Adventurers Are Obsessed With My Cooking

Episode 34. A wolf appeared

Today, as usual, the plaza in front of the temple in Palais was noisy.

“Huh, it looks like you’re not doing business today.”

“Ah, if I knew this would happen, I would have bought a lot back then!”

“Do they sell a lot? I heard they only sell five copies at a time?”

“I mean I had to wait in line again after I bought it! It was a dish worth it!”

“That’s right…”

A few days passed after Jeon Tae-min’s stall disappeared, but people still roamed around the plaza.

Wouldn’t it be business today?

The square in front of the temple was always bustling with people who came here to check the fact once a day.

The square was not only visited by the residents of the Palais.

Some players who had a taste of the past were natural, and even those who heard the rumors rushed along.

Some just because of the taste, and some because of the buff effect.

“They didn’t open today? Why did they disappear from the day we arrived here?”

“That’s right, I’m fine…”

“Do you think it’s been a few days already? Why is it so hard to meet a chef?”

“Why are you doing this to me. Did I know what to do? I don’t know what kind of guy he is, but he dares to waste us for three days. I want to see his face.”

And someone else coveted the very existence of Jeon Tae-min, and moved heavy steps to Salem, the land of beginners.

Although there is no objective data, the demon slash guild prides itself on being the #1 guild in the dungeon attack rankings.

Moon Sang-sik, who is in charge of accounting, said.

“Anyway, rumors seem to be spreading faster than I thought. Look over there. Even the angelic slimes have appeared.”

“Maybe they were the ones who started the rumors. They seemed so talkative.”

The one who answered was Roh Yoo-seok, a member of the same guild.

He is also in charge of the guild’s finances.

“Those who interfered in your dealings at the tavern?”

“Uh. The level of equipment seemed decent, but it didn’t seem like they had entered the Abyss yet. They were probably like guys who had been in and out of the Abyss a little while back in the game.”

Roh Yoo-seok recalled the time when he was trading the dish in question at a bar a few days ago.

* *

“Excuse me. I overheard this from the next table. Do you sell buff dishes?”

“That’s right. Why?”

“We are also interested in buff cuisine, so we said this even though we knew it was rude. Nice to meet you. My name is Kim Min-cheol.”

Those who arbitrarily interrupted other people’s conversations without courtesy.

If you know it’s rude, don’t interrupt.

“I’m sorry. I’ve already decided to make a deal with you…”

“Why are you doing this? In this world, wasn’t the person who paid the most money the owner? Or did you sign an exclusive contract of some sort?”

Especially the one who was of the Assassin class was the least polite.

“Taehyuk! Oh, I’m sorry. My colleague was very drunk…”

“Oh, that’s fine. But… The deal is already…”

In the end, I got angry and said a word.

“I don’t know where they used to be, but I’m No Yu-seok of Demon Slash. If you’re not going to be hostile to our guild, why don’t you quietly step back?”

“Oh, you’re a member of the guild that said you were in the Abyss? Then I’ll have to step down. But you there. Let’s talk to us after you stay. People immediately thought of me when it came to the wrinkled Assassin.”

I still get a fever when I think of that time.

Due to their intrusion, I ended up paying twice as much for the dish as I expected.

But it was fine up to that point.

Because the buff attached to cooking was unexpectedly huge.

The problem is the huge cost of purchasing the next information.

As someone in charge of finance for the strongest guild, Demon Slash, it can’t help but feel very proud.

At that time, the person who sold the dishes was an alchemist who was quite well known among the top players.

His peculiar way of speaking is true, but he became more famous as a player who hit the price if he was careless for a moment.

‘To think of it as a comforting thing… Chit.’

* *

Moon Sang-shik, in charge of accounting, opened his mouth again.

“Are you saying that the Alchemist sold information to those bastards you mentioned?”

“Perhaps? It hit the information price a lot, but it wasn’t difficult for a top player to pay.”

“So, did the Angelic guys buy information from them again?”

“I don’t know that far. Maybe I overheard them bragging about it. That’s how they tend to be. Those who have more bravado than their skills?”

“Hmm…”

Although it has never been known to people, the Demon Slash Guild is secretly keeping the Angelic Slime Guild in check.

The only thing that broke the pride of being the only guild to enter the Abyss was Angelic Slime, which was a friendly guild.

He didn’t say anything officially, but from the point of view of the guild members, his pride was enough to crack.

Of course, it wasn’t just a matter of simple pride.

Because the reputation of being the strongest guild comes with many benefits.

Residents of the city were granted many benefits and privileges, even nobles and even lords, without having to ask for it.

Since the interests were divided into two, the angelic slime was like a thorn in the eyes of Demon Slash.

“I’ll have to hurry up a bit more. On the day the Angelic’s try to bring in that cook, our guild’s position will be very embarrassing.”

“Then what should I do? It’s already been three days and I haven’t even blown my nose.”

“Hmm, is it money after all…”

“Money?”

“I’m going to spend some money. I’m going to send someone out to find out where the cook is.”

“Ah…But will it cost money?”

“What are you talking about?”

“This is Salem. There are a lot of people who would move with just a penny or two.”

“Oh, right!? Why didn’t I think of that? Am I too used to the Felon?”

After the conversation, the two hurriedly left the plaza.

To secure Jeon Tae-min before the Angelic Slime Guild.

And after a while, another group of people appeared at the place where they disappeared.

“Minchul oppa, is this right? I don’t see any stalls selling jeon.”

“I’m sure. Look at that. There are a lot of players. What are they doing in a corner like this? The information is real.”

“Is that so?”

That is, Jeon Tae-min’s former colleagues.

Ko Tae-seok opened his mouth.

“Hyung, is that chef really going to sign an exclusive contract with us like you said?”

“I have to make it happen. That’s why I brought all of you on purpose.”

“Us?”

“Hyesu and Suyeon.”

“You can’t believe it…”

“Yes. Beauty world is the best at times like this. Aren’t you in a bad mood?”

“Not really… Anyway, you’re saying I’m pretty, right?”

Yoo Hye-soo blushed, but her Cha Soo-yeon lifted her chin as if it were natural.

“Yes, yes. If our Soo-yeon is beautiful, most men can’t budge. Besides, the food they sell is Jeon. It must be Korean.”

* * *

“Kororororok… Apu… Apu… Kororororok…”

“……”

“Ha, ha… Ha…”

The three women couldn’t come to their senses for a while.

Because I thought I was drowning without moving.

“Apu… Apu… Korororororok.”

“Hey… Melissa? What are you doing, you idiot! Stop it and wake up!”

The water was shallow, only about five centimeters from the bottom.

Melissa lay on the floor and pretended to swim while she was apu apu.

This is no longer a lake.

On one wall, a waterfall was falling from a high place, but the bottom was a shallow stream that was not enough for children to play in the water.

Melissa barely came to her senses and opened her mouth.

“Huh? Huh? Are we alive?”

“Oh. He’s alive.”

“Mister! Where is Mister!?”

As soon as Melissa came to her senses, she jumped up and looked for her uncle.

“Beside me…”

On the other hand, Moo Moo showed a liberated expression and only instructed Melissa in the direction Jeon Tae-min was lying down.

“Ugh… Is everyone all right?”

“Mister! What the hell are you doing! You thought you were going to die! It was bad!”

“Melissa doesn’t trust you…?”

“Eh?”

“She’s cooked so many delicious dishes, and you think you’re a very bad person… Could I really have tried to kill Melissa?”

“No… It’s not…”

Melissa was taken aback.

But she had a strong ally.

Seureung-

Lemon instantly transformed from a wet appraiser into a heroine clad in plate armor.

Then he immediately drew his sword.

The tip of the blade stopped right in front of Jeon Tae-min’s face.

“…Me, Mr. Lemon?”

“Week, week…”

“Juju? Do you want juice?”

“Die!”

“aaagh! Why are you so dangerous!?”

Although he didn’t take any damage because he didn’t turn off the protection mode, Jeon Tae-min’s cheeks became clear whenever the sharp blade of the sword that Lemon swung passed in front of his nose.

“It was a prank! A prank! I wouldn’t even play a prank like this if it was really dangerous!”

“What? Are you kidding me?! I wish I had a heart attack and died!?”

“Huh? That, that’s… Ah, what a heart attack. A young female knight in her prime… Whoa! Oh, that’s really dangerous! So, why don’t you just use honorifics from the start!”

“Joe… Respectful maaal? Yes. I’ll write it for you. You man! Now please die at my hands!”

“aaagh!”

One person ran away, and the other followed.

Looking at these two, Mumu thought to himself.

‘What… It seems like they’ve become very close all of a sudden. Those two…’

It was like watching a relationship between himself and Melissa.

‘But…’

I jumped up from my seat without any dance.

‘But…’

Then he slowly drew his weapon.

“I can’t forgive myself either…! Stand there mister hee hee!”

* * *

Some time has passed.

“Whew, I really thought I was going to die.”

“You were bad this time!”

“Yes, yes. I’m sorry.”

Two girls and a woman barely regained their composure.

As evidence of that, I finally asked where this place is.

“It’s a hidden dungeon. To be more precise, a hidden town.”

“A hidden town?”

“Yes.”

“So, did you mean to come here from the beginning?”

“That’s right. I’ve been thinking of visiting since I was doing business in the Palais. No, was it earlier?”

Suddenly, Miss Lemon started to tremble.

“Then… From the beginning… With the intention of pushing me off the edge of the precipice… Even when he came to my lodging the other day… He said he needed me…”

“Huh? Is that so?”

It seems that Miss Lemon hasn’t calmed down yet.

Never provoke.

“So, are you developing a new menu here?”

I smiled and nodded slowly.

“Wow! New menu!”

“What are you going to make this time?”

“It’s a secret until it’s done.”

“I don’t know what it is, but is it really delicious this time too?”

“Perhaps? But… I don’t know if it will suit your taste… I think Mr. Lemon will like it.”

Everyone’s eyes are on her.

“What is it?”

“There’s something like that. You’ll understand it naturally if you see it on the way to the village in a little while.”

“Again, you’re not plotting strange things without telling me, are you?”

“hahahaha, it’s not like that anymore… Ah!?”

Then I suddenly remembered.

What happened when I first came here.

“Ah… Maybe… A little… A little bit…”

“What?”

“What is it? Are you going to fool us again?”

At that time, I felt a presence in the forest on the other side of the stream.

‘Are you here already?’

“Everyone, just stay still. If you attack for nothing, it could cause problems.”

“Again, what is that!”

“Please explain in detail, mister.”

“It’s because I don’t think I have time for that right now. You just have to be patient and do what they tell you to do.”

Several black shadows moved at high speed in the forest.

And in an instant, it appeared in front of us.

In a form that surrounds us from three sides except for the direction of the waterfall.

Grayish fur, golden eyes of a beast that seemed ready to attack at any moment.

Its sharp fangs and teeth were ready to bite through not only flesh but also bones.

What appeared was none other than a pack of huge wolves.

It was bigger than most horses or cows.

“Hey…”

“N-Wolves… Monsters?”

It wasn’t over yet.

Following the wolf, several shadows in human form were rapidly approaching.

“Who are you! It’s not a waste of your life to step foot on this land without permission!”

Warriors armed with long spears.

The costume worn was entirely made of the skins of wild animals.

“I-that’s…”

The eyes of the children, including Miss Lemon, widened.

“Soo, Suin?”

The people who appeared were sub-species with wolf ears and tails.

They were wolf beasts.

“Why is there a prisoner in a place like this…”

Miss Lemon’s eyes immediately turned to me.

It was an expression that demanded an immediate explanation and was filled with rage.

“Couldn’t it be… That your new menu was dog meat?”

“Yes?”

‘What kind of absurd things is this woman talking about?’