"Are you sure, Gourmet Master?

"What do you mean?

That person is Kyou. That dish was certainly better than Keji's, but there was something more to his cuisine. Most importantly, the gourmet master was very fond of him.

"That's why.

"What do you mean?

That one will grow. It's not just about cooking, it's about cultivating demons and more, and will soon bring about a change in this world. But for this to happen, there are some obstacles to overcome. When you run into them, how you grow will change your path.

I see. You mean you dared to inflict the defeat in order to encourage his growth?

"Of course, I'll admit that Keiji's cooking was better at that point in time, but if I had voted for him in the true sense of the word, I would have remembered that it was that man, Himuro-Kyouji. But if I truly voted for him, remember, it was for that Himuro-Kyouji guy.






I heard you lost the final.

"It's not funny. ......

The bottom of the ocean. I apologize to the goddess Moe, who is also lying next to me, while looking out at the ocean sky.
I'm really sorry that I couldn't keep my promise to you.

"No, no, don't worry about it. I'm not asking you to collect seeds in a day or two, just take your time.

Yes, the seed of the World Tree that would be given to the winner of the final of the grand cooking competition.
It ended up in my father's hands, and he failed to retrieve the first one.

If you want, you can attack your father in his sleep and steal it from him.

"...... You're a goddess, but you're a fussy one,

Haha, you might say that a lot.

By the way, Dori and Rock are chasing each other around.

I was wondering, if you have a father, are there other transmigrators or reincarnators in this world?

Yes, I have. I've seen some of them in the past.

Really?
That means I'll have some kind of flag with those guys someday.

Anyway, apart from that, here it is...

"?　What is this?

Suddenly the goddess handed me a piece of paper on which was written
It was written on a piece of paper.

. .............

Huh?

"What is this?

"As you can see, the heroic certificate

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.　Does this world need a certificate for brave people?　I mean, I've been wondering for a while now, why are there so many brave people in this world?


Well, well, "brave" is sort of a generic term for those who have achieved a certain level of success in this world.

What's going on?

In simple terms, 'service to the world' is the criterion for earning the title of hero. It's not just about fighting, it's also about innovating culture and civilization, or promoting evolution. There are many kinds of contributions to the world.　There are a lot of heroes in your world who have not only fought, but also inspired the evolution of the world, aren't there?

Indeed, that's true if you ask me.
Such people are called great men, or cultural heroes.
Starting from Prometheus who gave people fire, to Nikola Tesla who gave people electricity to live.
And Edison, Napoleon, Lincoln, and countless other heroes and great men and women whose exploits have advanced the culture of my planet.

Certainly their exploits are comparable to the word "hero" to save the world.
In this world, the word 'brave' includes such great men, cultural heroes and inventors.

I see ...... that's why there were so many brave men and women in this world.

That's right. . their title represents how they did that and how they contributed to the world.

When I think about it, Fitis's title of 'Gourmet Hero' was given to her because she showed innovative skills in cooking, while Kasarina's 'Sage Hero' was given to her because she spread various knowledgeable skills, as her name suggests.
When I first heard it, I thought it was a strange title, but it has a meaning.

So, are these titles of brave men and women sent to each one of them by the goddess?

Um, no, not really. A brave man is usually a title appointed by the state. I'll only give you the title of the most successful of those brave men and women.

"Speaking of which, what is this great hero you mentioned before?

The title is given to the 'hero' who has made a contribution to the world, especially to the person who has done great work or historical feats and contributions. When I find such a person, I send Semal to pick him up and take him to me and then give him the title of 'Great Warrior'. That's why Seemurg, or rather Semar, is revered by the people as a divine messenger to greet the chosen brave.

I see. That's why Lily had a surprised look on her face when she saw Mr. Semargle.

Incidentally, there are currently seven people who have this title of 'Great Warrior'. That's why people call them the 'Seven Great Brave Men'.

I see. So, I thought you said you were going to give the brave men the fruit of the World Tree and give them some kind of 'creation skill'?

Yes, you remember it well. So, not only do they have skills and achievements, but they also have special divine skills that no other person can possess, so they are practically the strongest forces in this world. You are going to be able to get the most out of it.

"Heh, buh-hah!

This goddess is being blunt again!　I mean, every time I see you, you only make outrageous statements!



"So, next time you go to the country, I asked Semar to make your hero certificate for you so that you can get rid of the hassle.

Does that mean I'm officially one of the brave men?

Maybe it's a level one in terms of strength. Are you sure that's a good idea?

You're not the only one who has been evaluated by the government based on your achievements and competitions, so you can rest assured that the government has convinced you to make a certificate. As I said, it's not just based on performance, but also on various other achievements, so there are many people like you who have been praised for their bravery.　Best of all, I was runner-up in that big cook-off!　That's already good enough to earn the title of hero.

I see. I see.
So there's no need to get worked up about it.
I said "Yo!" and stood up.

Well then, I'll accept this certificate gratefully.

Yes, well, your name or two is registered in many places around the world, so you can think of it as a free pass for most of them if you use your title!

Oh, that reminds me. Didn't the cultivation hero ...... at least have something else?

"What, why?　That's a good name.

I'm beginning to wonder if he's the one who decides the two names of all the heroes in this world.

Well then, Kyou-kun. Good luck with the next event!