Chapter 85.3 - The First Year at the Academy - A Multitude Of Colors (3)
"Perhaps it's a difference in the sense of crisis. Tremble Cube moves solely on hunting instincts. In the Imperial City and Selene, there are several towns and villages along the way, so it won't suddenly attack. First, there would be a commotion in the surrounding areas. On the other hand, Keten is right next to us. Once it passes a small village, it's right in front of us. It's only natural to be on guard."
Hearing this, Lola and Dana visibly seemed relieved.
It seemed like they had felt more fear than expected.
After that, Lambert and Ted engaged in a heated discussion about what they should do if the Tremble Cube appeared.
However, even Lambert and the other skilled swordsmen seemed to have no way to deal with its high endurance and attacks from all directions.
Ignoring the fretting Lambert, Elphimia, and the others leisurely enjoyed sweets and chatted.
I absentmindedly gazed at the table.
A considerable amount of time had passed since the celebration began.
The prepared food had almost disappeared, and only Ted and Jemma were still eating heartily.
Although the new year hadn't arrived yet, it might be time to wrap things up.
I asked Dana for some rice porridge, and she brought i.
"I added wheat, cheese, and chopped vegetables."
The dish on the plate was a milky-white color.
I had expected it to be thick and sticky like porridge, but it seemed more like a soup.
Perhaps it was an economical habit to add water to stretch the ingredients.
I thanked Dana and took a spoonful.
Oh, this was quite good. It had a refreshing taste with the flavor of milk, cheese, and vegetables blending perfectly.
It has an indescribable taste.
Indeed, when it comes to the end of a feast, grains are always a good choice.
Now and in the past, I'm still underage.
As I silently moved my spoon, Elphimia noticed what I was eating.
"Is that a dish?"
"It's Dana's special rice porridge. It's gentle with a faint umami. It's delicious."
Curious, not just Elphimia but Lora also gathered around.
When Dana served them a bowl, they took a sip and scolded her.
"Serve it sooner."
Elphimia, in a hurry, apologized to the flustered Dana.
With the commotion, the others also joined in, and the pot was empty.
"We were talking about having made too much, but it seems to have worked out fine."
Lily seemed delighted with everyone finishing it, and Dana was also smiling.
If we were to judge based on taste alone, Miranda from Verene Village or the cuisine from a high-class inn in Selene would be better.
However, Dana's rice porridge had the taste of home.
No matter how much skill there is. No, because of the skill, this taste cannot be replicated.
Come to think of it… was I hungry? In Reedward, I was a chef, but since coming to Selen, I've been eating out or having pre-made meals.
It had been ages since I had a proper home-cooked meal.
Maybe that's why I invited Dana or asked her to cook something, subconsciously seeking the taste of home.
Well, what qualifies as home-cooked food varies from person to person. For Tes, Miranda's cooking might be considered home-cooked.
Anyway, it was delicious.
Dana said it was simple, but it was probably due to the ingredients, not her cooking skills.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have disappeared so quickly.
As I was about to thank her again, a bell rang somewhere.
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