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There's no chance this time, but next time I return, I'll still be in Ohara.
Hmm, maybe I can even get a sea chart to the Sorbet Kingdom from Ohara.
Beltz chose to return just like that.
He reappeared deep within an alley of the Wandenreich.
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The time spent away this time was quite long, but fortunately, he had nothing pressing to do right now.
Beltz didn't go home immediately; instead, he first bought some groceries and then returned home carrying the ingredients.
Actually, there is a facility in the Wandenreich called the 'Gate of the Sun,' which allows Quincy to teleport between the three realms.
Moreover, the Quincy also have multiple strongholds in the Human World.
Therefore, anything found in the Human World can also be found in the Wandenreich.
The original body hadn't bought ingredients much before and hadn't paid much attention, a fact Beltz only realized the last time he visited.
When he returned carrying two bags, he saw Liltotto sitting somewhat bored on his bed, sucking on an ice pop.
Hearing the door open, Liltotto looked at Beltz with dead fish eyes and asked, "Where did you go? Why did it take you so long to return?"
She really came... Beltz warned himself to stay calm and stick to the script.
Since he had rehearsed this beforehand, Beltz wasn't flustered.
"I went to buy some groceries."
Beltz put down the bags in his hands, then put on a confused expression and asked, "Lady Liltotto, why are you here?"
"You have a very pleasant smell." Liltotto sniffed her nose again, then actually licked her lips?!
Damn it, is this girl really planning to eat me?
No eating dragon meat!
Beltz felt awkward. "Lady Liltotto, please calm down!"
"Don't worry, I won't eat you, it's just..."
She glanced at the ingredients Beltz bought and then asked, "Can you cook?"
"While it might sound immodest, I am quite skilled when it comes to culinary arts."
Beltz said as if just realizing something, "Ah, could it be that Lady Liltotto smelled the food I made?"
For a glutton, especially a high-ranking one, the thing that pleased them most was definitely meeting an excellent cook.
Liltotto's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Are you going to cook? Can I stay here and taste it?"
"It is my honor that Lady Liltotto can stay." Beltz quickly adopted a look of apprehension. "I'll go prepare immediately."
Although the trope of conquering a woman with food has been outdated for a hundred years, belonging to the ancient web novel playbook, it still works well on foodies.
Considering Liltotto could eat a lot, he made five dishes in a row.
Looking at the delicious food on the table, Liltotto felt incredibly hungry.
"Can I eat now?"
Liltotto asked politely.
"Of course, it was made for Lady Liltotto."
"Then I won't be polite."
Liltotto opened her mouth, and the next moment, her mouth extended as if it were about to detach from her body, swallowing the entire Sweet and Sour Fish in one gulp!
Yes, the whole fish!
Forget the fish bones, she even swallowed the plate!
"!"
Beltz froze, suddenly feeling like all his hard work and dedication had been wasted.
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly. "Lady Liltotto... that's not how you eat rice, is it?"
"Because I truly couldn't hold back." Liltotto patted her small belly and said with satisfaction, "Delicious!"
Her ability was Gluttony; she could swallow an entire plate of food, or even a whole person, in one bite.
She was actually a newcomer to the Sternritter, and the reason she had grown to be among the top tier of ordinary Sternritter members in just a few years was thanks to her Devouring ability.
"Um, what do you want to eat?"
Liltotto looked at Beltz again.
"I... never mind, I already ate earlier." Beltz looked at Liltotto's shining eyes, genuinely afraid that if he didn't let her eat, she might chew him up.
Another bite!
Liltotto only opened her mouth once per serving, eating an entire dish in one go, but she didn't miss out on the flavor due to eating too fast. It seemed that after swallowing the food, she could taste its overall essence.
After finishing all the food on the table, Liltotto was completely satisfied.
She leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and rubbed her stomach, looking utterly content.
"I approve of you. From now on, you follow me."
"Ah?" Beltz feigned 'shock.' "Follow you?"
"Yes, I happen to be short of a deputy. You will follow me and be my exclusive chef," Liltotto said lazily.
"Don't worry, I won't treat you poorly."
Goal achieved!
Beltz' plan was first to gain recognition up there so he could secure a spot as a reserve Sternritter.
Secondly, becoming Liltotto's adjutant would mean fewer personal errands for him.
As for whether his movements would be restricted... probably not.
After all, he wasn't a proper deputy but a chef. Not only did Liltotto usually have little to do, but even if she did, she wouldn't assign a chef to handle it.
But outwardly, he still had to say, "Is this alright?"
"Yes, no problem." Liltotto confirmed. "It's settled then. You come back with me now. Don't worry, you only need to focus on making good food for me; there won't be any combat missions."
"Thank you so much, Lady Liltotto!"
Beltz said with excitement, "I will definitely serve Lady Liltotto well!"
Seeing how cooperative Beltz was, Liltotto was quite satisfied, but she paused before leaving.
"Oh right, what is your current combat capability level? I remember your results in the training class were quite decent, right?"
Beltz looked a bit embarrassed upon hearing this.
The original body's performance in the training class was above average, meaning theoretically, he had the potential to become a Soldat.
But perhaps his potential was fully activated during the training class, as his progress slowed significantly after graduation, and he remained just an ordinary Imperial soldier until now.
"If you ask for a standard, I think I should already be at the Soldat level."
But having experienced two days of trials in One Piece, even without activating the power of the Azure Dragon Fruit, he believed he should now possess the standard of a Soldat!
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