Evan D. Sherden, Looting the Dragons Nest (4)

As a top cook in the monster cooking industry, the owner gasped at the dragon meat in front of him, gaping like a guppy.

No, my God. Master Ive never seen anything like this in my entire life.

Bright red, taut flesh and white oil embroidered like a delicate spiders webit was meat that he was sure would give the best taste, even if it were baked right away without ripening. No monsters flesh could be like this.

Is it beef? Did you enhance the quality of the cow? No, its not beef. Just looking at the greasy pattern of the meat, its more of a lizardbut they usually dont have any mana in the meat, so the mana usually gets cooked off when grilled. But not this one. The meat itself is so good that the knife bounces off!

The owner must be a real genius of meat.

As soon as he saw the meat, he did a detailed analysis and guessed the fleshs type. Evan was amazed at the owners skill. He didnt intend to hide it from the owner anyway, so he told him the truth.

This is dragon meat. Keep it a secret.

Hahahahahaha!

The owner burst into laughter as soon as he heard it. Evan was looking at him calmly, so it wasnt long before the owners lips started to tremble.

I dont know if its real dragon meat

I promised you, owner. Id bring you dragon meat to make a steak.

Is it true!?

The owner was able to endure without fainting because he had been through many amazing things with Evan until now. He looked at the dragon meat.

I dont know if I should laugh or cry. Ive heard that there are only a limited number of body parts that can be looted from monsters. I cant believe youve caught that precious dragon and looted the meat

Dragon steak is important, after all.

Cooking content hadnt been developed much in the Yo-Ma Great War Zero, and the reason for it was simple. It was because there were no main characters with great cooking skills. Nevertheless, the moment the ancient Demon Master grilled dragon meat with High Elf Mirole for the first time; all their statuses had been highly improved. Evan, who remembered it, couldnt help but try looting it.

It works well even if someone who doesnt have cooking skills does it. How good will it be if the owner, who has officially started monster cooking, cooks?

Of course, the owners pure desire to try the dragon meat was one of his motives, but it was still a good choice!

I thought dragons were extinct. Thanks to you, I have a chance to cook this kind of thing.

As I said before, this is a secret.

Im not crazy; I wont say anything. No one would believe me, anyway.

The owner of the restaurant had already started analyzing the meat in earnest. He was trying to figure out how to cook it and what to add to the dish. His cooking skills were also enough for materials he had never cooked before.

How many people can eat this one-piece, owner?

Hmm, if you eat enough to fill your stomach by your standardsabout a hundred people could eat?

A hundred people. Thats good. Thats enough. Then just cut enough for 20 people and keep the rest in four people portions. There are quite a many people to feed besides my own.

I see. People have to know that youre also taking care of a lot of other people.

Youre going to eat it, too. Dont talk, please.

Evan told the owner to let him know if he needed more ingredients and then ordered the Senior Team to wash their hands and wait. With this, he visited Horta and Ella.

Horta, Ellaoh.

Hmm?

Sorry to interrupt, keep at it.

Wait, wait!

In the middle of the studio, Horta and Ella were hugging each other, so Evan turned around and left the studio. Ella, who then hurriedly shook off Horta, shouted out desperately.

No, wait a minute! This is a misunderstanding! Horta caught me almost falling! I dont have intercourse with humans!

Master, were all right. You can tell me if you have anything.

Hey, It didnt even look like you were about to fall

Evan opened his eyes slowly. He had known since he first met them that those two had a good relationship. However, he couldnt believe the two from different races had developed such a good relationship in that short of a time

No, its not a short time, now that I think about it. Its been more than four years since Ella came to Sherden.

Evan grinned and turned around. Ellas face was red, while Horta looked calm. Indeed, he showed a veteran charm, one that fit the middle-aged blacksmith.

Horta, tell me if you two ever get married. Ill give you a great wedding gift.

Ohthen, please, Master.

No, you idiot! What are you talking about, Horta!?

Ella hit Horta on the back and grew angry, but honestly, it didnt look painful at all because Ella had intentionally loosened her power. Evan could define her personality in one word, but he decided not to. He didnt want to be remembered as a human beaten to death by a Dwarf.

Im sorry to interrupt you two. I have an urgent business to attend to.

What is it? Hasnt it been a long time since youve found me yourself?

Even though it was denied on the surface, Ella clearly didnt like being disturbed during her love affair with Horta.

To keep the promise I made with you a long time ago.

Promise? Me? You?

Ella asked, her head tilted. Yes, Evan was expecting that reaction. Evan didnt mean to keep that promise when he had told her about it. In other words, the existence of the 97th floor Dragon of the Sherden Dungeon had been a lie itself.

I told you Id let you handle the Dragon Bone.

Huh, you human kid. I know I was fooled by your lie at that time. Of course, its a good thing that were now making better blades day by day

How sad. I just did my best to recruit you. Ive never told a lie.

Evan grumbled at Ella, who didnt understand his mind. Ella faked that she was going to throw up. She was one of the few people on whom Evans beauty didnt work on.

Whoa, if Ella thinks so, theres nothing I can dothen, Horta.

Im listening, Master.

Ill leave the Dragon Bone with you. I cant help it if Ella doesnt like it.

Okay, Master. Ill make you whatever you want.

Huh?

Ella, listening to the conversation between the two, flinched. It was because the red-spirited bones and large scales had now popped out of Evans arms. However, Evan ignored Ella neatly and continued.

I brought the hardest and most powerful parts mixed with mana. These are from the nest, and I think its best to grind them and use them as catalysts because they might have a little weaker mana power.

Youre the Master, indeed. I cant believe Im going to deal with Dragon Bone

You know it, dont you, Horta? A weapon made of Dragon Bone

Ive heard that anything can be made into an artifact.

Over the years with Evan, the eyes of Horta, the artifact craftsman, who had created many artifacts without Dragon Bone, were now burning with intense passion.

So, Im going to create an artifact that only I can make with the ability developed by you, Master.

Thats a good spirit. I always believe in you, Hortahahaha.

Hey, human! Evan! Let me handle Dragon Bone too! You said youd keep your promise!

Ella, who couldnt stand it anymore, ran to Evan, grabbed his waist, and shouted, waving him wildly. Her desperate appearance made Horta burst into laughter.

Im sorry, I thought you were mean to me as usual! Look, I apologize, so let me handle Dragon Bone! Please, should I kneel?

I knew there would be a strong reaction coming from you, but its more intense than I expected. Besides, youve mastered human language beyond perfection.

Master!

Yes, I know.

Evan handed Ella over to Horta, who had a smile on his lips. Ella struggled with her arms and legs, but Evans next words calmed her down.

I was going to ask both of you from the beginning. If you work together, youll get a better result.

Argh, grrrr. You lied to me again. You lied to me again!

Ella burst into angry tears. However, there was a clear sense of satisfaction on her face. Rather than anger at Evan for deceiving her, she was very happy to work with the Dragon Bone.

Then, please. Can you sort out the parts and trim the basics?

Master, I heard that the Dragon Bone has a metal property

Thats right. You can melt it with fire and process it. Its the bone of the Red Dragon, so the response will be better.

They couldnt melt it with ordinary fire, but that problem wouldnt be that difficult because the Dwarf Ella was good at handling the braziers flames. If it didnt work, she could ask Belois to light some Hellfire.

Now, the owner is trimming the dragon meat, so both of you should come and have a piece of meat. Theres a lot of it, so dont hesitate.

Thats right. I didnt think youd bring only bones. You took the meat first when you hunted the Ogre!

I brought it because I had an idea. If you dont like it, then leave it.

Who said no? Im going to eat it, no matter what!

I have a good drink, so Ill bring it.

Of course, Horta knows his stuff.

Ella didnt have to worry because she had enough meat and bones. The number of bones brought in and the dragons size was so large that even though Evan only picked the best parts and looted, the total amount was over 100 kilograms. In other words, all the knights could have a feast, and they could still be armed with the Dragon Bones.

No, if done well, I might have enough left to coat other weapons. Then Ill pick the best of the Ironwall Knights

Dragon Bone Coating would also need the help of the alchemists. As soon as Evan had given permission, Ella immediately jumped into the pile of Dragon Bones and cried with happiness. Horta was looking at her with an innocent smile. Leaving them behind, Evan left their studio. He was thinking about whether he should get a sign with a heart mark for them.

Okay, lets go. To the main event

Evan grinned and went out of the headquarters. At this, the loudest shout of the day broke out from the pharmacy.

Its a dragon heart!