Chapter 30
Both their jaws hung wide open . They didn't look very much like goddesses now . Then again, perhaps I overdid it?
After ten slices of brownies and several dozen cups of tea, they decided to borrow a set of clothes from Grem to take me out to eat . Jeremy suggested going to the main plaza as they were hosting the annual 'Mega Gourmet' competition . Anyone was free to participate . There were a hundred different meals prepared for each participant . Naturally, it was impossible for anyone to finish all hundred meals . Not even the mightiest of species like dragons managed to complete the full course . The highest record was forty seven meals but most participants drop out during the twelfth round or so .
Unfortunately, the prize wasn't very attractive for such a huge event . It was a free pass that allowed the winner to dine at any restaurant or cafe in La Boutique for a year . There wasn't a limit to how much one could eat either . After hearing this from Jeremy, Sedna and Freya's eyes lit up . They quickly made arrangements to register me for the competition .
I have completely no idea why they decided to do this so suddenly but I guess it was better than waiting in the room with nothing else to do . I'd examined everything there with Mind's Eye and wasting time was the last I wanted to do in a place as interesting as La Boutique .
In any case, I quickly discovered that the plaza was a huge space . Many beings convened here for events . Although the plaza was a large space, the people who came were plenty . I couldn't see the stage clearly from where I was, much less walk over but luckily, Freya flew us over .
"Greetings goddesses! How can I help you today?"
The being who spoke wore a green cloak and had a glowing orange fruit for his head . It was a strange creature and I examined it with Mind's Eye .
[Halloween Mascot] Jack Lantern
Race: Will-o-the-wisp
Age: About 2,000 years old
Skills: Intimidation, Soul Guide, Expert Emcee, Master Entertainer
Others: Fame +50
Whoa! Two thousand years old and he has something special called Fame? That's not a low level fame either . . . Who is Jack Lantern? He seemed to know the goddesses too!
"Eh? You're helping little one here to register? I'm afraid I need to caution you as a friend that this is a harsh competition . Little one might not make it past the first course . "
Freya grinned . "It's alright, Jack! He may be little but you shouldn't underestimate him . Isn't that right, Zero?"
I beamed . Oh well . Since things have progressed to this extent, might as well take the chance to experience the food humans make . Wait, I forgot . Sedna explained that only the best dishes in the multiverse will be served . Not all of them were made by humans . However, they were definitely the best of its kind .
Now that I think about it, it's a good opportunity to examine everything with Mind's Eye . Who knows what special effects some of these food can give me!