Chapter 231:

Dungeon Stampede 2.0 Cooking

Due to a whim to assist an okama previous man, we have been handled to a meal. Coming into the izakaya the place he’s the proprietor, we settled down on the counter.

“Hello! Right here’s a moist towel and a draft beer to start out. I’ll deliver the appetizer in a second, so please wait.”

The place is an previous izakaya with years of historical past. Apart from the counter seats, there are solely two small tables behind it.

“Wow~! I haven’t seen this shortly!”

Even Serai-san, who was beginning to get somewhat grumpy alongside the best way, instantly smiled when a frosty beer mug was positioned in entrance of her.

“Fufu, then let’s toast. Thanks a lot for saving me! Cheers to life!”

“”“Cheers!”””

When stated like that, it felt good, and we additionally picked up our mugs and toasted. The long-awaited draft beer quenched our thirst.

“…Phew! Ah~, draft beer is scrumptious!”

“Oh, what a superb drinker you’re. Has it been some time?”

“Effectively, sure. At dwelling, I normally drink happoshu.”

“Oh expensive, that’s fairly lonely. However that’s all due to politics! Effectively, as we speak is my deal with, so drink as a lot as you want! Right here’s a burdock root salad.”

People are unknown creatures. Being entertained like this feels significantly better than simply receiving money.

“What…? Two thousand yen!? That’s ridiculous, come on!”

Ah, the marginally drunk Serai-san began complaining to the yakuza-like man known as Take-chan about one thing that occurred earlier. She’s actually sociable and fearless. Even Take-chan, who had a bandage on his proper hand and was making a grim face, began to get indignant upon listening to the story.

“Proper? Isn’t it horrible!?”

“Yeah, what a jerk. If somebody saves your life, it is best to no less than present some sincerity!”

Whereas listening to their dialog with a wry smile, the okama proprietor introduced me a brand new dish.

“Right here you go, recent and scorching.”

“Wow, it seems nice! Dashimaki tamago!!”

It has a stunning colour, is fluffy, and appears completely scrumptious.

“Yum, scrumptious!”

The umami of the dashi spreads gently in my mouth, making me smile with happiness.

“Ah! You’re consuming first, Mr. Ezuki, that’s not honest!”

“Haha. Right here, Serai-san, attempt it too.”

“Nom… Mmm! Scrumptious!”

“Fufu, thanks. I used to coach at a standard restaurant way back. I additionally ran an okama bar, however now I’m the proprietor of this izakaya.”

“Isn’t it good? He’s all the time been good at cooking.”

“Oh, Take-chan, are you saying I’m solely good at cooking and nothing else?”

“No, I’m complimenting you. Don’t twist it. Right here, give me a drink too.”

(Haha! How about that! That is the ability of the dungeon breakdown absorption!)

The 2 gulped down their draft beers in a single go, sighed deeply, and seemed dazed.

“That is irresistible for drinkers…”

“Completely, really…!”

“Oh, by the best way, we even have crab cheese…”

“You’ve extra!? Simply who’re you two!?”

“Effectively… We’ve been diving into dungeons even earlier than all this occurred.”

“I see. No surprise you’re so younger however so composed. So, was that magic or a ability again there?”

“Sure. Do you need to attempt the crab cheese too?”

“”“Sure, please!”””

…

“Scrumptious! The proprietor’s crab gratin is the perfect!!”

“Oh, Machi, you! It’s as a result of the substances are top-notch!”

The proprietor was additionally amazed by the crab cheese however shortly recovered and cooked it much more deliciously.

We used macaroni and seaweed, each of which may very well be preserved and have been left within the store.

First, boil the macaroni, then combine it with dashi-infused water and crab cheese, making an excellent crab cheese gratin. Sprinkle chopped seaweed on prime, and you’ve got a splendidly fashionable crab gratin with a Japanese twist.

The style was, after all, scrumptious! Though each Serai-san and I cook dinner often, we’re amateurs. The ability and expertise of the proprietor, who may instantly create a dish that matched the substances, have been spectacular.

“That is scrumptious… Proprietor, may you pack some as a memento?”

“Positive, I’d be completely happy to. You gave us the substances, so don’t hesitate.”

Benefiting from the provide, we requested for lots. I wished Ruu and Nina-san to attempt it too. Serai-san and I entered the kitchen, serving to whereas studying find out how to make it.

“Phew… Is that this sufficient?”

“Sorry for asking a lot.”

“Oh, it’s nice. Once I heard you wished to feed it to the ladies at the highschool you’re heading to, I couldn’t resist!”

“Sorry for the difficulty!”

Whereas I used to be considering of Ruu and Nina-san, Serai-san was additionally considering of Shark and the highschool ladies who admired her. Thus, we managed to get plenty of particular crab gratin. It might make an amazing memento.

“Effectively, you guys must be nice, however watch out on the best way.”

“Actually, don’t overdo it. And thanks for the substances!”

“Sure, we’ll come again for drinks as soon as issues relax!”

“Thanks. See you!”

We left the izakaya, waved off by the proprietor with eyeshadow and Take-chan. Off we go to Shark’s Excessive College. Let’s ship the new, particular crab gratin whereas it’s heat!