The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 111: Nirlayn Cuisine

Ren waits for Nirlayn who is said to be cooking a dish to eat together. But while waiting, Ren could only watch as Nirlayn stared at the flesh of the monster that had been washed while still motionless.

Ren realized there was a mistake, Nirlayn who was still motionless was definitely thinking about how he cooked, while the equipment needed to cook alone was not there. That explained with certainty why he was still motionless.

As a form of help, Ren glanced at Arystina who was sitting not far from him. Arystina who noticed Ren's gaze immediately looked away and looked back at Ren with a questioning face.

"Please ask him if there's a problem." Ren directed his gaze at Nirlayn who was silent. Although Ren could already guess the problem.

"I don't understand how to cook, so fine." Arystina gave her confirmation and rushed over to Nirlayn.

Ren looked at the two of them who were talking despite not understanding what Arystina had meant before. Moments after speaking, Arystina returned with a complicated expression that even Ren did not understand the reason behind this expression.

"Your Majesty ... Nirlayn said he had no cooking utensils, so he couldn't cook?"

Arystina stated something in the tone of a question, what does it mean to say it in this way Ren had no idea at all. To be clear, the problem Nirlayn was facing was definitely about cooking utensils, Ren could already guess this.

"Alright, Arystina. You can sit back" Ren said.

Arystina nodded then sat down, while Ren said, "Nirlayn, come here!" pretty hard.

Not waiting for long, Nirlayn was already in front of Ren, then asked, "Yes, Ren-sama?"

"You can't cook because there's no cooking equipment, right? Then what cooking tools do you need?"

Ren got up and stood up, revealing a red aura in his hand. Ren's intention in making cooking utensils using <> can be clearly seen by Nirlayn and Arystina.

"Ah, Ren-sama ..." Nirlayn was seen letting out an awkward expression.

"What's wrong? You don't have any cooking equipment, do you? Then, let me make it for you" Ren said.

"N-It's not like that, Ren-sama. I really appreciate the kindness of those of you who want to make me cooking utensils. But it is ..." Nirlayn stopped his words.

Nirlayn's hesitation made Ren confused as well as curious. What is it with him that looks reluctant to make cooking utensils? Didn't Nirlayn want to trouble others and want to rely on himself? Many questions are similar in Ren.

"Huh .. just say it." Ren raised his chin as an indication for Nirlayn to continue his words.

"J-If it uses <> then it will reduce the taste of the cuisine itself," continued Nirlayn.

'Hm?' Ren's eyes sparkled. 'Taste? Blood Art's? What connection?'

Ren's mind was unable to understand what Nirlayn meant when he stated that equipment made from <> could detract from the taste of the cuisine. Are there any side effects in <> that Ren doesn't know about?

"I don't understand" said Ren.

Nirlayn immediately looked troubled once Ren said that he did not understand. "Eh? Ah, well I'll explain"

"Not to be explained, I don't really care about it. But, what will you use to cook?" Ren sat back in his chair.

Nirlayn was silent for a moment, then smiled widely while displaying a confident face, then he spoke, "Give it to me, Ren-sama!"

Ren slightly widened his eyes as a form of shock at Nirlayn's confidence. The wide smile that Nirlayn let out somehow made Ren's heart feel calm and peaceful. Because of this, Ren did not regret his decision to let Nirlayn cook, although there is a possibility that the taste of the dish will be bad later.

"Huh, do it well."

Ren said an encouraging sentence to Nirlayn while smiling. Then Ren folded his arms while closing his eyes and crossing his legs.

Behind this action, Ren hopes that Nirlayn cooks very earnestly, so that when he opens his eyes, a heartfelt dish is in front of him.

After all, Nirlayn was also aware of the hope that was in Ren's actions. Therefore, his heart was filled with spirit his eyes contained his determination and actions so quickly. In an instant, Nirlayn had already moved back and started preparing for what he was supposed to do.

Then among those two who had done what they wanted to do, there was another who was waiting to be ordered. She was an Arystina who expected a task given to her.

"A-Annu ... Your Majesty, is there anything I can do?" arystina asked expectantly.

"Hm?" Ren was forced to open his eyes again to say, "it seems .. nothing."

Ren wanted to order Arystina to help Nirlayn, but given that she couldn't seem to cook, then the decision would only mess with Nirlayn's work. This also raises a question in Ren's mind, has Arystina been eating from someone else's cooking?

If that is the truth, then Ren will praise sincerely for that person's patience in taking care of Arystina for hundreds or even thousands of years.

"Is there really nothing?" Arystina brought her face closer to Ren, displaying an emasculating expression typical of a forest Spirit.

Ren who was in a state of closing his eyes was stimulated by the fragrance from the nature that was nearby. Making him open his eyes to ascertain where this natural fragrance that stimulated his nose came from. Once eyes opened, Ren was already greeted by the beauty from Arystina who acted spoiled.

One of the happiness dreamed by men is now experienced by Ren alone. But what is Ren feeling right now? It was just an interest from the question, how could Arystina show such a clear expression?

'That is, isn't his parsimonious expression getting better than before?' ask Ren in my heart.

It all feels like someone is behind this. But regardless of what happens, Ren appreciates the efforts of Arystina's actions if it is planned as expected.

"It's a pity, but it really doesn't exist" Ren said.

Ren slightly curled his lips in a cunning way, as if showing that he was playing a trick on Arystina.

Aware of this, Arystina finally gave up and immediately looked away while looking angry.

'Hahaha what a pity .. I don't care.' Ren laughed in his heart.

Ren closed his eyes slowly while activating the perception of mana. The range from the perception of mana itself expanded to the widest point Ren could reach for now.

So that in a very long distance, Ren can feel various kinds of living things and inanimate objects that have mana in him. But at the moment of perception where Ren reached the point that was the limit of Ren's current abilities, he felt some kind of disturbance there.

If depicted, the perception of mana has the shape of a dome that is expanded in a circular shape. Then the disturbance can be described as like another dome that disrupts the perfect shape of the perception dome where Ren belongs.

The disturbance felt by Ren came from the south and had a scale the size of a city. If Ren did not remember wrongly, there was a city that was closest to where he was and happened to be in the south. The city in question is the city of Soliedavosa, led by a <> who occupied <> with his land element.

"Magic protection? It's interesting, I just found something that can suppress my mana perception of this magnitude" Ren murmured.

Ren unintentionally opened his eyes when muttering that. As soon as Ren's focus was on sensing the perception of mana, he realized that Arystina and Nirlayn were staring at him. Not only that, some dishes prepared on the leaves of a round shape have been prepared.

"Magic protection? Is Your Majesty, still thinking about the security of the palace?"

"Ren-sama, you don't need to worry too much about it. I'm sure, your palace will be fine."

Ren immediately frowned and spoke, "I'm not talking about that ...."

They both seem to misunderstand something. But for now, Ren would let it go because fixing this little misunderstanding would also not have much effect.

"Hm? Then what do you mean, Your Majesty?"

"Yes, Ren-sama. Is there something bothering you?"

Although the two of them were wondering, but Ren had no intention of revealing what he knew for a while. Who knows, how they will react if there is something that can suppress the perception of which Ren has.

"Hahaha, you guys are .. Wouldn't we try first what's in front of us all this?" Ren glanced at some of the dishes that were on the table in front of him.

Despite the fact, Ren was a little confused over the dishes prepared by Nirlayn. There are meat dishes that are cooked in three different ways, namely grilled, fried and boiled.

A monster meat that was roasted in an unknown manner. Most have brown color and some small parts are black. Then it is equipped with several leaves that may be said to be vegetables, and these vegetables are served in a raw state.

Other monster meat is boiled and then combined with soup and various kinds of vegetables. Maybe there is nothing special about this one boiled meat, except the greenish sauce that is equipped with various kinds of leaves (Vegetables).

Just information, that the vegetables used are different from the previous vegetables.

What interests Ren the most is the fried meat. Not only from the name, but from the smell and appearance it actually looks like it was fried. One big question came to Ren's mind when he saw this, which was where did Nirlayn get something that could be used for frying like oil?

"Ehm," deham Ren.

Putting aside in terms of appearance, Ren really had to get a feel for how the flavor of the cuisine was made by Nirlayn. Although, Ren was not sure this dish would be really tasty, and the best possibility was the acceptable taste.

"I'll try it." Ren looked at Nirlayn for permission from him.

Think of Nirlayn as a sign, the beginning of all the flavors that will be felt by the sense of taste belongs to Ren. The atmosphere then became tense for no apparent reason. Ren grabbed the leaf that was turned into a kind of dish for food.

The shape and characteristics of these leaves are quite interesting. Not only is it similar to its shape plate, but it also has strong and hard characteristics. Perhaps the leaves of the native plants of this world are full of oddities.

"Hm, interesting," said Ren. While taking a small portion of the meat dishes are boiled along with the sauce.

The scent of meat and spices boiled and put together was smelled by Ren's sharp nose. Here, Ren can't lie to himself, that this scent is wearing and adds to the desire to eat.

As soon as Ren started eating it, instantly the taste of the cuisine began to fill him.

"Really ..." Ren permeates the taste of existing cuisine.

Nirlayn who saw Ren's expression was curious as to what Ren felt. Nirlayn's expression looked anxious, anxious for fear that her cooking was not to Ren's taste.

"B-How ... Ren-sama?"

Ren placed the empty saucer leaf, closing his eyes to think about how to describe it. Moments later, Ren opened his eyes, took a breath, and then he let out his opinion.

"The meat of monsters that should have fiber and strong aroma can be minimized in such a way with the aroma of fragrant spices. Only with perfect maturity and ability can all of this be created."

"Start from meat that is smooth and soft, but not too excessive. Up to the complementary flavors so as to make the perfect and complementary flavors."

"The seasoning used is so precise that it does not trigger excessive taste. The expected maturity is such that it makes a taste that cannot be expressed in words."

"I couldn't believe it, that it was all made of monster meat."

Ren spoke at length, describing this delicious and unexpected taste. It was unexpected, that Nirlayn was a talented chef.

Ren regrets having doubted the taste of Nirlayn's cooking at first.

"Good job, Nirlayn. I like it ...."

After that, they spent the food together.

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Author Note: Instantly so Shok*geki no soum*:v