Chapter 75
“Okay, I’ll be right there.”
Rather than watching the drunken antics of those drunkards,
I’d much rather have a cozy chat with my cute marshmallow-like Lyria.
“Oh, right, from here on, it’s a secret, so you have to close your eyes.”
Lyria paused her steps and blushed, speaking shyly as she tugged on the edge of my sleeve.
“Just close your eyes and hold my hand.”
Now that I think about it, Lyria did mention wanting to give me a gift.
‘Heh, how adorable.’
Honestly, with my adult perspective, it was all too obvious, but as a real adult, I had to play along as if I didn’t notice.
“Alright, I’ll close them.”
Following Lyria, I arrived in front of a steaming pot, and I couldn’t contain my shock.
“Ta-da! What do you think? It’s mushroom stew we made!”
Lyria proudly presented the pot, which contained half-melted, bluish mushrooms,
Soft and mushy, completely unrecognizable herbs, all mixed together like a bizarre bibimbap.
The overwhelming visual alone caused the comment section to explode.
-President of the Romance Association (romxxx): Vomit-worthy.
-Uni (uuixxx): Someone’s gonna need a resurrection stone.
ㄴ MidnightSnackTime (mhoxxx): Dude, it’s still food for humans, come on.
ㄴ Ghost12 (asvxxx): You call that food meant for humans?
Judging by the intense reactions from the readers, they seemed to find the dish as bizarre and grotesque as I did.
However, the reactions from my companions were a bit different.
“We made sure to include various medicinal ingredients for Wendy’s health!”
Yeriel spoke confidently with a proud expression.
“Well, it’s green, so it’s not very appealing, but it’s not as bad as I thought…”
Nia, who had been hesitating in the background, nodded in agreement.
“…I tried my best to stop them.”
Oh, except for Eden.
I stood in front of the pot, wearing a conflicted expression.
The bubbling sound was deceivingly appetizing,
But the stew’s blue foam reminded me of hellish waves,
And the slimy leaves resembled ghostly hands reaching out from the depths.
Staring at the stew’s bubbling blue foam, I swallowed hard and spoke cautiously.
“So, you’re saying… you made this for me?”
I desperately hoped this was all a joke and asked hesitantly.
But the three pairs of sparkling eyes immediately nodded in unison.
‘Ha-ha… I thought it was just a joke, but…’
Judging by their earnest gazes, it was clear they genuinely meant it, leaving me unable to refuse.
‘Why couldn’t it just be a joke…?’
Now, where the heck was Xenon?
That sturdy guy could’ve tried it first, but he was nowhere to be found.
‘He’s always conveniently missing when I need him.’
As I glanced around in search of Xenon, not even a shadow of him could be seen.
I eventually gave up and turned back, only to see Yeriel smiling brightly as he scooped a spoonful of the stew.
“For Wendy, who’s been feeling weak, we added rare medicinal herbs and ingredients, so please eat it.”
Honestly, if Yeriel hadn’t said those words, I might’ve run away then and there.
Not just an unappetizing stew but a concoction made with rare medicinal ingredients—
Was this what children feel when they gift their parents health tonics…?
In the end, I couldn’t resist the three earnest gazes and reluctantly took a trembling bite of the stew.
“……!”
An indescribable sensation surged within me.
I felt my body floating as if I were levitating.
Radiant light poured from the heavens, and a vast flower garden unfolded before my eyes.
Petals of all colors brushed against my cheeks, soft and gentle.
Across the golden, glimmering stream stood Agatha, smiling warmly and waving at me…
Wait, why was Agatha waving at me?
“…Sis! Sis! Open your eyes! Wake up!”
“Gasp…!”
At the urgent calls, I snapped my eyes open,
Only to find my companions flustered and in a panic around me.
“Sis, are you okay…?”
“What in the world did they make?”
Rather than a taste of heaven, they made a stew that could send you straight there.
I almost had to use a resurrection stone while eating stew.
“I-I’m fine.”
Didn’t they say they used all sorts of medicinal ingredients that are good for the body?
What on earth? How did this happen?
I wasn’t angry or upset. Instead, I was genuinely curious.
To think they managed to turn rare and valuable ingredients into something so toxic.
Seriously, I’m curious about the recipe.
“Ahem, ahem! Really, it’s fine, Lyria. Stop crying!”
Looking around at the culprits of this poison-making incident,
I saw Lyria with tears welling up in her eyes, ready to spill at any moment.
I patted her head gently.
“I-It was just a moment where your breathing stopped. Wendy, I am truly sorry!”
Yeriel, looking equally flustered, bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle.
Behind him, both Nia and Eden bowed so low it seemed like they might hit their heads on the ground.
“It’s really fine. Honestly, it’s fascinating. I mean, I’m still alive… Anyway, what on earth did you make?”
“S-Sorry…”
“I tried to stop them, savior…”
The group, clearly panicked, repeatedly apologized.
Letting out a deep sigh, I shook my head and stood up.
“I said it’s fine. I don’t feel any adverse effects, after all.”
Well, I couldn’t say for sure if my breathing really did stop for a moment.
But since I didn’t seem to have any lingering effects and was still alive, it was fine.
“That said, from now on, the four of you are banned from cooking.”
It seemed best to prevent similar incidents in the future.
I brushed the dirt off my clothes, thinking of the experience as a brief foray into an assassin’s kitchen.
Growl.
At that moment, the loud sounds of my companions’ stomachs growling broke the silence.
Well, considering they were busy preparing this, they probably hadn’t had a proper snack.
“Alright, let’s throw this suspicious thing out and try cooking dinner again.”
It seemed like a good idea to show the assassin kitchen crew what proper cooking looked like.
[Would you like to purchase items from the Magic Cart?]
Luckily, thanks to the earlier funeral, my goodwill points had increased since the last time I checked.
[You have gained the goodwill of 210 Observers.]
[Total goodwill: 800]
With a good amount of goodwill saved up, I decided to splurge.
The red broth began to boil,
The spicy and savory scent wafting through the air.
An intoxicating aroma that stimulated one’s appetite.
A violently tempting visual of stew began bubbling on one side of the base camp where the banquet was unfolding.
“Boss, I can’t take it anymore. When can we eat?”
Darwin, who had earlier been grumbling while helping to set up the large pots, was now drooling and twitching his shoulders.
“It smells delicious.”
Even Nia, who usually didn’t have much of an appetite, wandered around like a puppy sniffing the air.
“Is it almost done? I’m gonna—ouch!”
I smacked Darwin on the back as he reached for a spoon, ready to pounce.
“Just wait a bit longer. Haven’t you heard the saying, ‘Good things come to those who wait’?”
As Darwin pouted and muttered complaints about his hard work,
I gave him a sharp glance and summoned the Magic Cart for one last ingredient.
[Would you like to purchase ‘noodle bundles’?]
[Goodwill per bundle: 2]
[Selected quantity: 30 bundles]
[Purchase complete!]
[Remaining goodwill: 640]
I purchased the noodles using the Magic Cart.
Out of the 800 goodwill points I started with, 160 had been spent on purchasing ingredients, including the noodles.
Even so, the bulk purchase discount made it worthwhile, and I didn’t regret it.
These people were my companions who had shared life and death with me.
Spending goodwill to feed them was far from a waste.
Soon, mountains of ramen noodles were tossed into the bubbling pots.
As the noodles softened and reached that perfect, slightly firm texture…
Dinner was ready.
“Alright, everyone, come grab a bowl!”
Into the red broth went well-fermented kimchi, red pepper flakes,
Onions, scallions, sausages, tofu, and various other ingredients,
Chopped generously without hesitation.
“Just don’t be surprised when you taste it.”
Enticed by the aroma, my companions quickly formed a neat line,
Their gazes filled with eager anticipation.
“Here it is! Wendy’s Special Stew is served!”
And with that, I spread the wonders of K-Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew) to this barren survival world.
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