"Oh, Grey, Yuna, fancy meeting you here." ［Veronica］

  A familiar voice echoed from behind as Grey received the st of Elise and Eine's scolding. The owner of the voice was her than Veronica who was on her way home from w in the pace.

  "Good afternoon, Missus Veronica." ［Yuna］

  "Good afternoon, Your Excellency." ［Elise］

  "Good afternoon." ［Eine］

  Following Yuna's lead, Elise and Eine also bowed their heads slightly as they greeted Veronica who just happeo pass by. As for the receiver of their greetings, her eyes were focused on another person.

  "Mmm, Good afternoon as well, but... Might I ask why Grey is currently kneeling on the ground?" ［Veronica］

  "Ah, Missus Veronica, you see..." ［Yuna］

  The person Veronica's eyes were fixated to was her than Grey who was still kneeling on the ground, refleg on his as. Now that another person had seen him in such a state, Grey just wao crawl inside a hole and hide away.

  To avoid any further misuanding, Yuna expio Veronica what just happened and also the reason frey's current state. Veronica, hearing the reason, heaved a lengthy sigh as she once again looked at Grey.

  "Grey, you should have thought more before saying such things. Women are more sensitive than you think. Be more careful ime, okay?" ［Veronica］

  "Yes, ma'am..." ［Grey］

  "That's fine as long as you've learnt your lesson... Also, there's o kneel anymore. I'm sure the girls have fiven you." ［Veronica］

  To Veronica's words, Elise and Eine nodded as they showed their agreement. They were no lry and had returo their normal selves. After all, they have already vented out their frustrations by scolding Grey.

  Seeing Elise and Eine nod to Veronica's words, Grey slowly stood up and patted away the dirt on his pants. He had learnt his lesson and was very thankful for Veronica's timely intervention.

  "Well then, I'll be heading home first. Grey, Yuna, make sure you don't go home too te, okay?" ［Veronica］

  "Ah, wait, Missus Veronica, I have something to ask of you." ［Grey］

  Veronica was about to turn around and leave wheopped her iracks. She then tilted her head slightly in fusion, w what Grey was going to ask of her when they could have just talked about it in the mansion.

  Grey didn't miss a beat and quickly asked Veronica's permission to use the kit once again. It was about the little celebration he and Yuna had previously pnned which will involve a lot of cooking.

  While Veronica had given them permission to cook at the kit at any time, the scale Grey and Yuna will be cooking today's dinner will be much bigger. It was the reason why Grey o ask permission beforehand.

  "Mmm... I don't think there will be any problem with that. There's plenty of spa the kit so you cook as much as you want. I'm sure the chefs and the kids will enjoy it." ［Veronica］

  "Ah, thanー" ［Grey］

  Befrey could finish his words, Grey saw Elise and Ei the er of his eyes, making him halt his words. A sudden thought popped up in his mind out of the blue as he saw them.

  "Actually, Missus Veronica, could I have one more request? Could I invite some people over for the little celebration?" ［Grey］

  "Other people... Ah!" ［Veronica］

  Veronica cpped her hand at the end as she uood what Grey was on about. Her eyes have shifted to Elise and Eine who were several steps behind and was currently chatting with Yuna.

  "Sure, sure, you bring your friends along. The more, the merrier, isn't it?" ［Veronica］

  "Thank you, really, Missus Veronica." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu, this is the least I do for the heroes of the kingdom. And also... I'm looking forward to tonight's dinner!" ［Veronica］

  Endiatement with a bright smile and eyes full of anticipation, Veronica then waved her hand goodbye as he headed back towards the Aldridge mansion, leaving Grey to tell the good o the girls.

  While Grey and Veronica were talking with one ahe three dies were also chatting amongst themselves. They were so engaged with their talk that they didn't even notice Grey approag them.

  They only realized that Grey had approached him when Grey pced his hand on top of Yuna, catg all of their attention and stopping their chat. Veronica was also far away already the moment they noticed.

  "I've gotten Missus Veronica's permission to use the kit. She said we cook to our hearts' tent." ［Grey］

  "Really?! That's good news!" ［Yuna］

  Yuna quickly became eted the moment she heard Grey's words, but that wasn't the only good news Grey brought. He had another one which would bring her more joy.

  "Also... Elise, Eine, we'll be a little celebration for our first day as instructors. Do you want to e along? Missus Veronica said it's alright t some friends along." ［Grey］

  "Eh? We're ioo?!" ［Eine］

  "Well, you are our friends after all, right?" ［Grey］

  It was only after his words left his mouth that Grey felt a little embarrassed by what he just said. He was so caught up with the good hat he fot how embarrassing it was to talk about friendship at their age.

  As for Elise and Eine who were at the receiving end of Grey's words, they felt very happy that Grey had sidered them as friends in the short time they knew each other, though they were also a little embarrassed.

  Of course, Yuna was also happy that Elise and Eine could join them. Not only will she be able to tiheir chat, but she would also be able to show off her cooking skills to them.

  "Umm... I'm really happy for your invitation, but I don't think my mother would allow me to. She's really overprotective despite how she acts." ［Elise］

  "Me too. Father is also as overprotective as Aunt Eleanora." ［Eine］

  "You really 't go? Even just half an hour is fine, as long as you go." ［Yuna］

  "Sorry, Yuna..." ［Elise］

  Unfortunately, even if they have gotten Veronica's permission, the same couldn't be said for Elise and Eine's parents. Especially sidering how overprotective both households were.

  "That's a shame... We'll also be serving pudding and other desserts as well. Looks like they'll have to wait." ［Grey］

  Well, it was unfortuil Grey mentiohe word/ "pudding" and "desserts". Elise and Eine's ears quickly perked up as if they just heard something amazing. They were clearly tempted.

  Grey did not mean to bait them with his words. He was actually sincere when he said those. It was just that Elise and Eih have quite the sweet tooth. They really love eating desserts among any other.

  In their minds, Elise and Eine quickly thought of a way to viheir parents to let them join the celebration. There was no way they were passing up on the ce to eat desserts they've only heard from Yuna.

  During their talks before, Yuna had told the two about tless desserts Grey had made. While they could only imagine what it looked like or how it tasted, as they recalled the taste of pudding, they khey were very delicious.

  "Wait a minute, Grey, Yuna, I'll attend! I'll do my best to vince my mother to let me attend!" ［Elise］

  "M-Me too! I'll vince my parents, too!" ［Eine］

  The fires in Elise and Eine's eyes were lit abze as they thought of all the desserts Yuna had told them about. Even if they have to experience hell, they will taste those desserts if it's the st thing they'll do.

  The noble and proper dies were now gone. All that was left were warriors who were ready to take their stance against their parents just to get a taste of the mythicals desserts they only heard stories of.

  "Then, Grey, Yuna, I'll be heading home first! Promise to leave me some desserts, okay?" ［Elise］

  "Do the same for me, too! I'm looking forward to it!" ［Eine］

  Their feet faster than lightning, Elise and Eiormed off to their respective dires and headed home as if their lives depended on it. Their eyes were bzing with determination which could triumph all perils

  All that was left in the wide empty streets of the noble district was Grey and Yuna who were frozen ihey didn't uand what just happened and just stood there as they saw Elise and Eine vanish into the distance.

  "Umm... Should we just go home, too?" ［Grey］

  "U-Un..." ［Yuna］

  Still not uanding what had just occurred, Grey and Yuo the dire of the Aldridge mansion. They spent their short moment aloh their hands linked with each other's.

  Upon their arrival, the first to greet them as usual was Galvin and Elnart who had just finished with their studies. They have received word from their mother, Veronica, of Grey and Yuna's pn and wao help out.

  With the excited Elnart and Galvin following them excitedly as if they were their tails, Grey and Yuna headed into the kit where they were greeted by the chefs who were currently preparing dinner.

  "Lrey, Lady Yuna, I have been informed by the Madam beforehand. You cook whenever you want." ［Martin］

  "Thank you, Mister Martin." ［Grey］

  The one who greeted Grey was Martin. He is a man in his early thirties and is the sous chef of the Aldridge Household, but sihe head chef is in Galderia, he is the master of the kit.

  Like Rhodes, Martin also looks up to Grey and Yuna's skill in cooking and have been learning things from them every day. Thankfully, he wasn't over dramatic like Rohdes was, otherwise, it would have been a pain frey and Yuna.

  "You rely on me anytime, and if possible, I would also like to learn from you once again." ［Martin］

  "No problem. We're imposing on you, after all," ［Grey］

  "Un! Also, we might bee a little loud. I'll apologize in advance." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha, we don't mind loud noises, Lady Yuna. This is a kit, after all. There is plenty of o be found in every er." ［Martin］

  Following Martin's words, Grey then headed to the empty dining table and took out the ingredients from his "Iory". This time, Grey only brought out normal ingredients one could find in the market.

  With Galvin and Elnart curiously them, Grey and Yuna, with the help of Martin, whipped out dish after dish in quick succession. Thanks to magic, they were able to cook at breakneck speeds.

  Like Yuna had requested, there was curry. hamburg steak, omelette, beef stew, fried rice, roast pork, spaghetti, mai, pork with ginger, chi noodle soup, pudding, fruit sad, ice cream, and many more, all lined up ly o table.

  But even with how many dishes Grey cooked, he felt like there was something missing iable. He wao cook another dish which he and Yuna often ate every time they celebrated something.

  "Yuna, do you want to eat some sagna?" ［Grey］

  "Lasagna?! Sure!" ［Yuna］

  Of course, being the way she is, Yuna quickly agreed to Grey's request and Grey once again took out some more ingredients from the "Iory" and quickly started to cook the sagna.

  Siher foods were being cooked, the process became easier as they didn't o perform as many steps as he beef and other meats to be used for the sagna was already cooked.

  All Grey and Yuna had to do repare the pasta, yer them accly with the sauce, meat, cheese. The saud cheese mixtures are already made with various herbs and spices.

  Once again, with the help of magi reguti and spreading it evenly, the baking process was quickly sped up into less than ten minutes only, many times quicker than how it normally would be.

  "Wahh～ What's that, Big Bro Grey, Big Sis Yuna?!" ［Galvin］

  "It's sagna, make sure to have some during dinner, okay?" ［Yuna］

  "Yes!" ［Galvin］

  With all the dishes finished, it was now time for dinner. With the help of the chefs, the dishes were brought to the dining hall batch after batch. There were so many dishes that the dining table almost became full.

  Grey and Yuna had definitely gotten carried away. The amount of dishes they made was definitely not for a "little" celebration. If Veronica hadn't asked the chefs to lessen the amount of dishes to cook beforehand, there wouldn't be any space left at the dining table.

  "Hello, Grey, Yuna, y Sis is here!" ［Vanessa］

  Out of nowhere, Vanessa suddenly hugged Grey and Yuna as soon as they ehe dining hall, greatly surprising the tere not informed that she would be present.

  It wasn't just Vanessa, there was also Eleanustav, Kurt, and Ranzel who were present and were seating themselves at the dining table. All of which were not io their little celebration.

  "Big Sis Vanessa, why are you here?!" ［Yuna］

  "Well, I just want to see my cute Grey and Yuna. Y Sis was very lonely, you know?" ［Vanessa］

  Yuna tried to ask Vanessa why she was there, but as one would expect, Yuna didn't get a proper answer. Rather, she became more fused after hearing Vanessa's respoo her question.

  "Sorry, Yuna, it's my fault, I wasn't able to stop them." ［Eine］

  "Me too. I also wasn't able to stop my mother from tagging along." ［Elise］

  "Fufufufu, don't worry too much about it. The more, the merrier! Also, we wouldn't be able to finish this much food if you aren't here." ［Veronica］

  While Eine and Elise felt apologetic fing uninvited guests, Veronica was very happy that more people had joihem for dinner. Especially when Grey and Yu overboard and cooked too much.

  "I apologize for my wife's behavior, Sir Grey. Actually..." ［Ranzel］

  As Ranzel separated his wife from Grey and Yuna, he briefly expihe of events to Grey and Yuna why they came to the Aldridge mansion without any prior notice.

  Apparently, Ranzel, Vanessa, and Kurt were in the Geldoria mansion as they pnned some things regarding military activities. Upon Eine's return home, she quickly barged in and asked Gustav for permission to attend the celebration.

  Gustav was against it at first, but as soon as he heard it was with Grey and Yuna, he quickly softened. Unluckily for him, he had no say iter. It was Vanessa who quickly agreed and dragged all of them along towards the Aldridge mansion.

  Following Ranzel's expnation, Elise also expined why Eleanora resent. The reason was very simple, it was that she was worried for her daughter but didn't want her friendships to be ruined. She then decided on her own to tag along, thus resulting in the current situation.

  "Well, we 't do much about it. Let's just eat and enjoy dinner!" ［Veronica］

  "Yeah!" ［Vanessa］ "Yaay～!" ［Eleanora］

  Veroni the lead, Eleanora and Vanessa also cheered with her as she raised her hands. After thanking the lord for the meal, dinner immediately started and everyone had a good time.

  "So delicious～!" ［Elise］

  "I'm gd I attended!" ［Eine］

  "Here, dear, open wide." ［Ranzel］

  "Ahh～" ［Vanessa］

  Lively noises ensued as soon as diarted. With hoeople there were in attendance, evehey were mostly of noble dest, it didn't stop them from being merry and noisy.

  One couple in particur was very sweet as the husband spoohe wife. It was Vanessa and Ranzel who were just wed st year. Evehere were other eyes present, Ranzel didn't mind and still doted on his wife.

  "Here, Lea, eat more meat." ［Gustav］

  "Elder Brother, stop it. Don't you see that my pte is full?" ［Eleanora］

  "Haah... You should eat more. This is why you're so slim." ［Gustav］

  Another odd pair was the siblings Gustav and Eleanora, who didn't resemble one a all. Even though they were already ihirties, Gustav still looked out for Eleanora as the older brother.

  Elise and Eine weren't saved from Gustav's naggiher. As their uncle and father, respectively, he made sure that they eat a banced diet, especially sihey were cadets in the Royal Academy. He was overprotective of the three.

  As for the only uest left, Kurt, he was eating silently and properly with excellent manners. He was even more dylike than his older sister who was currently being spoon fed by her husband.

  "Mother, I want some of that!" ［Galvin］

  "Oh, where?" ［Veronica］

  As Galvin poi a certain dish, Veronica's eyes followed and ended up seeing the sagna just in front of Kurt. Though she wao get some falvin, it was out of her reach.

  "Excuse me, Lord Kurt, but could I have some of that dish, please?" ［Veronica］

  "This one, Lady Veronica?" ［Kurt］

  "Yes, if you don't mind." ［Veronica］

  As per Veronica's request, Kurt cut a small slid put it on a pte then ha to the former. Seeing Kurt get some sagna, Yuna also wao have some and stood up to get some herself.

  "What's that, Yuna?" ［Eine］

  "Ah, it's sagna. A type of pasta like the spaghetti and mai over there." ［Yuna］

  "Lasagna...? Pasta...? Spa... Huh?" ［Eine］

  Yuna tried to expin but Eine didn't uand a si. The others who overheard their versation also became intrigued with their topic. After all, other than the people in Landevar mansion back at Moterno, no other people knew of asta was.

  "Mmm... Ah! Why don't you have a taste first? I'm sure you'll like it!" ［Yuna］

  "Okay..." ［Eine］

  Following Yuna's suggestion, Eine also cut a slice of sagna and put it oe. Although it looked a little strao her eyes, si was Yuna who ree, she had ation and had a bite.

  "Mmm! So delicious! I've never had something like this before!" ［Eine］

  "Right?! Grey made it a couple of years ago. It's one of my favorites!" ［Yuna］

  After seeing Eine's rea, the others also cut a slice for themselves and also had a taste of the sagna. While their reas varied a little, all of which were simir to Eine's and were positive.

  After tasting the sagna, everyohen had a taste of the spaghetti and mai that Yuna had previously mentioned. It was another dish that everyone present enjoyed happily.

  The dishes slowly vanished oer another as time passed. And when the main course was finished, it was time for dessert. Elise and Ei like they were heaven the moment they tasted them.

  With the night getting deeper by the sed, the merriness in the dining hall stayed the same for a siderable moment of time. It was the liveliest dinner Grey and Yuna will never fet.

  CHAPTER 82 END