Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ)

What are we having for lunch?

We just had breakfast.

There is nothing wrong with planning ahead for the future.

I wish you'd think of me, who has to make all of the food.

I want to take a break sometimes, too.

Does that mean we don't get fed until your break is over?!

I want to eat the food Master makes.

I'll cook. It's just that it gets boring if all I do is cook all day.

I want to take it easy sometimes.

You say that, but only you can cook the food you make.

You're right about that...

Huh? That's not what I mean.

I'm just saying I want to cook something easy sometimes, like a barbecue party.

Barbecue? You mean the meat stabbed with sticks?

There's also grilling meat and vegetables.

We could make some yakisoba as a finisher.

Do it.

Huh?

While I care not about vegetables, I will accept the grilled meat!

Well, we don't have the barbecue grill for it.

I wonder if I could ask a blacksmith to specially make one.

Get out!

Our workshop ain't here to make something like that!

Don't look down on us weapon makers! You stupid fool!

I'm so sorry!

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill

Episode 20 "Do Blacksmiths Dream of BBQ?"

Dolan is famous as a dungeon city, after all.

The blacksmiths of the city are proud of the fact that the weapons they make

are used to fight against monsters.

Is that why they don't want to make something as lame as cooking utensils?

Most smithies are owned by dwarves who have a craftsman's temperament.

Their work is excellent, but they're stubborn and short-tempered.

They're also all big drinkers.

If they get their hands on good alcohol,

they tend to neglect their work, which is a problem.

Oh, alcohol...

Yes.

It's easier to talk business with them if you give some alcohol as a gift

instead of offering more money.

This is your payment for the additional dungeon drop purchases.

Please confirm.

Yeah.

Sorry, we're having a simple wyvern rice bowl for lunch.

I love this stuff!

Sui, too!

Meals like these are the most delicious.

Now it's time to browse Online Grocery.

It's probably better to get something with a high alcohol percentage...

Then, whiskey is probably the safe bet.

I heard that domestic whiskey is pretty popular these days

and that there's a highball boom.

Let me see.

Otherworldly Alcohol

"Decreases strength by approximately 2% for 5 minutes

and increases magic by approximately 2% for 5 minutes."

What's that? Brown water?

This isn't for you, Sui. It's alcohol.

Alcohol?

Now that I have my secret weapon, it's time to try again.

Excuse me.

Need something?

Um, I'd like to make an order.

Sure. What kind of weapon is it?

A sword? Ax? Or maybe a spear?

No, not a weapon, but something for cooking...

Could you at least hear me out?

It needs to be about this big and the drawer here is used for hot charcoal.

The top mesh is removable so you can adjust the charcoal or replace it with an iron plate.

Go on home.

You're lucky you met a nice guy like me.

If it were any other craftsman, you might have gotten you ass beaten.

Other places have already given me a good scolding.

Then, you understand.

Just give up and go home.

Can you hear me out just a bit more?

Absolutely not.

Master, do you like alcohol?

Actually, I brought something like this with me.

It's a very rare kind of alcohol,

but I thought it'd suit your taste...

What an aroma!

It has the sweet smell of fruit along with the fragrant smell of a bonfire.

On top of that...

This thick, amber-like color...

Delicious!

What kind of alcohol is this?!

This is the first time I've ever had such delicious alcohol!

Looks like my secret anti-dwarf weapon is a success.

This alcohol was made in a small island country far away,

so it's really hard to get a hold of.

If you take on my request,

I could also give you five bottles of this alcohol

along with the payment for your services.

Ten bottles! I'll do it for ten bottles on top of the regular fee!

I understand!

Then, this one is just a token of my appreciation.

Right! Deal.

Who knew such amazing alcohol existed?!

So, about the delivery time...

How long will it take to finish?

Let's see. Come back in three days.

The price, including the materials, is 350 gold coins.

I understand!

The name's Aleš!

Don't forget the alcohol!

The alcohol is more important than the fee, huh?

They really love alcohol from the bottom of their hearts.

A lot of the gods like alcohol, too...

Alcohol...

The offerings!

Shoot. When was the last time I sent offerings?

Can everyone hear me?

You're the one who can't hear us!

Just how long were you planning to skip out on offerings?!

Divine punishment...

Good idea. We should tie him to a boulder so he can't wander off.

Please don't say such scary things so easily!

I feel bad about neglecting the offerings, too.

Then you would not have forgotten!

Don't try to make excuses!

That's right! That's right!

Excuse me, I can't understand if you all speak at once.

Please speak one at a time.

Me, first!

You! Wh-Wh-What is that Tenant thing!

What a dreamy shop! You must hand over cakes!

I want one of every single kind!

I am next. This is the God of Blacksmithing, Hephaestos.

I cast a one-time blessing on that dwarf just now.

You understand, right?

Are you playing dumb? You're quite the strategist.

I know that you're able to choose a Tenant when your skill levels up.

And won't a liquor store eventually become an option?

True. There's a pretty good probability.

Instead of just selling beers and a few options like Online Grocery,

it'd have a more extensive selection...

We examined your levels and found out that your next Tenant will unlock at level 40.

Hurry up and get to level 40.

Just level up like your life depends on it.

Then, take a liquor store as your next Tenant. Got it?!

No, no. I'm pretty happy with my current level so I definitely won't do that.

It'd be easy if you jump into the dungeon again.

Go! Go!

Yeah. Yeah.

Hold on. Don't decide everything on your own.

You need to choose a "drug store" next.

They have a lot of affordable cosmetics

and a wider selection of beauty products to choose from.

Goddess Kisharle, you've really done your homework.

Hokkaido Seafood Market...

Enchanting French Gourmet Fair...

Save money by buying in bulk...

Even the Goddess Rusalka?

How much research are they all doing on my Online Grocery?!

Um, everyone? Please listen carefully.

I do not plan on forcing myself to level up.

Boo! Boo!

Level up! Level up! Level up!

If everyone plans to force me to level up,

I will stop sending offerings and return all of your blessings!

Wait. You can't do that.

You absolutely cannot do that!

Your level will go up naturally over time...

That's right, deities like us shouldn't be so impatient.

It's not good to ignore the feelings of the person involved.

I need to reflect on my actions.

Putting that aside, I would love an apology about the missing offerings...

And to celebrate the unlocking of a new Tenant,

I would like you to increase the monetary limit of the offerings.

Huh?

Oh! That's a good idea!

Hey, you say some good things sometimes!

Well, then. Seems like you raked in a lot of money in the dungeon.

I won't say as much as five times, but how about double?

Double. That's nice.