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Book 13: Chapter 1: Part 2
Book 13: Chapter 1: Part 2
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Part 2
I-I wonder if its okay
The two of them lined up in the kitchen, and I watched them from behind, feeling a little nervous.
In the end, Luna and the others escaped early but if possible, I also want to escape.
After all, the last time Lexia-san cooked, a knife flew toward me from behind.
W-well, she did say that she had practiced cooking since then, so I guess it will be fine.
Do you have to measure this properly? Well, its not like Im going to put different things in it or anything.
I-I hope its okay.
As with Lexia-san, what is unknown is Meikos cooking.
In the first place, Meiko has been sealed in the underworld for an uncanny number of years.
That is why she has probably never cooked, and since she is from the underworld and her existence is similar to that of a demon, it is likely that she does not need to eat.
Then again, I cant imagine Meiko being able to cook
..
Meiko stared at the knife with a devilish expression, overflowing with spirit, as if she was about to go to war.
U-um I wondered about that spirit in mere cooking.
But when the time came to start cooking, she was fearful at first of the knife in her hands to cut the ingredients, but she soon got used to it, and from there, the cooking proceeded incredibly smoothly.
And even though she had not followed any particular recipe, from what I could see from the back, it looked like it was a well-made dish.
Next I can just cut this up, right? Hah!
Oh!
Surprisingly, just like Iris-san from the other day, Meiko used her spiritual power when cutting the ingredients to complete the process in an instant.
To be honest, Im not sure about using spiritual power in cooking, but I-its okay, right?
What shes doing seemed pretty messed up, but the procedure and the handiwork itself looked pretty good.
C-could this be?
As I was holding out hope for Meikos cooking skills, something suddenly passed right by me.
Huh?
I fearfully looked to the side and saw a kitchen knife stuck in the wall.
Ah! Im sorry! It slipped out of my hand
I-is that so? Ah-ahahaha
It was just a coincidence, wasnt it? Yes, it just happened
Well the color is kind of plain isnt it! Lets add some blue here
B-blue? What on earth is she cooking!
I had no idea what Lexia-sans cooking was, and I was just terrified.
After that, I continued to be appalled by the cooking utensils and ingredients that flew in from Lexia-sans side, but the two of them were ready to complete their meal.
Now, its done!
Hope it suits your palate
Oh
Astonished. Its done.
This looks delicious.
Luna and Yuti, who were already sitting at the table side by side, were wide-eyed as I carried the dishes they had prepared.
Kuuya-san doesnt know Lexia-sans original cooking skills, so he is genuinely enjoying looking at the food in front of him.
Ouma-san, who had also come to the dining table, was amazed at the food laid out before him.
Oh? I wasnt expecting much since the girls were going to make it, but it looks quite tasty.
Woof!
Buhi!
Pii!
Hahaha, wait a minute.
Night was waiting with good manners, but Akatsuki and Ciel were looking at me as if they couldnt wait any longer, as if they were rushing me.
But still I wondered what would happen at first, but the finished dishes looked quite delicious, including the one made by Lexia-san.
Meiko looked so skillful during the cooking that I wanted to ask her where she got her skills, and Lexia-san, on the other hand, despite her messed-up cooking, the finished dish in front of me now looked very delicious.
After placing the dishes in front of everyone, they immediately began to eat.
Now, lets start with the one Lexia made first.
Fufu! Be amazed by my cooking!
Luna somewhat provocatively told us and took a mouthful of the beef stew that Lexia-san had prepared.
But
Mugu!
D-dangerous!
Eh? Eh?
Suddenly, Luna and Yuti, who had a beef stew in their mouths, turned blue.
Luna swallowed her mouthful and spoke with a shudder.
T-the moment you put it in your mouth, a pungent smell immediately pierces through to your nose Y-you idiot! How can such a delicious smell from the outside change so drastically when you eat it!
Chaos Not only does it smell terrible, but the taste is also terrible its cooked so well, but the flavors of the ingredients dont blend together; they are just mixed together
Eeehhh!? H-hey! I hope youre not just blabbering nonsense!
L-little girl How can you serve such a dish with such confidence?
W-woof
It seemed that Ouma-san also ate Lexia-sans dish, and his usual confident appearance changed, and he was somewhat dismayed.
Let me ask you something. Have you tasted this properly?
Eh? Taste? Even if I didnt, its still delicious!
Are you an idiot?
W-what the heck Apparently, Lexia-san didnt taste it.
I fearfully put the stew in my mouth, too U-ugh this certainly has a moderately unique taste!
Its strange, the ingredients are properly prepared from the earth, so it shouldnt be like this!
What? Are you trying to say it tastes bad?
If you dont believe me, just try it.
Luna told her in dismay, and Lexia-san ate her own stew.
But
It doesnt taste bad.
What the hell is wrong with your tongue?
Give up. I tasted it, and the result was the same
Lexia-san didnt seem to feel anything special after eating this stew. T-thats ridiculous
However, I didnt think that Lexia-sans sense of taste was strange.
Ive had dinner with her several times, and she said the food she ate then was delicious, so our sensitivities to taste must be the same.
If thats the case For Lexia-san, the range of delicious dishes may be very wide.
I-Im so impressed. I had no idea that even though she was a princess, Lexia-san was more tolerant of food than any of us
While the shock of Lexia-sans cooking was still lingering, we decided to eat the meat and potatoes that Meiko had made.
Then
Mmm?
Delicious. Its very delicious
To my surprise, Meikos meat and potatoes, which should have been the first time she had cooked them, were very delicious.
Then, Kuuya-san, who had been eating silently until now, opened his mouth.
Hmm Theres a faint but a trace of spiritual power in it.
Eh?
The spiritual power is originally a power that is despised by people but apart from that, it can also fascinate people. This dish shows the fascinating aspect of spiritual power. In other words, it is only possible to express the aspect that is avoided by people. Being able to produce a fascinating aspect like this is something only Meiko, who has grown up in the underworld environment for so many years, can do.
I-I see
There were two sides to spiritual power
But even if you subtract that power, I think its still delicious. Where did you acquire such culinary skills?
W-well It may be that one of the sinners from whom I was formed was a good cook
I dont know why, but if they are the source of Meiko, they are very serious sinners. I guess they couldnt use that skill properly. At any rate, aside from Yuuya and me, spiritual power can have a negative effect on the body of a mere mortal. Be careful how you handle it.
I understand. Ill do my best from now on with just this skill!
Kuuya-san nodded in satisfaction as Meiko looked somewhat determined.
Then, Lexia-san, who had eaten Meikos dish, gave a refreshing smile.
Im completely defeated.
Le-Lexia-sama
Fine! Meiko, I will recognize your culinary skills as a maid!
! T-thank you very much!
Youre talking so high and mighty, but Lexia wasnt much of a contest in the first place.
Affirmative. The difference between the two is like heaven and earth.
Hey, shut up! If youre going to go that far, why dont you try it, Luna?
Huh? Why should I?
Luna frowned at Lexia-sans sudden words.
But Lexia-san continues, unconcerned.
Its true that Luna is my bodyguard, but you are also my attendant, right? Then, its not surprising that you and Meiko are competing with each other.
Even if thats the case, Im not going to do it.
To Luna, who stubbornly refused to accept, Lexia-san smiled and whispered softly in her ear.
I know youre training to be a bride, too, right?
Wha-!? W-where did you hear that?
The color of Lunas face changed at once.
I couldnt hear them from here, but I wondered what they were talking about?
Well, what are you going to do? As for me, I can divulge it to Yuuya-sama, you know?
Eh? M-me?
T-thats
Its okay. Since we are here, why dont we just check out your skill once and for all? Right?
Luna, who was admonished by Lexia-san, looked thoughtful for a while but then reluctantly nodded her head.
Alright. If you insist, lets do it.
Thats how its got to be! Im sorry, Meiko, but Im going to have to ask you to have another bout!
T-thats not a problem, but what are we going to do? Weve already eaten and
Then how about a dishwashing match this time?
Dishwashing match?
Luna and Meiko tilted their heads, their voices sounding in unison.
Yes! If you are an attendant, you should not only cook but also clean up afterward perfectly, right? Thats why youre going to have a dishwashing match!
H-hah thats fine, but
And, since theres so many dishes, youre joining too, Yuti!
Not expecting the fire to fly to her, Yutis eyes widened.
Astonished. Why?
Because it would be more fun.
You decide on your own again
Luna held her head in this situation, which had completely become Lexia-sans sole domain.
Then, Ouma-san, who had finished eating, opened his mouth.
I dont know what it is, but you have no more use for us, right?
W-woof
Buhi~
Pii!
Eh? E-everyone!
Ouma-san quickly went to another room, and Night followed him with an apologetic look on his face.
Akatsuki waved his hand cheerfully, and Ciel squealed cheerfully as if cheering us on and followed Ouma-san.
Well, I guess Ill go over there too
Even Kuuya-san?
The rest of you youngsters can have fun with each other
He left with an air of aloofness.
W-what should I do should I run away before I get involved in something weird too?
Ara, everyone has gone Well, if only Yuuya-sama is here, then it would be fine!
No, theyve blocked my escape route!
So, me and Yuuya-sama will be the judges!
Fine.
Give up. It cant be helped; Ill do my best.
Ill win the next match, too!
Meiko and Luna were motivated, but Yuti, who was completely caught up in it, let out a deep sigh.
Well then lets get started!
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