The new ingredients gave Kroya an unforgettable taste of something different.
Although the only things ripe enough to eat were Redflame Pine nuts, torna blood pomegranates, scorching round peppers, and Flame Cherries.
There was not even a proper staple among them, just fruit, nuts, and seasonings.
But after suffering through all sorts of fish soups, bread, and badly made food, Kroya really needed these things to refresh his palate.
Especially the scorching round peppers.
These deep-red peppers, shaped like palm-sized dumplings, constantly made their presence known.
Peppers! Spicy food!
He had once loved everything spicy, but eating it had always left him with inflammation and an upset stomach.
For Kroya as he was now, however, his strength already ensured that no irritating food could cause awkward bouts of stomachache or toothache.
Magic had strengthened his body, allowing him to freely enjoy ingredients that were practically poison to ordinary people.
The moment he saw these peppers, he thought of several dishes that needed to be stir-fried with them-there were peppers on the island too, but how could ordinary plants compare with Magic Plants?
Bring on the heat!
"I wonder what they actually taste like."
He eagerly waved his hand, and Mage's Hand immediately flew out to begin preparing the food.
Soon, the aroma of cooking drifted across the castle terrace.
Today's meal consisted mainly of various dishes made with scorching round peppers, accompanied by roasted pine nuts, pomegranates, and Flame Cherries.
The pine nuts had already undergone a series of preparations. All they needed was roasting before they could be eaten.
For Kroya, whose use of Mage's Hand had become increasingly proficient, this was no challenge at all. Stir-frying dishes, roasting pine nuts, and peeling pomegranates at the same time posed no problem whatsoever.
Dividing his attention, he kept an eye