episode_0121

Noah’s lunch invitation had already been paid for by Ichinose.

Rohan did not refuse.

Because I was honestly curious about what it was that you wanted to give.

The morning classes started right after Rohan gave his consent.

Perhaps because the exams had just ended, the classes were mainly light theory classes that weren’t as intense as usual.

Lunch time was also given more generously than usual.

“So what do you want to eat?”

Rohan came out into the hallway and met Ichinose and Noah.

I started walking outside the academy before even hearing the destination.

“If you think about the afternoon classes, it might be a bit heavy to eat, so how about mushroom stew? There’s a good restaurant.”

“Menu selection Goat.”

“Got it?”

“Very good.”

Just hearing the word stew makes me hungry.

The store was confirmed as Rohan responded positively. The three of them walked out of the academy, slightly quickening their pace.

“I should add ribs, duck meat, and green onion pancake~ And what was the seasonal menu right now···.”

Noah seemed to already know the restaurant, and was counting down the menu items he wanted to order with his fingers, his mouth watering.

He turned his head towards Rohan as if something had occurred to him.

“That’s right! Let’s eat Tigrova cuisine next time when Clara and her elf friends are here!”

“I’ll tell you.”

Zion would likely gladly accept a meal with Noah.

But I don’t know about Clara.

A taxi caught for transportation.

Rohan sits in the passenger seat and the two sit behind him.

While I was moving, my phone started vibrating like crazy!

[Lete: Senior! Enjoy your delicious lunch!]

[Clara: Oppa! Is it lunch time? Are you coming to my house now? ( > ⤚ <)]

'hmm···.'

He announced that he would be having lunch with his friends from the Academy.

Even if you never made a promise, it's instinctive to add the word "sorry" to your message.

'You weren't waiting for me, were you? Next time, I'll have to tell you as soon as I decide.'

Zion and Clara readily replied that it was okay and that they should go eat something delicious with their friends.

Rohan felt his steps become lighter only after he promised to eat dinner together.

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“Oh···.”

The store the three people arrived at was called Ansimjeong.

When Rohan asked the two people for the menu, the exterior was reminiscent of a high-class Korean restaurant.

It's said to be one of Ichinose's favorite restaurants, run by a famous chef from Sanhwaguk.

“Go in.”

The staff who recognized Ichinose and Noah opened the door and politely guided them in.

The store is made up of several rooms, and the interior of the rooms is also neat and tidy, which is nice.

I also like that, unlike the atmosphere, there is no sitting.

“Is Nose eating next to me today? Hehe, how long has it been since I've had this.”

“Noah, stop kidding around.”

Rohan sat down and thought of Zion and Clara.

The friends in front of them are also the ones who attract people's attention, but the difference between the two having lunch at the mansion is that they are not used to people's attention.

So, if you're going out to eat together, a place like this might be convenient.

'If it's delicious, should we bring each other next time? Can we just come to this restaurant?'

I don't think you're going to be picking on people.

“I asked for the stew on the way here. It takes some time. If you want to eat something else, feel free to order it.”

Ichinose handed the square machine on the table to Rohan.

Used as a menu and for ordering.

“This is what you order.”

“That's right. That's why it's convenient.”

“I already ordered it.”

After hearing Noah's words, I looked at the order list and saw that there were a lot of meat dishes under the stew.

Later, I went back to the menu and saw the prices. It took my breath away!

'It's definitely expensive. Precious mushrooms are really expensive…'

I wonder what kind of mushrooms they put in the stew.

The mushroom hotpot that Ichinose mentioned is particularly expensive. It is a price that I would never be able to afford if I worked at a flower pot bookstore.

Rohan ordered a dumpling on the side and returned the machine to its seat.

“Ahem···!”

Ichinose coughed, drawing Rohan's attention.

And before the food came out, I got to the main point.

“First of all, the meal is separate. I want to show my gratitude like I said last time.”

“I'm ready too! I'm not a beast, I'm a beast who knows grace!”

What the two people took out were two small boxes.

It was a small form that could be used to store accessories.

“My dad said that there is nothing better than this to reward a man.”

Noah confidently pushed the box towards Rohan.

“Can I open it here?”

“Of course.”

Click! I opened the box and inside was a golden bead.

The smell wafting out is so bitter that it reminds me of herbal medicine.

Thanks to that, Rohan's eyes sparkled.

“No way··· An elixir?”

“That's right. I ate it when I was young. But it doesn't increase magic power right away, but the efficiency of growing it itself increases. The name is… The name is… Hwang… Hwang… What was it? Anyway, it's good!”

“I won't refuse because I want it. Thank you.”

Rohan expressed his gratitude and took the box Noah had given him.

Just coming here is like making progress.

“Ah! And my dad says that if a man eats this, it's really good for his stamina!”

“···.”

Rohan was completely speechless.

So that's what they mean when they say something is good for a man.

When you say that it is an aphrodisiac approved by King Seolho, doesn't that remind you of the incident that was barely covered up recently?

“Colok! Colok!”

Ichinose couldn't stop coughing as if he had swallowed some water.

Noah laughed as if he had expected it, and slapped Ichinose on the back.

“Noah··· Really!”

“Why? The efficacy of the elixir must be properly explained.”

It may be playful, but it's not wrong.

Ichinose sighed, cleared his throat, and held out the box in front of him.

“Ahem···! I also prepared the elixir with my father's help.”

“Thank you. Can I open this one too?”

“Yes.”

This box contained red flowers.

It is a form in which only cute flower buds without roots are contained in a box. Nevertheless, it feels lively and fresh.

“The name of the flower is Yeonghwasim (靈火芯). It is related to the body and magic power, but it is especially good for those who handle fire. The way to consume it is to eat the petals as is.”

“Isn't it bad to take two elixirs at once?”

“If possible, it's best to give your body time to absorb and adapt. First, take the elixir Noah gave you, and then take the one I gave you a week later.”

“The yellow I gave you… You can eat it now! I also ate it suddenly before eating.”

At those words, Rohan immediately chewed and swallowed the elixir that Noah had given him.

The elixir melted softly the moment I swallowed it, leaving a warm trace in my stomach like a strong alcoholic beverage.

The elixir's energy does not flow downward, but spreads throughout the body.

I am very faintly immersed in the magical power that grips my entire body.

“Wow, I ate well.”

The two of them snickered as Rohan bowed his head while sitting.

“The food hasn't even arrived yet.”

Knock. Knock. Knock.

An employee knocks politely on the closed door.

Maybe it's because there's a tiger in the room. When I asked, food came.

The mushroom stew exceeded my expectations. It even had high-quality beef in it.

Noah placed the food he ordered in the center so that we could eat it together, and the portion was more than enough.

The three people are reflecting on the situation that occurred on the deserted island.

I filled my stomach with anticipation of the academy's curriculum, which is set to undergo a major overhaul in the future.

'amazing.'

There is one thing that catches Rohan's attention in that place.

Ichinose doesn't open her eyes even while eating.

It's surprising that he never misses a beat with his chopsticks, even though he knows the skill.

Did Noah read the direction Rohan was looking?

He wagged his tail and brought up a story from the past with Ichinose.

“No Se has a very sensitive sense of taste. I made ssam for him before, and he knew what was inside, right?”

“Anyone who eats it knows that. Noah put raw garlic and pepper in perilla leaves and gave it to me.”

“Hehe··· And Nose knows what kind of meat it is even if he eats a very small piece! He can easily tell the types of mushrooms here, right?”

Noah's trivial experiences that he tells in an exciting way to cover up past pranks.

It was clear that these were abilities that Ichinose developed while keeping her eyes closed in order to refine and develop her unique skill, the Mind's Eye.

However, Rohan must maintain his position of not knowing Ichinose's unique skills.

“Oh, is that possible too?”

“If you don't believe me, try feeding it to me yourself. I told you, I'll know everything.”

“No, Noah···!”

Rohan feeding them himself. Even if there were only three of them in the room, isn't that too daring to do outside?

I don't know why Noah is being so mischievous today.

'We're on good terms.'

Rohan was satisfied with just watching the two bickering.

In fact, it wasn't Noah who was curious. I already knew what kind of feeling Ichinose had.

Simply.

I just wondered what the things on the table would feel like if I closed my eyes.

“Really··· Noah kept asking me to show him··· Okay, just this once···!”

“Huh?”

When Rohan finished his thoughts, he raised his head and made a foolish sound.

Ichinose's face turned red.

It was with its mouth slightly open like a baby bird waiting for its prey.