Chapter 921

"Besides, you invited me over for a meal, and this is it?"

"Don't be fooled by how it looks — it smells amazing, it's definitely delicious!"

Raiden Shogun said in all seriousness.

"Then have you tried it yourself?"

"No!"

Watching Raiden Shogun shake her head without hesitation, Yae Miko wore a speechless expression.

She didn't even know how to describe her own feelings.

She had actually thought Shogun had picked up some decent cooking skills from the boss.

And the result is... this?

"Still, the aroma really is rich!"

Yae Miko stared at the black dumpling in her hand, her eyes flickering slightly.

Even though she clearly knew something was off about it, she still felt an urge to eat it.

That startled her, and she quickly set the dumpling down on the plate.

She had no idea what kind of reward Shogun had gotten from the boss.

"Didn't you say last night you wanted to eat some? These two skewers are both yours!

If it's not enough, I can make more for you!"

Seeing her friend's somewhat hesitant look, Raiden Shogun quickly added.

This was a perfect chance to prove her cooking skills!

If no one ate it, wouldn't all her effort be for nothing?

"Ahem, well, I brought Sayu with me today, so let her eat this instead!

Kids need to eat more — it helps them grow taller!"

Yae Miko curled her right hand into a fist and gave two dry coughs.

Even if this thing truly had no problems, she still didn't want to eat it.

Pitch-black like that — it kills any appetite at first glance.

She'd rather go buy some fried tofu later.

"Sayu?"

Hearing that name, Raiden Shogun frowned and glanced around the room, but didn't spot anyone else.

Still, faintly, she seemed to sense an extra presence in the reception room.

"Noticed?"

Catching Raiden Shogun's reaction, Yae Miko said with a light laugh.

"Mm, even though I can't see her, I can feel a shadowy figure sitting next to you.

Is this a reward you got from the boss?"

Raiden Shogun nodded, then asked curiously.

"Mm, it's called Invisibility Art. According to the boss, only someone at your level could spot it!"

Yae Miko grew serious for a moment.

Judging by what she'd just seen, this ability was terrifyingly powerful.

Whether for gathering intel or launching a sneak attack, it was incredibly formidable.

If the user themselves were a bit stronger, it could even pose a threat to her.

The only thing worth being grateful for,

was that this ability was in the hands of someone from Inazuma!

And that someone was Sayu, the little sleepyhead.

"Looks like Sayu's luck isn't bad — reveal yourself, these two skewers of dumplings are your reward!"

Raiden Shogun let out a soft chuckle.

As her words fell, a figure suddenly materialized beside Yae Miko.

"Really? General, my lord?"

Sayu asked, a hint of anticipation in her voice.

The moment she'd come in, the aroma had completely captivated her.

It made her drool uncontrollably.

Even though she didn't know why the General had made the tri-color dumplings look black,

judging by the smell alone, they had to be delicious.

And besides — this was food bestowed by the General herself!

For Sayu, it filled her heart with a bursting sense of honor!

"Mm, since Guuji won't eat them, they're yours then!

If it's not enough, I'll make more for you!"

Raiden Shogun smiled faintly and gave a small nod.

Yet a flash of excitement flickered through her eyes.

How rare to find someone interested in her cooking!

She absolutely had to show off a little!

"Thank you, General, my lord!"

Getting a definite answer, Sayu's face lit up with pure joy.

GLOSSARY:

【Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, Sayu, Inazuma, Invisibility Art, tri-color dumplings, General, my lord】

He picked up a string of "Three-Color Dumplings" and began eating.

"How is it? Delicious?"

Watching Asakura devouring eagerly, Raiden Shogun asked anxiously.

"Delicious! General's cooking is truly excellent!"

Asakura chewed the dumplings with her small mouth, nodding vigorously.

Indeed,

it only looked strange, but the taste was amazing!

No wonder it's General's work!

I suppose there's a reason she made them black?

Hearing this, Raiden Shogun's face remained calm.

But inside, she was overjoyed!

Finally, someone praised her cooking!

Even if it was slightly due to a touch of delicious seasoning.

But this was her reward,

so wasn't it practically her own cooking?

So there was no need to feel embarrassed.

Cooking would no longer be hard for her from now on!

Who would dare tease her about this again?

Like that annoying fox.

Thinking of this, Raiden Shogun smiled at her friend.

"Kami-no-Ko, did you hear that?"

"Really?"

Yae Miko frowned.

Could this thing actually be delicious?

She had thought it only smelled good.

If not for Asakura, she would have believed someone had conspired with the Shadow to fool her.

After a moment's thought, just as she was about to ask Asakura how she felt—

Suddenly, something happened!

Asakura suddenly clutched her stomach and collapsed onto the ground beside her.

Her face twisted in pain.