Seirei Gensouki Konna Sekai De Deaeta Kimi Ni
Chapter 25's

The village of Seirei no Tami is one of many groups belonging to the country consisting of therianthropes [1], dwarves, and elves.

The human race brutally expanded its influence by taking advantage of the Demon-God war that took place over 1000 years ago. Lamenting the conflict against the human race, Seirei no Tami withdrew deep into the primeval forest and severed all contact with the outside world. There they spent 1000 endless years in isolation cultivating their own culture and development.

Although the population of the Seirei no Tami cannot be compared to the human race, in agriculture, industrial strength, medicine, and architecture, they greatly surpass the human race in every area of expertise.

The area that contributed the most in spearheading such progress was spirit arts.

Thus, the accumulation of their knowledge brought about a longer life expectancy when compared to the human race.

Although Rio was amazed by the frame of their magic tools and the craftsmanship of their weapons, he received the greatest shock from their food and bath culture.

First, Seirei no Tami is obsessed with cleanliness. Because they can freely produce hot water, Japanese-style baths were built.

Rio, who survived with the bathtub (buckles) until now, cried and made full use of the baths every day.

Moreover, the Seirei no Tami village was like a treasure trove of cooking ingredients for Rio.

With a large selection of materials, and by managing the land with spirit arts, all the harvested plants had outstanding qualities.

Not to mention that plants could not be grown in the territory of the human race. Even if they compared identical plants, the quality of the plants growing in the human region paled in comparison.

There are many unique dishes for Seirei no Tami. However, when asking for teachings from the elders, Rio kept racking his brain to try to reproduce a large number of dishes from his previous life regardless of their culture [2].

Originally Rio was staying in the guest room of the governing body Serei no Tami. However Rio accepted the offer to move to Arthura's house along with Latifa after deciding to settle in the village.

Due to the petition by Latifa, who was used to cooking Rio, and the generosity of the Arthura family, it was decided that Rio would be in charge of cooking.

Alma, Sara, and Oufia are often guests after being invited to dinner by Latifa and lured by Rio cuisine.

Rio started to offer his cooking as a gift and the number of people who realized his cooking increased. News of the mysterious unknown recipe even Serei no Tami began to spread like wildfire.

Soon, the majority of Seirei no Tami, including those who had previously avoided contact with Rio, caught the breeze of Rio cuisine.

Rio saw it as an excellent opportunity for Latifa to get acquainted with the people from the village and to allow her to enjoy the dishes of her past life even after she left the village. Plagued by Latifa, he applied to Arthura to regularly hold cooking classes.

After that, on condition that it was limited to the families of the older board members, she was allowed to hold an experimental cooking class. [TL: The old fox ...].

On the day the first cooking class was held, many Seirei no Tami women gathered in a large kitchen usually reserved for the festival.

They were women belonging to the upper echelon of the Seirei no Tami village.

「Nation is a material that can be presented in various ways. As you already know, short grains are suitable for steaming and cooking while long grains are more suitable for boiling. However, this difference does not always apply. 」[3]

Due to finding rice in Seirei no Tami village, Rio decided to start with rice dishes for his first cooking class.

Rio was standing in the kitchen surrounded by Seirei no Tami women. Among them, he could see the figures of Latifa, Sara, Alma, and Oufia.

「There is a rice dish where the choice between short and long grain is not a problem. Now, I will explain how this dish is made. Depending on the seasoning and ingredients you use, you will need to adjust the way rice is cooked accordingly. 」

To the women, Rio explained the cooking method in Seirei no Tami language.

「So, with that in mind, I intend to make a dish called omelette rice today. You can use any type of rice you like, whether it is short or long. The minimum ingredients needed for this dish are onions [tamanegi], salt, pepper, and a homemade spice called tomato sauce. Also, butter is needed to further enhance its taste. After that you can also add other toppings such as green beans, ham, mushrooms, and so on as you wish. 」

The ingredients needed to make an omelet rice are set on the kitchen table.

「Then, let's start cooking at once. The typical way is to first, prepare rice called butter rice. 」

Rio taught them how to prepare butter rice.

Since Seirei no Tami also knew how to add flavor to white rice, they didn't seem surprised at that.

「Frying butter rice with tomato sauce will produce chicken rice which will be the base of omelet rice. But, buttered rice can also be turned into a different dish, called pilaf, by cooking it with different spices. You can enjoy this pilaf rice with different sauces and sauces on it. I'll save the dish for future classes. 」

The women raised amazed voices at the various uses of butter rice.

Maybe it's some sort of instinct for women, but they won't mind going the extra mile if it means being able to prepare a variety of dishes for their husbands and children.

「Then waiting for the butter rice to ripen, we will prepare the ketchup. The ingredients we need are tomatoes, onions [tamanegi], garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, consomme, and cinnamon. 」

Glancing at the necessary ingredients arranged on the table, he skillfully began preparing the ketchup while explaining the required quantities and procedures.

Tomato ketchup is very flexible because it can be used in a variety of dishes. Since it can be maintained for a long time, it will be easier to prepare some beforehand and store it. 」

While waiting for the butter rice to finish cooking, Rio answered the questions from the women gathered.

「The butter rice will ripen soon. We will start preparing the omelet by hitting and frying the egg. The omelet rice will be finished after wrapping the chicken rice in the omelet. By the way, chicken rice can also be served by itself as its own dish. 」

Rio skillfully used the skillet and spatula to cook the chicken rice and then made a gently cooked omelet. Omelette rice is equipped with skillfully wrapping chicken rice in a gently cooked omelette.

「This is commonly called omurice [4]. Furthermore, various sauces can be added to make different arrangements. Everyone please taste this dish. 」

Due to the aroma released during the cooking process, the tastes of the women are at to the point that they stare at the dish [and Rio] like a pack of hungry wolves [5].

When Rio gave the signal to start taking samples, regardless of their proper behavior, the female spoons were competing against each other fiercely for the help of the larger omelet rice [6].

When the gently cooked omelet, which serves as a covering, is torn, a tantalizing aroma permeates the entire room.

The plates were emptied in an instant. Although [7] it was a larger portion than usual, Rio had made enough so that nothing was wasted.

Maybe they each got a bite.

All the women took turns looking between their scoops and the now-empty dishes as if they were regretting something.

「Is it to your liking?」

Rio asked the women with A COMPLETE SMILE after witnessing their spirit. [8]

The women slightly blushed when they realized that Rio was teasing them.

「I've taught you how to make the right Omelet rice today, but you can also use cold rice if you need time or just have cold rice. Please note that it will have a lower flavor compared to using butter rice. Omelette rice can also be prepared by simply wrapping white rice mixed with tomato sauce in a cooked omelet. Well then, let's all try to make it ourselves. 」

The women were separated into predetermined groups and started cooking.

The group of girls of the same generation consisting of Alma, Oufia, Sara, and Latifa, also challenged themselves to make omelet rice.

As the women were cooking, Rio answered the question that came up when they were unclear about part of the procedure.

「It appears that several groups have successfully completed preparing omelet rice. Those who have finished can go ahead and help yourself to your dishes. In addition, after the lesson today is over, clean your area and keep all kitchen utensils that you have used back to the appropriate location after you have finished eating. Thanks for the hard work. 」

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After making sure all the groups had finished cooking their omelet rice, Rio left the kitchen and classroom.

Only welcomed by Latifa and the group of girls.

For some reason everyone wants to eat omelette rice along with it. Rio, who was surrounded by dozens of girls from various tribes, indicated that being nearby would only cause discomfort to them.

Because he is a human race.

Don't they have the slightest fear [because I am a human being]? Rio harbored this kind of worry.

「Don't say something like that. Latifa put her heart into cooking this for you. Isn't it right for onii-chan [9] to eat a handmade dish made by his imouto [10]? 」

A pair of older girls intervened when they saw him being distracted by the current situation.

Their age is about 16 ~ 17 years.

「In addition, it has been almost a year since Rio-dono started living in the village right? But it is rare for you to interact with others in the village. We've also been uncomfortable all this time, you know. 」

「How much information about myself has spread to everyone?」

「We have heard various things about you from Oufia-sama, Alma-sama, Sara-sama, and Latifa. You are polite, smart too because you have memorized the Seirei no Tami language, and more than that, are also quite handsome. Your martial arts talent is on par with Uzuma-ane [11], a brilliant spirit art user who has surpassed even Oufia-sama, who is bound in contract with a mysterious spirit. And what an amazing cook! There's no way we won't recognize you. TL [TL: Is it just me or the girls that are talking about some sort of perfect guy. They just need to add that he is the crown prince of a certain kingdom, then he will be the perfect husband candidate] [ED2: It would be nice if he could learn how to use the period ..]

「A — Anya-san!」

Walnuts chattering (Sara & co.) Raising a surprised voice in a hurry.

Since the image they held of Rio was revealed, it was only natural that they were confused.

「I'm glad to hear it, even though it's just flattery. 」

Rio was humble to ward off the words of the girl named Anya.

「It's not flattery. I hear the human race matures quickly due to their shorter lifespan but, you are too humble. Anyone who sees you in a cooking class today will give you a high rating. No one is narrow-minded to lower their judgment of you just because you are a human being. Isn't that right, everyone? 」

Ignoring Sara & Co's worried eyes, Anya instantly dropped the bomb and the surrounding women nodded twice, as if giving their consent.

「Currently, nanodesu! This dish is delicious! 」

A wolf girl part of the same generation as Latifa stated like she was happily devouring omelet rice.

「Ehehe, even Bella-chan said that cooking onii-chan is delicious. 」

「YEAH！ As expected of nanodesu onii-sama Latifa!」

It seemed like he was really familiar with Latifa.

Rio smiled wryly at how close they were. [ED: There it is again, smiling in a way other than bitter. ] [TL: he's always like that, at least smiling fittingly]

"Thank you . Please also take care of Latifa. 」

「FUFU, of course I will!」

Bella nodded with a beaming smile as she ate the omelet rice.

「Hei Bella, you can't talk while eating, you know」

Sara gently scolded Bella with her ane-san face.

「Wafu ~, I'm sorry Sara-oneesama ..」

「Ara ~ days ~, Bella-chan」

Bella became sad, like a little puppy.

Oufia.

The other girls could not help but smile when they saw them.

「However, how did Rio-oniisama tie a contract with roh-sama? 」

Bella asked Rio with a gaze full of respect and curiosity.

(Ni — nii-sama?)

Even though he was confused about being called such a title, he did not hate it.

Somehow, the girl named Bella was quite friendly.

「Actually, I myself do not know. For some reason it seemed to lie dormant, sleeping inside my body in its spirit form. 」

Rio said that with a troubled face.

「Dia ~~. I wonder what that spirit is like. I was a little envious because it was our greatest ideal to tie a contract with spirits. 」

Anya said that with a wide smile and continued to eat her omelet rice.

As he said, the greatest honor for the Seirei no Tami was to bind a contract with the spirit.

For that reason, those who bind contracts with spirits receive greater respect than others. Rio was no exception even if he was a human.

The approval for the cooking class was also given thanks to the older board members who learned about Rio's spirit contract from Arthura.

「Yes, I want to talk to you about various things. Since this is such a rare opportunity, I will ask you many questions! 」

With words acting as a gesture, various questions were thrown at him by the girls. Rio held a casual conversation with the girls and took the opportunity to deepen his friendship with them. The atmosphere around them was lively from start to finish.

[1] Beastmen

[2] Mandarin, French, Japanese, Italian, etc.

[3] [TL: please look for short grains and long grains] [ED: On my neck the world is something. * Shrug off *May be different elsewhere. ] [TL: Oh well, they're a variety of rice]

[4] Abbreviation of omelette rice

[5] [TL: slightly peppering sentence] [ED2:* Rolls eyes*]

[6] [TL: did he become Satou, the magic chef, now?]

[7] Elaborate yet beautiful Japanese grammar. Means “Although.. , still … ". In short, you can use though, though etc. The main thing here is to distinguish the two main things mentioned. In this case, "mostly" and "enough for everyone".

[8] [TL: he usually smiles bitterly] [ED: He bitterly smiles at least twice in most chapters] [ED2: He is just a bitter person, and rightfully so]

[9] Brother

[10] Sister

[11] Sister