episode_0063

【90 days have already passed since the Battle of Marriage ended. I went out to inspect the city today and happened to hear Elden’s story. A story about saving a woman and a child who were being mercilessly assaulted by her husband.】

【I heard that’s how Elden answered the guard’s question, right? The most disgusting man in the world is the one who assaults women and children. Well, looking back, Elden said that to me at the academy as well.】

【That’s what you answered when asked why you don’t bother me. I’m saying I’m not interested in the weak. I never dreamed that Elden would shed blood for the weak. Because Elden was a person who watched the downfall of the weak.】

【And the women made a fuss, saying that it was so cool to see Elden take off his hood and reveal his identity in response to the child’s question.】

【What does Elden look like as he keeps his promise to change and no longer live as a bystander even after the Battle of Marriage? Unlike me, who is becoming infinitely miserable and weak, what will Elden be like as he becomes infinitely more extraordinary and stronger?】

【I suddenly got curious and tried to imagine what it would be like, but I couldn’t. It feels like drawing with a jet black pen because the ink is pitch black.】

【I heard that they were looking for a monster chef during the festival. I also have the useless, vain delusion that maybe my cooking will whet Elden’s new appetite. Now it’s a useless and useless delusion.】

【Anyway, write this diary about Elden’s story that you haven’t heard in a long time.】

【If I get the chance, I hope I can see Elden helping the weak and saving those in crisis.】

【someday.】

【Anywhere.】

【I’m just curious about what it looks like.】

【The figure of Elden, who will help those struggling in adversity… 】

【The appearance of Elden, who will help those driven to the end of the world… 】

【I’m just curious.】

__Lemien Winterfell’s diary, excerpt from a chapter.

**

“… Why did you help them?”

Sniff.

Wow!

Rendler, who was blowing his nose until his handkerchief was waving, came close behind and asked that question.

If I threw out a touching quote here, I would have collapsed on the floor and cried, so I had to give a blunt answer in a blunt tone.

“I just cleaned it up because it was in the way. At the same time, I also wanted to use what I had learned.”

However, to the old man who had already jumped into the wave of emotion, Tup! They cover their mouths and interpret the meaning however they want.

“From the virtue of humility to the practice of learning… !! Soin, I’m so happy… !”

“… … .”

Well, okay.

It would be rejoicing if the old man, who must have worked hard and suffered all his life to live with this evil character, enjoys happiness even in his later years.

Because of Elden, who had a reputation all over the country for being a bitch, he wouldn’t have been able to spend a single day in peace.

And Rachel, who was walking next to Rendler, also chimed in.

“It was a great rush without any unnecessary details. The balance of power and speed was also perfect. If your balance is off, your stamina will only be consumed quickly.”

“It’s all thanks to Master’s excellent teachings.”

“I was just giving a brief explanation.”

During the period of the Battle of Marriage, it seemed like the hard work he received in special training was paying off.

It must be the light created by the original Elden’s innate sense and talent, and my stubborn perseverance and indomitable will.

Reading and training.

It is rewarding to fill your daily schedule with just those two things and nourish your mind and body well.

the problem is.

There is no reward in walking around all day looking for a monster chef.

“Everyone worked hard. Welcome.”

So, after wasting our time like any other day, we returned to Ariel’s dorm.

Now there are only two days left.

As the period shortened, the hope went down exponentially, but even if you couldn’t find it, there was no problem with starting.

If you can’t get it here, you can get it somewhere else.

I greeted the evening soothing my tired mind and body with positive thoughts.

Everyone was on an empty stomach due to Ariel’s threat that she would prepare a meal that she put a lot of effort into tonight.

“Ta-da-!”

Ariel once again presented a monster dish with a proud smile.

“It was a mistake last time! I forgot one thing. It’s going to be really delicious this time. You can look forward to it.”

Ariel, who now lives with a cookbook in her arms instead of a novel, made such a rant.

“The main dish today is grilled butt meat from a white twin-tailed fox, which is in season these days!”

Cockles in January.

In March, shepherd’s purse.

Cutlassfish in July.

In November, prawns.

Just as there are seasonal foods in each season, monsters also have seasons in which they become plump, rich in nutrients, and have better meat quality. The monsters introduced by Ariel are in season from May to July, that is, when warmth comes to the Northern Territory. It was a monster classified as.

When it is out of season, the meat is said to be too tough and dry to eat, so it was a food that was frequently seen during this festival period.

“What are you looking forward to?”

“Hee hee. I took a bite and ate it, was it delicious?”

As Ariel said, it does look appetizing.

The problem is that it was like that even during the first dish.

However, this time, I heard that they followed the order of the cookbook without exception, so I took a bite with some anticipation.

Wow.

I was able to realize that what Ariel was talking about was not iron, which refers to the season, but iron, which refers to metal engineering.

“How about it? how is it? Isn’t it better than last time?”

Hmm.

Is this the first time in my life I have tasted such hard meat?

If you train it a little more, it might be able to become a fairly useful club.

Well, it’s okay.

Because everyone grows through trial and error.

Still, who worked hard to prepare the food for us? With that thought in mind, she raised her thumb, and soon Ariel’s face was filled with joy instead of worry.

“Ajat! Success!”

Courage is the fertilizer for all development.

So we had to eat frozen beef jerky disguised as grilled hind leg for dinner.

**

“Hmm. It’s the end.”

The 7-day Monster Cooking Festival finally came to a grand close.

It was an eventful and noisy festival, but it was a fruitless festival.

Because we couldn’t invite a monster cooking expert.

I tried to negotiate with those who considered the possibility by raising their wages, but as expected, they all turned it down for various reasons.

And now, with the city starting to become quieter and the chefs leaving one by one, hope in this place was extinguished.

That’s how the recruitment of monster chefs in the northern territory of Winterfell came to an end.

“There’s nothing I can do about it. Don’t be discouraged because you might be rescued from the Duchy of Langren.”

In response to my cheering, Old Man Rendler, who was carrying a bundle, put his hand on my shoulder with pitiful eyes.

“Don’t be too discouraged. Confucius. I will run harder when I arrive at the Duchy of Langren.”

Then, Ariel tightened her eyes and clenched her fists.

“Yes! cheer up! Because I will try my best too!”

Finally, Rachel gave a friendly smile as if she understood something.

“Everything will be fine. Don’t worry.”

I’m not the only one who has suffered, so why is everyone cheering and comforting me?

I’m okay?

If I was going to be this discouraged, I wouldn’t have even started?

“… … .”

Huh.

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I wouldn’t be saved like this.

I think I asked about two hundred chefs, but how could they all say no?

no.

Northern Territory, was it such a desolate place?

Northern Territory, was it this rough?

Has everyone forgotten the romance of the wild and the romance of adventure?

After all, how can there not be a single chef who has the lofty dream of making the best dishes with the freshest ingredients?

I felt like crying out loud because it was a shame that I was struggling for a week without being able to enjoy the festival, but I just shrugged my shoulders calmly for the sake of my comfort as the great leader of the gourmet tour group.

“Don’t worry. I can only catch beginner-level monsters anyway, so…”

Of course, many of the beginner monsters are used as food ingredients, but as they are classified as beginner, they are hunted near cities and villages, so their freshness is maintained well.

Especially in the Northern Territory, a land of cool and chilly weather all year round, the ingredients for beginner level monsters were no different from those delivered directly from the source.

Since it was such a common dish, there was no need to hunt it down and cook it.

Just as my ultimate goal was to make [Slime Pudding] on the table of a top-class noble family, my primary goal was to cook monsters that were at least intermediate level.

Intermediate monsters live in deep forests or remote places far from human habitation to discuss the freshness of ingredients, so traveling to ingredients for freshness only shines when you become skilled enough to hunt intermediate monsters. .

Even reaching intermediate level was a pretty far-off goal with my current hunting skills, so there was no need to be discouraged or disappointed, even if it was disappointing.

Of course, even if you are a beginner, it would be nice to have a chef who can cook amazing monster dishes in rough terrain, but there is no need to delay departure just because you don’t have one.

Before you step up as an intermediate hunter, all you have to do is focus on honing your skills by believing that the monster cook will be saved.

“Then let’s leave.”

“Yes. Confucius.”

That afternoon, after the festival was over, we packed our bags and arrived at the western gate of the northern city wall.

Suddenly I looked north.

A tall anti-aircraft gun was visible, seemingly piercing the sky.

The flag of the Archduchy was seen waving at the top of the main castle.

I didn’t know why my eyes shifted in that direction.

Just as a baby bird thinks the first thing it sees when it opens its eyes is its mother, could it be that the first thing it sees after being possessed is the bedroom of a separate building?

I feel like I’m leaving my hometown without knowing why.

I was concerned about the last smile that Lemian left behind, but now it was something I couldn’t turn back or go back to.

This is the ending of two people struggling to avoid their own injustice.

“Please confirm your identity.”

“Elden Rapellion.”

“Where are you going?”

“Duchy of Langren.”

“What is the purpose of leaving the castle?”

He answered the guard’s last question without hesitation.

“Travel.”

“Pass. I hope you have a peaceful journey.”

“Thank you.”

So we came out through the western gate and took our first step into the Duchy of Langren.

This is how I took my first step into a new experience and a new world.

and.

Our time passes quickly.

November has arrived, with the cold midwinter quickly approaching.

In November, a season befitting its reputation, the harshly cold land, where the melted snow falls gently to form a snowy field and the icy wind creates a sheet of ice, we, wrapped in thick winter clothes, walked together, just like when we left the Northern Castle in May. was walking

“Ugh, it’s cold! Ariel Elrond, fell asleep here!”

“… Stop whining.”

“Rachel! You’ve experienced this cold, right? It’s my first time.”

“Cold is still cold no matter how much you experience it. I’m cold too, but puechwi! Isn’t it okay to go like this?”

“Uh-huh, guys. This old man is going strong too, so stop complaining. And can’t you see the majestic steps of our great leader?”

… … mom.

It’s fucking cold here.