Kato Megumi wants to learn magic

"What I said may be a little complicated, and it's normal for you not to know it. All you need to know is to press the button below the menu and you can order the corresponding meal."

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Original Goblin Slayer: Chapter 167 Chapter : Delicious Food

After finishing introducing everything she needed to say, the girl left leisurely, leaving the man staring blankly at her back.

It wasn't long before the man turned his attention back to the menu.

"Is it really that magical? It seems very convenient."

Looking at the vivid pictures on the recipe, the man couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

You have to know that he usually only goes to familiar restaurants for meals. After all, because he goes there so often, he knows the food very well, knows which ones are delicious and which ones are not, and will not be deceived by the names of the dishes.

Some new restaurants are like that, the dishes are named in fancy ways, but you have no idea what they are, and you can only order based on the names. The result is that the food tastes like wax and is so unpalatable that you are impatient. It doesn't seem reasonable at all, and it's a complete waste of money.

It's nothing like here, with many pretty waitresses, a nice environment, and such lifelike master-level paintings, not to mention that the food is so cheap...

Cheap?

The man suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked carefully at the numbers marked on the recipe.

"How cheap! How can it be so cheap?"

The man couldn't believe how food that looked so delicious and beautiful could be so cheap.

After carefully looking at the prices marked above and checking them over and over again, the man finally believed that he was not seeing things, but that the prices of the dishes here were just that cheap. This was completely different from his psychological expectations. Although it was still a little expensive compared to other restaurants, it was cheap enough in his opinion.

"That's not right. With such an environment, how can the food be so cheap? You know, twenty copper coins is only two days' worth of food for one person. Using two days' worth of food to eat one dish here is like freeloading. It's not a luxury at all."

Is there something fishy about the food? Is it because it tastes terrible and that’s why the price is so low?

"No! I have to try this so-called new dish to see what it is like. Hmm, this spicy tofu is good. And this mushroom potato, although I don't know what the ingredients are, it looks delicious."

After pressing several buttons quickly, the man only heard a slight crisp sound. The buttons flashed by, emitting a ray of light, and then gradually dissipated.

The man looked at the tool for ordering food with curiosity, but did not dare to touch it. This thing looked very expensive, and it would be bad if it was broken.

After ordering the food, the man finally relaxed in his chair.

Hmm... It's really comfortable. You know, this kind of golden mouse skin costs hundreds of copper coins...

He never thought that one day he would be able to lie on the golden mouse skin and enjoy himself. It was really unimaginable. The man closed his eyes comfortably.

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a long time……

"Is this the Mapo Tofu for table 1? Your dish is ready..."

Accompanied by a sweet voice and a strong fragrance, the man opened his eyes with a swish.

"So fast!? It hasn't been long since then."

Looking back, the man was a little disappointed that it was not the girl who led him before, although this girl was also very cute.

The girl serving the dishes said nothing, but just smiled.

"Enjoy your meal. If anything happens, please press the green button on the table to notify us..."

With that, she left.

It was only then that the man set his eyes on the fragrant Mapo Tofu. A strange aroma filled his nose, making his mind shiver and his saliva flow unconsciously.

There were square things, one piece after another, smooth, tender and fragrant, covered with a layer of red juice. Although he had never eaten it before, just by smelling it, the man felt that his saliva in his mouth could not stop secreting. What kind of strange food was this?

With curiosity and confusion, he picked up the spoon, gently scooped a spoonful of tofu, and slowly put it into his mouth.

"boom……"

The spicy stimulation with the smooth bean fragrance of tofu hit the mouth of this man who had never eaten spicy food before. He was so dazed that tears flowed unconsciously from the corners of his eyes.

"What on earth is this explosive taste... It tastes so strange, but... I can't stop eating it."

Spoonful after spoonful, her cheeks became redder and redder, but the man's spoon kept going, as if it was stuck and he couldn't stop at all. The taste was so addictive.

He obviously didn't want to eat it but he had to eat it, it obviously tasted weird but he couldn't stop, it obviously tasted so good but tears were streaming down his face. This was the best food he had ever eaten! No doubt about it.

The man was not the only one who felt this way. There were sounds of surprise all around. The convenient ordering system, the pretty waitresses, and the cheap yet delicious food, all together, the discussions in the hall gradually died down, replaced by an eerie silence. The sounds of talking were replaced by the sound of each guest chewing and the sound of cutlery hitting each other.

No one had the energy to talk, and instead enjoyed savoring the food they had never seen before.

After eating the spicy tofu, the man knew what delicious food was. However, the reality was far from that. He thought that Mapo tofu was already delicious, but the various dishes that followed were more unique than each other, each with its own flavor. Each dish had its own unique charm and taste. For a moment, the man just buried his head in the food and looked forward to the arrival of the next dish, instead of sitting there and commenting.

Delicious food is always irresistible, and everyone is an invisible foodie.

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"Hiccup~"

A deep slap.

Unconsciously, he finally finished the dishes he ordered. Even though he was full, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes when he saw the many dishes on the menu that he had not ordered yet.

"Forget it, let's come back next time..."

Just after he finished eating, a waitress brought him a drink. Under her guidance, the man put the other end of the plant straw into his mouth and started drinking.

A cool, sweet and sour taste spread in the mouth, instantly relieving the greasy feeling after the meal.

The man squinted his eyes comfortably. This restaurant is really good...

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The man still hadn't come back to his senses until he stepped out of the restaurant door, enjoying the delicious food and the comfort brought by the experience. The temperature around him suddenly became hot, and there were many people waiting at the door of the restaurant. When they saw him come out, they hurriedly asked him.

"Hey man, what's it like in there!"

"Brother, have you just finished eating? Is the food in there expensive? It seems that people are not allowed to enter now. It's full and you need to make a reservation."

"I don't know what the meal is, but they even require reservations. Are they afraid we can't afford it?"

Looking at these people's complaints and their self-righteous complacency.

Unconsciously, the man straightened his back. They thought that the people who went in to eat were fools, but they didn't know that the people who came out also thought they were fools. The man raised his head high, and a deep sense of superiority and disdain emerged in his heart. These people, do they know what they missed?

The lady at the front desk said that the first batch of people who come in will be given a coupon that does not require an appointment within ten days.

He squeezed the coupon given to new customers. This coupon allowed him to skip the queue next time he ate, get a 30% discount, and most importantly, he could bring his friends.

And these people will probably have to wait for several days before they can enjoy such delicious food.

Thinking of this, the man shook his head, patted a few people on the shoulders gently, and sighed.

"Oh, how pitiful...you don't know what you've missed! That's a delicacy!"

Original Goblin Slayer: Chapter 168 Chapter The most popular food in the city

Without further ado, I'll quickly call my friend and have another meal tomorrow! You know, he hasn't eaten a lot of delicious food yet, even though he's full now, he still feels a little unsatisfied, and he wishes his stomach would be bigger so he can have another meal.

But thinking about his wallet, the man's face turned red and he gave up the idea.

"Forget it... Let's just come back for another meal in a few days. Today's meal is so cheap, but my wallet still can't afford it."

The people who asked the questions had no idea what the man was thinking. After hearing each other's answers, they looked at each other and became even more curious about the restaurant. However, the restaurant was no longer accepting new guests, so they could only watch the people coming and going, helpless but somewhat regretful.

Especially the satisfied faces and endless praises on everyone's faces when they came out made me scratch my head.

Spicy tofu, what on earth is that?

Beggar's chicken? How delicious is that?

They really wanted to taste the so-called delicacy. Those who didn't go in in time and were still waiting and watching regretted it now, especially when those who went in showed off in front of them, as if they had lost money. They felt particularly regretful in their hearts. Why didn't they rush in at the beginning? Anyway, it wouldn't cost less to take a look.

All in all, the hotel's reputation has spread far and wide.

The delicacies from the other world completely conquered the taste buds of the people from other worlds. The thoughtful service, comfortable environment, cheap prices and delicious food made people talk about every point and couldn't help but admire it. As a result, the restaurant opened by the temple became popular in the whole town in a few days.

With such a successful start, the second and third restaurants were opened one after another. They attracted huge traffic as soon as they opened. The name was still simply "restaurant". For a time, as long as you said the word "restaurant", people would first think of the temple restaurant, and then associate it with famous dishes such as Mapo Tofu. These two words have become specific nouns for the people of Loha City.

If you haven’t eaten in a restaurant, it seems like you’ve fallen behind the trend. To some extent, restaurants have become a popular trend and a specialty in the city of Loja.

Seeing this situation, the people in the temple were happy from the bottom of their hearts, because their efforts were finally rewarded, and the reward was beyond their expectations. Although they had imagined what the situation would be like before, and now they saw it with their own eyes, they found that the reality was many times better than they had imagined.

As a result, those girls faced their work with more positive enthusiasm. They found various pleasures of life from it, and the lively atmosphere of the hotel also always attracted them.

The popularity of the restaurant was beyond imagination. However, even though she participated in the preparations for the opening of several other restaurants, she still couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the people who flocked to the restaurant. Seeing this, Aina was extremely happy and shed tears of joy. The hope of rebuilding the temple had arrived. She even suggested that Her Majesty the Saint open a few more restaurants, so that she could make more money and it wouldn't be overcrowded like it is now.

However, Kato Megumi shook her head and refused.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that it's so popular right now. That's because they haven't gotten used to such delicacies yet. Plus, these kinds of food are all new and exotic, so they're just following the trend to taste the food. Once they get used to it and eat more, there won't be so many people around."

"Is that so? What should I do then?"

Aina's face froze. Obviously, she had not expected this degree. Doesn't that mean that this enthusiasm is only temporary? She couldn't help but worry again, but Kato Megumi soon dispelled her worries.

"But don't worry, I have taken this into consideration. It is precisely because they have tasted such delicious food that they will naturally feel a contrast with other meals, and even find it difficult to swallow. Over time, they will get used to eating at the restaurant."

"The restaurant will continue to innovate and create new delicacies so that customers will not get tired of them. However, it may not be possible to open the restaurant like it is now. However, it is within expectations. Even if the customer flow stabilizes, it is enough."

Ina suddenly realized.

"It turns out that Your Majesty has already thought about it... It seems that I was worrying too much."

Afterwards, Kato Megumi took advantage of the opportunity and opened a whole row of shops belonging to her, including clothing stores, ice cream shops, and milk tea shops. She then opened a hot pot restaurant. All of a sudden, South Street, which once had no traffic, became popular, as if it had come alive, with people coming and going.

When you go to a restaurant to eat, you can get a 9% discount coupon, which can be used in any shop in the temple, and can be stacked. For example, if you get a 9% discount coupon from a restaurant, you can use it to buy ice cream. The 9% discount on ice cream you bought can give you another 9% discount coupon to buy clothes. The % discount coupon for clothes can be used to eat hot pot. % off, % off, % off. Everyone sees that this is a great bargain.

Who doesn't want to take advantage of something? So this coupon operation attracted a large number of customers, not to mention that the so-called ice cream was particularly delicious and icy; the clothes were also extremely comfortable and cheap, so how could they not be attractive?

Therefore, people are more willing to come to Nanjie to eat. After all, food is the most important thing for people! Food is the thing that can capture people's hearts the most.

The restaurant's business also boosted the business of many shops on South Street. For a time, the shop owners here were very grateful to the temple. You would often see people going to the Temple of Mother Earth to pray and thank the temple every day.

All of this was within Kato Megumi's expectations. Gold coins flowed into the temple's pocket in large quantities, and there was no need to worry about the maintenance of the temple. The common people could eat delicious food at a cheap price, so everyone was happy.

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However... one family is happy while another is sad. Seeing the restaurant being popular and various shops thriving, Elena, who had always disliked the Temple of Mother Earth, felt uncomfortable.

At this time, Elena was furious. She called the priest in charge of industrial management and started to scold him.

"What's going on? Didn't you say you would invite a chef to fight them? How come I've been out of town for just a few days and here I am, like this..."

Elena's face was full of displeasure. When she returned to the city, the entire city of Locha seemed to have undergone earth-shaking changes. People around her were discussing something like Mapo Tofu from time to time, arguing about whether salty or sweet tofu pudding was more delicious, and some were asking their mothers for pocket money to buy ice cream. Some people even wore very different clothes. The sound of the crowd's discussion was completely unobstructed by her extremely keen hearing. If it weren't for the familiar houses and terrain, Elena almost thought she had walked into the wrong city.

Original Goblin Slayer: Chapter 169 Chapter Elena Comes Uninvited

What ice cream? What mapo tofu? How come she didn't recognize this world after just being out for a while? Moreover, the name of the Earth Mother Temple appeared from time to time in everyone's mouths, especially the saint. This made Elena suddenly feel uneasy, so she asked someone about it and finally understood the reason.

It turned out that those new things were all invented by the saint, and they were well received by the common people! The strategy that I had given before leaving was of no use to the other party's restaurant.

This was why she hurried back to the temple and called the other party.

"Master Priest... this... we did invite a great chef, but the food they make is simply not as good as theirs. Not only are we new to them, but we've also never heard of the ingredients and seasonings. It's said that their saint got them from some food capital. The food we make can't compare to theirs at all."

"Chefs all said they couldn't make something like that. Not to mention the recipes, we couldn't even get the ingredients... Although the food we make can attract some people who don't have the patience to queue, most people would rather spend time queuing than eat in our shop."

Elena laughed angrily.

"What a quibble! It's obviously because you didn't do your job well and didn't investigate thoroughly. What excuses are you making... Food capital? What food capital? Why haven't I heard of it... It's really funny." Elena snorted coldly, "It's not easy to suppress it to this extent. If I work harder, I can go back..."

Having said this, Elena suddenly stopped talking, seemingly out of consideration for the person in front of her.

She just frowned and waved her hand impatiently.

"You go down first! I want to see what the so-called delicacies are like!"

"Then I will take my leave first, Master Priest..."