Lasse, here?

　After seeing the work of the demons, Lasse and his friends came to a certain restaurant to have a meal.
　And Letty knew about this restaurant.
　In fact, she knew the back door of this restaurant.

Yes, this is the most popular monster restaurant in Dexter City.

　When Lasse and his friends entered the store, the smell of the thick sauce wafted out and stimulated their hunger.

'Heiraschai!　That's your brother!　Oh, you got a girlfriend today?

　A man in his 3 to 40s comes out from the back of the kitchen.

Don't say the same thing about my wife. I'm an old business associate.

"......

　Letty pokes silently at the side of Lasse's stomach.

"Ow, what the hell?

Separately.

　But Letty looks strangely grumpy, saying, "I don't understand.

I don't get it. Father, give me two cockatrice omelets.

"Aye!

　After asking the man who called him "madam" to order, Lasse invites Letty to an open seat.

Come on, have a seat.

"Uh-huh. Does Lasse always eat here?

Not every day. I'll come by for a bite to eat.

"I see. ......

　And, in the middle of the conversation, Letty is silent.

Waiting for the cockatrice omelet!

Haha!

　Suddenly, a yellow oval is thrown on the table, which was enveloped in silence.

You ordered less than five minutes ago!

　Letty is surprised at how fast it goes.

People order the same thing at this hour. It's pre-made in advance!

　replied the woman who had just purchased cockatrice eggs from Lasse.

'Ah!　Earlier.

Nice to see you again, little girl. Our omelets are the best in the world, so have fun with them.

　After saying that, the woman goes back to the back of the kitchen.

"She's the wife of the owner's father. She not only helps with the cooking, but also serves the food.

I see.

"Come on, the food is getting cold, so let's eat quickly.

　Lasse hands over a fork and a spoon.

"Uh-huh. Okay.

　Rescue the omelet with a spoon that you received.
　Then the cut cross section is filled with the rich smell of cooking eggs.

Then I'll have some.

　The food is too ordinary looking to be a demon food. Letty let down her guard and brought the dish to her mouth.
　And then a piece of omelet arrived on her tongue.

What?

　The first thing she sensed was a strong fatty taste.

The omelet is hard on the outside, but half-boiled on the inside!

　Because it's half-boiled, the sweetness spreads in your mouth.

　Then, as you try to bite off the egg with your teeth, a weak crunching sound resists, and the moment you bite into it, more sweetness hits you.

(There are small blocks of vegetables inside. Carrots, onions, cabbages, and many other vegetables, each with its own crunchiness, are a delight. I'm sure they make even those who don't like vegetables taste great.

　The owner's attention to detail makes you feel tender.

(You'll enjoy the more half-ripe ones in the middle.)

　Letty plunged the spoon into the center of the omelet in one fell swoop and pounced on the fluffy eggs.

Haha!　......!

　Letty's body momentarily stiffened.
　If you thought it was an egg, you were surprised by the unexpected taste.

(This tastes like ...... meat!)

　That's right, there was minced meat hidden in the center of the omelet.

(Oh no, with vegetables swimming around a sea of eggs, there was this horrible monster hiding in the center!

　Letty's face goes slack and happy.

(What is this meat?　It's not a cow, a pig, or a fish. It's not a snake or a frog that we ate in marching training. What kind of meat is it?

Lasse!　What kind of meat is this?

　After a long time of trying to come up with an answer, Letty finally demands an answer from Lasse.

It's the meat of the Decapitated Bunny.



The decapitated bunny?

　Letty was surprised.
　The decapitated bunny was the name of a fearsome monster that literally sliced its prey's neck with long, sharp teeth that extended from its mouth.
　They are small, quick and fast, and aim for the vital point.
　If the fight is prolonged, the bunny will call out to its friends to attack the head of a new adventurer.

I never knew the meat of a decapitated bunny could taste so good.

　But such a horrible monster was just delicious rabbit meat at this moment.

"The bunny meat here is soaked in the sauce your father made for it. It's cooked until it's very thick, so it goes great with a half-boiled egg.

"You mix the vegetables and meat to balance the dish and then you go to extra lengths to tenderize the meat. You make a lot of food at once to save a little bit of time and effort.

　Letty was truly happy.
　A knight's job is to deal with roughage.
　In wartime you never know what you will eat.
　That's why they prefer simple, nutritious food.
　In other words, taste is of secondary importance.

Ah!

　The next thing you know, Letty had devoured the entire omelet on the plate.
　Letty looking at the empty plate with disappointment.

Do you want to order another one?

"Huh?　Good?　Yup!　Do!

　Letty, realizing that this is a restaurant, not a military cafeteria, and that she can order again, immediately orders from the lady.

I can't wait for a refill.

　Unable to wait, Letty shakes the spoon.

"Hey Lise,

"Hmm?

　Then Letty speaks to Lasse.

"Are you happy working with the demons in this town, Lasse?

　Letty asks Lise the question she wanted to ask but didn't want to ask.

(I would have liked to have been more courageous in asking it, but I'm sure it's the best time to ask it.

　With the excitement of the meal, Letty let her momentum carry her through and asked a question. To understand if Lasse wanted to return to the army or not.

Yeah, I'm happy. Business is starting to pick up and I'm starting to get to know the people in town.

"...... I see.

　Simply, too easily, Letty's hopes were shattered.
　Without the slightest hesitation, Lasse assured her that it was better now.

I see.

　Letty says just that and begins to immerse herself in the newly brought omelet.

Delicious.

"Oh, yeah.

It's delicious. . delicious. ...... sad.

　The happy times of enjoying a meal with friends were gone in the blink of an eye.