The drake belly that Tiyo had poured his culinary skills into was finally ready.0

They boiled some water in the large pot they had bought back in Geherard and filled it with the drake belly and spices to make a stew.0

Given their continuous camping in the forest, boiled dishes were convenient. They had been eating only similar types of stew for days, but thanks to Tiyo who used various spices to introduce new flavors, they never grew tired of it.0

Zankus tasted it and was impressed.0

"This is actually pretty good. Is this that gnome friend's handiwork?"0

"Haha, nowadays, a man who cooks is the trend. Be it physique, cooking, or intellect, one must lack nothing," Tiyo answered proudly.0

They ladled servings from the large pot repeatedly.0

"And there’s so much, too. Have you been carrying this large pot around?" Zankus asked.0

"Of course. For delicious cooking, one must bear the price! There's no reward without effort. One must endure the hardships!" Tiyo said again with pride.0

"That is remarkable."0

"……Hmm."0

Ironically, while Tiyo was the one boasting, it was actually Crockta who carried the large pot on their journey.0

"So, you're heading to Orcrox, right?" Zankus asked Crockta.0

"That’s right."0

"Huhuhu, I guess it really has been a while. The young warrior who couldn't...0