The lamb skewers were truly delicious.
“There is no gamey smell at all.”
It was practically a miracle.
“The lamb chops we ate last time were delicious as well…”
“That was a steak.”
“Yes. I like the lamb skewers because the texture is a little more pronounced.”
Juhyeon had never possessed any special interest in fine dining. Grade 2 citizen of the city or not, how could he have enjoyed gourmet food while struggling to live from one day’s wages to the next? He did not even have money to donate, much less the means to indulge in luxury.
Yet the rapturous taste and texture made even Juhyeon crave food. He had occasionally eaten lamb skewers made from Monsters, but this was his first time enjoying such a proper meal.
“The way the fatty cuts and lean cuts are mixed together so perfectly is especially…”
“The fatty portions contained too much fat, while the lean portions were too plain, so I combined them.”
“That must be why I do not tire of them no matter how much I eat. This is remarkable.”
“If you praise me so highly, I will have no choice but to continue feeding you.”
“…I will try to exercise moderation.”
Surprisingly, the merfolk also appeared to enjoy the meal considerably.
“Teacher, did you change the charcoal this time?”
“I found a new tree and decided to try it.”
“Its spicy fragrance makes it more stimulating than what you…