The winner of yesterday's team competition was the Guardian, who beat Aina and her team.
By the way, I could only see the last interview of the winner because I went back to the stalls with White.

When I returned to my seat, everyone looked relieved when I told them that I was carrying a lot of items from the stall, but that the three of them seemed to be in good condition.

But when I told them that the three of them seemed to be in good condition, they all looked relieved, including Iris, and said, "If you're okay, then get back here!

Wendy said that Iris was surprisingly fidgety.
By the way, Iris got on Wendy's lap when she watched the game and used her milk as a pillow, but she did not like it.
She is a very luxurious child.

Now, I'm in the middle of making the ice cream that Iris asked me to make and a large lunch that White asked me to make.
Aside from the ice cream that Iris asked me to make, the amount of rice that White asked me to make is much larger than usual, and I'm not sure if I can finish it, but if there's any left over, I'll just serve it at the party.
So I've been cooking a meal with Chris and Wendy since this morning, as if we were hosting a party or something.

Brother, is this enough eggs for you?
Master, what would you like in your sandwich?

I'm the one who was asked to do it, but they're willing to help me.

'Amm. Hmmm!　It's delicious too!
Oh, can I have one?

The two of them are eating a breakfast called tasting food in a friendly manner, but I've already served breakfast to Hayato and the others.
In the former world, although I cooked a certain amount of food, in the end I only cooked it myself and ate it myself, so I didn't have much motivation, but here, there are people who eat it and are happy with it, so it's worthwhile.

My original plan was to farm, but opening up a restaurant might not be a bad idea.
Everyone's waitress figure........ Hmm. Not a bad idea!
But it's hard to take a break on your own when you're in a restaurant.
If you don't know whether you're doing it or not, customers won't come to your restaurant.

Well, just doing it as a hobby is just fine.
I feel that alchemy and other skills I've picked up have become almost like a hobby.
But it's a fun job, isn't it?
It's not only that, but the money that comes in is also high, so it's just an ideal job.

What do you make, Master?
Is that a cut in the gut?
'Hmm?　Octopus Sausage

Speaking of bentos, this is what it's all about.
I remember my mother used to put them in my lunchbox every time when I was little, so I decided to make them.
I also made some rabbit limpets for Aina and the others.
Speaking of hospital visits, we wanted to make fruit, but this was for them to eat while watching the game.

'You are very handy, aren't you? I'll have to practice the rabbit limple, too!
The best part of bento is that it looks good and is fun to eat.
'Ugh, I don't need to teach my master to cook to get better at it...'
'Well, it still doesn't raise the bar...'

I'm sure I've been doing this for quite some time now, but for some reason the level doesn't go up.
I can only think that it's a bug.
There's no problem with cooking as it is, but there's no proof that I've done this much.

I wonder why that is?
Because you're a drifter I can only assume you're a drifter.
'Hmmm, I don't know.　Hayato-sama didn't seem to be able to increase the level of his skills.
Is there a limit to your cooking skills?　What's that for........

Could it be that no drifter had ever received a cooking skill from the Goddess before?
Come to think of it, Hayato said that the goddess gave him a skill that matched his unique skill.
Is that it?　Did you get a choice of skills from me and not enough points to increase the level of your cooking skills?

Well, you know...

Let's say it's a good thing that it's not alchemy that doesn't raise the level.
If my alchemy level hadn't risen to 1 and there was no 'Handing Force', 'Forgery' or 'Known Magic Circle', I wouldn't be in the capital right now and would be desperately trying to earn a little money by smelting potions steadily and endlessly.
When I thought about it, I decided to half-heartedly assume that what the hell was the point of not improving my cooking skill level.

With a large amount of lunches completed, I undo the frilly apron that has become my default now.
There's a large amount of dessert, and I've done two rounds of checks on various other things, and I haven't forgotten anything.
I got breakfast done with Wendy and the others with a tzatziki meal, and I'm ready to go.

When I came out of the mansion, I saw a lone shadow moving around at great speed.
It's a black shadow that moves in every direction like a stroke of black ink, and then converges to follow it.
I don't even know what I'm doing with my eyes, but still, I know right away who the shadow is.
When the shadow notices me, it stops moving in front of me.

Now, Shiro-san, are you ready to go?
No, no problem. I'm having a great day.
Are you sure you're ready for this, now that you've said so?
Hmmm... what do you think?　If there's a falcon class in the area, maybe not?
Hey, I'm surprised you're not more confident.
'I'm just being realistic. There's no reason to take on a guy you can't beat.

You're more calm than I thought you'd be.
It's not like a child, but that's how serious you are about battle.
I don't want you to get seriously injured if you have to.

But I'll just do what I have to do.
Don't take it easy.
Hmm, no thanks.
Okay, let's go.
Hmm, Lord, I'm hungry.
You had breakfast, didn't you!

It was really White who was in top form as usual.


When I arrived at the venue, Iris was already waiting for me, standing on her knees.

I'm cheering for you today, White... but have you eaten already?
Hmm. Do you want some Iris?
'There's ice cream in the strawberries!　...you do have one, don't you?
I've made all the arrangements. You can have all the food you want.
"Mm. Oh!　I didn't know cages were big enough!
I'm sure you'd be hungry if you ate them all.
'Don't underestimate the guts of a straw man, do you?　I'm not so soft that I'm going to eat too much of what I like to eat and upset my tummy!

What kind of logic is that?
But if you get an upset stomach, I'll give you some medicine, so you can have all the food you want.

I'll leave then.
I'd better get going, then.
I hope Lord Falconer can humiliate himself.
"Hayato-sama!　Good luck!
'Yes. I'll do my best.

Come to think of it, Hayato said that he lost to the Knight Commander of the First Order last time.
I guess he won't be using the holy sword again this time, but let's hope he can win.

''Good luck, Shiro and Hayato.
Yes!
Hmm, watch.

I watch them walk off together to the players' waiting room and I sit down on the couch.

'Ho.'
Geez.

And then, as if it's the most natural thing to do, Iris jumps on my lap.

"Eat your ice cream!
Oh, here. Here, let me give you that.

It's a big spoon for a big ice cream.
It's not even that big considering the size of Iris' mouth, but I still think it's good to see kids eating so innocently.

'Oh!'　I can't take this!
Yeah. Use it as you see fit.
'Mmm!　Then eat quickly!

Iris is obsessed with the ice cream and it looks like we're going to be able to watch the game in peace today.

'Uh-huh, I hope you all have a great day.
'Yes!　Mr. Spurrier!　Let's support Hayato-sama together!

It seems that they are getting along with each other as well.
I'm worried that there's no one to do the actual work, but I'll enjoy it anyway.

'Thank you all for your patience!　Today, the final day of the Wangdue One Martial Arts Tournament, the individual finals will now begin!

The vice-captain announces the opening of the day, as cheerful as ever, and the start of the individual competition is announced.

''Mmm, it looks like we'll melt faster than that.
So we'll fix it?
Mm, can you do it?　We can't use magic here, can we?

It would certainly be a big problem if they used water magic in the noble seat, for example.
But it's not a problem because all you have to do is put it in the magic space and cool it down.

''Oh well. But don't tell anyone.
Okay!　When it starts to melt, please!

If I am going to harden it anyway, I will stick baked sweets in it and change the taste.
And the baked goods that come with the parfait are strangely delicious.

Ladies and gentlemen, here is today's player list.
Yeah, thanks.
Your bet was on Mr. Mask the White, I believe. Congratulations on your entry into the finals.
Come to think of it, would you have kept it from qualifying?
'Yes, sir. If there is anyone else you'd like to bet on, I'll be happy to oblige.
Well......... Then please 10 million for Lord Hayato to win.
Very well. Double or quadruple, please check again.
Yeah, it's all good. It's all good.
So, please take your bets.

I take the betting money from Triton, the gambling merchant, and put it away in the magic space.
Emotionally, I could bet again on White, but I set it at 10 million for everyone equally.
You have spent a total of 30 million, but since you also make money from the auction of accessories, can't you at least give me a little more this time, Wendy?

Well you lost 10 million nol yesterday.
Well, it's just this one time.
'Really...?　Are you thinking about getting it back?
'It's okay......... I'm not going to be a gambling addict....

It's the kind of conversation that a gambling-addicted husband would have if he took the money out of his living expenses to go to a slingshot in the morning........
No wait, I'm not. Because I'm not!

You're a stubborn betting man.
Well, I got my money's worth with White. It's good if I get it right, and it's good if White wins again.
Hmm. Well, it wouldn't be unthinkable if it was Sir Hayato this time.
Yeah. You're more fiery than I thought.

He usually looks like a gentleman, but today he seemed to have a fighting spirit burning behind his eyes.
Maybe he was disappointed to lose last time, or maybe he was surprisingly competitive.
If that was the case, he would have enough eyes to win.
But how strong is the Knight Commander of the First Order of the Kingdom?
No matter how strong he was last time, he must be a monster to beat Hayato, who is a drifter and specializes in swordsmanship.
Please don't let them hit White at the beginning!　I looked down at the list of opponents, hoping that I'd be able to find the right one.

........As a result, although it wasn't the first round, it was set up in the same league, so it was likely to be a hit if I kept winning after all.