed. Ian’s stored food has run out, and the cook he hired has just left.”

Beatrice also joined in.

“Then it’s different from your previous life. What are you doing now?”

“I said I would promise better ‘treatment’ than before. If you were to spend all your free time and gold on this food, wouldn’t it be a lot better?”

Penny snapped politely yet sharply.

“And if you eat all of these, you will feel full at the same level as before.”

Although the quality and type of food changed, the overall quantity remained the same.

In other words, nothing much has changed regarding the ‘amount’ of food.

From that perspective, what Penny said wasn’t a lie.

“It’s hard to understand your reaction. If you eat it, it’s all there anyway. What is so important to eat?”

“But it’s not like this!”

Aria grumbled and argued.

“Hmm… . I think Aria said she was dissatisfied with spending too much money on food. He said he didn’t like being forced to eat every day.”

“Well, that’s because you have the ledger… .”

“It is true that I pointed out that food costs are excessive. But it was you, Aria, who expressed dissatisfaction with that. Isn’t it?”

“… … .”

Although it was subtle and obnoxious, there was no lie in what Penny said.

“If you don’t like it, eat your own meals with the increased salary.”

“It’s not enough to even be used for food! I had borrowed money from Ian before… .”

“… ?”

Penny was puzzled by what he just said.

It’s common for famous warriors to get drunk on luxury and pleasure, so let’s say that’s the case.

But you borrowed money from Ian?

‘That guy took most of the money, but also gave it to the warriors? If that’s the case, then why was the salary distribution done like that? .’

Once again, I see these warriors again.

He may have lied, but how stupid was he?

Or maybe it’s Ian who’s stupid?

Since management and education have been neglected, it is natural for idiots to become more idiotic.

“Ha… . First of all, this is a camping site, so please understand that the food may be of poor quality. It is not easy to spread. I’ll try to pay more attention when I go to the city.”

With those last words, the warrior and his party reluctantly ate their meal.

Penny didn’t want to see that and went into the tent.

‘Philip… . ‘Your party is going like this, where are you?’

***

“… … .”

Vivian looked down at the food in front of her in silence.

They seem both happy and afraid.

The food isn’t eating you, so why are you doing that?

Anyway, I continued carrying food.

There was a space in the training center cafeteria where I could cook independently, so I put in some effort for the first time in a while.

I asked Kati and Mercy to source the freshest ingredients, and made everything I could from that line.

When she finally put down the last plate, Vivian said.

“I don’t think I can eat it all… .”

There was so much food that you could embrace it with both arms.

People passing by look at me in surprise.

“Well. Probably not?”

Beef pasta topped with creamy stew.

Chicken grilled in olive oil, sprinkled with pepper and salt, then asparagus… .

There are many to list.

Vivian made it sound like it was impossible, but it wasn’t like that at all.

That’s about half of a meal for each child in the first party.

Vivian’s stomach is atrophied due to malnutrition, so we can’t feed her too much at once, so we cut back on this as well.

Even superhumans do not know how much they can or should eat.

This is not because you are born a superhuman, but because you accidentally become a superhuman as you grow up.

So most people just maintain the eating habits they used to eat before.

“Try it first. If you don’t want to eat it, you can leave it.”

“Yes, yes… . What should I eat first? . This is my first time seeing food that looks this expensive… .”

Carbohydrates, protein, fat, dietary fiber.

Even the vitamins contained in dessert fruits.

It is a diet that takes care of all nutrients and pays attention to taste.

There is only one reason why not only the quantity but also the quality of food is important to the superhuman.

This is because of mana management.

If you don’t eat enough, your body won’t be able to produce mana properly.

If you don’t eat it evenly, waste gets stuck in the circuit.

It is similar to fat clotting unmaintained blood vessels and preventing blood from flowing through them.

Not only wizards, but all warriors deal with mana.

Whether it be embodying magic, performing miracles, or strengthening the body.

The classes are different depending on the method, but the fundamentals are the same.

In the end, you need to eat well to manage your mana easily.

Sylvia’s magic skills improved just by managing her diet.

Vivian, who was eating the closest food, suddenly burst into tears.

“Why, why are you like that?”

“No, I’m sorry… . Well, it’s so delicious… .”

be surprised

I thought it didn’t suit my taste.

“Can I eat this? .”

“Eat and follow along diligently. That’s all.”

“Yes, yes… . I will work really hard… .”

It’s almost like eating bread dipped in tears.

Vivian, who had been eating for a while, muttered bitterly.

“The kids would like it if they tried something like this… .”

Even during this time, you are thinking about your children.

I am satisfied because I think I chose the right personality.

You can’t go to the monastery and cook, but donating food will do.

I’ll have to deal with it later.

By the time Vivian was eating steadily.

Next to him, Mercy cut up a piece of beef the size of his forearm that he had been waiting so long for.

Kati ate a meal provided at a fee at the restaurant.

I wondered if they had paid any attention to nutritional value, but it turned out to be a mess.

It seems like they provide the right ingredients for each day.

By the way, Kati always behaves as she pleases even when I do things for her.

He is the owner only in words.

I couldn’t skip it either, so I brought something to eat.

It is a porridge made by boiling chicken, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and milk together.

It doesn’t taste good, but it contains all the nutrients, and best of all, it’s cheap and convenient.

“… What is that?”

Vivian looked at my bowl and asked.

“Hmm… . Comprehensive porridge? Would you like to try it?”

“Well, if that’s okay… .”

Instead of answering, he pushed the bowl away.

Vivian took a spoonful, put it in her mouth, and chewed it.

His expression gradually hardens as if he had been bitten by an insect.

“… Hey, this is presumptuous, but can I be honest?”

“I won’t go off topic, so if you have something you want to say, just say it. Because you can swear twice.”

“Well, I’m like that… ! Ah, anyway. This is… . It looks like they took the bark off a tree and boiled it in milk.”

hmm… .

After listening to it, I really felt that way.

“Why did you give me this… .”

“Well, it’s cheap, right?”

I didn’t eat this from the beginning.

In order to please the first party guys, I had no choice but to give up my personal desires.

I have to provide more food for the kids, and sometimes I have to give them money when they ask for it.

I also made donations here and there in their name.

Refugees, orphanages, etc.

In fact, that is why my share is the largest in money distribution.

They have no sense of economics, so they spend too much money.

It was easier to manage if I held it a little longer and gave it a few pennies when it whined.

anyway. The first thing I gave up was food.

Well, it’s okay for me to roughly adjust the nutrients and amounts.

At that time, they were more important than me.

So I lived with a bar of sugar in my mouth.

I didn’t want to give up that sweet taste.

Oh, I ate all of that so I have to make it again.

“Ian, do you hate food?”

“No way. I also like delicious food.”

“Then… Let’s eat together.”

“… Yes?”

Not only me, but also Mercy and Katy, who were eating next to us, suddenly raised their heads.

As the three eyes gathered, Vivian didn’t know what to do.

“Uh, uh, why, why so… . What did I do wrong… ?”

Dream, dream, dream.

Mercy and Katy would probably have the same reaction as me.

Kati can’t be seen because of the eyepatch.

let’s eat together… .

It’s been a while since I heard that.

To be exact, it’s been so long since I’ve heard from anyone other than Mercy and Katy that it’s almost awkward.

When I was in the first party, I almost ate this porridge by myself.

The only thing we eat together is sometimes merci or kathi.

There was no warrior who cared what I ate.

Although there were times when it was like that in the past, when our relationship was better.

I felt sorry for Mercy and Kati who had to reduce their food intake because of me.

I had no intention of touching their food expenses, but they insisted so hard that if I didn’t eat, they would also cut back on their food expenses.

But I never thought Vivian would ask me to eat with her.

It’s completely unexpected.

I ended up laughing without realizing it.

Mercy also laughed along.

“Uh… .”

Even though Vivian was anxious, she laughed awkwardly and laughed along with him.

“You chose the right person.”

“Sure.”

“Hehe, hehe… .”

“Okay, let’s eat together.”

I guess I’ll have to buy more ingredients in the future.

“That tasteless porridge… .”

“We should eat this too.”

“Ex.”

“As much as you share, won’t Miss Vivian give it to you? So, we should fill it with this.”

“Oh… .”

Vivian pursed her lips tightly as if recalling the taste from earlier.

Still, I agree that I understand.

It’s been a long time since Mercy, Kati, I, and the hero I chose were able to eat together.

*

Vivian’s words that she wouldn’t be able to eat it all didn’t come true.

She ate all the way to the bottom of the bowl before declaring that she was full.

“I really can’t eat anymore… .”

“Look, I said I would eat it all.”

“I didn’t know it would get this far… .”

I left the restaurant and walked slowly along the playground in front of the training center.

Aspirants gathered here and there to train or take classes.

I walked along the edge and stopped dead in my tracks.

“Let’s train right next time.”

“Oh… . I just ate… . No, I will.”

Good posture.

Anyway, the body of a warrior is different from that of an ordinary person.

Even if you eat well and exercise vigorously, you will not get sick or anything like that.

He took out a training tool from his chest.

“… What is that?”

“Ah, this. A thick piece of solidified slime was attached to the hammer head.”

In modern times, it is called a hammer.

Here, it is used to whip training warriors.

It’s me.

“Why is that… .”

“Run.”

“Yes?”

“The edge of the playground, run. Every time you’re late, you get hit with this.”

“Oh… .”

“Run!”

“Yes-!”

Vivian started running, panting.

The real training begins now.