Otaku Witch

The position beneath you is watched by countless people, and any slip-up could directly cause you to be pulled down by the newcomers.

So, the Imperial Chefs are really serious, and the atmosphere in the entire Imperial Kitchen is tense, even to the point of being described as murderous.

However, this also made the homebody witch shake her head.

"Alas, I’ve been wondering why the dishes I’ve been eating these past few days all have a hint of class flavor."

She thought this helplessly.

She wasn’t criticizing anything. Dorothy didn’t feel she had the qualification to criticize these Imperial Chefs, after all, she could see that everyone was trying hard and truly giving their all in pursuit of the culinary arts. No one has the right to say they’re bad.

Having not experienced others’ hardships, don’t advise others to be kind.

Dorothy was lucky enough not to experience the workplace’s cutthroat and harsh nature; her talent and skills ensured these worries were far away. She also knew that not everyone had her talent or was as fortunate as she was.

So, for her to say from a high place that their culinary skills were not good would be absurd, indeed like "Why don’t you eat meat paste?"

That would indeed be too arrogant.

However, Dorothy was equally not someone who would avoid discussing errors because of considering this.

Therefore, she pondered how to subtly remind these Imperial Chefs that they were striving in the wrong direction.

In the homebody witch’s view, the path everyone in the Imperial Kitchen was taking was somewhat off-kilter. They were like those warrior witches of Japan, overly pursuing swordsmanship itself while neglecting the more important Kenshin.

Just as swordsmanship has Kenshin, culinary arts naturally have a chef’s heart.

A chef’s mindset when cooking directly affects the taste of the final dish.

So, many chefs in the Imperial Kitchen have culinary skills that are almost perfect. Many use spells from the witch’s kitchen series, and their proficiency is very high, especially the few head chefs, who are nearly at "Saint" level of proficiency, casting spells so perfectly that even Dorothy, the Witch of the Forest, can’t find any major faults.

But real magic lies in the heart of belief.

Yet, with how cautious and serious these chefs are now, how could they make dishes that would make one feel relaxed and happy upon consuming?

That’s why Dorothy said the food from the Imperial Kitchen these past days always seemed to have a hint of class flavor when she ate it.

However, this problem isn’t easy to solve, as it’s not something she could resolve by simply shouting to everyone to "relax and think of happy things."

Considering the homebody witch’s perspective, if she were also in the chefs’ position, where one mistake could mean being replaced by a watchful colleague, she wouldn’t be optimistic or cheerful either.

Alas, it’s difficult.

Just as Dorothy was troubled over how to address the issue, someone approached her.

"Miss, is there something about our culinary art that dissatisfies you? I saw you shaking your head just now."

A rather gentle voice asked.

This brought Dorothy out of her thoughts.

Because she didn’t want to attract too much attention and disturb the work in the Imperial Kitchen, she was currently in disguise.

Now that she’s learned the Heavenly Demon Dance, disguising herself has become simple, without needing past methods like makeup or glasses to conceal. With small guidance from the Heavenly Demon Dance, her image in others’ eyes can drastically change.

The Face of God inherently possesses the characteristics of all living beings, allowing anyone to see the image of their dream lover within the Face of God, and by using the Heavenly Demon Dance to control the authority of all living beings, she can easily distinguish herself from the "famous" young lady.

Currently, although Dorothy hadn’t applied makeup, still showing her original appearance, she appeared to others just as a fairly pretty witch, without connecting her to the young lady.

So, the witch who suddenly questioned her naturally didn’t recognize her identity; otherwise, given the young lady’s recent status at the Dragon King Palace, the entire Imperial Kitchen would have stopped their tasks to greet her.

After all, she was a distinguished guest appointed by the Dragon King himself.

Dorothy also turned to look at this questioning witch.

Hmm, undoubtedly a beauty. Though small in stature, barely reaching her waist, shorter than the 1.2-meter Alice, probably around 1.1 meters.

However, she’s a formidable figure as well. Dorothy couldn’t quite gauge the opponent’s strength, but at least Supreme Peak level.

"Are you the head chef?"

The homebody witch asked.

Even though she didn’t recognize this beauty before her, who had a mature aura inexplicably reminiscent of a big sister flavor, the whole Imperial Kitchen was busy beyond measure, yet this witch who probably used a halfling as her Evolution Template could still converse with her. Being this free indicates an unusual status.

There’s a good chance she’s the supervisor of the Imperial Kitchen, what people call the head chef.

Moreover, the halflings, a supernatural race similar to dwarfs and dwarves, are not powerful in combat strength but are known for their dexterity, excelling in culinary arts and having a rich food culture.

Few witches use halflings as their Evolution Template, as it doesn’t provide much combat power enhancement, sometimes even weakening a witch’s strength. However, if culinary arts rather than combat power is the pursuit, the halfling template is indeed one of the best.

In response to Dorothy’s retort, this halfling witch nodded straightforwardly, acknowledging her identity.

"Yes, I’m the head chef, you can call me Galahad."

She smiled and extended her hand towards the homebody witch, introducing herself.

The homebody witch politely crouched down, aligning her gaze with the other’s, and shook her hand.

"Dorothy"

She disclosed her name.

Hmm, at this point, there’s no need for concealment anymore, as she’s familiar with the name Galahad, a member of the original Knights of the Round Table.

She didn’t expect such a significant figure to be working in the Imperial Kitchen.

"Haha, who doesn’t love food? I not only enjoy tasting delicacies but also have some interest in creating them."

Perhaps noticing the homebody witch’s curiosity, this halfling "little" sister explained with a smile.

Dorothy instantly felt that Lord Galahad was easy to get along with; her personality was quite pure, even though she was a relatively ancient witch, she was genuinely pure like a child.

"But so it’s you, young lady, with such a good disguise, I didn’t recognize you right away. Now I understand why you shook your head. I once tasted the squid meatballs brought by Astoros at a banquet; they were the most delicious food I’ve ever had. In terms of culinary arts, we indeed don’t match your level."

Galahad said somewhat defeatedly.

Dorothy was slightly embarrassed by her straightforwardness.

"No, no, everyone’s culinary skills are pretty good, just...."

Facing this young lady, who looked like a child and whose gaze was pure as a baby’s, the homebody witch was momentarily unsure how to explain.

"It’s okay, speak freely. In culinary arts, young lady, you are a pioneer. We are actually quite willing to accept your guidance."

Galahad noticed the homebody witch’s hesitation and quickly encouraged her sincerely.

After carefully observing and confirming that the big figure before her wouldn’t fly off the handle for no reason, Dorothy finally spoke at ease.

"Just, do you really enjoy culinary arts? I mean, do you truly enjoy the fun of cooking, see it as a relaxing and enjoyable activity?"

Upon hearing her inquiry.

The Pure Knight’s eyes also lit up, she gazed at Dorothy with the look of seeing a kindred spirit.

"Young lady, would you like to try my cooking?"

She invited her.

....In witch cuisine....