Potato.

{My cooking technique might not be similar to yours but remember... We are in a new world... Not Earth}.

Cuckoo is not a bad guy... Just a little bit egoistic. He acts like a dragon in chicken clothing, which I respected him for.

"The first rule of being a cook is *Cuckoo*; Taking care of your tools *Cuckoo*!" yelled cuckoo in an authoritative tone. Would prefer if he toned it down a little... Not like I'm far from him.

*Peck*

*Peck* 

With a series of pecks... I went back to my normal battered state. It has been like this since we met; I say anything he doesn't like... I get pecked.

"Second rule *Cuckoo*; don't ever lose focus *Cuckoo*!" he said in a loud tone, almost destroying my ear drums. As if that wasn't enough for him; he brought his eyes very close to my battered body. "Do you understand *Cuckoo*?" he continued in a whispering tone, giving me goosebumps.

"Yes, sir chef!" I yelled out standing at attention. No way in hell would I mind such a minor injury... I would rather feel this pain, than challenge... Lord Cuckoo.

"That's nice *Cuckoo*... Keep it up, and you may see... My skills and how they can benefit you," said Cuckoo squinting his eyes. I must say; he would fit well in the military.

"No look *Cuckoo*," he said, walking toward a table. I wonder which hand he'll use in holding the cooking utensils. To my surprise; his size suddenly reduced, becoming around 181 cm.

Never thought anything would shock me in this world again... Guess I was wrong. Because right now; my mouth was wide open and my whole body strength was gone.

"Any problem?" he asked looking at my shocked expression. The fact that his size was reduced was not an issue for... The main problem is that he is currently in a human-like form. And his looks, though lower than mine... Was still very good for a Cock.

He looked around his 20, with his long black hair reaching his ass, and on top of his head stood a proud-looking comb red in color. Though the comb looked strange... It just ended up beautifying him. What a cute cock, if not for his height I would have rubbed his comb.

*Bam*

"Second rule; concentrate," he said in a soft voice. *mmmm* where did the *Cuckoo* sound go... Maybe if he speaks again, I'll hear it.

Clearing my thoughts; I tried to focus on the main issue at hand, don't feel like getting beaten up... I would love to have fun, maybe this cooking can help.

"Yes, sir chef!" I yelled out loud. since he likes this kind of thing... I'll give it to...

*Bam*

"Rule 3; Don't make noise in the kitchen," he said, almost whispering. lying on the ground, I couldn't help but look at his weapon; it was a damn frying pan, what does this bastard take me for...

With the frying pan coming close to me. "Yes, sir chef," I said in a low tone. Scared of another fatal attack.

"There's a series of dishes one can prepare," he said walking further from me. "There are many cultures in the world, with them having different tastes in food," he said, turning to look at me.

This bastard, just keep explaining, don't look at me; I still remember vividly... When he pecked me... Just because he didn't like the way... I looked at him!

"I don't like your facial expression," he said, aiming the pan toward me. Dodging with my whole strength, I hid under a table.

I thought the power I gained, from training with Raymond, was strong enough... Guess I couldn't be more wrong; I thought, placing my hand on my face.

"A true cook... Never dodge kitchen utensils" he said in a somber tone. I could hear his footsteps, he was heading in my direction... it was now or never... To defend my right!

Coming out of my hiding spot... I looked toward him... Ready to face the consequences. "I'm ready to do your bidding lord Cuckoo," I said keeping my voice low.

"Seems you know your place," said Cuckoo, moving toward the cabinet. it seems we are done here, it's about time we start the main course.

"There are many dishes as I said before... What I'm going to do now is teach you some of the recipes, and their method of preparation," he said, opening a small cupboard. He was taking out some ingredients.

"Now concentrate... You are going to learn a lot," he said, putting an apron on. It's finally time I get done with this instructor.

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Hours later.

*Twitch*

*Twitch*

With the muscles in his body twitching violently, Liam couldn't help but glare at Cuckoo. A very strange situation indeed.

To find out what went wrong here, we'll have to rewind. Hope nothing severely hurts our MC's feelings.

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                 Rewind

Walking close to him, I put my whole focus into his work. I didn't learn how to cook back on Earth, but I still knew some simple dishes, like; noodles, rice, and yam.

*Hehe* I'm a very experienced cook indeed, though that's not the main topic now. Not wanting to be beaten, I concentrated on the matters at hand. It seems their food here is similar to earth, only lacking advanced food.

"First dish on our menu; Potato," he said, taking out potatoes from the cabinet. *Mmmh* why would he teach me how to make potatoes, it's just to peel and boil... Right?

"You first peel your potato, then slice to taste," he said, completing the task as he spoke. It doesn't look any different from Earth, *haa* what have I gotten myself into.

"Then add....." he continued the process, explaining every single detail to me. To be honest... It was interesting, learning all over again.

After he was done preparing the boiled potato he looked at me, his eyes were scary... Hope everything is fine. "Now you'll cook your potato," he said, clearing the way for me.

*Twitch*

What the hell... We never agreed to do it like that, not like it matters anymore... I am not scared of cooking potatoes; I thought, picking up the knife.

Following his steps, I peeled the potato cleanly, slicing it to my taste... Though I sliced it using his style, then washed it clean, after which I placed it in the pot, adding the right quantity of water and salt.

For me it was perfect, I couldn't wait to show this bastard what I got in me... I will now be glorified as a fast learner... While I knew this from the beginning.

After waiting for a few minutes, I could tell that my potato was almost ready. Time for my day of glory, never thought it would be so easy.

Dropping the pot from the gas-like burner, I opened it drawing in the blissful aroma. Don't look at me that way!... Potatoes have a nice aroma.

" I'm done," I said, turning to look at Cuckoo. He was kind of expressionless, so no way of knowing what he thought of my cooking, not like it matters.

"Ohh, now take a spoon of both dishes," he said in a neutral tone. Is this part of the test, it won't hurt to eat both dishes... Maybe he wants me to compare them.

Using a spoon, I took a bite of my dish. It tastes delicious, going slightly above the norm... Wish I could give this to an Earthling, I'm sure they'll worship me as the good of food.

Moving toward his dish, with pride-filled movement. It was really my time of glory, I'll make sure to utilize it.

Taking a spoonful of his dish, I couldn't help but almost die. The shock was too much, what's this... Am I by chance... Dreaming.

"You see now, what you did was rubbish," he said, giving me a disgusted look. What the hell, I did everything perfectly.

"For soiling my kitchen, with your pitiful cooking... You shall... Pay a heavy price," he said in a low tone, placing his hand on his face. Right now he seemed to be making a difficult decision.

Opening his eyes, with a dangerous glint in them. I could sense my doom... So this is how far I go... Farewell family.

"I Barely Cuckoo, hereby vow... To make you the best cook!"

                      *Pffttt*.