Master, I need you to keep me company.
Rafilia said the morning after the White incident was over.
I don't have any plans for today, so yeah. Okay.
Okay, I'll go with you. You want to play hero? Or are you making a mid-life poem?
I'm the one playing hero. The master is the dark hero who saves the world and I'm Dedengogarga, the great dragon!
Raphilia bent down and assumed a cool pose with her hands held horizontally next to her beautiful elf ears.
''Come on, brave man, receive the dark magic of the demon dragon - no, it's not!
Raphilia looked at me, her cheeks red.
'Huh? Wasn't it?
...... What does the master think of me?
She thinks she's an elf girl who likes heroes and loves to be cool.
...... I'm glad to see that the master is looking after me properly ......, but that's not what we're talking about today.
Rafilia gave a single cough.
"Would you like to go hunting with me?
Hunting?
Yes. It's a life-changing foodstuff: the hunt for the Gokuraku Turkey!
Hunting.
It's the promise of a fantasy world, but come to think of it, I'd never done it before.
'But I've never heard of a "turkey of paradise". What kind of bird is it?
Yes, sir. A very rare and delicious bird. A guy like that.
"Turkey in Paradise
A wild species of bird. The feathers of this wild bird are very beautiful.
The total length of the bird with its feathers spread out is about several meters (according to Nagi's calculation).
The meat is very juicy and delicious.
Invincible on the rise (not completely).
...... invincible on the rise?
'Yes. When it flies up, it has the ability to nullify arrows and low-level magic. That's why it's a rare and precious bird that's hard to find.
But you can't beat him with that.
If you use ancient language magic, you'll be blackened.
If you're too vigilant, you can't even get close.
That's not a problem. I'll have an idea about that.
Seriously?
'I'm not sure what that means, but seriously! Leave it to Raphilia-Grace, the ancient Elleweiler, whose knowledge of antiquity occasionally brings back a bit of ancient knowledge!
Raphilia, so confident.
Even though she's fawning, she's really a life form created by the ancient elves. The strategy for the 'Polarity Turkey' might be still in my head.
'Hunting is fine, but is that a quest? Or is it just for fun?
If it was a quest, I couldn't fail, so I'd make sure everyone was involved.
But I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable working everyone yesterday today.
'It's fine. It's kind of a playful thing to do.
Rafilia patted me on the chest to reassure me.
I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of this article. So I couldn't stand still.
I see. ......
If you don't go fast, you might get hunted by other adventurers. You're a very tasty bird!
Is it really that good?
Well, that's too bad. I mean, it was one meal that changed my life.
Rafilia began to speak with an enthralled face.
'Paradise Turkey' is a high quality food that is rarely available.
However, Rafilia had eaten it once at a bakery she had been a part of before. The owner happened to get a hold of the meat, teriyaki it, put it between breads, and served it in his shop.
The teriyaki meat is crispy and fatty on the skin and so juicy inside that the juices flow out of it when you dig your teeth into it a little.
The smell alone was enough to make you hungry, and when it was served early in the morning, it was sold out immediately.
After I ate that, I set off on a journey to discover the world. The chicken that changed my life.
'Wait a minute. If it was sold out, how did Raphilia eat it?
The manager made a tasting for us before we served it.
Yeah, I'll have more of that.
Yes, sir. I got a piece of burnt skin for you. It's the portion that can't be sold at the store, but it's still a waste to throw away, you know. I debated whether to give it to the cat who came to the store to get the leftovers or to the cat who came to the store to get the leftovers, and as a result, it was decided to give it to me.
"Okay, we'll go hunting right now, and we will.
You can't hold onto that memory forever.
Let's catch it this time, eat a lot of it, and let it overwrite our memories.
Besides, I'm interested in that "turkey of paradise" too.
Treating everyone on vacation to fine food sounds like a benefit to me, doesn't it?
That's why me and Rafilia and I headed to the hunting grounds after hearing the information from the Adventurer's Guild.
Me and Rafilia were the only members of the hunt.
According to the plan she had devised, it was enough to handle the situation.
This is my hobby, you know. I don't think it's a good idea to bother everyone else.
I'm okay with it?
The Master's help is essential to this project.
Raphilia looked at me and laughed.
'And I'm a hundred times more motivated than I would be without the Master! Of course, I'll serve you later to thank you for being with me.
Well, that's okay.
We're closed for the time being.
Raphilia is free to do what she wants, and I'm only going out with her because it sounds fun.
We are in a deep forest a few hours' walk from the resort.
There are no powerful monsters here, so it's also used for hunting.
The reason why there is no one here is because the time is fast, and because the 'Paradise Turkey' is too much for the average person to handle.
...... There you are, master.
At the tip of Raphilia's finger - there was a rainbow-colored bird.
I'm perched on a tree branch a short distance from here, staring at my surroundings.
As the name "Turkey" implies, it looks like the turkeys of my world.
However, it has feathers on its face and neck, and it has a beautiful crested pattern. It also has very long feathers. It looks like it's twice as long as its body. It reflects the sunlight and glows in various colors. A real rainbow of colors.
I'd say the distance from here is about 30 to 40 meters.
They can't see us yet.
Please be careful, sir. "Turkey in Paradise" moves as soon as the enemy gets close. And when it flies, it shoots its wings out.
A feather?
'Yes. It's very dangerous because it's sharp like a knife and flies at high speed.
You mean a bird that uses its wings like a shuriken?
It is. Also, there are huge claws underneath the body that a cheap beetle could easily penetrate.
All right. So, what's Rafilia's plan?
''Yes. The awakened master approaches with no sign of his presence, dodging the feathers with a single piece of paper, only to smash off his opponent's wings!
........................ Yes?
Why are you looking at me with such anticipation, Mr. Raphilia?
He's holding the leather armor's chest, and he's getting closer to my face, staring.
'You know what, Raphilia?'
Yes, Master. Master.
I can't ...... wake up and do all that ...... stuff.
...... No, I can!
What made you so sure?
That's because the master is my hero!
I said.
He raised his hand holding the bow and arrow high in the sky.
Master makes me happy all the time. Just by being in the presence of the master, I feel perfectly at home and calm, even though I have always been lonely. This collar, the proof of my contract with him, always makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Saying that, Rafilia patted the collar that adorned her white skin.
''So I think Master would easily catch a 'turkey of paradise'!
Don't be ridiculous.
I'm not a cheat character to begin with.
How about we bring everyone back out here?
''It's no good. If you take it easy, those adventurers will beat you to it. ......
...... That adventurer?
When I listened carefully - I heard the sound of footsteps.
The turkey of paradise, which was still on the branch, was turning around.
It was looking in the opposite direction from where we were.
There were other people hunting.
They're hiding at the base of the tree, but ...... maybe it's because there's a large group of people, but I can tell where they are even from here.
An adventurer with a bow, and a wizard. And two warriors with shields.
They are slowly approaching, rustling branches and shaking.
It's just as they say. It's just as they say, "It's just as they say, we'll make a fortune if we sell this to the merchants. The birds must have noticed you if they can hear you here.
KIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE────!
The 'Polarity Turkey' clears its throat and chirps.
At the same time, it spreads its wings and jumps up.
It's huge.
The size of its wings spread out is a few meters.
It's spinning and rising with its big wings, creating wind.
Little feathers sticking out from under the wings like spikes.
When the "Paradise Turkey" flaps its wings, it fires them all at once...
Hide, Rafilia! Rafilia!
I rolled behind a tree with Raphilia in my arms.
I heard the sound of wind.
Numerous feathers flew from the bird.
It was like a shotgun. It's just like the boss in the game who fires a series of flying objects while jumping. The "Turkey of Paradise" is flapping its wings and sending a lot of feathers downward. The birds of this world are amazing. Their fighting ability is on a demonic level.
"KIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAA!
I heard a chirp, and the flurry of feathers stopped.
I looked out from the shadow of the tree and saw...
I can't believe the magic doesn't work ......
The adventurers are all lying on the ground.
The warrior's bow has been torn to pieces. The wizard was firing his flaming arrows, but they were offset by the wings of the turkey of paradise. His wand is snapped off.
The warrior has a shield with a bunch of feathers stuck in it. That thing can cut through iron as well?
In fact, they're like a boss. The bird.
"KIIIi, GUA, GYA!
The Paradise Turkey flapped its wings and returned to its original branch.
On the ground, it's making a silly 'keke' sound at the adventurers who are perched on the ground.
The feathers that had flown off the ground are already beginning to grow back. The birds are pointing at the adventurers with the tips of their wings. It's as if it's saying, "Bring it on! The eyes are sharp and intimidating just by looking at them.
The same is true for the adventurers, who are all crawling back slowly.
It's no good. It's time to retreat!
And then the adventurers left.
............ Well," he said.
Well, we'll be leaving too: ......
Yeah.
Yeah, no. That bird is too strong.
During the ascent, he'll scatter his feathers and become invincible downwards.
The feathers you scattered are already replaced, so you won't run out of ammo.
Plus, the birds have pretty good eyesight. They may have already found us.
Even if you come close to them with a rain of feathers, if they fly away, it's the end of the world.
This is a creature at the level of burning the entire forest with Cecil's ancient language "Fireball", hitting it with Rita's "Seizure of Divine Power" to knock off all of its feathers, or blowing it away with Rafilia's "Dragon's Whirlwind".
The only thing you can use in this place is the Dragon Seed Whirlwind, but if that guy creates a tornado of a level that can enter the attack range, it will wreak havoc on the forest. Uprooting trees, turning over the soil and capturing a single bird would be too inefficient.
But ...... I want to make sure that the people I love have good food to eat.
I understand that.
We're not usually picky about what we eat.
If you ask Aine to help you, she'll make you something delicious with cheap ingredients.
Recently, Cecil and Iris, who have fallen in love with his cooking skills, have been sneaking in as his apprentices.
Incidentally, Rita was excommunicated after she accidentally destroyed a knife and a cutting board with her fist.
I'm sure you're curious to see what kind of amazing food you'd be able to make if you handed Aine this precious chicken (chicken meat) - an ingredient that would change her life. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.
...... Can't help it, let's think about the strategy for a moment.
It is served with chicken stock soup. It has chicken and vegetables.
The broth is also very good.
...... Thank you very much, good enemy. I'll take it with gratitude.
It's really good.
Of course! Master!
The skin is crispy, with just the right amount of fat on it. The inside is just a bit of bite and the flavor comes out, yet it's not insistent. I could eat as much as I wanted.
In the original world, I'd only ever had frozen fried chicken.
I see, I didn't know that real chicken teriyaki teriyaki tasted like this. It's a surprise.
I guess it's partly because of Aine's good cooking skills.
The ingredients are different. Aine has never used chicken like this before.
Of course. I'm surprised, too.
Even the dinner the Order's leaders ate was no match for this stuff.
'It will be better than what Iris served me for my birthday. That's my brother and master.
Every time everyone tweets their thoughts, Raphilia is all "hmmm" and beaming.
It's an amazing smug look, but it's worth it. For this dish.
The only thing that can compare to this is the full course of 'Swordfish' that I caught with Leggy.
'By the way, Aine doesn't know much about it, but what kind of bird is this?
Yes! It's "Turkey in Paradise"!
plop
Cecil and Iris took down the bread they were eating.
Huh?
We both have our eyes on the ground.
...... 'Turkey in Paradise' ...... no way.
"...... Is it true, Master? That 'fine ingredient that will change your life', no way!
......I ate it. I've eaten it!
...... My God. Iris, I wonder what's going to happen to you ......
Cecil and Iris start to shake and tremble. The two of the tiny group.
Rita and Aine are awestruck.
Rafilia. This "turkey of paradise" is just a high quality food, right?
Yes, the 'premium ingredient that will change your life'.
............ hmmm?
Just checking.
Yes.
'Changing lives is what Rafilia was talking about when she was in the bakery, and she was so impressed with this that she knew there were these delicious ingredients in the world. So we're talking about ......, which is why she went on a journey to learn about the world, right?
No, sir.
Rafilia shook her head.
"When I eat 'Paradise Turkey', I see my 'ideal self' in a very real dream.
Kuhn, kuhn, kuhn.
Both Cecil and Iris are nodding at Raphilia's words.
...... That's what I mean by life-changing ingredients. Nagi-sama.
...... because knowing your 'ideal self' will allow you to take action to become one.
Woo-ah," explains Cecil and Iris, with their heads in their hands.
For those who don't know, 'Polar Turkey' is just a high quality food, full of nutrition.
Cecil knew the hidden effects because he had heard about it from his demon parents. Iris had looked it up in an old book. Raphilia was ...... aware of it from first-hand experience.
'I was in the bakery when I ate this and realized that people wanted to know who I was. So I set out on my journey as an adventurer!
You need to say something like that first.
Rita and Aine are having a hard time believing this.
What's going to happen to them?
When everyone realizes what they really want and says they're going on a journey: ......?
I don't think so.
It's not possible.
It's not possible.
That's impossible.
Cecil, Rita, Aine and Iris all shook their heads at the same time.
But as it is, they hold their heads in their hands again and begin to growl "ahhhhh".
Nagi-sama ...... do me a favor.
...... please?
'Yes, sir. Would you be able to sleep with your earplugs in tonight?
...... earplugs?
And I would ask you not to leave your room until morning.
...... until the morning?
"In case you hear something ...... that .................. strange voice in the middle of the night! No matter what ...... voice it should ...... be! I hope you'll consider it to be something that has nothing to do with real people or parties!
At Cecil's words, everyone except Raphilia nodded in unison.
''That's fine, though.''
I wasn't an employee ......, because I try to listen to the wishes of all the slaves as much as possible.
'But then, I guess you could just say, no sleep today, right? I can cancel the sleep effect by using my 'Saving Heart Embrace 《Heart Healing Hug》'. Also, if I look into it, I might be able to find a way to cancel the effects of the 'Paradise Turkey'.
That's fine.
Are you sure?
............ It's a waste of time. It's just a dream that feels like reality. I'd like to see it because I have ...... to see it.
With that, everyone began to eat their teriyaki bread and soup in silence.
'...... Um, maybe,'
Mugging and huffing and puffing.
...... everyone is actually aware of their 'ideal self,' or something.
Munching, huffing and puffing, very much so.
............ oi.
Everyone's afraid of finding out what their future looks like, isn't it?
It's Rafilia's fault, isn't it?
This isn't the time to strike a cool pose against the setting sun.
It's cool, though.
'Besides, won't even Rafilia get to see her 'ideal self'?
I'm fine.
Raphilia clasped her hands together as she remembered, "Thanks for the meal," and then laughed.
'I already know who I want to be,'
Meanwhile, that stifling dinner is over...
We quickly decided to take a bath and go to sleep.
And the next morning.
Good morning, sir. Master.
Good morning, Rafilia.
I dozed off for about two hours after the sun came up, and when I left the room, I found Raphilia.
She had just woken up, apparently.
'What kind of dreams did the Master have?'
It was just a normal dream. I was just lounging around in the daytime, not working.
Sometimes I'd even manipulate my super cheat skills and have adventures.
'How was Raphilia?'
Me too, sir. I've been having regular adventures with the master and everyone else.
It's not a big deal.
It wasn't much, was it?
Maybe the effects of 'Turkey in Paradise' vary from person to person.
Or maybe it's just a legend.
It's a rare bird, and not many people eat it.
Maybe the dream I had in the past had nothing to do with "Turkey in Paradise".
Sullenly.
We walked side by side into the living room.
...... No one was there.
Is everyone still asleep?
Well, it's a holiday, so that's good. Today is the day to relax.
With that in mind, I sat down on the sofa and...
whispering
I heard a noise behind me.
When I turned around, my golden hair was swaying softly and...
"Rita?
...... I brought you something, Mr. Goshujin.
Moving like a kitten, Rita climbs into my lap.
In her hand, it's probably - a wild bird that she has just hunted outside - a wild bird. It's still breathing, or maybe it's faintly moving.
What's the matter with you, Rita ......, you're sleeping!
Now you don't have to work today, Goshujin-san. So, please stroke me ...... squeezing me ...... and letting Goshujin-san stick to me more ......
Rita keeps her eyes closed and rubs her cheek against my leg.
'...... This can't be right.'
...... "That's the effect of 'Turkey in Paradise'. And it's working too well: ......
I knew it.
The dream and reality are all mixed up.
...... What kind of future do you dream of, Rita?
It's okay, brother.
Before I knew it, Iris was standing next to me.
She's smiling with her eyes half closed and her mouth is just a mouthful.
'Due to Iris's machinations, your father has been disqualified. From today, Iris is the lord of the port city of Irgafa.
You're scheming for your own father?
'We have prepared a position for you as the wise man of Iris for your brother. You can hire your second in command as many times as you like. Even though the world may be in a state of war, your position will be defended by Iris. Please, live your life as you wish.
You don't have to do that. I mean, what do you want to do exactly...
'First, we'll pretend that the fleet has been sunk by a storm, and then we'll deliberately cause a shortage of food. When the price is moderately high, we will replenish supplies and get funding. It will be even more effective if you use the skills of your fellow slaves to block the land-based distribution. After that, we will use food as a weapon to divide the royal family and the nobility...
If we did that, the visitor's army would attack us.
Okay. I'll get back on track. ......
Iris just sat down on the couch and fell asleep.
Rita will be asleep before I know it.
'Let's leave everyone alone today.
How are Cecil and Aine doing?
...... Let's leave everyone alone today.
I hope you two aren't out of control.
...... Everyone's dreams and reality are mixed up.
Cecil can use mass destruction magic, and Aine can control the memories of others.
If the two of them were out in their sleep, they would be .......
'Raphilia, get your 'Elder Slime' ready, just in case.
That's impossible. I haven't dried my underwear for today.
Holding the hem of her skirt-all-in-one sleepwear, Raphilia shyly bites her little finger.
............ hee. That's how it is.
Then I can't blame ...... for that.
I head to Cecil's room, ...... the door is open. But I can hear voices.
Two voices.
"We did it! Thanks to my hard work and exercise, I have a chest ...... that surpasses Rita and Raphilia's. ...... Now, Nagi-sama is ...... ...... Ichikoro
Oh, no, Cecil. Leave the baby alone. Come on, he's not crying. Aine is feeding her milk at .............
with a bang
I closed the door.
"Let's all go to ............ and keep it clean today. ......
...... That might be a good idea.
It's another beautiful day.
I'm hungry, but I can't use the fire while everyone else is sleeping around.
So me and Raphilia got a cup of water together and filled it up.
It's a beautiful day.
It's warm.
We spent the rest of the day basking in the sun until everyone woke up.
Extra Part 9: "Nagi, Rafilia and the 'life-changing ingredients'" ends