I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 227: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 27

Episode 227: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 27

The course meal continued, with soups, fish, and meat dishes being brought out one after another. His Majesty and his companions easily devoured everything set before them.  

The Knight Commander was particularly enthusiastic, requesting seconds multiple times to the point where I worried he might consume everything we’d prepared.  

That said, with only the Knight Commander present, things weren’t as chaotic as they could have been. Over at the lodgings housing the other knights, I could imagine a much more intense battle for food taking place. Better not dwell on it—I’m sure someone over there is handling it.  

“Next, we present tonight’s main dish.” 

As Sensei announced, large plates bearing the main course were placed before His Majesty and his party.  

“Oh ho? Another meat dish? Still, the last one was delightful!”  

“Indeed. This one uses even higher-quality meat and has been prepared with great care. I’m confident it will satisfy even Your Majesty’s discerning palate.”  

“Hah! Bold words! I am already satisfied, yet you claim to further satisfy me?!”  

“Your Majesty! Can we eat already? Or rather, may I eat first?”  

“Calm yourself, Commander Vigul. Please, Your Majesty, go ahead and try it first.”  

Dietrich-sama remained composed——or so I thought.  

“Come on, come on!”  

“Dietrich, your enthusiasm is overwhelming.”  

…….… I take that back. Despite addressing His Majesty, his gaze was fixed solely on the meat.  

“Well, let us begin. …Oh! The knife cuts through effortlessly. A taste, then… Fuh-oh! Th-this is!”  

““Itadakimasu!!””  

“Hey! I hadn’t even finished my reaction yet!”  

Unable to wait for His Majesty’s review, both Dietrich-sama and the Knight Commander dove into their steaks.  

“This… this is incredible!”  

“Ugh… so good! Too good!”  

Heh, how’s that for proof of Mamiyu’s skill?  

This dish was only possible because of his advanced class. After all, the meat we used was so difficult to handle that it had been sitting in a magical storage bag for ages, unused.  

“H-Haruka! What kind of meat is this?!”  

“Ufufu, are you curious?”  

“”“All of us!”””  

All three responded in unison, prompting a satisfied smile from the teacher.  

“This is… Queen Dragon meat.”  

“”“Q-Q-Q-Queen Dragon meat?!”””  

“Yes. Simply put, it’s Dragon Steak.”  

“”“Dragon Steak?!”””  

…………..… Are you three just repeating what she says?  

From their astonishment, I gathered that dragon meat—even in the royal capital—was exceedingly rare.  

“Is dragon meat that uncommon?”  

“Quite so. At least for me, this is a first.”  

“Same here!”  

“I’ve only had it once, during a banquet for a foreign king. Outside of such special occasions, it’s unheard of.”  

“Really? …Sensei, do we have any more of this meat?”  

“Yes, plenty. These dragon steaks were reserved for this table, so there’s still more left.”  

“”“We want more!”””  

…… Could you tone down the intensity of those hungry stares?  

“Uh, Sensei, are we okay on this?”  

“Ufufu, of course. I’ll let Mamiya-kun know.”  

With that, Sensei disappeared into the kitchen. It left the three to exchange determined glances before clenching their fists.  

Shortly afterward, larger cuts of dragon steak were brought out. Despite their size, His Majesty and his companions made quick work of them.  

…… Dragon Steak. Truly formidable.