Overgeared

"This is also okay.”

Emperor Juander’s face was satisfied as he tasted the food coming out in turn. The other officials were the same. The imperial cuisine, which reinterpreted the food culture throughout the continent, was originally famous for its taste. But it tasted especially good today. The imperials chefs seemed to be at their best since an honored guest was visiting.

‘Huhuhut, that hillbilly will be shocked by the taste.’

Punching King Rigal watched Grid’s response. The specialty of the Overgeared Kingdom was potatoes? Rigal wanted to see what type of response the king of a country that ate only pig food would show to the food of the great empire. It was as he expected.

"The food tastes good. In particular, the food made from flour are excellent.”

Grid’s reaction was as Rigal expected. He admired and praised the food. The Saharan Empire was truly the best in every way. Grid’s admiration made the emperor feel good. Rigal confirmed the smile on the emperor’s face and quickly clapped his hands. The chef soon came running.

"Y-You called me.”

Being called to the emperor’s presence? The head chef was full of fear. He was worried he had made a mistake and angered the emperor.

Rigal spoke to the sweating chef. "Explain the food to our honored guest. I’m sure there are a lot of foods he doesn’t know. Shouldn’t you take care of this part?"

Every dish had history and background. Knowing it made eating the food more delicious. Rigal had this logic but in reality, he was treating Grid as a hillbilly. The contempt in his eyes was clear when he looked at Grid. But Grid didn’t flinch back when facing him. He smiled calmly and enjoyed the situation.

"Thank you for the favor, Sir Rigal.”

“Of course...”

Rigal was surprised by Grid’s gratitude.

‘You still haven’t noticed.’

Grid didn’t even know he was being made fun of. There was a teasing taste. Rachel shook her head at Rigal and made an insidious remark.

“You’re still a child. You’re bothering a weak person.”

"You are the one saying this? When I recall the memories of being bullied by you as a child, I still jump up in my sleep.”

The two of them had been close since childhood due to the connection between their families. The friendly atmosphere caused by their memories didn’t last long.

"As the Overgeared King may already know, all of today’s dishes are cooked using the wheat of the Overgeared Kingdom.”

"...!"

“...?”

The head chef’s unexpected words caused the people watching the situation pleasantly to feel surprise and the emperor frowned. Grid was still smiling.

“Indeed, it was like this. Somehow the taste of the wheat dishes were particular good. It was because you used the wheat produced in the Overgeared Kingdom.”

“You already know. Yes, that's right. I’m grateful for your gift of the best wheat on the continent.”

was ignorant about political things. He recognized Grid as a precious guest of the emperor and was able to purely praise the Overgeared Kingdom’s wheat. It was unfortunate.

‘This isn’t it.’

better than an childish one. Grid acted wisely as he was reminded that

family if you can recognize the value of our wheat. I’m happy that a chef like you can make wonderful food for His Majesty the

"Y-You're overpraising me."

bowed, while the unpleasant looking emperor ended

am happy because I have a chef who can make such wonderful food with good ingredients.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

atmosphere of the dinner party became relaxed again. The emperor, Grid, and the officials enjoyed the moment as they drank from their glasses. The emperor was delighted and they all

‘Tsk.’

Limit chewed his food with a sour expression and stood up. He was

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been through

Limit evaluated Grid.

excellent. He’s a wise man who knows how to control himself and isn’t easily provoked. He also takes advantage of the opponent’s

as she listened to

thought he was a simple and violent

looks like he is a natural born

Limit said, the Grid who Limit met today was the Grid that had gone through countless hardships. It was a Grid who had already grown. Limit was forced to appreciate

Veradin said, he’s a

day, he suddenly appeared and got the favor of Empress Marie. Limit had

make Grid go

will send Immortal. Please finish it

just been the daughter of her family and could now give orders to the duke of the empire gave her great joy. What would she feel like when she placed her

***

person

Grid moved away from the cheering crowds,

He might be a good ruler.’ Grid thought, but he remained silent. For Kasim, Emperor Juander was a hated person

the end, Grid replied casually, "The emperor, well,

-...You are deepening.

“Huh?”

past, you are speaking

Grid since before Lord was born. It meant he knew Grid when he was immature. Kasim watched Grid’s growth in real time and he saw that the current Grid was reaching the

to hear your honest opinion. What type of person is the

question and Grid

as selfish

wasn’t strange if the person who accomplished such a thing was violent, brutal, and selfish. However, the emperor that Grid met was more careful and respectful than expected. It was a shameful story

surprisingly has plenty

-...

the individual

Grid knew.

ferocious and selfish as we

who conquered and