36 "They say its less efficient to stay up all night studying and so on." (1/2)

Wow, you're right, it is the central continent. There are a lot of fresh demons.

It is a marketplace where jack-o'-lanterns, devil carrots, mashed mushrooms, cockatrices, basilis, and various other demonic ingredients are processed and sold.

You are in a very good mood, Mina.

”Of course. I've never seen so many different kinds of demons for sale!　...... but if your next matchup is with a curry, you might want to buy something called a spice rather than just a monster.

When Mina went down to the city to buy food, Jack came with her.

He said he was worried about being alone, so he thought it was a very gentlemanly thing to do.

”Spices. Curry spices, I believe?

Yes. Mr. Keogh's ideas are in a much better place than mine or any other cook's. But I don't want to be indulged by Kyou-san forever. ...... Unlike Lily and the others, I don't fight and help you, so I hope I can at least be of some help to you in regards to your cooking, but Kyou-san may not need to be.

Not really, Mina. You invited me to the cooking competition so that my brother could make it on this stage. We wouldn't have come here without your first action, young lady. And that's no one who can't help you. Thanks to your encouragement, big brother was able to work hard to get it done. Don't belittle yourself any more than you have to.

To Jack's consolation, Mina gave him a surprised look, but quickly gave his usual cheerful smile, and Jack added that it was this look that would cheer the person standing next to him.

There are many rivals, but an everyday flower like you might have a better chance.

What are you talking about, Mr. Jack? I'm not like that ......

Hi, isn't that the cook of the Demon Cultivator?

You'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

You're going to be able to find out what you're looking for.

”Are you looking for foodstuffs to prepare for the match in three days?

”Oh, yes, I do.

As I thought. If so.

Shin whispered into Mina's ear as he said, ”I'll show you a better place than here.

''I'll show you a better place than here. Only a few foodies in the Central Continent know about this hidden market.

”Something like that!　But is it ok ......?

Of course you're welcome. And it wouldn't be fair that I'm the only one who knows about the hole, would it?　Let's make sure we're fully prepared for each other and do our best to compete in the cooking competition.

It's not just a simple matter of how much time you have left, but also how much time you have left.

”Yes!　Let's give each other a good game, fair and square!

Unaware of this, Mina and Jack followed the map given to them by Shin and headed for an alleyway.

Then they were attacked by a mysterious man who was waiting there, Jack was killed and Mina was kidnapped by the unknown men.

What's the point of being useless. You're the one who is truly useless.

After listening to Jack, Lily's first words were.

It's quite harsh, but I nodded inwardly.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

Lily's sister. My heart is soft as a pumpkin. I wish you'd pay more attention to what you say. Anyway, here's a letter from those guys.

”I'll keep this Mina girl until after the next semifinal. We won't be violent. We just want to eat her cooking. After the semifinals are over, we'll release her. Again, we won't be violent. We just want to eat her cooking. And we have nothing to do with Master Shin-de-Bird. Nothing. All right.

...... and was politely worded in a sentence that would obviously involve Singh.

What a guy, that guy.