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This is all my fault.

I got careless on a mission.

We're all to blame.

Taking all the blame on yourself is a bad habit.

It's too early to give up.

You attached your thread to that thing?

Aria, you are great!

Don't worry.

We'll definitely save your master.

Uh…

You're saying I'm your attendant?

Yes.

Didn't I summon you according to the covenant?

Since I'll be recuperating here,

I'll need someone to attend to me.

Huh? Here…

Is this the spring source?

Is this dragon lady the boss who lives at the spring source?

In ancient times,

there was a dragon in the mountains.

That legendary dragon

is this dragon lady?

And the girl became a miko.

What miko? Just an attendant.

Why are you acting so strange?

Are you not my attendant?

Will you also point your blade at me?

W-Wait a moment.

I-I can cook.

Then go prepare a meal for me.

My weary body needs proper nourishment.

O-Okay.

Right.

What's up?

How should I address you?

Well…

It's been five hundred years since I last summoned an attendant.

Five hundred years?

That's an absurdly long time.

No wonder it's so different from the legend.

Since it's been ages without an attendant,

I'll permit you to call me by my name.

From now on, you may call me Miru.

Okay, Lady Miru,

what kind of dish would you like now?

Sour or sweet one?

Rich or light one?

Cold or hot one?

What?

If I tell you my preferences,

you can make dishes accordingly?

I didn't expect you to have such skills.

Oh?

Looks like she's a glutton too.

In that case,

since I have no combat ability,

there's only one way to get out of this alive.

I'll win over this dragon princess's stomach

and give her a feast.

This way.

Please let us make it in time.

There should still be time.

If that dragon wanted to eat Rin,

it could have done it on the spot.

But it took Rin away instead.

That means it has another purpose.

Is that thing the boss?

Probably.

That's a Mirage Dragon.

That matches the report, then.

Giving its enemies terrifying illusions

to wear down their will to fight.

That's how a Mirage Dragon fights.

As an illusionist,

it's on the highest level.

If you ask whether I can break its illusions,

honestly, I'm not entirely confident.

But we have to try our best.

Because Rin is our precious companion.

I can't imagine life without her anymore.

With or without a path,

we'll take the fastest shortcut.

W-What's that iron box?

Where did it come from?

Only those I permit can see this box.

It contains lots of ingredients and cooking tools,

and space for many things.

This skill is exactly tailor-made for my attendant.

Now, start cooking.

Yes.

I'll cook outdoors this time,

right in front of you.

So you should feel safer this way, Lady Miru.

You're quite deft,

though a bit scatterbrained.

That's what I expect from my attendant.

Um, about that,

how did you know I am your attendant?

Because I sensed the goddess's blessing on you.

The goddess's blessing?

Since ancient times,

those with divine blessings have been sent to attend to dragons.

Moreover, you have two blessings.

I could tell at a glance.

Now that you mention it,

that frivolous orca also said

this is the Sea Goddess's blessing.

You stopped cooking.

Right…

It smells so good.

If I can win over this dragon princess with food,

maybe I can negotiate with her

to let the townspeople fetch water from the spring source.

But to achieve that,

I first have to get back alive.

Lady Miru.

What is it? Is it ready?

No, the food isn't ready yet.

But I thought about it

and realized I don't have a suitable plate for you.

In that case, I permit you to attend to me.

You shall feed me with your own hands.

Feed a dragon?

How am I supposed to do that?

Thank you for waiting.

This is a mildly spicy Warm Water Lizard wrap.

This looks pretty weird.

Okay…

W-What is this?

How could a mere lizard be so delicious?

Right?

I tried a few bites too.

The meat is super tender and has a nice bounce.

Since it's not too fatty,

the flavor of the meat stands out even more.

Exactly…

The taste is simply extraordinary.

Great.

Now, the next dish

is best when freshly grilled.

Can you finish the remaining wrap and wait a moment?

Granted, I'll allow it.

Make me an even more delicious dish.

Little girl, what's that smell?

This is grilled storm eel.

For this dish, you split the storm eel open,

and grill it slowly over low heat while basting it with a sweet and salty sauce.

I doubt anyone can resist this aroma.

The scent of heated soy sauce and sugar

is guaranteed to make your mouth water.

Cut the grilled storm eel into small pieces, put them on rice drizzled with sauce,

and shape them into rice balls.

Is it done?

Not yet.

I still need to do this.

What?

You're grilling it again?

Won't it burn?

I think it's fine as it is.

It's already delicious like this,

but if you grill it, the outside gets crispy,

and the inside becomes even softer and juicier.

It'll taste even better.

How can I resist when it smells this good?

I'll grill it perfectly.

Oops, I accidentally touched her.

Oh?

Is this dragon princess

surprisingly friendly?

But she chased away the adventurers before.

Though she probably has her reasons,

I still hope she will open up the spring source.

Um, Lady Miru,

why are you remaining here?

What do you mean by that?

N-No, I just mean,

there must be other more comfortable places without humans.

This is where I was born.

Is that so?

That hot spring is where I first bathed after I was born.

So I came here whenever I needed to recuperate.

Humans should never have approached my sacred domain.

It's you who are squatting here.

I see, I'm truly sorry.

That's better.

By the way,

I can make some delicious side dishes using that spring water.

Using the water from my sacred domain for cooking?

I have two dishes in mind so far.

One of them can be made quickly.

Fine, I'll allow it.

Use the spring water to make that delicious dish you mentioned.

Yes, with pleasure.

So what dish are you making?

Hot spring eggs.

The egg whites will be soft and silky,

and the yolks will be thick and creamy. It's really delicious.

How dare you stir my heart like this?

Alright, I'll go prepare then.

Soft and silky whites, thick and creamy yolks?

It's time to give Rin back to us.

Who are you?

Where is Rin?

Give us back our chef.

Don't tell me you've already eaten her.

Unforgivable!

How dare you trespass into my sacred domain

and spout nonsense here?

You're seeking your own demise.

Wait!

Rin!

You idiot!

How dare you leave me

all alone there!

Thank goodness, are you alright?

Rin, thank goodness.

Who are these rude humans?

Uh, well…

Let's eat first.

That's how it is.

Fortunately, Lady Miru is a glutton.

That's why I'm safe.

Anyway, I'm so glad you're okay.

Mm-hmm.

I was worried sick the whole way.

I believed you'd be fine, but seeing you alive makes me so happy.

And you even ate my food without permission.

I was kind enough to wait

only because my adorable attendant told me to.

Attendant?

She believes I'm her attendant, so she brought me here.

You've got to be kidding.

Rin is our chef.

I summoned her according to the covenant.

And she has the goddess's blessing.

So of course she's my attendant.

What?

She is supposed to take care of me!

Alright, everyone, look this way.

What I'm holding here are freshly boiled eggs.

But they're not your ordinary eggs.

These are hot spring eggs cooked using the spring water from Mount Merlova.

That's what I'm talking about.

Inside is the great yolk.

Even the imperial carriage would be outshone by this egg.

When the yolks turn rich and the whites become silky,

please give a round of applause.

I've never seen an egg in such a state before.

Then drizzle it with this sauce made with a white broth base.

Hurry, let me taste it.

Here.

So delicious!

Alright, everyone, give it a try.

Lady Miru wants to bathe in the spring,

and eat something to recuperate.

And we want the spring water.

So…

If someone can regularly deliver food to Lady Miru,

and she allows people to take spring water in return,

this dispute could be resolved.

That's true, but…

I refuse.

Lady Miru…

If you refuse,

adventurers will keep coming to subjugate you.

I'll just kick them all away.

But even if I stay here, once the ingredients run out,

you'll never get to eat wraps, grilled rice balls, or hot spring eggs again.

You really know where to hit.

But even if someone brings food,

it won't be made by you, right?

Well, I'm the chef of this party.

But the food at the restaurant at the foot of the hill is also very delicious

Fine, I'll grant your wish.

Thank you…

However, I have one condition.

What is the condition?

In the swamp ahead, there's a very large catfish.

You must make a dish using that catfish that suits my taste.

That's my condition.

Suits me fine.

Rin is ours.

The Hell Catfish from Hell Swamp?

We'll make sure you eat your fill.

Then let's head out now.

Okay.

We'll be right back.

So, where is this catfish?

Over there.

But how do we catch it?

Rin, let's fish for it.

Fishing?

A fish of that size will be incredibly strong.

Be careful.

Yeah, I got it.

The line won't break, will it?

No, it'll be fine.

When you feel it biting,

you can't reel it in right away.

Did it bite?

Not yet.

Just keep it steady…

When the line starts running,

pull the rod up with all your might.

Now!

Ms. Aria!

We're good.

So basically, we must control gravity.

It'd be boring if we caught it too quickly.

The pull is weakening?

The fish is getting lighter.

We should be able to reel it in soon.

So soon?

Then how do we finish it off?

Cutting off its head should work.

Alright, I'll assist from the side.

Lightning Paralysis.

We'll eat every last bit of you.

Don't resent us.

It's ready!

Today's meal is Hell Catfish Tempura with a mildly spicy thick soup.

Everyone, eat while it's hot.

So good!

The catfish soup is delicious.

This thing called tempura

is crispy and really tasty.

Here, Lady Miru, you try it too.

No matter what they say,

if it doesn't suit my taste,

I won't agree to your request.

Okay.

That's what we agreed on.

What's going on?

It definitely tastes like Hell Catfish,

but it can't possibly have such a rich texture.

Because white fish goes well with oil.

It has a unique flavor, doesn't it?

It's more than unique.

The mildly spicy outer batter

brings out the delicate sweetness of the catfish.

The reaction is as good as I imagined.

She's completely fallen for it.

Here… try this soup too.

What an incredible little girl.

You can make such delicious food.

Did these two dishes suit your taste?

What kind of magical food is this?

I could eat barrel after barrel of this.

That's the highest praise for a chef.

Um, Lady Miru.

Did you find it delicious?

You already know the answer.

I've lost.

No, the match is just beginning.

What?

Did you know?

The town at the foothill uses the spring water

to make an incredibly delicious salt.

Salt?

It's a salt that's even more delicious

than the one you dipped your tempura in.

More delicious than that?

Yes.

The soup was tasty too, right?

Yes.

The kick of spices and the umami of the Hell Catfish don't clash at all.

In fact, they blend perfectly.

The town at the foothill

is famous for dishes using spices.

If you cooperate, you'll be able to eat them often.

What are you talking about now?

I've already admitted defeat,

so there's no need to persuade me further.

But I still hope you'll accept this proposal willingly.

So we can reach a reconciliation.

What choice do I have?

After you let me taste those dishes,

I can't wait to try all kinds of spicy dishes now.

Your wish

has now become my wish as well.

Thank you so much, Lady Miru.

Negotiations over. Bring another bucket of soup.

Yes, with pleasure.

So that's it.

Lady Miru agreed to my request.

Alright!

Great.

Rin.

You really are good at solving things in strange ways.

Thank goodness Lady Miru is a glutton.

Dealing with gluttons is my specialty.

Are you referring to us?

Don't you have any self-awareness?

Little girl.

Okay… I'll go bring the soup now.

The soup is important,

but from now on, I'll be eating food made by others.

Can you make one more dish for me?

One more dish?

Sounds great.

Another one?

You guys really are gluttons.

Let me think.

We still have some fish left from Elrage.

Let's make a hand-pressed sushi dish.

Hand-pressed sushi?

I've never heard of such a dish.

What kind of dish is it?

It's a dish where marinated raw fish is placed on slightly sweet rice.

After proper dehydration,

the tender fish soaked in sauce blends with the sweetness of the rice.

It's a delicacy beyond compare.

Sounds delicious.

It's amazing.

This is the illusion magic of the Mirage Dragon.

It's just mesmerizing.

Alright, energy restored.

Let's eat to our heart's content.

I'll make a bunch of dishes with the ingredients left.

You guys just eat up.

Really?

Dining in such a beautiful setting

is an experience even royalty would envy.

I can't wait.

I'm exhausted.

I never thought all the paperwork

would keep us here for a week.

Isn't it nice, though?

We got to eat Steamed Rainbow-Tail Chicken with Spring Salt.

That was really delicious.

By the way,

that dragon seems to be fond of you.

Yeah.

I bestow this upon you.

If you ever come near here again,

you must come and see me.

When we return from the royal capital,

can we stop by here again?

I'm in favor.

Bathing in this moon-viewing hot spring has a unique charm.

I'm coming back to eat more Rainbow-Tail.

After the bath, - As long as I can see Aria's smile,

let's look for some fruit milk. - I'm in favor too.

let's look for some fruit milk. - Anyway, let's rest well tonight.