Chapter 48 - Blessing or a Curse?

Ryuu was surprised when he acquired the new skills, finding that it was rather interesting to gain cooking skills. He only treated cooking as a hobby and nothing more but smiled that it might make things better for his family. 

He immediately integrated after reading the description wondering if his skills in cooking surpasses that of any renowned chef in every continent as it's Tier was at a High Tier 6-A which meant a in Multi-continental scale. 

Upon fusing with the skill was instantly greeted by the vast understanding of meals and their test along with the texture. It made his tongue incredibly sensitive so that he can recall his earlier dish and every ingredient used in them. 

Ryuu realized how innate skills are just there and didn't need much training that it was practically a gift. Passive could be acquired but not the innate skill which is higher than normal skill. 

'Maybe I should try making my own Restaurant? That would be fun.'

He didn't have many things to do in terms of doing jobs when his shares are 10% of every known company. Ryuu doesn't know the limits of 'Every company's' as he doubts it includes small businesses and illegal things.

The last time he checked the money from each company was stored in his bank account that connected to the previous mana that he had. It was given by the memory when he acquired the bundle.

"Hahaha I feel like some prodigy in cooking!! We'll put that aside, let's start cooking shall we?"

Ryuu took an apron that was hand in the side and used his magic to create a multitude of blood clones to assist in cooking. 

He wished he had the [ Coordination ] that would help in moving more efficiently when making clones but then again everyone was him having to share memory real time. 

Fortunately, like every other person he wouldn't use his clone to bed them and only he would play with them when the time comes. 

Ryuu opened the refrigerator that came with the cabin where it didn't need any energy source beside the eco-friendly Mana Crystal. It was rather cheap, only using 10 points for a small Mana Crystal that was enough to power it for several years.

He turned the stove and started pouring hot oil into the pan, starting to make their dishes. Ryuu never had this talent in cooking and he felt that his skill had been honed by numerous masters and discipline in cooking that accumulated in one. 

The aroma started to spread through the kitchen when the girls could smell the alluring fragrance of the dishes and we're surprised to see multiple Ryuu shaped figures help him cook. 

"Oh you girls take a seat while I prepare our lunch. Also don't worry Mitsuri-san this place works differently where time runs faster than the outside. We can spend a week here and only a day outside."

"Whoa!? Is that really true!?"

"Yup, so you girls should relax while I handle the cooking."

"Ara~ a man cooking? That is certainly new to me." 

Ryuu twitched after hearing Kanae's comment and couldn't blame her as it was common for only women to do home tasks while the husband typically performs manual labor. He shrugged it off knowing they have different common sense and may take time to get used to it. 

He did plan to buy some convenient things from the [ store ] like a modern common sense knowledge. Ryuu would use it if he ever brought them to his world but for now let them have their outdated common sense because it would be a contradiction to their own common sense. 

"It smells amazing!! What are you cooking, Ryuu-san?" 

"Well, I'm cooking my favorite food which is a Katsudon and stir fried noodles."

Ryuu's favorite is Adobo, the national dish of his home but Katsudon is his favorite fried dish second to tempura. They were all waiting in anticipation for his dish that even their nose already could taste the food somehow. 

"Also what are those things, Ryuu-san?"

"Oh this? It's from a world stove while the one beside me is called Refrigerator which lets the food stay cold."

"How does it work?"

He chuckled since Mitsuri was acting like a curious child. Ryuu explains everything about his world that he knows of. Mitsuri's eyes was filled with wonder after everything.

"So in the future, we will have this many amazing things and fly to the moon!?"

"Yep, maybe I'll get you girls there once I sort things out. There are still things that I need to do. Also, it might be troublesome but just a heads up."

Since he would bring them with him, Ryuu reluctantly explained the truth about their world since it would be useless to hide it now and he had the privilege to tell them. 

They were a bit shocked that their world had similarity to a work of fiction from his world. Ryuu explained that it was true that they were some similarities but in the end the fiction is not their world. 

This made them slightly relieved since it was terrifying to think that their life is just some fiction. 

"Is that how you knew about our future?"

"Yes but it was an uncertain future until I came and stopped it. Still I can erase your memories if you want?"

Ryuu didn't want them to be burdened by the truth and could easily erase their memories then continue in their separate ways like nothing happened.

"What!? I don't want that! I want to stay with you and know more about you!!"

"Ara~ are you going to reject us, Ryuu-kun?"

"I'm already with you till the end."

He heard them say then gave a meaningful smile happy that they weren't backing having their gaze contain conviction. Ryuu can't exactly erase Shinobu and Kanae but Mitsuri could be removed. 

Ryuu was glad that there wasn't a huge drama that he was expecting and wondered if it was the budding of his harem plot armor. It was surprising how well they took the truth. 

"You girls are really stubborn but I'm glad that you've decided to stick with me. Anyway, here is a taste of my Katsudon."

He finished preparing his meal and placed them at the table in front of them. The girls swallow their throat taking the chopstick while Ryuu joins them letting the clone do the rest of the work. 

"Itadakimasu!"

They all said before digging in biting into the meat when their tongue was assaulted by an immense flavor that flooded their taste buds causing them to moan in pleasure. 

Ryuu sweat drops before blushing hearing their moan. He hesitates to take a bite and do the same action upon looking at Mitsuri who was embarrassed.

"This is soooo delicious~! It's too pleasurable!! Sugoi! Sugoi!! Onee-san approve!"

"Waaaahh I'm so embarrassed!! Why did I make such a weird noise!!"

"Ryuu-kun, from now on you're going to cook for us! Understand!!?"

He warily smiled looking at Shinobu's sparkling eyes that it was out of character for her. Ryuu felt happy seeing them enjoy the meal he made and took a bite of himself.

It was far more savory than he initially thought that despite not being marinated for a few days, herbs and spices remain out of this world. Ryuu felt glad that he didn't moan but was fascinated by how good it turned out. 

'God this is life! Now I'm certain to open up a restaurant and I can even be the only employee using my magic.' 

They finished the meal and were already prepared for the second dish which was stir fried noodles. Their reaction was the same as assault by wave of pleasure. 

'The hell!? I was sure there aren't any aphrodisiacs included in the food!?' 

Ryuu gave up wondering if his skill was a blessing or a curse. Perhaps some degenerate find it arousing but he just feels awkward. Just imagine in real life some girls having an orgasm while eating?

Few minutes later, they finished their meal and went to the living room where they were curious looking at the black box.

"What is that!?"

"That? It's called Television where you can watch some entertainment. Maybe we can watch some movies or what you know as theater shows."

The three curious as Ryuu decided to play some movies, namely some random movies. Unfortunately, he could only place home video rather than a service like Netflix but still able to get the job done.