People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Kuro Reid nodded and smiled, saying, "Hmm~ It doesn't feel bad at all~"

The woman said irritably, "What's it to you!"

Kuro Reid, without batting an eye, said matter-of-factly, "Because my personality is very similar to Shopkeeper Shiraha's~ so I can relate to her a bit~"

The woman's lips twitched. Good heavens, this cunning young man with the dark eyes, I wonder if he ate too much cooked food, or because he didn't get any sweets, or maybe because he's about to die, so he's just letting loose now?!

In fact, the woman guessed correctly. It was indeed because of this that Kuro Reid, having enjoyed the delicious food, was also somewhat aroused by Zoro's passionate cooking, which is why he is in his current state.

Zoro suddenly remembered something and said to Bai Yu, "Manager Bai Yu, can you drink?"

Bai Yu was taken aback and said with some confusion, "Of course I will, but what do you want to do? Do you want someone to drink with you?"

Drinking alone is so boring!

After thinking for a moment, Bai Yu nodded and said, "That works too. Kuro Reid and this lady have both had some drinks, and Zoro, you've had your share too. It would feel a bit odd if we didn't drink anything."

After saying that, he turned around and went back to the kitchen. When he came out again, he was holding a black sake jug. Zoro asked with some confusion, "What kind of sake is this?"

Bai Yu casually said, "A kind of wine you can't drink."

"Huh? That doesn't exist!"

Bai Yu smiled and opened the stopper. Instead of the aroma of wine, a light fragrance wafted out. Zoro was taken aback, and then he saw Bai Yu pour him a bowl, gesturing for him to try it. Zoro didn't believe there was any wine he couldn't drink.

"Ptooey! What kind of wine is this?! It's so spicy and bitter!"

Bai Yu looked at Zoro, who had just taken a sip and was sticking out his tongue, clearly suffering from the spiciness, and said with a smile, "So you still have a lot to learn~"

As he spoke, he gently tapped the sake jug against the sake bottle in Zoro's hand, and then, to Zoro's astonished expression, he drank the entire jug of strong liquor without batting an eye.

Zoro swallowed hard, then picked up the bowl, still brimming with sake, with a defiant look on his face and said with a smile, "It's just a bowl of sake! Easy!"

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Chapter 314 Nami: I really don't know how to do this problem! (Please subscribe~)

Zoro spoke with great confidence, even appearing quite fired up, but this time he actually drank it all, and then you could see his mouth twitching uncontrollably.

Bai Yu said with a hint of amusement, "If you can't hold back, then you don't have to~ Do you want some water?"

“No…No need!”

Upon hearing this, everyone had the same thought: Isn't it tiring to grit your teeth and speak like that? These aren't ordinary wines at all!

Bai Yu looked at Zoro and sighed, saying, "It's really amazing that you could hold back and not say anything. You've got some skills. You know, this is something that's very good for your health~"

Zoro was taken aback, then suddenly realized that his body felt warm, as if there was some pressure inside him, and he felt full of energy!

Kazami Yuuka said softly, "It smells like medicinal herbs..."

Kuro Reed wasn't particularly interested in this kind of drink. As a sweet tooth, why would he choose a spicy and bitter drink? But the woman who had been watching from the sidelines seemed quite interested.

As a connoisseur of alcohol, she was quite interested in wines she had never tasted before, but seeing what they looked like, she decided to wait until she was alone in the future to drink them, otherwise she didn't know if it would leave any embarrassing memories.

Nami, on the other side, finally finished her cheese baked rice. Her flat stomach showed no change whatsoever, but she leaned back in her chair, rubbing her belly, and said, "This stuff is really delicious, I'm stuffed without even realizing it..."

Bai Yu had always been curious about the stomachs of these female customers, because they often said they were full and stuffed, but afterwards they could still eat desserts and drink beverages normally, without showing any signs of being stuffed.

Nami glanced at Bai Yu but said nothing. Instead, she looked at Lucifer and asked, "Miss Lucifer, what price do I need to pay for that blessing?"

"Hmm? Yeah, it's a deal in a way. Whatever you want. It's just a matter of waving your hand."

When these words were spoken, Nami was at a loss for what to do. If she gave too much, she wouldn't have enough; if she gave too little, it wouldn't be appropriate. Nami had absolutely no idea what to do.

Lucifer seemed to notice Nami's confusion and sighed, saying, "This is really troublesome..."

As he spoke, Lucifer walked over to Nami's side and took the money pouch from her hand. Nami wanted to say something, but then she thought that with such a blessing, it was all a free gift.

But then Lucifer casually took out a Beli and tossed it to Nami. After playing with the coin for a moment, he smiled and said, "So your world seems pretty rich~"

Nami nodded blankly, then quickly said, "Just... just one Beli?! That's too little! This... this isn't right!"

Lucifer casually remarked while toying with a coin, "When making a deal with a demon, it's never about how powerful the item is, but how difficult it is for the demon to obtain. A single coin is enough for this level of deal—and this isn't just any ordinary metal."

Nami didn't know what to say, and could only comfort herself that this was the rule of the devil, and there was nothing she could say, but she wouldn't really just pay one Berry.

The dragon demanded that she gather 100 million Berries in exchange for the village's freedom and peace, and now she feels that the money has finally found its rightful place.

Nami is indeed greedy, but she also knows what is more important. Money doesn't even come close to her priorities. In her heart, the most important things are always her family and friends, her home, and her most precious, shapeless treasure is her dream.

Unfortunately, she couldn't protect any of these things. Her greed for money became the prerequisite for obtaining them. So Nami was really grateful to these people, including Zoro, who was planning to go back and bring his companions to defeat Arlong. She even wondered if all the bad luck she had suffered over the years was for this day.

If she hadn't been discovered and chased for so long, and hadn't seen an abandoned house where she wanted to hide, she wouldn't have had the chance to come here.

Nami then turned to Bai Yu and asked, "Boss, how much does this meal cost?"

"If you're going to give it to me... well, that's about right... give me whatever you think is appropriate."

"Eh?!"

Nami was dumbfounded; this was the first time she'd ever seen business done this way! "Just give me what you think is fair!" It was the same principle Lucifer had told her before—to decide the price herself!

Actually, Bai Yu simply didn't know how much money he should charge. The money Shanks and the others had brought earlier, in huge bags of Berries, was all still on the counter without him even looking at it. He didn't have the time or inclination to count Berries for fun.

But this question really stumped Nami. Nami instinctively said, "Boss, you and Miss Lucifer really do look alike..."

Lucifer said casually, "Hmm? Is that so? I don't see any similarities. Cerberus, you seem to have discovered something?"

"It's nothing, it's just that Kirari and Yumiko seem to resemble Master quite a bit~"

Lucifer paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Hmm~ that makes sense, but it's not entirely accurate. Kirari is cunning, and Yumiko seems considerate. That's... kind of strange."

Nami wasn't really interested in continuing the conversation; she just wanted to tell Nojiko the news as soon as possible, and she knew Nojiko would be very happy!

Thinking of this, Nami put the whole bag of money on the table and said, "Boss! The money for the meal is here!"

After saying that, he stood up, opened the door, and was about to leave, but then seemed to remember something and turned back to look at Bai Yu, saying, "Boss, is it still okay to come here? I'd like to let Nokiko have a chance to eat here sometime!"

"Sure, you're very welcome. Just pick any door and think of this place, then you can come. Hurry back and tell your sister what you want to say; you can't wait, can you?"

"Okay! Thank you everyone! Boss! I'll be back! Um... and Zoro too! See you later!"

"Yes! We'll get to Cocosia Village as soon as possible!"

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Chapter 315 Master-Servant Life Contract, Time Flows Again (Please Subscribe~)

Nami left, carrying a stolen money bag—her only way to save the village—but she left empty-handed. However, both she and the village gained an opportunity, a chance to start anew.

Zoro did the same. He didn't sit for long. After finishing all his wine, he put down a bag of money. As usual, Bai Yu threw down two bottles of wine and then left with his sword.

However, Bai Yu would never forget Zoro's parting words. Zoro, leaning against the door, turned around and grinned at Bai Yu, saying, "Manager Bai Yu! I will keep challenging you! One day I will definitely defeat you and Mihawk! This is a man's vow!"

"Uphold Roronoa Zoro's swordsmanship and let his name resound throughout the world!"

After saying that, Zoro left. Bai Yu was only stunned for a moment before smiling and saying, "In a way, the people from Zoro's world seem very easy to get along with."

Lucifer, resting his chin on his hand, asked in confusion, "Because he's a single-minded, hot-blooded youth?"

Bai Yu shook his head and said gently, "Sometimes what gets us accomplished is all about passion and stubbornness. Young people should be more passionate."

Lucifer said with a hint of amusement, "I'm suddenly very curious about what you'll look like when you get all fired up~ Never mind~ Let's not talk about that now~ It seems like dawn is almost here~"

Bai Yu nodded, then looked at Kuro Reid on the other side. The topic finally returned to this serious but hopeful one.

Kuro Reid knew the time had come. After silently writing the last stroke, he put the notebook and pen aside, sighed, and said, "Miss Cerberus, do you still remember the master-servant life contract you once mentioned?"

Cerberus nodded, and Lucifer asked with some confusion, "Do you want to sign a master-servant life contract, or should this young lady sign a master-servant life contract?"

The woman didn't speak, just silently drank her wine. Everything that followed was no longer her concern; she only needed to observe quietly. She didn't need to get involved in anything else.

This time, Kuro Reid was no longer smiling; instead, he wore an unusually calm, terrifyingly calm expression as he said in a low voice, "She needs to sign a master-servant life contract, and the price..."

Lucifer waved his hand and said, "You need to think this through. Although this can bring this young lady back to life, in return, she will become the main contractor's servant, in other words, she will have to be loyal to her master. Once the servant breaks the contract, her life will be taken back immediately."

The woman remained silent, quietly drinking her wine as if the last pot she ordered had been prepared specifically for this moment. Kuro Reid chuckled and nodded, saying, "This effect... is perfectly fine..."

Lucifer nodded, while Yuuka Kazami glanced at the woman who had been drinking. If you looked closely, you could see that the woman had her eyes closed and her hand holding the glass was trembling slightly.

No one but herself knew what she was feeling at that moment. If she didn't say anything, no one could possibly know what she was thinking; it could only be described as chaotic.

Lucifer nodded and said, "Well, as long as you won't regret it..."

Kuro Reid laughed and said, "In Kuro Reid's dictionary, there are only mistakes, correcting mistakes, and continuing to create mistakes, but the word 'regret' has never existed in Kuro Reid's dictionary."

Lucifer chuckled and said, "I didn't expect you could say something so inspiring..."

Kuro Reid said with a smile, "I suppose you could be considered a boy once... So, Miss Lucifer, Miss Cerberus, what price do you have to pay to sign that master-servant life contract?"

"You seem willing to pay any price?"

"What wouldn't a dying person give up? Even their most precious life..."

Lucifer nodded and said, "While that's true, this contract requires no payment whatsoever. No matter what, the person who signs the contract benefits more. After all, gaining an extra servant and a life is already a substantial reward. I'm sure your contract isn't with anyone outside of us."

Kuro Reid chuckled and said, "It's surprisingly simple. In that case... Miss Lucifer, you're right, they're definitely not outsiders, neither to Miss Lucifer nor to Miss Cerberus..."

Lucifer and Cerberus both looked at Bai Yu. Cerberus suddenly realized something and said, "The quality of life will be improved after signing a contract with the master!"

Lucifer didn't waste any words, simply glancing at Bai Yu and saying, "You certainly won't refuse, otherwise they wouldn't have come... Cerberus... you draft the contract..."

"it is good!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an ancient-looking piece of paper appeared in front of everyone. Cerberus slowly split the paper in two and let it float to the woman's side and Bai Yu's front.

The text on the paper was completely incomprehensible, but Bai Yu could vaguely sense a life force that had nothing to do with demons. Lucifer nodded after seeing the two pieces of paper.

Then he said in a deep voice, "Let me remind you one last time: if a servant betrays his master, he will die immediately, and his soul will be burned to ashes."

Neither Kuro nor Reid spoke. Lucifer said softly, "Bai Yu, please apologize first, and also to that young lady over there..."

As they spoke, a scratch appeared on both of their thumbs. They both knew what it was, but Bai Yu didn't press it down. He was still giving the woman a final chance to decide.

But the next moment, the woman casually pressed her hand on the paper. Bai Yu, naturally, was not one to dawdle, so he pressed his hand on as well. The paper burst into flames the next moment, and after everything calmed down, he saw the woman pause for a moment.

Lucifer smiled and said, "The contract has been signed. From this moment on, the time you paused will resume its flow. Congratulations on being brought back to life!"

Kuro Reid and Shiraha spoke softly at almost the same time: "Congratulations on your rebirth..."

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Chapter 316 Farewell to Clow Reed, Yuuko Ichihara, nice to meet you~ (Please subscribe~)

Time, space, and matter are three mysterious yet tangible things. We live in space, experience matter, and endure the passage of time.

However, for powerful races, space is merely a means of transportation, a portable storehouse, and time is just a meaningless string of numbers. Just like Lucifer and Cerberus, and Yuuka Kazami who is watching the show from the sidelines, time is just a name to them, and has no other influence.

However, for some races, space is still manageable, but time is something they can no longer control. There are many such races, such as...humans.

Because of a thought Kuro Reid had before his death, the woman stopped time at the moment before her death, so that although she was still alive, she was dead. It was because of this thought that the world underwent a drastic change, and the original harmony was completely shattered.

As human beings, time and life and death are no longer realms that mortals can freely tread, which is why a series of situations occur.

No matter how powerful your magic is, you will eventually have to pay the price for your wonderful ideas, that goes without saying. Fortunately, Kuro Reid is a person who will not regret what he has done. He chose to solve this problem himself, even if it means leaving behind a solution after his death.

But just when everything seemed to be playing out a way to find a good ending within a bad one, Kuro Reid came to the shop, learned about the existence of another world and the life contract, and everything changed.

Kuro Reid will still solve the trouble, and the woman will still help solve the trouble, but afterwards she can live on in another world as a brand new self, enjoying her new life to the fullest. This is the reward that Kuro Reid gives her.

A brand new, no longer lonely, warm space where a small boat can sail on the ever-flowing river of time, but this time, it's not just one person blooming alone on the high mountain...

Bai Yu looked at Kuro Reid and sighed, saying, "To be honest, you really do seem like a mastermind behind the scenes. But now that you've been brought back to life, you'll have to find a new way to live, right?"

Kuro Reid smiled and shook his head, saying, "I don't know, that's her business. I just paid my fee~ Hmm~ Now, it's just right~ Manager Shiraha, can I have my dessert now~"

Bai Yu nodded and returned to the kitchen, placing a plate of dessert in front of Kuro Reid. Kuro Reid smiled and said, "Hmm~ It's the same Bronnies as always~ Shopkeeper Bai Yu really knows me well~"

Bai Yu said with a smile, "I knew you wanted sweet and sour pork since you specifically ordered it. Let's start with a brûlée..."

Before Bai Yu could finish speaking, he saw Kuro Reid pick up a knife and fork, take out a piece, put it in his mouth, close his eyes, and whisper, "Ending with a brûlée... Manager Bai Yu, I'm so glad I had the chance to come here at the end of my life..."

Bai Yu stood at the table diagonally opposite and said softly, "If we are similar, I think I would say that I am also very lucky to have a human magician's last memory at the end of their life not being their old home, but my shop."

"So, we're a lot alike~"

"This time, I won't argue..."

Kuro Reid ate his food quietly, as if it wasn't him whose life was about to begin its countdown, while the woman continued drinking without saying a word.

"As expected, one brûlée is the limit~ Still just as delicious, Manager Shiraha~"