A long night ended and the morning ahead of the battle with Musashi starts. I got up from the bed in Kaitos´s room, ate breakfast, and changed into casual wear. While I was leaving the castle and rubbing my sleepy eyes, I encountered Kaitosââ
âCraaaffttt!! You, this time I won't give up" Kaitos
âHey Kaitos. I don't know why you are so angry, this early in the morning, but I'll go ahead. " Craft
âGuu! Wait, Craft! Heey! He is as fast as ever!" Kaitosă
I was chased suddenly for some unknown reason, but with my strengthening magic, I ran away.... My escape was successfully. Catching a shuttle carriage in the castle and I head for Bremfai. Yawning, I checking my pocket watch and while being shaken inside the carriage. Itâs nine o'clock now, class starts at ten, so I still have plenty of time. I arrive at Bremfai and head straight to the Director's Office first.
âPrince Craft! Good morning! To see you this early in the morning......." Delrogello
âSleepy. Get me drink some hot coffee. Three sugars, no milk" Craft
As I entered the room, Delrogello got excited and got up. I asked him to brew coffee for me, before I was able to breathe out at last. An important lesson will start soon, therefore let's rest a bit. When I sit down on the sofa, the door of the Director's Office was opened. I turned my gaze to the door with a relaxed attitude, only to see her there...
â......What are you doing, Nii-san?" Efrika
âHmm? Oh, Efrika? What are you doing in the Director's Office?" Craftă
Efrika tilts her head, before letting out a big sigh. She glances at me filled with emotions such as dissatisfaction, anger and disgust, before rubbing her eyes with her fingers.
âIt's already nine o'clock. It's strange, don't you have something important to do today" Efrika ă
I didn't touch anything last night......? It's natural that she was sleeping that much. I didnât have to mention it, better to keep it in my chest.
âDidn't I agree with Musashi, as promised? After drinking a cup of coffee, I will head over there" Craft
âAre you seriously saying that? Musashi has been waiting since six o'clock" Efrika
âHmm, I guess so. So, how is it?" Craft
âYou can say that she is preparing herself mentally. Sheâs sitting straight on the practice field, on top of a cloth that she put on the ground." Efrika
âIt is as I expected. But...three and a half hours. Well then, a little more time wonât hurt." Craft
âPrince Craft! I have brewed the coffee!" Delrogello ă
I receive the cup that I have been on waiting from Delrogello, who ran in slipstick-like by kicking the door open. He used excellent beans from Bremfai and Kirishi Mountain to make the coffee. If I become a class coffee sommelier, I can understand the taste and the stock by smell only.
âZuzuu......hmm. This is very tasty, Delrogello" Craft
âHou. It is cheap goods of Burajarona, but I'm glad that it fits your mouth" Delrogelloă
To my previous words. It was my first time to drink such a cheap coffee.
âThat was funny, Nii-san. It seems to me that you're relaxing" Efrika
âOh, Efrika-sama. You resembles Craft-sama even more today, however you are more beautiful" Delrogello
âSay more, Delro...hey, what are you saying! Well, you are a bootlicker......" Craft
âI'm listening, Nii-san! Musashi's been waiting on you for more than three hours!" Efrika
She is noisy this morning. I can hear you without yelling.
âI understand, I understand. I was going to keep her waiting a bit for my schedule." Craft
âSchedule? Maybe a strategy or something......?" Efrika
âIf you go, you will understand. Delrogello, thank you for the coffee" Craftă
I shake hands with Delrogello, before taking Efrika to the training ground. Because she doesn't know my true intentions, Efrika is restless beside me.
âDon't be so hasty. There's a good reason for this" Craft
"I know somehow, but it's terrible. You could have told us beforehand. Musashi and all other candidates have been waiting for Nii-san since early this morningâ Efrika
"Ah, I see. That's why Kaitos got angry" Craft
âNo, that seems to be for a different reason...but Venusera is in a bad mood and on the verge of going home, Meri is hungry and sleepy, and Leona is reading a book" Efrikaă
I didnât think that everyone would have come to watch. It seems that everyone is concerned about our interactions yesterday.
âI didn't tell you, but this is necessary preparation for Musashi herself" Craft
âPreparation. Good, I'm looking forward to see how Nii-san will oppose her" Efrika
âIt's going to be over soon......oh? Here we are" Craftă
While we were talking, the training ground came into view. Various training instruments were set up in a wide and refreshing open space. Preparation for the impact on the barrier had been completed in case of emergencies.
âThis is the location of your fight. However you're not going to fight fair, right?" Efrika
âOu. In accordance with my educational plan, I'm going to teach her how to fight" Craftă
With a vulgar smile, I look at my target at the center of the training ground. Musashi was sitting on a cloth and quietly meditating. A pair of katanas were lined up on both sides as she waits for me to arrive. The fight will be easy, because Musashi did as I expected.
âAh, Nii-sama! And Efrika-anesama, too!â Leona
âTskâŚ...you finally came, you moronâ Kaitos ă
I thought that they would talk in a corner of the training ground, but they came over and joined Efrika and I. The ones that walked over were Leona and Kaitos, who came from the castle, however I can't find Meri anywhere. I wonder if she is still sleeping somewhere. It seems that Venu has returned......ah there she is.
"Craft, why didn't you go back to your room last night?" Kaitos
ââCause you were sleeping in my room, so I slept in your roomâ Craft
"Ugh.....yo, you big idiot! I was naked and I waited for you!â Kaitos
âYou're a fool. There is no loophole in the bride training study. Don't make fun of a virgin male" Craft
ă
That lizard with frightened look stepped aside, I glanced at it, confirming the sign.
âWell then, are you going to win the match? I will prepare for class when this is over" Craft ă
While approaching Musashi I stretch my arm towards her with a flexible movement. I plan to fight ahead of schedule and it is good to fight over timeâŚâŚ
âFinally......you cameâ Musashi
âIt's already late, Musashi. Let's start right awayâ Craftă
Opening her eyes, Musashi looked up at me. While still sitting straight, she responded with silence, without even a tremor. When I see the sweat flowing on her pale face and forehead, I felt better.
"Craft-dono......it's good to start the game, but......wait a little" Musashi
â"Take your katanas quickly. Come on, I've already pulled mine out" Craftă
I pull out Danthes from the back sheath, but Musashi still doesn't stand up. No, the reason is that she can't stand up. Because she has been sitting straight for more than three hours.
âWa, wait a second! I want to fight very much, but now my feet......" Musashi
âI told you, right? I may be a little late, but we'll start as soon as I arrive" Craft
âYou indeed said so, but a delay of two hours or more is a little too......" Musashi
âThen, this is the startâ Craft ă
As if there were no objections, I declared the start of the match.
âKuu! This is outrageous!" Musashi
I kick Musashi´s legs a little, which couldnât move from sitting straight too long. From only that the samurai of Isamura is miserableââin agony, actually.
âNnguuaaa!! Tsaaaawaaaa! It huuuuurrrttttsss!" Musashi ă
Pain stretches from her spine to the tip of her head and Musashi has to open her mouth to breathe. From what I understand, the numb sensation in her feet was directly transmitted to her brain.
"Hey Musashi? I'll forgive you if you tell me that" Craft
âU, aaâŚ...kuuâŚ...you can only use such a dirty trick!â Musashi
âAhh~? Cowardly? Don't talk nonsense, Musashi. Or are you a stupid samurai?" Craft
âWhat! Do you feel like squashing a samurai?" Musashi
âWhat? This place isn't Isamura. In other countries everyone doesn't fight fair and square like you. We don't hesitate to use strange ideas, traps, cowardly hands or anything else" Craft
âTh, that's a different story than this!" Musashi
â......What's the difference?â Craftă
Musashi was unwilling to change her attitude. Apparently, it seems that she still doesn't know her position. I don't wait for an answer and press the tip of Danthes against her neck. If I put even a little bit more strength in it......Musashi's neck will be blown off with her torso in a moment. A drop of red blood flowing from her neck is a telltale sign..
âHii!! Cr, Craft-donoâŚâŚ? What are you doing......â Musashi
âI'll admit I've made an effort this past year. But itâs not enough" Craft
Scared of the pain from her neck, Musashi looking up at me, tremblingly. For the first time in her life she experiences the feeling of her life being held in someone else's hands, ââan unexpected fear must be swirling in Musashi's chest.
âYou may have gotten stronger, but strength is not always the right thing to believe in. If you don't understand it, you cannot win against me" Craft
âUu, aaâŚ...he, help meâŚâŚâ Musashi
âBefore that, reflect on yourself. You must first turn your eyes to the world around youâŚ...remember thatâ Craft
âSt, Stop, I......in a place like this! N, Nooooo!!â Musashiă
I hold Danthes high and swing it down, forcefully. However, it wasn't Musashi´s body that I pierced, but the ground just beside her feet. About half the blade is stuck in the ground.
âHiuu? I'm saved......â Musashi
âIf itâs going to be getting numb then this should be how it is right? This is such a treat, letâs drink to this." Craftă
Musashi's relief is also fleeting. Magic that is released from my arms travels through Danthes, causing the ground to shake wildly. As for the destination of the force, rampaging through the ground the place where a thunder arrives isââ
âAh, ahyahyahyaaaaa!!â Musashi
Of course, Musashi's feet. The power is moderate, but she won't be able to move for a while.
âUnyuuâŚ...its numb......â Musashi ă
Musashi gets whacked and falls to the ground. She wasnât able to use her katana once, and I had a little interest in this fight anyway. butâŚ...when I have the opportunity, will I be able to see her sword art sometime?
âHey Efrika! I have finished, come here and treat Musashi!" Craft
I beckoned Efrika over, who was looking at us from the outfield. If we use Efrika's magic, the damage would heal quickly.
âI wonder what I should say at this time. No way, it was so easily settled" Efrika ă
With a bitter smile, Efrika comes running to me. She takes out her cane and treats the charred Musashi. A torrent of pale light comes out of the cane and wraps around Musashi´s body, before curing her wounds instantly.
âI had a hard time doing something about that neck wound. However, it's safe now.â Efrika
âCraft-niisama! Really amazing! To win the battle against a Samurai!â Leona
âThank you Leona. Well, I didn't use my swordsmanship at all" Craftă
I tried to extend my hand to stroke Leona´s head, who had came running as well......but that moment,
At a crucial time, my fingers and right arm were caught by the resurrected Musashi with brute force. This was also well within my expectation, but to ask for a rematch so soon......
âWell, you have lost. Even if you want to fight again, you need to train more first." Craft
âI don't think that I lost! I was careless just now, next time I......â Musashi
âHey Musashi, you should chill your head a little. Your tone is also strange" Efrikaă
Efrika calmly tries to soothe Musashi, who isnât listening at all and is instead stifling me with her burning fighting spirit......wait? Is she really burning?
âCraft-dono is a coward, and used such a cowardly measure! I won't be tricked anymore!" Musashi
âUwatchichi! Hey Musashi! Cool your flames!" Craft ă
Was she not able to control her magical power due to anger? Is that why Musashi´s entire body is burning with fire? Damn it, even if I runaway like this it will be troublesome......it can't be helped then.
âI understand! We will do a rematch! So turn off your flames and get away!" Craft
âIs, is that true! A samurai won't be fooled twice!" Musashi
âI'm not a samurai. Nonetheless, it is good to fight, but there are conditions." Craftă
Musashi is satisfied and erased her flames, while I will stab her nail tentatively just in case.
âThe match is tomorrow. We have a lesson now" Craft
âAgreed. However, your cowardly tricks won't be forgiven again!â Musashi
âI know that. Musashi, you are misunderstanding! Letâs fight seriously and may the better one win. " Craft
âOf course. But your behavior was too arrogant!â Musashi
âNo, it was not. It is a splendid war tactic to disturb the teasing and to keep the other party waiting. On the other hand, what were you doing? You were obsessed with winning, but you were not able to maintain a perfect state to win.â Craft
This time, it is my turn to stop Musashi. It's the first step to change this stubborn samurai to my liking.
âIf you're a samurai, learn from this loss, and put me in a trap! You should not be proud that you have never lost. Even if you lose, you only have to make use of it, and get stronger!â Craft
âUgh......but I've never been......but certainly" Musashi
âMusashi. Craft means he has lost many times, but he never used an excuse for defeat. That is one of his strengths" Kaitos
Don't say good things, Kaitos! Let me increase the amount of meal this evening.
âI wonder if that really is the case. He doesn't like to lose, but I feel like he is always making excuses" Efrika
âYou keep silent! I always tell the truth!" Craft
â......Craft, don't make excuses next to my follow upâ Efrika
While Efrika and I are arguing, Musashi laughs, dryly. Was she poisoned by that figure�
âHahaha, you are a funny person. Between the face you made when you put the blade on my neck and your current face. Which one is......." Musashi
âAnyway, if you want to get stronger, you should become a little smarter. Do you understand?" Craft
âI don't know what it is, butâŚ...I understand what you want to sayâ Musashi
Musashi organizes her clothes and retrieves the cloth that had been laying on the ground with dexterity. Then, she binds around the middle with a string, she carries it with her two Katanas on her back.
âTomorrow, at the same time here. I will show you, it will be my win" Musashi
âAh, I look forward to it. Then, everyone! Let's move to the classroom!" Craftă
The morning event was over, ncomes a pleasant lesson awaits. I urge everyone to follow as I move towards the classroom. I also think Iâm forgot something important but...... hmm, I can't remember.
âMusashi, I hope I can see your sword skills tomorrow" Efrika?
âWell, I hope I can give you a little lesson." Musashi
âGood luck! I'm rooting for you too!â Efrika/Leona
âWhat reassuring words! I will surely win!â Musashiă
Well, it seems that everyone's relationship has deepened......this may encourage.
âMunya......ahmm......Craft-sensei......â Meri ă
The person sleeping comfortably at the end of the training field is, Meri. No one remembered her when we moved class forward. Meri, who noticed us later, chased after us...but that is another story.
Bremfai Magic and Science Academy: Bride Training Study ~ classroom.
The place I visited yesterday really suited my body.
âAlright, let us begin classâ Craft ă
I look over the seated bride candidates and nod in satisfaction.. Oooh, just like a real teacher.
âIt feels good that all of you attended. That's right, Venu...â Craft
âDon't talk to me, will you? I'm just here to take the class" Venu
âI can't just bounce. There was a proper reason for the matter in the morning. Meri!" Craft
âYes, why didn't you wake me! I overslept and couldn't see it!" Meri
âAh, sorry. Later on listen to the results from the others. Well, what I want to say is that everyone is happy that they get along. So, you can seat closer, right?" Craftă
The three people sitting in the front row are Efrika, Leona and Meri. Kaitos is sitting behind them while Musashi is diagonally behind. Venu sits at the window on the last row.
âThere is only one person that is going to win this. Why do we need to make friends?" Venu
âYou're right, but if you're not cooperative, you'll lower your reputationâ Craft
âNot good, Nii-san. Oh, what if you let me do it?" Efrika
âHey, let's moderate the quarrel. It's troublesome to take care of it" Craftă
I took a small cane from my pocket and a big letter reflected on the blackboard. The letter contained a cooking practice.. Yes, today's lesson isââ
âAs you can see from the board, todayâs lesson is cooking." Craft
âWhat, cooking! Foolish! Where is the need to learn such a thingâŚ...?" Musashi
âWhat do you think you are here for. This is the bride training study" Craft
âKuuâŚâŚ! Cooking......but, I must absolutely be chosen......â Musashi
As if receiving crushing insults, Musashi has an agonized expression. No, no, what do you say about cooking practice?
âAlthough I thought that it would come......uhuhuu, cooking is easy" Efrika ă
Contrary to Musashi, Efrika is really looking forward to this class. The disappointment is that she is really good at cooking. It is natural because she has learnt housework from a young age by Zenan. I'm not going to spoil it, but I don't care for just delicious meals.
âEveryone of you has some thoughts about this, but it's already decided. Everyone, move to the cooking room" Craft
âOohoohoohoo!! Today I, will show you my ability!â Efrika
After leaving the classroom, the bride candidates followed me. What kind of food will they make......I think it's going to be interesting.
âI am a samurai. Craft-dono, a samurai's donât enter kitchens." Musashi
âDon't complain Musashi. If you want to be the best master, don't forget you have to win." Craftă
As I thought, Musashi seems less reluctant. Because there is no room for that, I would like to get caught in such soft hands......
âHere is the cooking room. Come inside everyone." Craftă
In the immediate vicinity of the cooking classroom door was an old plate with âCooking Roomâ written on it. There were several cooking tables,white boards, and, in the corner, pre-prepared ingredients. You could make a great amount of dishes with the amount of ingredients that were stacked like a mountain.
âIf you go inside, everyone except Leona please put on a cooking robe. I will explain the rules after that" Craft
âRules? Are we going to start the match now?â Musashi
âIt's far from talking. Although you don't know, it is my duty to evaluate" Craft
âUmm, Nii-sama? Where should I goâŚâŚ?â Leona
âYou are the judge. You sit beside me" Craftă
Leona and I arrive at the platform for the teacher, after the remaining five people arrived at each of their cooking tables respectively. There are some cookware on the stand, but we are not going to use them because we are the judges.
âAll right, everyone. You can use the tools, equipment, ingredients and seasonings you have here. I don't have any food restrictions, so please make lunch by lunchtime. That's the challenge for today" Craft
âYes! I have a question. Is Sensei evaluating the dishes we make?" Meri
âI will do that, Meri. I'm going to be the first to taste the finished dish. After me,everyone else will taste it. I don't expect it to be tasty, but make me something to eat,at least" Craftă
Nodding at Meriâs words, I take out a large hourglass from inside a drawer. It looks like it's about 2 hours in size.
âCooking time is over when all the sand falls down. Well, I leave you to make your own special dish. Personally, I'm expecting fun foods to come out" Craft ă
Turning the hourglass quickly, I sit on the chair and observe from the side. I didn't sleep well because of that affair yesterday and it wouldnât be bad to take a nap during the time I need to wait for the dishes to be made. Meanwhile, the five candidates seem to be thinking what to make in this limited time. At least Efrika knows what she wants to do, the remaining members are the problem.
âUmm, even though they're still rawâŚ...Oh, this looks deliciousâ Kaitos
âHey Kaitos. You can't afford to eatâ Efrika
âLets eat it together......then, the dish might be good......" Meri
âI've never even made a meal before......" Musashiă
Kaitos got the first move and got distracted, before the others also started to move. Women who are at least ten years old are here. One or two dishes, I don't demand more.
âHuwaaa......nuuguuuâŚ...nemiiâ Craft ă
I rubbed my sleepy eyes and lay down on the table. Their cheerful voices as they cook become a comfortable lullaby.
âThen, I look forward to the completionâŚ...good nightâ Craft
âAre you going to take a rest, Craft-niisama?" Leona
âYes, I went to bed a little late last night. I'll leave those guys to you" Craftă
It seems like this will be more fun to watch, but less fun to eat.
âYes! I will determine the person suitable to be my future sister with these eyes!" Leona ă
While listening to the voice of my reliable sister, I close my eyelids and escape into the dark world. When I wake up I believethe best dish to be waiting in front of me and I slowly began to count sheep in my headââ ă
Two hours to take a nap. I have heard that it is most pleasant to wake up after a two hour nap. That's why this two hours of sleep will give me the most pleasant awakeningââ
âSo I thought...but this is the reality...â Craft ă
Some charred stoves. A cooking table that lost itâs cutting board and was torn apart, miserably. A pungent odor which makes you want to pinch your nose. And the sound of something similar to liquid boiling. It wasn't the best dish which jumped into my eyes, but the cooking room which had been turned into hell.
âWhat happened while I was sleeping? There was originally not even dust in the room, why has it currently been turned into, what seems to be, a witchâs altar? â Craft
â......Well, it is a long story butâŚ...I'm sorry, I don't want to talk about it right now" Efrikaă
Efrika getting away from the cooking table with a tired looking face. Something very frightening must have happened. Leona, who was supposed to be the supervisor, is lying in the center of the cooking room unconscious. Meri is laughing and holding her belly down on the floor, causing convulsions. Venu is almost the same as Efrika. Kaitos and Musashi say nothing and are looking at me with a serious face and tearfuly eyes, like they are waiting for a child to be born...
âWell, if Leona is alright, then itâs fine. We'll find the culprit later, so let's taste the dish for nowâ Craft ă
I close my eyes to the devastation that happened in a part of the cooking room and move to Efrika´s table. It is safer to choose Efrika, who has the highest stability and a certain meaningful expectation first.
âWe'll all be tasting, so you guys can gather here. Arenât you worried about your rival's cooking?â Craft
âAh, I'm embarrassed. I'm the first to be chosen. Hey, Leona, get up nowâ Efrika
âHmm......hey? I, why were I asleep......?" Leonaă
Efrika gently wakes up Leona, before preparing the dishes. The dish is covered with a silvery cloche smells good even in while being served in this chaotic environment. It seemed to be just a ray of light.
âUoo! It smells delicious! Hey, Sensei! Let's open it already!" Meri
âAh. Well then, it's the opening act" Craftă
In response to Meri, who jumps up from the floor and hurries over, I take the cloche off. As I expected, my favorite dish is included. I bet she likes the same seasoning as well.
âI refrained from roasting the pork because I don't have enough time. So, what do you think? Making a potato salad with pork, chicken, and steak. This meal is cooked with natural water from Sulpua and the corn soup is thicker than usual, leaving a drooling textureâ Efrika ă
Even if she is rotten, she is my cousin and therefore she knows my preference. The appearance of the dish is perfect and so is the choice. The question is the tasteâŚâŚ
âItadakimasu......moguu, ngu. Uh, not bad" Craft
âHuhuu, it's only natural. I'm very familiar with Nii-san!â Efrikaă
Seasoning is also perfect. This is a perfect dish. If I look only at cooking, Efrika seems to be the best bride.
âArrangement of food 100 points. Seasoning 100 points. Dish choice 100 points. Really interesting. A total of three hundred points" Craft ă
This dish is inside my expectations. After all, what I expect and what I can hope for. That's boring. The nasty is out of the question, but a little playful.
âInteresting, isn't it. I didn't consider perfect, but if it is 301 points out of 400......huhuhu" Efrika ă
Efrika, who suddenly got a high score, feels good; she seems invisible and dangerous in the eyes of the other bride candidates. However, they don't need to worry, the world isn't that sweet.
âHaa? âInterestingâ is weighted 700 points. You have 301 points out of 1000" Craft ă
What's most important to me is whether it's interesting or not. If you evaluate by that premise, this dish is definitely boring. I don't want to eat this every day, even though it is good occasionally.
â......I am sorry, I couldn't understand what you said right now. Can you say it again? " Efrika
âYou have 301 points out of 1000. Before we continue with the next dish, letsfinish this dish together" Craftă
Efrika, who believes that she heard wrong, solidifies like a plaster in an instant.. Ignoring her, I finish Efrika´s dish with the remaining candidates.
âIt's awesome! Efrika is a good cook!â Kaitos
âOh, I think it's good, elder sister! But interestingâŚ...I'm not sureâ Leona
âThank you both. But you can't compliment me......" Efrika
âHas someone not taken a bite from this dish......Venu. Aren't you eating?" Craft
Away from Efrika´s dish and those eating, Venu sits on a chair and hasnât moved. She is wringing her fingers on the table with a dull face.
âI'm not interested in other people's cooking. This is just a matter in which one does their best.t" Venu
âHohou. If you say that, then you must have good cooking skills, right?â Craftă
As my goal for this class was to make everyone open their hearts, Venu's behavior made my heart ache. I hoped to find an alternative way in this lesson......but well, how is her dish?
âNeedless to say, Baretoria meals are the best in the world! Now, please eat!" Venu
Venuâs food has a strange shape. A lot of ingredients are put on a flat, stretched fabric. This smell......Bajimato and cheese?
âIts Baretoria´s pride: Pizzar. I used high quality Bajimato which only grows in the Dyna Mountain Range and Tigatawos milk cheese. The Gaia wheat dough is also produced in Baretoria......" Venu
âUoo!! Hey, Venu! How do you eat this? Come on, say it quickly!"ă
Interrupting Venu´s explanation, Meri jumps to the pizzar, while wiping her saliva. That momentum... she is barely rational.
âIt is Venusera! It is cut with this pizzar cutter" Venuă
Venu takes out a silver stick with a circular blade and uses it to divide the pizzar into pieces, skillfully.
âHee, is this something that can cut by just rolling over things? This is convenient" Meri
âCome on, eat! Bow down before Baretorian´s cooking!â Venu
âUoo, this is what you say! Something is growing! I'm getting ready!" Meri
âSuch a strange food......omuu......oh, how strange......this is good......" Craft
When you pick up one of the eight pieces of pizzar, the cheese draws into a thread and drips. Further bringing the tip into the mouth and eating it up to the middle......the flavor spreading into the mouth is one of many ingredients harmonize.
âWow, that's interesting. I didn't know that hot cheese and Bajimato would fit together this way" Craft
âThat's right. It's looks a little dull, but you change the ingredients and eat a lot, without getting tired of it" Venu
âNgungu......the dough is sticky and delicious!" Craft
âWell done Venu. I especially liked the lobster and scallops" Meri
âIt is Venusera! Ooohoohoo! Baretoria is famous for cooking such as Pesta and Rizotte as well as Pizzar. Pizzar is just a part of the cuisine !" Venuă
Venu is looking good judging by the storm of praise that sprung up. It seems like she won't change, as usual, butâŚ...I know that she thought about us properly.
âIt's brilliant, Venu. The taste, the appearance, and the choice of the dish are high scoring. In particular, that you chose Pizzar from among the numbers of Baretorian dishes, was greatly appreciated" Craft
âAete? Nii-sama, is there a reason you don't like Pizzar?" Leonaă
Beginning with Leona, everyone seems to be unaware of this fact. Isn't it noticeable that Venu is shy and now very embarrassed? She is bright red and restless.
âWell, why don't you think about it yourself. It's a worrisome assessment, but......80 points for both choice and taste and arrangement 90 points. Finally, including the 500 points of interest......a total of 750 points for Venu" Craft
âA, eh? Yes......750......that's right. I have 750............750!!" Venu
âWhat are you surprised about? That was a great dish, Venuâ Craftă
I stroked Venu's head through the hood and proceeded to the next cook.
âAaâŚ...I did nothing in particular, I just cooked normally......" Venu
âBe a little straightforward. Everyone is pleased with your cooking." Craftă
The reason why Venu chose Pizzar is because it's a dish that everyone can share. Not only did that appeal to me, but it displayed Venuâs gentle heart who chose a dish for everyone......I wonder why, I think it's really affectionate.
âYou did it! Hehee, please make another Pizzar next time! Let's eat it together!" Meri
âIf you say that. I don't have to think about it a bit!" Venu
âUmm. You can boast Venusera. I definitely want to eat it again" Meriă
Being sandwiched by gluttonous, Venu hides her face shyly. Oh, she's healed.
â750......? Even I only have 301 points, ah! What does that mean!" Efrika
âCome on, sit down, Efrika" Craftă
I feel a great mess on the horizon. Let's assume that her mind is restarting and move to the next tasting.
âNow, the next one is MeriâŚ...hey, where is your dish?â Craft ă
Although Venu's evaluation ended and we continue, there is nothing on Meri' s cooking table. No way, did she eat her own dish?
âDon't look like that Craft-sensei! I have a proper dish!" Meri
âBad bad. You're greedy, unlike Kaitosâ Craft
âCraft, I canât let this pass! I'm just in my growing phase!" Kaitos
âNahahaa, growing season is fine. If you eat this, then your daily nutrition is perfect!" Meri
Meri leaves the cooking table and walks to where the ingredients are stacked. There is a big three-staged wagon next to the food mountain, and if you look closely there seems to be a dishes there.
âI couldn't put it on the table. Look, this is Meri´s special!" Meri ă
A variety of dishes with proportions with honestly a âspecialâ size were arranged. without honesty have carried the word 'special'. Special dishes are connected with each dish one by one, and even this still insists on existence.
âRoughly counting there are more than ten items......you finished making this amount in two hours?" Craft
âIt is easy if you cook efficiently. If you're fast, you can eat plenty of delicious dishes!" Meri
âIt's not easy to reach that level. You should be a chefâ Craftă
I put one of Meri's dishes on the table. It is amazing to be able to make so many dishes at the same time, but no matter how many there are, there is no meaning if the taste isnât there.
âThis is feather pig......grilled with Whiton´s herb. Let me tell you, I'm picky about my pork." Meri ă
The pork was cut into bite sized pieces.. When pushing the tip of the fork against the surface of itâs skin, I pierced the meat without delay. Just being baked just cannot achieve this...how it become so soft?
âMomu......ah, doesn't just melt in your mouth. What kind of trick did you use?" Craft
âNiihiihii! A lot of special magic was transmitted to Bunna. This time I used magic to manipulate the hardness of objects. Just remember, you can apply magic to various dishes!" Meriă
To handle such high magic, it seems that her skill level is considerable high in all attributes.
âThat's brain ice cream with stir fried mantises and beetles! My favorite!" Meri
Having so many low-quality products as her favorite food......uuga, sheâs made a great thing.
âThis bean soup is very delicious. Can you tell me the recipe, if you don't mind?â Craft
âAh! Because she used water magic, it is perfect for Efrika" Meri
âMeri-san, please tell me as well!" Efrikaă
Because there is a great variety, everyone seems to pick up their favorite dish. Even if it is not the result intended by them, I would like to evaluate that all members have been united in this way.
âHehee, don't panic everyone! Sensei, let me know my score quickly!" Meri
âHmm, Meri´s scoring is taste 85 points, arrangement 50 points and choice 95 points. 500 points for interest, total 730 points. Taste, choice and interest were high......but the arrangement" Craftă
Half of the dishes all look delicious, but the other half have problems. After all, the low-quality food caught the tail. No, Kaitos is pleased.
â......Arya, it's hard to be tolerant. Kaaa! I lost to Venu!!" Meri
âIt is Venusera! And you have worked hard. Winning and losing is trivial" Venu
âMushyaMushyaâŚ...you are right, Meri. If I was judging you, I would have given you a full thousand points" Kaitos
It's good to talk, but a insect's foot is twitching from Kaitos´s mouth. What should I think about the face of my ideal girl that eats insects like that? Real torture?
âAh......Cr, Craft-sensei? Because of the insects......are you angry?â Meri
âNaa? No, I'm not mad at you, Meri" Craft
âBut I......I'm not a tactless woman, I can't cook well......" Meriă
Meri seems to have misunderstood my frowning with a pale face. This depression is unexpected as she is originally a cheerful character.
âI told you earlier? Your evaluation is 730 points. You weren't able to reach Venu, but your score is about twice as much as Efrika. You can boast that you have more points than Efrika, right?â Craft
âCraft-sensei......that, you´re right. I have twice as much as Efrika!â Meri
âWait a minute! Why are you making me a point of reference like that? That's terrible, Nii-san!â Efrikaă
Efrika raises her voice in protest and complains a bit but I ignored it. I hit Meriâs back who regained her energy from Efrikaâs precious sacrifice and I softly whisper.
âPlease be relieved Meri. You are cute and charming tanned woman" Craft
âAuee? Cr, Craft-sensei?â Meri
With her beautiful face and seductive body, Meri's charm is clearly visible.
âIt's good to be insensitive. You have not only a blessed appearance, but also a bottomless brightness. And the flower ornament in your hair shows your charm" Craft
âIs, is that so......? Am I cute......?" Meriă
She has never been praised before now and is so charmed by my words, that Meri falters. Hey, what were the eyes of the boys in Bunna looking at?
âHmm? At least I think you're pretty......if you doubt it so much, I will see your face again for confirmation. Lets see? Huh?" Craft ă
When I look into her face smiling, Meri covers her fuzzy expression with both hands.
âI, I understand.....garaa......go, good......mmou......uhgyaa!" Meri ă
Walking backwards without being able to talk normally, Meri falls down...... the contents inside her skirt is fully visible, but more interesting then that is Meri's shaking. Damn it, not good......I can not stop laughing!
âBuu! Aahaahaa! Hey, look! Meri is so shy!" Craft
Meri's ludicrous appearance is rarely seen. When I turn around to share it with the other bride candidatesââthere were only women who showing demonic expressions.
âHmm? That wasnât good, was it?" Craft
âHou, is this the most famous rumor? I don't know how good it is because I don't wear any underwear" Musashi
âNi, Nii-sama is pleased to see Meri's underwear......uu.......Nii-sama likes underwear......" Leonaă
You are wrong, Leona! You heard the entire conversation so why are you making that sort of conclusion!
âNii-san,we are in class now, right? It is not the time to flirt with the candidates." Efrika
âI did a sample of my tasting before, and missed out. Forgive me!" Craftă
As I try to solve Leonaâs misunderstand, the two people to the right and left of me give me a solid glare with a frightening expression. Damn, there are no excuses for me...huh. The tension from seeing a cute Meri is dampening.
âUuâŚ...sh*t......for everyone, I have to push more......" Meri
Meri got up while stroking her rich butt, she murmured something romantically. But now, I have no energy to question it.
â......Haa, let's finish the remaining two meals" Craft ă
I switch the topic and try to continue with the remaining meals. Either Kaitos or Musashi made a landmine-grade dish that will bring about our deaths.
âWell then, we will have the remaining two people show their dishes, at the same time. Thats the special rule this time" Craft ă
In the worst case, I could herald at the moment I uttered either dish. In order not to do so, I have to first identify the culprit by appearance......
âMuu, two people at the same time? You know, that's a good decision" Musashi
âYou can especially taste my masterpiece!" Kaitosă
Finally the remaining two come carrying meals with bragging face. Incidentally, the other four felt the danger and left one by one. Isn't that too exaggerated? At this moment a little cold emotion seemed to bud, and the theme of destruction surrounds Kaitos and Musashi.
âCraft-dono, this is my first time cooking! If you eat this, you will definitely want to choose me as your bride! I am prepared for it!" Musashi ă
It is so ordinary that it seems to be delicious, because it's still ordinary grilled fish and garnish. The quantity is overwhelmingly unsatisfactory, but there are problems. Then, what remains......
âI have kept you waiting, Craft. This is the delicacy I made, enjoy. " Kaitos ă
The first thing I hear is an unpleasant sound, as Kaitos places her plate. It turns into a whirling bubbling sound and in the large plate is pure black, bubbling liquid. Mysterious creatures are wringing around and occasionally jumping and sinking repeatedly. Well then, there is no doubt. The disaster you seeâŚ...Kaitos is the culprit.
âHey, Kaitos! Did you create this disaster!" Craft
âNaa! It's a misunderstanding, Craft! I haven't done anything!" Kaitos
âEveryone says that! What do you want me to do? The cooking room has been massacred!â Craftă
Finally I got stuck and started talking with my face towards Kaitos.
âWa, wait a moment......fighting is not goodâ Musashi ă
Musashi broke into our conversation. Her attitude and expressionâŚ...hey hey hey?
âThat, Craft-dono. I chopped the cooking table and burned it......it is my fault" Musashi
âWhat? Musashi, did you really do this?" Craftă
When I turn my eyes towards Efrika as if to confirm it, everyone breathes out and nods.
âTo cut the ingredients, I used this sword and to bake the ingredients, my magic is useful. That's what I thoughtâŚ...damn, I regret itâ Musashi
âIt's not just regrettable! Why did you cut the ingredients with your katana? The katana is the soul of a Samurai!â Craft
âWait, Craft. Don't forget to apologize to me. I am deeply hurt by your unconsidered words" Kaitos
âShut up! You may not have caused the mess but cause of this foul odor is you! Both are bad!" Craft
I moved Kaitos dish aside and take Musashi´s dish first, because it looks relatively safe. With a low growl, Kaitos starts to intimidate me, but if I care, I lose.
âIf you have anything like grilled fish, you won't fail. It's the first-level of edible" Craft
When I take the grilled fish stuck on a skewer, I bite into its belly and eat it with the bone. I can't use chopsticks, so I have no choice but to do thisâŚ...? Hmm?
â......Naa, Musashi? This was cut with a katana......and you baked it with your flame? " Craft
âIndeed! I failed a few times and ruined the cooking table, but this is the only successful dish" Musashi
âNo, I don't care about the cooking table, but......what about the seasoning?" Craft
âMuu? Seasoning? What is seasoning?" Musashiă
It is no wonder that the taste of the fish is strong. And only the outside is burnt, the inside is still doughy.
âUoee. The firmness......is fishy! What's this fish name......?" Craft
âIf I´m not wrong, I think it is Shirashirakansu" Musashi
âAh that's right. It's not a fish from the fish tank, but one taken from the exhibition tank at the window" Musashi
âWhat! That wasn't a fish supposed to be used as an ingredient!" Craft
âOeee!! You're a stupid samurai who eats whatever you like! Did you do this to get your revenge for what happened this morning!â Craftă
I gaze at Masashi while vomiting gently atop the dish. If she reflects a bit and says sorry I will forgive her......
âA, uuâŚâŚ.yes! This is my weapon! I will win our match tomorrow!â Musashi
ă
Unfortunately, Musashi's action were just an excuse. This is already a pain in my eyesââ
â......Even if it is a joke, you should be prepared, Musashi? I'm really mad at you, right nowâ Craft
I regret that I sold the quarrel with a half resolution. However I won't allow her to cry.
âYou okay, Nii-sama? Shall I bring you some medicine?" Leona
âLeona, medicine will be good later. Anyway, after this, I'm eating a dish more horrible than death" Craft
âWhat are you saying, Craft! I made it with all my effort!" Kaitosă
The tears that are just overflowing in her eyes are accumulated and Kaitos shouts with a trembling voice. Hmm......no matter, this time I may have overdone it.
âSorry, Kaitos. Because I love you so much, I want to be mean" Craft
âWhat? Is that true? You're not lying, are you?" Kaitos
âIt is natural, isn't it a precious dish you made? I can tell without eating it" Craftă
I put my hand on Kaitos´s waist and draw her close. The light Kaitos fits in my arms has the same height as me, and I approach her face until the distance is so close that we can touch each other.
âWait quietly. I will......show you a lot of affection later" Craft
Kaitos´s face is dyed red like a cherry blossom and she becomes floppily and strife. Kukuku, I can do this, as long as I try to do it.
âEven so, it is too weak for a fastball. I won't raise the sound at this level" Craft
âNmuuehehe......Kurafftâ Kaitosă
Kaitos spins her arms around my neck as if her dream came true. I'm sorry but we´re in class now. When I tried to wipe Kaitos tears away, all the students who had been silently felt as if they were hit by water and suddenly started to make loud noises.
âWa, wait! What do you mean by what you just said? I ask for an explanation!" Venu
âNiNii, Nii-samaa......Kaitos-chan......Hawawa!! The game has already been decided......" Leona
âTh, this is also a weapon... this confuses me......? Is that so?" Musashi
âAfter all, it is useless as it is now......uguu, my chest feels weird......" Meri
I gently stroke Kaito's head, who had fallen asleep on the floor, before turning again to the dishes I received. Bizarre creatures wander inside, the garbage-like smell, and the jet black ink. A decent nerve makes it impossible to speak very well. But, strangely enough, Iââ
âWell then, I wonder if......zuzuu" Craft
For the bride candidates here, I felt that I could do anything.
My consciousness is about to go away. My foot trembles with sharpness, palpitation and dizziness push all at once. It will be easier if I faint......but that is no good. I need to bring it to a end.
I give the lowest rating to Kaitos, who is sleeping. There is nothing to remember about this already. I......I barely hold on the rope that is my consciousness.
âEh? Sensei......? Hey, Craft-sensei! Hold on! You canât dieee!â Meri
âCraft-donooo!! You have to be strong!!â Musashi
My body collapses. Sense of fading. I fall down, while covering the sleeping Kaitos.
âNii-sann!! Aaa!! Oh my God!!â Efrika
ă
The screaming of my noisy cousin is heard loudly. But, what remained in my ear more than thatââ
âWhat do you mean......the taste of my......" Kaitosă
She look so happy under me.....Kaitos´s sweet voice.
A few hours after the nightmare cooking showdown. I hear that the afternoon class was canceled because I fainted. After that, I was brought to my room in the royal castle for recuperation, butâŚâŚ
âMy cute sooonnnn! Aaaaah, I was so worried!" King Zefirio
âShut up, damn father. Don't come into my room without permission" Craftă
The one that disturbs me in my bed is my annoying father who suddenly appeared.
âWhat......because of the poisonous dish, you have such a filthy mouth......Ooh, it is deplorable!" King Zefirio
âWith all due respect Beard-san, but this is the usual reaction of Craf." Zenan
ă
The number of existences which disturb my rest became two. A troublesome maid appeared.
âHey, Zenan. I'm healed at the sight of your beautiful face" Craft
âThese are nice words. Let me show you a light dance so that you can heal even more" Zenan
âIf the trash doesn't keep silent and move, remove it" Craft
âAhh, Craft-sama is being bulliedâ Zenan
Zenin, with an expressionless face, like a doll knows exactly what I mean. I wonder why a woman like her has such a beautiful face.
âTh, thatâŚ....did you forget about me? I'm the king......" King Zefirio ă
My father unsuccessfully tries to inject himself into Zenan and my conversation with an uncomfortable face.What happened to the king, will that presence be lost with this figure?
âWhat, you are still there? Get out of the room" Craft
âWhy Craft! You haven't had any skinship with me though you have been in the castle for the past month. Sometimes we have some happy father and son time......" King Zefirio
âAbsolutely disgusting. If you're lonely, go to Magwardo's room, you bearded father.â Craft
âUwaaaahh!! Craft, you're still rebellious!!â King Zefirioă
My father jumps out of my room,shaking the whole castle by closing the door. It is impossible to think of him as the king of a country because of his behavior.
âCraft-sama. Even if that bearded man wastefully declared that he is overprotective, and even though his aging odor is bad, he is still your father. Don't forget that he cares about you, Craft-sama" Zenan
âIt may be a follow-up, but I can only hear you as if you're a fool" Craftă
With that, I put my face on soft's pillow and rolled over.
âPlease tell Efrika, Kaitos and Leona that I´m fine. I will take a nap" Craft
â......To that sow too? Yes, I got itâ Zenan
âEspecially Kaitos would be worrying about me. Please encourage him" Craft
âEncouraging Kaitos-sama......fuufuufuu. Please leave it to this top counselor" Zenan
I feel like I made a wrong decision, but it seems to be interesting.
âAh, and I want to get up earlier than usual tomorrow. Would you come to wake me up?" Craft
âThis is rare. I'm sure that Dorebanias volcano will erupt, somewhere" Zenan
âIt's troublesome, but I promised Musashi a rematch. Well, that's why I need to prepareâ Craftă
She let me drink boiled water. I'll give you plenty of payback, Musashi......
âIt is a nice goose face. You really have grown up......uhuhunohuu" Zenan
âTherefore, I'm scared of laughing with only my voice" Craft
Whether due to the growth of her former student is pleasant or something else, Zenan seemed to be in a good mood before she left. I wonder if that feeling, it was a long time ago......
âIf it is me now that I started spending time with them, I feel like I can understand somehow" ă
I turn off the lights and close my eyelids in the darkened room. I have a bad sleep. Let's think about the plan of tomorrow until the sleep comesââ
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