Chapter 52: The Battle for the Chef's Affection

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Swiftly, the knights entered their combat rhythm and swiftly annihilated all the monsters. Eula nodded approvingly, stating calmly:

"Excellent work! At this rate, you'll soon be ready for independent missions!"

It's worth noting that most Guerilla Knights operate solo. The group Eula led consisted of newly recruited members.

Soon, the squad reached the second outpost, encountering similar monsters as before.

"Everyone, gather around. I'll brief you on our tactics!" Eula addressed the team steadily.

Lin Feng, holding his phone, moved closer to listen.

"You position here to prevent any escape, and you over there, take care of the archers above..."

Eula meticulously outlined her strategy, displaying remarkable expertise.

However, the live stream audience was filled with armchair tacticians who began criticizing her approach.

"All she's doing is blocking the Hilichurls while dealing with the ranged archers. Can we really call that a tactic?"

"If you ask me, look at that pile of snow up there! With just a slight vibration, we could trigger an avalanche to bury these monsters effortlessly!"

"And she only covered three directions; is she intentionally letting the Hilichurls escape to attack Mondstadt residents below the mountain? Typical deviousness from the Lawrence Clan!"

"Gentlemen, tactical masters, please pause for a moment! Without the Knights of Favonius, would any of you even have the chance to watch this live stream?"

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Swiftly, the relentless Hilichurls began rushing towards that gap. However, Eula had already positioned herself there.

"Frost!" With a cold command, Eula's greatsword spun, enveloped in frost, striking the Hilichurls and instantly freezing them to the ground, lifeless.

The live stream audience fell silent, not expecting Eula to single-handedly guard the last breach alone. Her actions directly refuted their earlier criticisms with a resounding slap in the face.

Before long, they cleared all five magic beast strongholds, but by then, it was already noon.

Gathering around the campfire at the recently vanquished Hilichurl encampment, the girl took out her cooking tools from her backpack and started preparing food. Additionally, she pulled out some moon-shaped pastries and asked, "Anyone feeling really hungry? I have a few moon pies here!"

"I...I want one!"

"Me too!"

Everyone eagerly approached, smiles beaming across their faces.

"Hmm... I only have three left. One for The Captain, and you can share these two!" The girl handed over two pieces, then sought out Eula with the third.

"Captain, you must be hungry too. Try my moon pies!" The girl looked expectantly at Eula.

Eula nodded slightly, accepting the offered moon pie and gently taking a bite.

After chewing twice, Eula glanced at the girl and gave her another subtle nod, saying, "Yes, they're quite good! You should give these to them; I'm not hungry!"

Hearing Eula's praise, the girl's face lit up like a blooming flower. She took back the moon pie and walked towards Lin Feng.

"Hungry? Here, this is for you!" Smiling, she handed the moon pie to Lin Feng and cheerfully added, "Our Captain developed this recipe. They're easy to carry and have a long shelf life. In my opinion, it's the best military ration for the Knights of Favonius!"

Lin Feng nodded, took a bite, and smiled, "Mm-hmm, indeed, they taste fantastic!"

"You haven't tried the original version made by our Captain yet, those are even better!" The girl spoke with utmost admiration, clearly idolizing their Captain!

In the live stream chat, discussions about food began to flourish.

"Sounds so good, I can't resist wanting to try them!"

"As a member of the Knights of Favonius' cavalry squad, I agree - those moon pies are truly delicious. However, our squad's chef... sigh!"

"Cough cough, if you don't want more Slime stir-fried with peppers, maybe keep your thoughts to yourself!"

"Oh... Captain... my little brother just stole my phone; I'll teach him a lesson right away!"

"We warmly welcome everyone to join our cavalry squad! Our meals are excellent, definitely not inferior to these moon pies! Also, please give us some attention for daily updates about our squad..."

"Just watched the video, almost died from laughter. Captain Kaya's river-crossing trick is incredibly handy!"

"I must respectfully disagree with the previous comment. I think Captain Kaya's strategy against the Slimes showcases peak intelligence. The way he integrated combat with the environment was truly awe-inspiring!"

"Cough cough, folks, if you enjoy our content, hit that follow button! We'll update periodically!"

At that moment, Bai Shao noticed the comments on Lin Feng's phone and chuckled, covering her mouth as she said:

"Last time, Captain Kaya mentioned someone had fallen ill due to bad food and requested my assistance for a few days, yet he praised moon pies as the best military rations!"

"And when I was leaving, Captain Kaya was quite reluctant, even trying to persuade me to become his deputy captain..." the girl proudly added.

"Uh... Bai Shao, please stop, you're right..."

Bai Shao finally relented. As the guerilla squad's cook, everyone treated her well; there was no way she would betray them.

However, Kaeya wasn't ready to give up this chance to improve their meals. He hastily sent another comment:

"Cough, cough, by any chance, could Bai Shao spare some time to help us out...?"

"Yes, yes, we're all Knights of Favonius, come lend a hand for a few days..."

"This humble servant agrees..."

Standing before the cavalry squad members with a wide grin, Kaeya urged, "Everyone, take out your phones and make your pleas heartfelt! Whether our meal standards improve depends on you!"

"Relax, Captain, I'm known as the Prince of Sweet Talk..."

"I hail from Mondstadt..."

Bai Shao noticed these comments and grinned, covering her mouth with amusement. With a hint of pride, she responded to the phone,

"Hmph, no way am I joining you guys. If you want good food, switch over to the guerilla squad!"

"Bai Shao, don't try stealing my team members like that..."

"This girl is too adorable and can cook! No way, I must join the guerilla squad now!"

"Me too, me too..."

"Don't fight, Bai Shao belongs to me!"

Seeing those messages, Bai Shao couldn't help but blush deeply. Suddenly, she realized something.

"Oh no, my dish is burning..." she exclaimed in dismay and rushed over hastily! Initially, she had just come to deliver moon pies, not expecting to chat for so long.

Eula watched this impulsive girl and couldn't help but smile slightly. Lin Feng's camera captured this fleeting grin.

"With her always stern expression, I thought she might be emotionless. Turns out she does know how to smile."

"Her smile is somewhat charming... Ah, too bad she's from the Lawrence Clan!"

Meanwhile, the cavalry squad's cook returned, carrying a 300-pound wild boar on her back...

With a loud "thud," the wild boar was dropped heavily onto the ground, its meat still quivering!