35 – Chronic problems and encounters

One.

ㅡDeolgeureok, Tak!

I confidently served dessert.

A combination of biscuits and rice flour.

It looks plausible because it has its own assortment.

Crude biscuits also look quite present when placed neatly in a bowl. Who would see this and think of it as cheap combat rations for humans?

“Dora? Let’s try it. It will surely suit your taste.”

I first offered Diora a tasting.

Now that Sophia is away for a while,

It was the duty to take care of the next rank first.

Diora in particular can be eaten in any way, regardless of race. I don’t want to be short-lived at a young age.

“B, breeder? what the hell is this… ?”

But Diora’s reaction was unusual. And besides… … .

ㅡDoes the biscuit look bumpy?

ㅡIt’s the first time I’ve seen a drink of that color in my life. What is this?

ㅡIsn’t this just muddy water? Does it look super turbid???

ㅡYou want us to eat something like this?

ㅡUngseong, Ungseong… … !

After checking the biscuits and rice flour placed in front of Diora, the girls get agitated.

Not even that. Looking at the visuals alone, it is far from luxurious.

I can’t. I have no choice but to release my vigilance manually.

“Have you heard of biscuits, ladies?”

ㅡClack, click… !

Unmoved by the buzz of the ladies, I continued to serve and draw attention.

It was an important task to lay the groundwork in advance before customers’ complaints popped out.

“Hey, biscuits? Are you hearing this for the first time? Are you talking about dried bread?”

“It is also Diora-sama. You’ll get it right in one go… … !”

I pretended to admire it and matched Diora’s mood. Don’t compliments make dolphins dance?

“Wait a minute?! Now, serving the dried bread that the common people barely ate—”

“No, these biscuits were called warrior food where I lived.”

“Food for warriors… … ?”

“Yes. It was always a food to fill the stomach in honor of victory before an important battle.”

It’s food for warriors, to put it mildly.

Its essence was combat rations.

However, born merchants said that air conditioners were sold even in Antarctica.

“But why do we serve that kind of food… … ?”

“Why? Aren’t the ladies like goddesses who protect the fate of the Drango continent? I don’t know when you’ll have to fight a demon dragon, but I made this once to honor the noble destiny of the ladies.”

“Ohhh, such a profound meaning… … .”

What is ‘Hoo’?

It’s all just bullshit.

I’m glad you heard it worked well though.

If Diora hadn’t tackled her with the biscuits, she wouldn’t have made that candy-coated noise.

“By the way, what’s the transparent mass around the biscuits on the outside?”

“It’s hardened sugar. It’s not a big deal, but I decorated it to suit the taste of girls who like brilliant jewelry.”

“Is this a lump of sugar? Hearing that, it really does look like crystal.”

“You also have an eye for seeing. It will be perfect for ladies who like sweet things.”

“You have a better sense than you think? So what drinks did you have with it? It looks like a latte, but the color is cloudy? This is the first time in my life that I have had such a cloudy drink.”

Diora was more vigilant than expected.

Looking at the flour, he frowned.

Like a child complaining about side dishes, there are endless questions about what this is.

“Oh, be sure to eat this with biscuits. It will savoryly capture the sweet taste of the biscuits. And for ladies who truly love sweetness, you can mix it with the honey we provided and enjoy it.”

“It tastes savory… … .”

ㅡDon’t you think it’s great just to hear the explanation?

—-If only the beastmen resemble half of the breeder… … .

ㅡHow did you know I like sweets?!

—-Okay, I want to try it right now… … !

ㅡUh, I don’t like it. The color is too bad.

ㅡSympathy. And where do you get common people’s food? It’s honestly disappointing.

When Diora’s questions are answered one by one, the other girls also respond. About half of them relaxed their guard and expressed their curiosity.

However, on the contrary, about half of them remained vigilant.

Even if you offer something very special, it’s not always good because it’s unfamiliar.

“Anyway, my explanation ends here. I would appreciate it if you could enjoy it.”

While nodding in realization, I lightly bowed my back. Now that the explanation is over, it meant to stop asking and try eating.

Please take a look at it first and talk about it.

I’m sure everyone will like it.

If you don’t know, you should prepare a refill or prepare it in advance.

“Kuhm… ! Okay, so let’s pretend to be cheated and eat… … ?”

After my grandiose explanation, Diora finally picks up a biscuit.

‘I don’t know about the other girls, but I’ll have to listen to Diora’s heart… … . Also, it’s not okay to get into a fight with dessert during roll call.’

***

2.

“… Got it, Ramswitz? This is the last time I can see you.”

“I will keep that in mind! Sophia-nim is really like an angel… … !”

“No matter how much I do, if the same mistake comes up next time, then I have no choice but to tell the professors. Even though there is no replacement manpower, there is a limit to patience.”

The corner of the alley behind the kitchen.

Sophia exudes a chilly atmosphere.

He was doing his duty as the student council president today as well.

For two days in a row, he was scolding the faculty on behalf of the grade.

Even the professors had already let go of the cafeteria halfway. They used to fly to the continent every mealtime and come back after having a meal.

It was like a long-standing tradition that restaurant food was so tasteless.

‘No matter how hard it is to find a replacement, the professors are really doing too much?’

Sophia’s face was full of worry when she faced Ramju. It was because it was not so easy to yell at someone for her limited personality.

“I know, but… … . My, my skills are not enough… … .”

The shrunken ram rat hangs his tail and weeps. At the same time, the large front teeth erupt and tremble. It looked like he was about to burst into tears.

Claims came in every day.

Of course, it was the dissatisfaction of the girls.

However, it was not malicious cavil or unreasonable demand.

That’s also true, even today, food is mixed with animal hair.

In addition, high-quality ingredients had been supplied for the first time in a while today, but the dragons had no choice but to explode in anger as they burned almost all of them.

It was a miracle that Ramju was alive.

If it weren’t for the generous Sophia,

The ramjwi might have been barbecued brown by now.

‘Haa, isn’t there a chef willing to work on the academy island? You can do just the basics… … .’

Sophia thought about asking for a replacement, but she shook her head and gave up.

He had to devote his whole life to dragons since he entered the academy island. No matter how well-paid and stable the job was, he had to rot at the academy until retirement.

The working conditions were like that in the first place.

That way you can’t quit in the middle.

If you quit and run away because it’s hard, the operation itself will be difficult… … .

The manpower to work under the tricky dragon was very precious.

That’s why, unless there was an urgent need for money, most of them hired criminals as servants. Of course, most of the faculty members were of different races with their own circumstances.

So, recruiting was really difficult.

Who would work in a place like this?

As an example, in the past, a worker in charge of the rest room accidentally stepped on his tail, so he was treated at will, and he could not find a replacement until the school year changed.

Because of that, the current 4th graders could not enjoy a proper dessert with 2 years left in the last semester of the 3rd year.

Was it because it happened once?

After that, I couldn’t treat the servants or faculty as carelessly as before. Because I personally experienced how uncomfortable it is without them. And thanks to that, Ramji was able to save his life despite frequent mistakes.

But that luck ends today.

That the death sentence was handed down that there was no next.

For Ramju, the ordeal of a lifetime was right in front of him.

“… ah! Mr. Ramju? Then why not learn to cook step by step from scratch? I know someone who can help you.”

“Crazy-?! Who is that?”

“Mr. Breeder. His skills will definitely help.”

“Eh-?! Learning to cook from mere humans—”

“Be careful with your words! Just a human?! You are not the kind of person who dares to talk like that!!!”

“Chi-i-i profit… … !!”

As soon as Ramswi responds that he is unreliable, Sophia immediately goes to work.

A dark shadow casts on her face, which had been showing a kind face until now.

“Mr. Breeder is a much more sincere and talented person than you! Don’t insult him in front of me! Got it?!”

“Ah, ah, I see… … !”

Sofia’s shouts even corrected Ramswi’s tone, which was usually short-lived.

‘Hoo, you threw away all your anger unlike me? How did this happen… … ?’

Sophia unknowingly screamed heartily. It was proof that he cared for the breeder with one side of his heart.

Was it because of the promise made with mint chocolate?

At some point, just thinking of Breeder in her mind was Sofia’s heart beating.

‘… I need to calm down. The tail almost came out again.’

Sophia wipes her chest herself and puts on a calm expression again. She turned her gaze back to check her pelvis.

Fortunately, the tail was not visible.

Sometimes when I am startled or excited,

The tail would stick out against her will.

“Hmmm… ! Anyway, from this evening, try to pay attention to cleanliness. Do you understand?”

“Yeah… ! Now, I understand!”

Sophia left the dining room with these last words.

And I went straight to the break room.

I hurried my steps without looking back.

I just wanted to see Breeder’s face.

‘I’m not comfortable with yelling at you two days in a row. I have to hurry up and deliver the chocolate to Mr. Breeder… … .’

Sophia was more concerned about the chocolate she was going to give to the breeder than the reduced free time.

ㅡKkkok… !

Sophia holds the chocolate that was delivered from the continent last night tightly into her arms. Her steps were more excited than ever.

‘Can we try it tomorrow or before the weekend at the earliest? I can’t even imagine what the combination of mint and chocolate would taste like.’

Just thinking about it stimulates the salivary glands.

I am already excited by the stimulation of a new taste.

A taste that even the supreme being, the dragon, has never experienced.

Mint Choco.

‘Ah, I want to taste it soon…’ … !’

It was the time when Sophia, who was so excited about the mint chocolate, moved her steps lightly.

ㅡTadat… !

Her steps suddenly stop.

Right in front of the dormitory common room.

That would be too… … .

“Um, kid? What are you doing here? Looking at the school uniform, are you a freshman?”

“Whoah… ? Seo, senior?!”

A silver-haired girl tilted her head through the crack in the door of the break room that was slightly open. Her hair, tied back in two ponytails, swayed like rabbit ears.

“I’m sorry, but this is a place where only 4th graders can come?”

“De, Derke knows that well, but… ! The seniors’ condition looks strange-!”

Derke shows off his unique way of speaking even in front of seniors in his senior year. His face was contemplative, as if he had witnessed a terrible sight.

Even so, Derke raised his index finger and pointed toward the inside of the break room.