Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 72: The Same Academic People's Instruction
Rio came to the famous restaurant of Almond City along with Miharu-tachi.
They were guided to an open terrace designed as a private, enclosed space while talking to each other, and then ate a course lunch meal.
The weather was clear, the wind blowing on their faces was refreshing, while the gentle sunlight rained down on the terrace nonstop.
「Hm ~, not bad but, I prefer dishes cooked by Miharu and Haruto. I mean, this meat dish is not bad but, it tastes bland compared to what we usually eat 」
Celia said those words, as she recalled the flavors of various dishes from different styles [Japanese, Chinese, Chinese, west] was made by Miharu and Rio who she always ate while enjoying the main dish consisting of meat dishes.
"Thank you very much . But I still lost in terms of Main Chef specialties 」
Rio showed a humble attitude even though he was pleased with Celia's praise.
「That particularity may be higher than the specialist working in the palace if you only persevere with a level of perfection but, do you know the level of perfection in the dish made by the both of you?」
Celia who was used to eating a lot of delicious food as a noble honestly told the impression.
In short, it is a luxury that is referred to as delicious food.
New ingredients, new seasonings, with such preparations and then combining them with trial and error, delicious food is born that way.
Therefore, it was inevitable that the main person who created such a dish would most likely become a cook working under the rich, people, the civil cooks could do nothing but wait for the cooks employed by the rich to spread the art of cooking, their delicious food, on the street.
That was why the delicious food that spread through the commoners was raised to perfection little by little followed by months and long years of work.
「That's thanks to the pioneers who created the dishes we know. I mean, we're just making dishes with basic recipes. We can cook because there are many spices and ingredients needed to reproduce the recipe. That's why we lose if we meet a professional in the same condition 」
Even so, Rio and Miharu were aware that the recipe had been polished throughout the long years of history on earth.
Moreover, many of Rio's ingredients and seasonings were obtained during his travels on the continent, most of them were not even from the Strahl region.
That was why the dish was made with a higher level of perfection than any other dish Celia had eaten as a noble until now.
「Hee ~, so the food culture in the world of Miharu and Haruto has advanced. May I ask what the world is like？ 」
「My world's first yes ………. 」
Rio said that while his hand touched his chin.
"I'm sorry . Could it not be a fun story？ 」
Celia asked while looking at Rio expression.
Section 2
「Not that, I'm fine with that. I just think about where to start. Ah right .... 」.
Rio shook his head while smiling wryly as he said those words.
「I think it's a good world. Although it depends on the country, where I live is guaranteed with rich and natural resources. There were many delicious things to eat, enough to be referred to as something like the Gourmet Era.
So he told her.
「Era gourmet …. . A child of Miharu's age who makes such delicious food. There should be a lot of delicious food that I don't know yet？ 」
"Religion . There are still many of them. It will even be a completely different dish with various basic recipe settings, we will make many of them after this. So please look forward to it 」
「Yes, I'll wait for it. Liquor yesterday was also good 」
Celia remembered the taste of the drink she drank last night with an enchanted expression.
After living with Rio, Celia had been enjoying a high-grade liquor party that even most members of the royal family could not taste every night.
It was not that he was a drunk or that he drank an unreasonable amount of liquor.
But, right now, drinking liquor every night became one of his pleasures. [Name: Hobbies?]
「The loud drink you always drink is completely from this world. If this is related to liquor, I think the one in this world is more special 」
「Ara, so ya?」
「Yes, I can't say for sure because even I've never drank top-class liquor in my world before. I don't think that there will be liquor in the previous world that can match the liquor you always drink 」
「She ~, well of course, even if you say that there are more delicious liquors than we always drink, it may be a bit difficult to imagine it」
Celia voiced her agreement.
Many of the liquors produced in Seirei no Tami village certainly deserve to be referred to as high-end liquor.
Elves with their vast knowledge of medicine were also adept at making liquor, of course the dwarves and the beastmen tribe created a method of brewing liquor that went even beyond the known methods of production.
The human tribe living in the Strahl region that tasted it commented that it overshadowed many brands, not to mention from the earth.
As for Celia who drinks such liquor every day cannot easily think of a brand or product that goes beyond that.
"Yes nih . Although I already kept some reserves, it will be issued if there is a special event because there are not many of them 」[Ed: I guess the high-end liquor from Seirei no Tami Village] [TL: Yes]
「Although I am very interested in those things, the pleasure should not be held correctly」
Just like that, Rio conversed with Celia who was sitting by his side, all of a sudden; rio felt a line of sight from Aki who was sitting diagonally in front of him.
The truth is, Rio was wondering how many times Aki looked at him since a while ago, Aki quickly shifted her gaze when Rio looked at her.
「There's something, Aki-chan?」
Now that their line of sight matched, he tried to ask if he had any questions.
Section 3
「Ah, no, it's okay!」
Aki shook her head with a confused expression.
「Then, if there is nothing ……. Do you feel unwell, You can say if something is wrong with the dish?」
If the person himself did not say anything, there was no need to push him any further.
So he first tried to confirm whether his physical condition was bad or not.
"Yes nih . I'm very fine 」
Thus, Aki replied with a smile despite seeming a bit tense.
Looks like he's really okay.
Aki sighed shortly afterwards, after which she stopped looking at Rio. Rio also did not bother him much.
Although a short while after that, each of them happily conversed in a comfortable atmosphere, at that moment, the chaotic situation from inside the building arrived to the terrace where Rio-tachi was.
「..... This is a little noisy right. What's going on inside? 」
Miharu, who is sitting closest to the entrance of the terrace, said that referring to the situation inside the restaurant that does not fit the peaceful atmosphere of the store.
"Religion . Looks like no violence but .... 」.
Rio answered Miharu's question.
There was no sound of objects falling down due to the violence, although there was the sound of someone speaking in a harsh tone, the voice echoed in the peaceful passageway.
The owner of the voice slowly approached the place where Rio's group was eating.
「See, this place is the most popular location in this store」
「Eeh, it has a pretty good view!」
"Great . Since I heard that you want to eat the cuisine in this store I will listen once！ 」
Soon, the cause of the disturbance appeared on the open terrace where Rio's group was located.
The two men who entered were almost the same age as Rio, and there were four girls who were fixated on the two.
It seemed that the situation had become annoying due to the inappropriate shrill sounds of the girls.
The intruders violently walked into the private room without thinking about Rio and the others.
「Hou, I understand. The view is not bad. This is not a bad place to vent our accumulated hatred. Stead-kun 」
"Yes I think so"
Section 4
The two men were wearing armor for the knights, a good quality sword was hung on their waists.
Seeing the appearance of the two of them, Rio and Celia felt confused.
As the two are, Alphonse Rodan, a former classmate of Rio, and Stead Euguno, a lower-class student who flared up in Rio for something in the academy.
Incidentally, the two were traveling as Flora's bodyguards making a short stop in Almond.
Currently being in the middle of a conversation between Liselotte and Flora's group*, as they decided to stay at her house overnight, they pretended to be on vacation to flirt with the women in town. [TL*: Intermission in chapter 68]
「I will be troubled, honored guest. This place is currently occupied by 」 guests
In order to control the intruders, a middle-aged man who looked like a manager sent suggestions during a confusing situation.
「You have to say those words to them correctly？ I already told you to prepare the best seats in this store right？ These girls say that the best chair in this store is this open patio chair」
But, Alphonse-tachi did not care about that suggestion.
Maybe they think that settling with money will protect them.
In fact, they still clung to their arrogant actions like what they did in Bertram Kingdom.
Perhaps because they thought that such an attitude was reliable, the women around him also showed insolent smiles.
「It's a popular and difficult seat to guide here unconditionally. The chair that I showed you before is also the best seat in this store that will not lose to this chair. How, should you not receive a seat earlier？ 」
「We will not do it. We've decided. We will sit in this area 」
The manager explained the situation.
But, perhaps because they were trying to look cool because they were leading a group of girls, Alphonse shook his head firmly.
That way, Alphonse looked towards the group of Rio sitting there.
「Naa, You ..-」
He lost his words when he tried to talk to them.
He was captivated by the girl's appearance.
Alphonse, and then Stead's eyes took root mainly because of Aisia's beauty.
Aisia's beauty was a type of mythical beauty to the point that even Alphonse and Stead who had seen many types of beauty as nobles had never seen an equal.
「H-HeyHey, look there. You are really beautiful, wow, ojou-san is beautiful 」
They gulped and then, Alphonse uttered haughty words with a theatrical attitude.
But, he soon realized that he had forgotten to introduce his name.
「Ah, how rude I am. It's really a mistake for me of all people to make such a mistake. For me not to introduce myself when I meet a beautiful woman 」
Section 5
He said that while shaking his head as if he really regretted his mistake.
「We are nobles of your neighbor Bertram kingdom. My name is Alphonse Rodan. I'm the man from Marquis Rodan's house. And, he was Stead Euguno. You know what? He is the eldest son of Duke Euguno's house 」
Perhaps because they were proud of their bloodline, Alphonse introduced himself with a smile full of confidence.
Stead who stood beside Alphonse smiled dissatisfied with the preface.
Although both of them caused different kinds of emotions to attack Rio, maybe because he changed the color of his hair or because they could not remember the male face, they both did not pay attention to Rio and Celia's identity.
Maybe because Celia was also disguised by changing her hair color, or maybe because they were fascinated by Aisia, they really did not recognize her.
Rio could remember a time when Celia was sorely missed by Stead.
Rio looked at them with shocked emotions that even surpassed his disgust towards the two of them.
「Well, how about that. If it's okay with you, how about lunch together? I feel that we can offer you a very pleasant moment 」
Alphonse said that while looking towards the female encampment and ignoring the male Masato and Rio.
The women who came with them stood up awkwardly.
The three of Aki, Masato and, Miharu felt confused as they were unable to keep up with the situation.
Celia sighed deeply at Aisia who was eating the dish showing she was very uninterested in the offer.
"I refused . Please leave this room immediately. Your annoying attitude is unbearable 」
Rio who was the sixth representative honestly said his rejection.
Alphonse and Stead's expressions turned unpleasant due to Rio's attitude.
「I didn't ask you. I asked the girls 」
After quickly returning her smile, Alphonse approached Aisia, and took her hand with an elegant gesture that wanted to kiss her hand.
"Stop now . And don't touch me 」
But, Aisia rejected him with a completely cold tone in astonishment.
And quickly withdrew his hand while frowning slightly.
「Na」
Alphonse was shaken by Aisia's reaction.
As of now, she conquered every girl with a kiss on their hands and her smile.
Section 6
As a noble costume, when one asks to kiss the back of their hand, there is a custom that the girl should accept it as long as there are no special conditions.
That was why even today, as if it was natural, she felt that Aisia would give the back of her hand to her.
If that went well, he thought of making her a prisoner of her well-ordered appearance.
But, Aisia ignored him.
After his hand wandered off for the loss of shelter, Alphonse reluctantly pulled his hand.
"Ha ha ha . Forgive my friend 」
Seeing Alphonse like that, Stead apologized to Aisia while laughing happily.
「For Alphonse-senpai who always acts a little too familiar with women. Please, allow me to kiss the back of your hand 」
Stead shook his head in disappointment.
Alphonse was a little angry at Stead's words.
But, perhaps because he thought that it was inappropriate to feel annoyed in this place, he simply shrugged while smiling wryly in an awkward manner.
「Alright, Ojou-san. If you don't mind, may I ask for your name? How can I not even know your name even if I meet your beautiful goddess-like self, it is so irresistible to me 」[Ed: Do people seduce like this? Does anything similar happen near you or you, or done by you?]
Stead said words that were incompatible with his age.
Although Alphonse's performance was well-ordered, Stead also had a well-ordered performance that did not lose to him.
Though, Alphonse was the type of man who was closer to the masculine but, Stead was the owner of the pretty face of a young noble.
As a result, Stead also has tremendous confidence in his own appearance.
「…………」
But, Aisia remained silent without seeing Stead.
「…… !!!」
Stead's face was cramping, probably because his arrogance was provoked by completely ignoring him.
Alphonse was slightly surprised by the sour stomach of seeing Stead's situation.
Nonetheless, destroying the honor of Stead and Alphonse who were high-class nobles was not something funny.
"Ha ha ha . It seems like this Ojou-san is quite stubborn. Is this what they say, a beautiful wild rose has thorns. But, we are a little dissatisfied with that reaction 」
Although he was still smiling, Alphonse said those words in a tone filled with threatening colors.
Section 7
Although he might be an Ojou-sama from a famous family because he could eat in this shop, Alphonse firmly believed that it was not their class level as nobles.
In the first place, though there was the question of how much power they could flaunt in Galwark kingdom as foreign nobles.
「I'm sorry, it seems like he was in a bad mood when an impolite person suddenly entered without permission. I don't have to say it twice. Exit is there 」
When Rio cut in front of Aisia after standing up from his seat, he said that in a hateful tone to Alphonse who showed an evil look.
Shameless people who do something like seduce a woman who sits on the dining table while obviously doing nothing but looking down on others do not deserve respect.
First, although Rio was expecting mediation from the executive manager, the man, perhaps because he felt unwise or awkward with the current situation, was watching the situation carefully with a confused face.
There is no reason to give their seat to an irreverent person who ruins a long-awaited moment of fun, Rio faced towards them with a stern attitude let alone saying that he did not even consider letting them do whatever they wanted.
Alphonse and Stead clearly showed a sour face as if unable to withstand Rio's demeanor.
「First of all, who are you？ What's your relationship with those girls？ Introduce yourself. Namai also your lineage 」
"HAA……"
Rio unintentionally let out a disdainful laugh.
Their side only arbitrarily introduced themselves.
He took a deep breath when he thought about it.
「No need to introduce yourself to brash people. I'm like the guard of those girls 」
Perhaps because they thought that they were being fooled by Rio's attitude, Alphonse-tachi's brows frowned.
「Fuhn, maybe your house is not even too big or the name is worth mentioning, or based on your appearance, you are just a lowly adventurer with little income. Although I know that you want to impose your limits, aren't you talking with such extreme self-interest towards high ranking nobles. Your barbaric appearance matches your position 」
She guessed that Rio was someone who was not from an important social position, so she glared at Rio with a clear insulting look.
For now, even if Rio's social position is important enough, he can't just walk away after being fooled so far.
「I have no intention to waste time interacting with thugs who don't even know how to keep their behavior, which even kids can do quietly in restaurant」
Rio said that while sighing deeply.
"What did you say……?"
Alphonse and Stead's expressions froze when they heard those words.
Although they did not shout those words, their gazes pierced Rio while releasing a dangerous atmosphere.
「You must have the resolution for what you have said so far is true?」
Section 8
Raising hands to the sword at the waist. Alphonse and Stead prepared to draw their swords at any time.
Miharu and Aki started to shiver because of the two.
「Ha-Haruto ...」.
Celia called out to Rio's alias in a whispering voice from behind.
Although Alphonse-tachi could not hear him, Rio heard him clearly.
"No problem"
While answering in that way, Rio smiled gently to give some relief to the group behind him.
「It seems you are too calm but, I will ignore it if you leave this place soon along with the young ones there and leave the girls. Huh, how about that. By the way, we can lend the girls behind us to you. They are prostitutes but, they are suitable for lowly adventurers like you right？ 」
Alphonse said that as if trying to fool Rio.
A color of agitation flowed on the expressions of the girls behind them with those words.
Perhaps because they were unable to withstand the tingling atmosphere in this place, their bodies trembled as if they were becoming a little frightened.
「How you threaten very cliche ya」
Rio said that while smiling widely.
「You have the guts to say it yes」
It was a war signal.
Even if it is rotten, they are knights.
After drawing their swords with flowing like movements, they swung their swords to cut Rio.
But, SLASH.
After waiting for his opponent to pull out their weapons, Rio's lightning-like slash swooped down as if it was absorbed by Alphonse and Stead's swords.
Rio's sword cut through their blade as if it was butter.
Immediately, the severed sword intent made a sound as they pierced into the floor without injuring anyone.
「Na」
Stead and Alphonse's eyes opened wide in astonishment at the spectacle that had occurred before them.
Even Miharu-tachi blinked because of the phenomenon that is happening right now.
"Clink", and Rio sheathed his sword into its sheath which caused the sound.
The people in this place, except for Rio [and Aisia], ended up being jolted back to reality.
「What the fuck ... That's a polite sword ..」
Section 9
The admantite sword that had the highest endurance among the swords produced by the hands of the human tribe was easily disconnected.
At an abnormal speed of slash.
They could not even catch the movement with their eyes.
In short, if the Stead-tachi were currently standing on the battlefield they would definitely be cut down.
The two of them trembled in fear and disgrace while looking at their formless sword which had already lost its sword.
「D-DON'T MESSAGE WITH ME！ YOU BASTARD！ WHA！ WITH THAT SWORD?」
Alphonse shouted while looking at Rio sword hanging on his waist inside its black sheath.
(Maybe it's a magic sword.)
(Other than high enough)
But, Rio only sighed for a moment without even answering that question.
「Listen, you really have to go back, NOW. The next one is your neck which will fly 」
He muttered those emotionless words in a low voice as if only targeting the two of them.
「……！」
Stead and Alphonse shivered after hearing that the frozen sound as a clear illusion of death appeared in their consciousness.
「Do not mess with ....」.
"I'll kill you . Kill me will really kill you .... 」.
The two of them threw the grievance at Rio with a clear hostile attitude.
Rio stared without interest at the two of them without jolting back.
(You can try it if you can)
If you run away in this place, where do you think you're going to escape?
Moreover, he was actually going to kill them before. If he said that, he really wanted to kill them.
For the time being, his opponent was a noble, there was a group of Miharu around him, thinking he was hesitating in killing without thinking, if he was killing, if he was killing, he will leave no trace on the spot when there is no Mihahu-tachi nearby.
When he realizes that they are not even considered, Stead-tachi's emotions get worse.
This kind of aib was the first time in their lives.
Their graceful faces were crooked with a color of hatred and they sneered while glaring at Rio.
It was as if they wanted to completely scratch Rio's face in their memories.
And then, at that moment.
"Enough . What happened, may I ask about this situation？ 」
The voice of the young lady resounded on the terrace where they were.