Ray's first appearance in a long time had become a predictable sight.
　There are a lot of adventurers in the bar, but there are few adventurers on the board.
　Still, there are a few people around who have failed to save money for the winter.
　People drinking in bars naturally notice Ray coming into such guilds.

"Isn't that Ray?"
"It's... Huh? Oh, it's really Ray. Why is he in the guild at this time of year?"
"Didn't you come to eat something? You know, I often eat with you at stalls."

　Those who were drinking at the same table... No, those who were drinking at the nearby table were convinced.
　Men's adventurers perceive that the adventurers who can do it are to eat delicious food, embrace a good woman, and make a big bet...
　In the meantime, Ray was an adventurer specializing in eating.
　However, Ray's surroundings are such a beautiful woman as Vihela, so he thinks with jealousy that he may enjoy having a nice woman...
　But it's just the perception of these adventurers, and there are actually various adventurers.
　At any rate, Ray looked at me like that, but unlike the adventurers' expectations, I went to the reception counter instead of to the bar... to be exact.

"Oh, Ray! This way!"

　He must have had nothing to do. When Kenny sees Ray at the counter, he waves his hand loudly.
　Lenora, who is usually beside her, is missing because she is doing something else.
　With such doubts, Ray approaches the counter and calls out to Kenny.

"I came here because you called me... I don't think it's urgent, as far as I can see."

　Ray was reading a monster dictionary while lying down at the inn, and there was a call from the guild, so he hurried to the hotel... but as far as the surrounding area is concerned, there was nothing hectic about.
　I was just wondering if something had happened, just like my previous magical fever, so I'm a little disappointed.

(I'm glad I didn't bring Vihela)

　When Ray was called to the guild, Vihela at first tried to go with Ray to the guild.
　But if anything should happen, I would have asked him to be ready to act at once, but as far as Ray could see inside the guild, he could only think of it as useless.
　Still, if you think you can put your stuff in the mistling, the only relief is that it's never wasted.

(I think I'd eat some prepared food around Bune)

　Remembrance of Bune's fondness for eating as much as himself... or more than that, Ray smiles a little.
　Kenny bowed in surprise to Ray.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't have anything as sudden as I did then. It's just this time of year, isn't it?"

　Kenny's words telling him so make Ray agree.
　Ordinary adventurers only come to the guild at this time of year.
　While some adventurers are still struggling in front of their request boards, Ray has enough money to spend decades, maybe even a hundred years playing around.
　It goes without saying how much money it would make to sell materials such as silver lion, cet feathers and body hair.
　If Ray has anything to do with him, of course he'll have to go see him... or have him come to the guild.
　Kenny wanted to go see him personally, if possible, but he can't because he's at work.
　That's why we had other guild workers run.

"Ah... I see. Well, I didn't have anything to hurry up with, so I don't mind. If possible, I want you to tell me that there is no urgency."
"...I'm sorry. That's obviously my mistake."

　Ray is a little flustered by Kenny bowing his head.
　In fact, as Ray said, there's nothing urgent to do now.
　I didn't expect Kenny to go down like this, just in case.

"Oh, don't worry," I don't really care that much either. and yet, anyway."

　To change the mood, Ray coughs a little and then reopens his mouths.

"What did you call me for in the end? I'd like to hear the circumstances, if possible."
"Yes, right? ... Well, to put it simply, Ray has a nomination.
"... Requesting a nomination? Is it this season?"

　A disgusting look appeared on Ray's face because he still remembered the last nomination request.
　When asked what was going on, he said he could not refuse, and when he refused the request, he hired mercenaries to attack Ray's carriage.
　...the miscalculation of the nobles and mercenaries would have been that of Ray's carriage, not of the ordinary one, but of Elena's.
　There is now a slight tension between the aristocracy and the king's faction in that regard.
　The royal faction, which usually outperforms the aristocratic faction, had the upper hand over the aristocratic faction, but this time everything was too harsh.
　mercenaries who raided the carriage of Elena, a symbol of the nobility, nicknamed the Princess General.
　and it was found that the mercenaries were employed by Viscount Linus Marnino.
　This was the result of the action of the so-called wolves of the grass under Dusker, which made it impossible for the royalists to evade.
　Of course, the royalists, knowing it, immediately cut off the linas as if they were cutting off the lizard's tail.
　However, if the aristocrats who were attacked by their symbols were convinced, it would be impossible to do so.
　As a result, the situation turned out to be in the present state of confrontation.
　In that sense, it would be fair to say that the most profitable thing in that sense.
　There is a conflict between the royalists and the aristocrats, who have more influence than themselves.
　Regardless of the factional dispute, Ray did not want to accept the nomination as much as possible.

"Don't worry. This time it's nothing to do with aristocracy and so on."
"Really? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

　A little relieved by Kenny's words, Ray is poised to listen in silence.
　Kenny opens his mouth with a smile, wondering if he's happy to talk to Ray like that.

"As Ray knows, there will be fewer people in Gilm in winter."
"I suppose,"

　From spring to autumn, the guillem attracts many people such as merchants, travelers, and adventurers who have just arrived, but in winter there are no merchants, and adventurers who have decided that they can't use their own abilities leave.
　Some travelers leave before winter comes, and others stay in Gilm.
　At any rate, there was no doubt that there would be fewer people in the guillem than in spring and autumn.
　...but it was originally a small city. I don't think it's really sad that there's no one left... but there are a few people left.

"And there was a request from a restaurant near the guild to help me develop new dishes."
"...what has it got to do with the fact that there are fewer people?"
"There must have been," I was told so."

　Kenny shrugs at Ray's words.
　At that time, the valley in the chest seen from the guild uniform wide open to the chest swings heavily and with a sense of mass.
　Kenny wore nothing but cold clothes when he went out, but, as usual, he only wore guild uniforms in a warm guild with magic items.
　Lei opens his mouth, gently distracting from Kenny's appearance.

"What kind of new food do you want? Udon noodles?"

　Ray taught the owner of Manjotei, and the udon noodles spread from there.
　It had already become one of Gilm's specialties and spread to other cities.
　Some dishes, such as fried udon, have developed in their own way.
　Ray was wondering if he wanted me to think about the new udon noodles, but he twisted his head inside.Ray is not that well versed in cooking.
　Of course, I have cooked some dishes in my cooking practice at school, and I have cooked what I call men's dishes such as curry at home.
　But…that's about it.
　I liked the food cartoons in their own way, but I would shake my head immediately if asked if I remembered everything that came out of them.

(Curry udon... You don't have curry, do you? I've already seen udon in stew.) Kamatama Udon? That may be true, but there are also questions such as whether eggs can be eaten safely and whether they can be kept in a fixed number every day.)

　Kenny shakes his head at Ray's expectations, though he hesitates inside.

"No. It's not like the existing udon noodles, it's like a new dish that no one has ever eaten before.
"...what are you looking for from an adventurer?"
"You're a wizard, aren't you? You could think of a new dish because you thought of udon?"
"What do you think?" I can't think of anything. Curry... would be difficult."
"Curry?"
"Oh,"

　Since there are udon noodles, you will be able to eat curry udon as the curry spreads.
　That's what Ray thinks, but he doesn't know how to make curry.
　The curry I made when I was in Japan was made with curry roux, and even if I knew a little about the hidden flavors of chocolate, coffee, ketchup, sauce, soy sauce, and so on, that's about it.
　There will also be price issues, as curry may naturally require more than one spice making curry.

(What was it... There was a cooking cartoon featuring curry.)

　When I think about my time in Japan, I remember the general story, but I don't remember what ingredients I use to make curry.

(If this is the case, I should have remembered it well.)

　Regret, but it's too late.

"What's wrong, Ray?"
"No, I was trying to remember how to make curry, but I only remember how to use a lot of spices, and how many or dozens of them."
"Oh... that must be a little difficult." Even if we could cook such a dish, there would be a limited number of people who could eat it."
"Right? And I don't know how long it will take to make it right."
"Can't you think of anything?"
"Even if you say so..."

　The other thing that comes to mind was okonomiyaki, which had already been taught elsewhere as seafood okonomiyaki.

(Some other rare dishes...)

　When Ray thought that far, he suddenly remembered the curry bread he ate the other day... well, considering that he didn't use curry powder, it might be better to call it "Piroshiki-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-mo."
　Of course, you can't make curry bread without curry powder, and it's not called grilled pilosiki.
　Foods that can be cooked in the existing way, but can be eaten easily. It's a good thing to have in cold weather.

"Meat bun."
"Meat bun? What's that?"

　Ray has come up with an idea, but he doesn't seem to be listening except Kenny.
　Since it was originally this time of year, it must have something to do with the fact that there are only a few receptionists.

"Do you know steamed bread?"
"Insect bread?" ... Hey, Ray. You don't mean to use insects, do you?"

　Some people are extremely picky about eating insects.
　Kenny is probably the least of them.
　Ray realizes this and shakes his head in a hurry.

"No. It's steamed rather than steamed bread with insects."
"...Are you going to steam the bread? Not bake it?"
"Oh,"
"I think the savory smell or soft touch is the taste of bread."
"Not to mention its savory aroma, steamed bread is no match for its texture. No, I'm sure I'll win."
"Well, I can't imagine," At least I've never eaten it."
"Then..."

　Without listening to Ray's words until the end, Kenny probably understood what he meant.
　nod at once

"Yes, I think I can,"
"Well, if you're a nominee, I'd like you to proceed with it."

　Thus Ray accepted the nomination to produce new dishes.