Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Seeing this, Longkui had no choice but to stop what she was doing.

Fried potatoes are definitely more delicious and fragrant when they are freshly fried. If too many are made, some will eventually cool and soften, and the deliciousness will be greatly reduced.

Therefore, we can only proceed slowly.

After a while.

Kyosuke Kosaka and Kagura had also finished their work and came over to eat fried potatoes.

Kousaka Kyosuke then offered several potatoes to Longkui so she could cook them, since Ji seemed to really enjoy them.

"What kind of seasoning is this?"

"pepper."

"It's spicy and a bit pungent, but only slightly more so than red peppers..."

"Red pepper?"

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was preparing to cook, asked curiously.

Could it be chili peppers?

Even if it's not spicy, spicy ingredients are still quite rare.

He clearly remembered that Fumino and May weren't picky about spiciness, especially Fumino, who he remembered adding a lot of pepper to her noodle soup before.

Oh right, that guy Enmusubi also said he likes spicy food.

"It's a kind of long, pointed, red fruit with white seeds inside, and those seeds are extremely spicy!"

It seems there's no doubt about it.

It's chili peppers.

So it seems like I'll gain quite a bit from my journey to another world.

Oh right, speaking of which, shouldn't we also help Shizuko collect some crop seeds? Never mind, I'll think about that after I've dealt with Noshigami.

"Do you like to eat red peppers?" Kyosuke Kousaka asked.

Ji nodded happily: "Of course, I like strong flavors in food the most."

"Yeah, I understand."

Kyosuke Kosaka responded, indicating that he understood how he was supposed to prepare the dish.

Next, we should make some dishes with a strong flavor, that is, dishes with complex seasonings and a rich aroma.

For some reason, Kyosuke Kosaka thought of the fried rice that Su Chang liked to make.

Because this dish is very simple to make, and the deliciousness can be greatly enhanced by skillful control of the fire, Su Chang, who is very good at controlling the fire, loves to make this dish for others.

Unfortunately, as the world teetered on the brink of collapse, hunting became impossible, and the source of the more fragrant lard naturally disappeared.

Soybean oil can be made, but it's not as fragrant as animal fat like lard, and pressing soybeans for oil is too wasteful, so it's not advisable.

all in all.

Su Chang's journey with fried rice has come to an end for now. In fact, eating high-calorie fried rice a few times in a row can make people feel tired of it.

Although it may sound a bit harsh, that's the truth, and of course, the first taste can be quite amazing.

"The rice...are you going to fry it?"

As Ki hesitated, watching Kyosuke Kosaka also begin preparing food, he speculated.

Longkui almost laughed out loud: "It's stir-fried, another way of cooking it. You'll see when you see it."

A quarter of an hour later.

The golden-yellow, perfectly separated fried rice was made.

This most affordable delicacy in modern times reappears in another world and is once again warmly welcomed.

Just by looking at Ji swallowing his saliva, you can tell how popular he is.

"Come on, everyone, eat up."

Kousaka Kyosuke didn't bother to clean up; he simply placed all the spoons in the bowls and then told everyone to eat dinner.

He originally wanted to make more food, but people's appetite is limited. A fried rice and a simple mushroom soup are enough to meet their needs, so why make more and waste food?

"Then let's get started."

Longkui said with a smile, and then started eating first.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who understood the meaning behind Longkui's actions, felt quite puzzled. This girl had only regained some of her former personality after meeting Ji, which was probably related to Ji's own experiences.

Ji did not hide from them what she had done over the years, whether it was the suicide attempt mentioned casually or the hard life she thought was normal. It was all quite heartbreaking.

"He spent so many years like this, and every year he had to commit suicide to ensure that Noshii-gami fell into a deep sleep..."

As Kousaka Kyosuke thought of this, his resolve to protect Ki became even stronger.

While he is indeed selfish, he lacks the ruthlessness to easily witness beautiful things fall into destruction.

He is just like any other person; he likes beautiful people and things, and he hopes that they can have a good future and a good home.

"So delicious, so wonderful, thank you for giving me such delicious food."

After eating a few bites of fried rice and drinking a sip of soup, Ji finally snapped out of his blissful daze and thanked Kousaka Kyosuke and the others with a mix of joy and gratitude.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "It's nothing to mention, just enjoy your meal."

"Kyosuke has many more amazing dishes to show, so please look forward to it~" Kagura said with a slightly mischievous tone, as if she was proudly introducing something impressive.

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but raise his head slightly in a cooperative manner, as if he was preparing to receive praise.

Ji was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed "Wow!" and covered his mouth in surprise.

"Kyosuke can actually make something even more delicious than fried rice? This...this is unbelievable!"

Longkui was also stunned.

Is there anything that would be incredibly surprising?

Seeing that Kagura genuinely seemed proud of Kousaka Kyosuke's ability to create delicious dishes, she immediately fell into self-doubt.

Is she the only one acting strangely in this situation?

No, she must change!

Then Kyosuke Kousaka received another girl's "admiring" gaze, but for some reason, Kyosuke Kousaka felt very uncomfortable.

"Is this an act?" Kyosuke Kosaka thought to himself, mocking Longkui.

Well, life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills.

As long as you're happy with your life, there's no problem.

Half an hour later.

After helping with the dishes, Ji sat under a tree and happily ate the leftover fried potatoes.

Kousaka Kyosuke, Kagura, and the others weren't gluttonous and didn't eat much fried potato. Besides, seeing that Ki liked it, they naturally didn't eat any more. Kousaka Kyosuke even used magic to keep it warm.

all in all.

Ji, who ate a lot of delicious food today, felt that this was the happiest day of her life.

"..."

As Kousaka Kyosuke gazed at the night sky alongside Kagura and Longkui, his feelings grew increasingly complex.

Listening to the faint yet lively chewing sounds, he felt that he really needed to do some extra work.

"I thought I could easily accept other people's sacrifices, but it turns out I still can't."

Could it be that male genetic instincts are at play?

Kyosuke Kosaka began to doubt himself.

After thinking about it for a while, he realized that he was just like that; when he saw a kind and beautiful woman about to sacrifice herself, he couldn't help but think about saving her.

He had absolutely no lustful intentions; he just felt it was a pity that he died, and it would be inappropriate for him not to do something about it.

Thinking about it this way, he finally felt relieved.

“There are no stars in this world,” Longkui suddenly said.

Kousaka Kyosuke casually replied, "Yes, that's why Lord Ara can't help us much."

Ara is the true Tsukuyomi, capable of wielding the power of the starry sea.

Wherever there are stars, his power can be used continuously, and he can also divine and predict countless possibilities for the future, making it extremely practical.

If there's any drawback, it's that it's not suitable for direct combat.

It was actually quite difficult for Ara to go with them to fight Orochi on several previous occasions, something Kousaka Kyosuke had noticed long ago.

They have enough to protect themselves, but seem to have little energy left to help others. Their main task is to contain Orochi, but the problem is that Orochi has a lot of combat experience and extremely strong mobility.

Therefore, it is the most suitable combination for Huang Lao to stay obediently in the rear of the base camp while these few people charge into battle.

"This must be a closed world, so it's normal not to see starlight."

Kagura said this.