Chapter 532 - Stealing Popularity
A Stay-at-home Dad’s Restaurant In An Alternate World
The elvesâ injuries were treated very well, and Xixi used grass and leaves to stitch together simple items of clothing for them. The clothes were quite crude, but still much better than the tattered and putrid clothes that they were wearing.
I also want to learn healing magic. That way, Iâll be able to help heal them as well. Amy looked on with a serious expression.
âThank you, thank you all so much.â
The elves were full of gratitude toward their saviors. They had recovered their freedom, and their injuries had been treated. They were dead on the inside, but had been granted a new life. Thinking back to their torturous days spent in the underground cellar, they couldnât believe they had managed to survive that harrowing experience.
Many of them had their attention fixed on Amy. She was a half-elf, but she had won them over with her display of power. Furthermore, her declaration of freedom had tugged on everyoneâs heartstrings. They began to miss Princess Irina as well as the days when they didnât have to worry about being hunted down.
She was only a small little girl, but perhaps one day, she would become the new elven savior of the Norland Continent.
âYouâre all welcome,â Amy replied happily as she put away her staff.
âBoss Mag, is there anything else you need our help with?â Sargeras asked as he chomped on a roujiamo.
Mag patted Amyâs head with a smile as he responded, âEverything is already done. I thank you and everyone from the Burning Legion for your efforts.â He was very pleased with these allies that he had gained through the use of roujiamo.
âYouâre far too kind, Boss Mag. Weâll be going back now; we still have to do missions tomorrow.â Sargeras rubbed his bald head with a bashful smile, and waved at Amy as he said, âWeâre going now, Amy.â
âBye bye, Bald Heads!â Amy also waved farewell to them.
âBy the way, the roujiamo was really delicious.â Sargeras left a parting remark with a bashful smile before leading the lava demons away. The Burning Legion was like a group of walking red flames as they made their way through the night.
Amy yawned before looking up at Mag, and asked, âFather, when are we going home to sleep?â
âAbout thatâ¦â Mag turned to look at Anna, who was still looking up at the sky in silence, and gently asked, âAnna, will you come back with us tonight or go with him?â
âAnna, Joshua asked me to look after you as his final wish. Iâll be sure to treat you well.â Blour made his way over to Anna, and looked into her eyes with an earnest expression.
âBig Sister Anna, if you come with us, youâll have a soft little bed to sleep on, and a lot of toys to play with. Most importantly, youâll be able to eat super delicious ice cream and other dishes every day.â Amy was trying to tempt Anna into coming with her and Mag.
âUmâ¦â Anna looked at the genuine Blour, then at Amyâs expectant gaze and Magâs gentle expression, and was very hesitant.
Mag was feeling quite sympathetic toward Anna as she was quite a pitiable child. However, he cared more about what Amy thought. If she didnât like Anna, then he definitely wouldnât take her in, as that would only prove detrimental to both little girls. However, it appeared that Amy seemed to really like Anna.
âLittle Anna, if youâd like to, you can also come with us. Iâm Xixi, and this is Lulu. We really like kids too.â Xixi made her way over to Anna with an amicable smile on her face.
Anna grappled with internal conflict for a long while before mustering up her courage as she turned to Mag. âCan you please teach me how to cook?â
âHuh?â Mag was slightly taken aback by that request. He didnât think that she would be interested in becoming a little chef.
Anna was two or three years older than Amy, so she was also about half a head taller. Even so, it would still be very difficult for her to reach the kitchen bench even if she were to stand on a small stool. As such, it would be difficult to teach her to cook.
Blour and the others also wore expressions of surprise upon hearing that. They looked at Anna, then at Mag, wondering how he was going reply.
âOf course you can learn if thatâs what you really want,â Mag replied with a smile. Amy was clearly more interested in magic and eating than cooking. At the moment, he had the right to have two cooking students. One was Yabemiya, but the other spot was still vacant for Anna to take.
âThank you.â Annaâs eyes lit up with elation. She turned to Blour, and asked, âIf I go with you, can I still go to Amyâs restaurant to learn cooking?â
Blour hesitated momentarily at the sight of Annaâs expectant gaze before nodding as he replied, âIâll be staying in Chaos City for the upcoming period of time. If you want to learn cooking, I can take you to the restaurant every day.â
âAlright, then Iâll go with you. I believe in Grandpaâs choice.â Anna nodded as she looked at Blour.
âWhat a pity.â Anna was slightly disappointed. She then looked at Anna, and asked, âBig Sister Anna, can you cook for me once you learn how?â
âOf course I can.â Anna nodded in response.
âYes! That way, weâll be able to see each other regularly.â A joyful smile resurfaced on Amyâs face. She latched onto Magâs hand and swung his arm from side to side as she said, âLetâs go home, Father.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âSure.â Mag picked up Amy in his arms with a smile on his face. He respected Annaâs decision. After all, Joshua had entrusted her to Blour prior to his death, so this was what he would have wanted as well. Even after making that decision, Mag didnât leave immediately. Instead, he turned his attention to Brandli.
The Gray Temple personnel made a rough tally of the elves at the scene. Due to the fact that the incident had transpired quite close to Chaos City, there were even elven inhabitants of the city among the victims. As such, the Gray Temple was willing to offer basic living needs to these elves in Chaos City. At the same time, the Gray Temple guaranteed their safety.
If they wanted to permanently settle in Chaos City, they could submit an application, which would grant them residency upon being granted.
None of the elves made a decision on whether they wanted to do that on the spot. However, none of them refused the offer to head to Chaos City, either. After being held captive in that nightmarish cellar for so long, they needed a safe place to rest, even if it was just to have a good sleep.
After everything was said and done, Mag carried Amy in his arms and departed with Xixi, Lulu, and Sally. He rode his bicycle back to the restaurant, and Amy had already fallen asleep by the time they reached their destination.
What a kind and adorable little girl. Mag smiled as he gently carried Amy upstairs and tucked her into her little bed. After brushing his teeth and washing up, he lay down on his bed and closed his eyes. His consciousness entered the test field for the God of Cookery as he said internally, âSystem, I want to learn how to make beef kebabs!â
âBoss, our restaurant has closed down for three days and been listed as an untrustworthy restaurant by the Catering Association. All of our customers have turned on us; what do we do?â A restaurant employee looked at Ricky, and then at the empty rotisserie with a concerned expression on his face.
âItâs all that accursed Mamy Restaurant ownerâs fault. If it werenât for him, our rotisserie wouldnât be reduced to this state. Weâll reopen for business starting from tomorrow. However, weâll need to think of some other ways to recover our reputation.â Ricky was in a very foul mood as he reclined in a large chair.
âBoss, do you already have a plan in mind?â The employeeâs eyes lit up with anticipation.
âWe wonât be able to get onto the Aden Square food competition rankings board anymore, but didnât you say that his restaurant has been very popular recently? Weâll just have to steal his popularity!â Ricky chuckled coldly in response.
âSteal his popularity? How are we going to do that, Boss?â The employee was perplexed.
âOf course weâll be doing so using our forte. Didnât you say that his restaurant doesnât have any roast meat?â A sinister smile appeared on Rickyâs face.