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So, This Is the Rumored Curry Shop

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Barbara had been a city-state for a hundred years, both in the past and at that time.
It existed independently from surrounding countries and was governed by a parliament called the Elders’ Council. The Elders’ Council mainly consisted of Barbara’s nobles and great merchants.

Among them, the one most known to the citizens in Barbara, which also had a reputation as a gourmet town was Bazar Randall, one of Barbara’s foremost great nobles. Due to his passion for gourmet food, he was also called the Gourmet King. Naturally, he was involved in the management of that cooking tournament and had invested a large sum of money.

With such a big figure appearing, the fifth area suddenly became noisy.

“The Gourmet King…” (Customer)

“The Gourmet King has come…” (Customer)

“Could it be, to the fifth area…” (Customer)

Of course, Leon, who did not know about the Gourmet King, could only think…

“He looks like some prime minister.” (Leon)

In fact, Bazar was quite obese and was wrapped in what seemed to be custom-made expensive clothing.

“So, this is the rumored curry shop.” (Bazar)

Bazar, who appeared to have soldiers as guards, ignored the line and walked straight to Leon’s shop.

“Such a troublesome noble…” (Leon)

Seeing Bazar’s attitude, as if it was only natural he should be prioritized, Leon again thought he looked just like a certain prime minister. Since the opponent was a great noble, even the people waiting in line had resigned expressions. They did not object to the cut-in, so Leon decided to serve him as usual.

“Welcome!” (Leon)

“I’ll have a bowl of curry.” (Bazar)

Bazar ordered in a haughty tone.

“Thank you very much. What toppings would you like?” (Leon)

“Toppings?” (Bazar)

“You can choose from three types: tonkatsu, cheese, and fried egg.” (Leon)

“I see. Then, put all of them on.” (Bazar)

(He wants everything on it!? No wonder they call him the Gourmet King. …That’s probably why he’s so fat.) (Leon)

Surprised in his heart, Leon put all the toppings on the curry.

“Oh, quite a volume.” (Bazar)

Receiving the fully loaded curry, Bazar looked at the heaping dish with satisfaction. Even though other customers were waiting behind him, he did not move from in front of the shop. Perhaps he intended to eat there on the spot. Moreover, Leon had not yet received payment. Leon silently hoped that he would not ask for free food and would leave quickly. However, as expected, Bazar began eating the curry right there.

“――――!? Delicious!? I never imagined rice and curry would go this well together…!” (Bazar)

A cheer rose from the surrounding crowd.

“That the Gourmet King said ‘delicious’ on his first bite…!” (Customer)

“The Gourmet King, who rarely praises food…” (Customer)

While such voices were heard here and there, Bazar stuffed curry into his wide-open mouth.

“This cheese topping softens the spiciness of the curry, letting me enjoy a different flavor…! The fried egg is half-cooked! The runny yolk mixes with the curry and creates a richness different from the cheese…!” (Bazar)

Then, Bazar bit into the tonkatsu.

“!? Th-this tonkatsu… Could it be orc meat!? Even though the tonkatsu alone tastes good enough to make a living on, to use it as a curry topping is so bold and luxurious…!” (Bazar)

It was the first time Leon was truly impressed that someone noticed the tonkatsu was made from orc meat. He used the orc meat he had obtained in large quantities from orc hunting and stored in his item box.

(Since I hunted it myself, it doesn’t count as an expense, and above all, it tastes better than regular pork.) (Leon)

Orc meat was in high demand, but hunting orcs was not easy, so it was quite a luxury item. If someone had procured it elsewhere, it would have been impossible to offer it as a topping at such a cheap price. Still, noticing it was orc meat in an instant showed he was not called the Gourmet King for nothing. Though Leon did not know if he had actually called himself that…

“Tonkatsu topping is orc meat!?” (Customer)

“Such a luxury at that price!?” (Customer)

“No way! If I had known, I definitely would have added it as a topping!” (Customer)

Since rice curry itself was rare, there had not been many customers who ordered tonkatsu as a topping so far. If they had known it was orc meat, more orders would have come. However, Leon intentionally kept it a secret. His plan was to reveal that information around the fourth day to bring customers back who had already visited. Because of Bazar, the plan got slightly delayed, but a day’s difference was within an acceptable margin.

“Hmm, it was a wonderful meal.” (Bazar)

Bazar finished the fully loaded curry in no time and spoke words of praise while handing Leon a gold coin.

“A gold coin?” (Leon)

“It’s a token from me. You may add it to your sales. Continue improving and make delicious dishes.” (Bazar)

After saying just that, Bazar turned his large body and left. Only then did Leon restart sales, and from that point on, business became more prosperous than ever.

“They say the Gourmet King has approved this dish!” (Customer)

“Then there’s no doubt it’s good!” (Customer)

“I’m going all in on toppings too!” (Customer)

The advertising effect of the Gourmet King’s visit was tremendous. Thus, on the third day, Leon recorded astonishing sales more than three times that of the second day.

 

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