The dishes that Baru and his guests ordered were called "Gozen ryori," in which a number of dishes were served on a large black tray and delivered at the same time.
　Baru, who did not want to wear a mask every time the food was brought to him, chose this style.　
　There are a variety of dishes on the menu, from the more standard items such as grilled white fish and herb-grilled chicken to more unusual ones such as fried vegetables.
　The liquor that came with the food was called "Tears of Heavenly Woman" and "Rainbow Crow".
　Both drinks are of high quality and are only available to a limited number of noblemen.
　Since our guests are Val and Meena, the restaurant is happy to serve them to us.

'Do you not mind the fried food?'

Yeah, I'm fine, okay?

　Meena chuckles at Val's question.
　The beautiful woman, who is destroying the stereotype that elves prefer natural foods, is indifferent to deep fried foods.
　The ingredients and the cooks' skills are of the highest grade, as it is a favorite restaurant of the nobility.

The elves are as good as the ingredients, but there is a difference in the skill of the cooks.

Yes. Humans are brilliant in this regard.

　Meena praised as her cheeks loosened.
　After dinner, tea was served for the 'pudding' that came out for dessert.
　At the same time, one of the cooks appears.

''Bartolomeus-sama and Vilhemina-sama, thank you very much for coming today.

　This fifty year old lion tribe man was the head chef.

''It's been a long time, Master Chef. The food today was good too.

　Val compliments him on that.

'Thank you!'

　He thanked her in a loud voice and bowed his head.
　Then he looked up and asked Meena.

'How would you like to go, Lady Vilhemina?'

　She answered the question with a serious look on her face in a matter-of-fact manner.

'You're indeed Master Val's favorite.

　This was one of her highest compliments.
　The head chef, who could now understand it, bowed his head in delight.

''Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again.''

　Val exhales in relief as the head chef steps back.
　Although he understands his position, he wants to be left alone.

'Totally, even Yagami Teru has a chip on his shoulder.

　Val softly spills it.
　This is unusual, but I'm not asking for your agreement.
　He just wants them to listen.
　Knowing this, Meena listens quietly, as he wishes.

Now, let's have a drink for a change of pace. The "Birthplace of the Earth" is quite tasty.

Then I'll take it.

　Meena was about to ask for the same thing as Val, but he stopped her.

'Wouldn't Meena be able to 'cry demon'?

'Crying Demon' ...... I know the name of it.

　She is a little curious.
　The term "crying demon" refers to a time long ago when a man-eating demon appeared at the foot of a mountain, and a man asked him to miss his life in exchange for a drink.
　The demon laughed and said, "If it tastes good," and when he drank the wine, it was so good that he cried tears of joy.
　He then promised that if they would let him drink such a good drink, people would never eat it again, and left.
　There is anecdotal evidence that the man would regularly leave the drink at the foot of the mountain and never again would a man be eaten in that region.
　It was reputed to be very strong, but very tasty as long as one could bear it.

'Do you keep it here?

Yeah. It was recommended to me once.

　Val nods and she thinks for a moment before answering.

'If you and Master Val would like to have a drink alone.

All right. Okay, you can bring us both back for more.

　He made a decision and called the waiter to order.
　The "Demon Crying" came in a black glass bottle.
　They poured it into a glass and tasted it lightly.

"So this is Oniboshi,

There's something sweet and clean about it.

　Meena appreciates it.
　To be honest, it's a bit of a delicate thing to say if it's so good that a demon would cry.

''Well, I guess demons, people and elves have different tastes.

　It might not be that different from the elves, but it could be different from the demons.
　Val concluded and took his time tasting the drink.