Volume 6.5 Chapter 30: Catering

"How did I cause you guys any hardship?!" This was not his fault! Why are they blaming it on him?!

"Die!" "Pay with your body!" Without any hesitation, some customers grabbed Groa and used him as a punching bag! They could no longer contain it. Not having to eat Keith's food was already bad enough. But for Groa to say he ate something new just pissed them off! To make it even worse, this guy didn't even realize it! Was he just messing with them?!

"Someone save me!" "No one is going to save you from us, Groa!" Dennis cracked his knuckles and body-slammed him!

"If you guys are going to fight, please do it on the side," Keith commented. When that was said, a few nodded and dragged Groa to the side!

"Keith?!" Aren't you supposed to stop this?! Why are you telling them to move to the side?!

Noticing the pleading look Groa had, Keith mouthed, "You have to appease them somehow." That was not his problem. He planned to keep it quiet about what he did in the dungeon. Yet Groa had to run his mouth; that was his problem. He just bit the tiger's butt for no reason.

"Heh, no one is going to protect you now." Dennis and the others surrounded Groa. There was no point in holding back now.

"Wahh!"

"This is the cart I've been hearing so much about." A cheerful voice came out. Keith looked up to see Helen. She wasn't alone, as Angelica and Sakura were behind her. That was quite the lineup.

"Hello!" Keith grinned, "It's a small cart, but it's more than enough."

"Heh, it's cute, Junior." Angelica smiled. The cart was small and cute for all of them. She was excited.

"Thanks."

"By the way, are you going to stop that?" Sakura pointed at the side where Groa was getting beat up left and right. It was too noticeable not to say anything about it.

"Nope. They need to let out some steam after what that guy said." There was no way he was jumping into that. He focused on the three, "Also, is it fine for the two of you to be together?" Sakura and Angelica were friends; however, for the students, they were treated as rivals and enemies.

"Oh, you don't have to worry about that. We'll just say we're having a competition."

"...I don't think that's going to fly." Keith sighed, "What would you like to order?" He already knew what Sakura wanted, but not the two.

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"I want to try the orc crepe. Also, I will get the lamb soup."

"I will get the chicken one and the pork soup."

"I would like to try the boffalo slices."

The three quickly ordered. And like that, Keith got to work. It was quick and simple as he handed it over to them. Angelica and Helen stared down at the food.

"This smell is incredible." "This cart's prestige lives up to the reputation."

"Thank you." Keith nodded as he continued to work. As he did,

"Keith,"

"Titus!" Keith waved his hand.

"Are you busy? I can come at another time?"

"It's fine. I just need to finish this, and I'm done." This was the last order. Keith asked, "So what's up?"

"Keith, this might be a hassle, but I was wondering if you could cook for the party."

"Hmm?"

"You see, some members kept insisting they wanted to eat your food. Is it possible for you to cook?" Titus understood this would be a nuisance. But he knew why the members wanted it. Heck, he wanted it as well.

"Sure, I don't mind. Can you ask Kaiser to hand over one dragator? I want to use that for the party." Using the dragator was a must.

"Sure! I will ask Kaiser for it. I'll tell you the venue later."

"Okay. Also, I won't be preparing the drinks. Can you guys get that?"

"Of course! Don't worry about anything. The only thing you need to worry about is the food." He wasn't going to make Keith focus on the rest.

"Mmhmm." Keith nodded. He was okay with all of this. As he was preparing to pack everything up,

"Boss," Keith looked at everyone.

"What's the matter?"

"Cook for us as well!" "I can hire you as a private chef?!" "Dammit! I should have done that!"

Fin grabbed his head, not realizing the method he could use!

"Invite me as well!" Cedric didn't even hesitate to ask this.

A smile formed on Keith's face, "No." That was not his problem.

"What?! How could you say no?!" Cedric was about to lose it. But Dalen grabbed his shoulders, "Now, now. You can't force the child to do this." A cough came out of his mouth. "By the way, I want to hold a party next week, so I was wondering if you could cater."

"Dalen!" "... I'll think about it." Packing up his things, Keith asked Titus, "By the way. Titus, do you know what you want for the party?"

"Hmm?"

"I can make ribs and chops, I can also make a giant meat pie for everyone? Would that be fine?" A couple of recipes came to Keith's mind.

"Can you do all of them?" Hearing all of this, Titus didn't know what to choose. The only option was to select all.

"Sure. But I will need some time. Can you tell me the venue a few hours in advance?" All of his recipes needed prep work.

"Understood!"

"Also, do you want something sweet at the end?"

"Hmm?" You have something else?

"I can make a simple lemon pie or apple if you want me to?" Baking a pie was simple enough.

"...Please." Titus didn't know what to say. That was because he saw Groa telling him to do it behind Keith! This bearman was begging him! That bruised face only helped his cause.

"Alright. I'll prepare the ingredients."

"Thank you. I will go now." Titus quickly dashed off, which caused Keith to blink. Why did he run away like that?

"...Keith." Keith looked down to see Angelica tugging his shoulders, "What's the matter, Senior Ange?"

"What's this about pies?"

"Pork chops and steaks," Sakura muttered. These were all new things she heard right now.

"Oh, a pie is something that's stuffed with different fillings. Since it will be sweet, I will stuff fruit into it." Keith grinned, "Oh, I should start the prep work." Keith dashed off, excited.

He left Angelica in a daze as her hand was in the air. She wanted to ask Keith if she could go there as well.

"Haha, I get to eat so many delicious things! You guys can suck it!" Groa laughed as he saw all of their defeated looks. He won in the end! He was able to eat all the delicious food Keith was going to make there!

And there was nothing they could do to stop him!

"You know what?" "This guy deserves a couple of more beatings." Everyone crunched their knuckles.

"Meep!" Did he forget; there was only one of him and a dozen of them! They circled him!