Can't say I wrap my head around your job. Anything you want me to cook? Rice omelette, veggie stew, barbecue?

Take a deep breath! Skyfire, young lady, your body heat'll burn a fritter at this rate! Gummy, wonderful cookies you made—Goldenglow, why's your popcorn all stuck in your hair? There now, let me think how to go about this…

AH-CHOO! I was going to see inside the greenhouse where they raise the metal crabs, and fancy Marcille and Perfumer having a talk in there! I thought I'd slip out, but Marcille dragged me right back in to spray all these fancy smells on my beard. Now I can't even whiff an onion! AH-CHOO!

Is this your kitchen? This is... unmistakably magic! Originium cookers, full-automatic ovens, an eight-burner range with temperature control—Aye, they're all for lazy people who lack of dedication to cooking. Take them away at once!

If you want a sturdy body, you can't go ignoring your diet. Biotransformative Arts, helping you build up body strength in no time, you say? ...Your body'll get dull if you keep trying to take short-cuts. There's a difference between convenience and laziness, aye?

Just cleaned your kitchen, gave the crops a sprinkling, and put everything I cleaned out into the composter. I eat the food your grow here, and I put my effort back into this land. Makes me feel like I'm a part of it that way. Couldn't be more satisfied.

The first time I went to that 'gym' place, they said they never saw a Durin as strong as me, and asked me how I got that way. I told them I just cook everyday. What's that? Now they're all in the kitchen tossing up stir-frys? Well, I'm pleased as punch to get so many people interested in cooking.

Makes me happy to see Laios's bunch eating proper everyday now. That said, Doctor, I hear that you've been eating nothing but instant food lately, using your busy schedule as an excuse, and that's no way to stay healthy! You want balanced nutrition, and that'll only start with more fresh veggies and good-quality proteins!

I might scratch my head at the things you all do everyday, but I respect you mightily for all the patients you'll take on. It warms the cockles of my heart too to see them enjoy my food so much. If we find any way to hop between here and the dungeon, I'll be coming back to visit you all.

Hmm, fine amount of sleep. Good, good.

Hmm. Clean stovetops, all the utensils, nice and hot flames, and you store your ingredients well... Looks like you know the value of a healthy diet. I like the place you've got!

I was wondering when did I lose my rare spice collection. That's when it happened!

Be it with magic or Originium Arts, people have been trying to save the effort of cooking so long they've forgotten how to start a fire. Proper use of a flint and tinder, that's the most essential skill to grasp!

Sami-style kebabs, Seaborn full courses, Ink Spirit jams and wines, I've done it all. Just give me the ingredients, and I can make you them to try... Speak up? You say we can't be eating those things, now?

One second, I'll double-check I've got all my kitchenware and weapons.

Chin up, I've got it in me to protect the few of you.

I'm ready!

That's more monsters than I imagined...

What's the problem, you hungry?

Don't you worry, I know what to do.

Nice spot. Wouldn't mind cooking here later.

Aye, you leave this to me!

Now, what's the best dish to make...?

I'll just taste for salt.

Add your ingredients in turns...

Just a little longer, and it's done!

Phew, I haven't tussled with a monster that tough in a long while.

I'm going to see with Laios if there's a way to cook these monsters. You interested, Doctor?

Seems I added something funny by mistake...

...Get running!

Which way's the kitchen?

Are you poking me? Hmm... I say you're not going to get anything poking through my beard.

Like it? You want me to ladle you some more?

Arknights.

If you want to make a dish for the operators, I recommend you go with hotpot. You can put in all kinds of stewing ingredients. It can feed a whole table at once, and it's simple to make. Come with me, I'll teach you how the tastiest hotpot's made.

Just in time, it's done. Come give my work a taste.

This whole journey's been one endless surprise... Laios and Marcille are both much tougher than I'd thought, Chilchuck's really acting like a grown-up now, and I've made plenty of exciting new friends. It's been a fulfilling time, this.