Master Of None

Chapter 1162 – 1162. Grocery Shopping

Part of Walker wanted to meet the tamer that Onyx had mentioned. Being able to speak to a tamer that specialized in giant anacondas would be a wealth of information that might be able to help him understand some of Onyx's needs in the future. Only was still fairly young and only grew so fast because of the things they had experienced. Being able to have the tips and tricks might help Walker when Onyx needed help most. 

There was also the fact that a tamer that was obsessed with snakes and serpent type monsters could be a good ally to have. There were a lot of serpent type monsters nearby because of the swamps and the grass lands. Let alone when Walker went to the mountains, which was more often than he would have expected. 

"Brother, what do you have planned now?" When Walker returned to where Alice was sitting, Onyx asked him for his plans. Walker was ready for this though. He wanted to invite the high priest and Alice to dinner as well. 

"I was planning on cooking a big dinner tonight. I hope that Alice and the high priest can come as well." His invitation brought a smile to the high priests' face. The last time they had eaten at the mansion he was impressed by the food and now he would be able to have it again. 

"Of course we will come. We need to get out and experience some different foods every now and then. We will even bring some of the peach pie from your mother's bakery. I ordered some earlier today so that I could have it around but this is a much better time for it." Hilda's peach pie had taken the cathedral by storm. In just a week since she released her new recipe, she had managed to get the largest positive feedback from any baked goods she made. 

"My mother is selling peach pie now? But peaches aren't in season…I wonder where she got them. Maybe the forest elves?' Walker was a little curious where his mother would be able to find a steady supply of peaches. But since the pie was so popular he had no qualms with the fact that she was able to do it at all. "Well, in any case, I am going to hit the market and see what I can find. Maybe I will get something interesting." Walker made sure that everyone knew what his plans were. Since Alice was so busy with her new inspiration and Onyx wanted to help Su train more, he figured he had the time. The high priest had his own duties to attend to since so many of the healers had been watching the training instead of working. 

Walking through the city alone was pleasant for Walker. He wasn't used to the feeling of being alone with his own thoughts. Fleur was resting in the spirit mark still and he could tell that she just needed the time to absorb natural mana. It was a good thing since he wanted to be able to make a big splash when he went to the royal dragon court. It was also a good chance to think about the training he would do the next day to prepare. Je figured another few days of training to get a better handle on his movements skills. Then he would try to make weapons out of elemental mana on the move. 

"Sir hero! Come and grab some of our massive green onions. We used water and earth elemental mana to double their growing size. They have a very crisp texture and hold up to high temperatures!" The forest elf that got his attention was one of the first to be able to sell things in the market. 

"I see you have expanded nicely. Your stall is triple the size and you have double the workers. That means you should be able to help me. I need vegetables to make some dinner with for everyone tonight. I'll take those giant green onions but I need a good mix to go with…hmm, chicken?" 

The forest elf merchant looked very happy to hear this. Without a second glance, he was rushing around. "I have golden root potatoes, giant green onions, some finger length spicy peppers, and my personal favorite, some red peppers. A good trick will be to roast the peppers and add them last. That's the secret to the flavors." It was clear that the forest elf had taken a lot of time to make himself familiar with his produce. "Then head over to my coworker and he has some blackened foul already spice rubbed. He will treat you right." It was the fastest that Walker had ever gotten things put together. 

"I heard blackened chicken. I can set up five portions. If you are feeding a lot you might want to grab those spring greens mix for a small salad bed before the main course. Then if you get those mixed nuts to top it you have a pretty fine fresh and crunchy combination."

"What are you telling the hero!? He needs the silk goat's cheese. It is perfect for a salad. Don't lead him astray. Just because we are produce merchants doesn't mean we can't sell the cheese we were given." The third forest elf thrust the cheese in to Walker's hands. "This is on the house. Remember, you helped out my family. I can't make you pay for this. Also, business is too good to us." There was laughter from all the forest elf merchants before Walker turned away, storing seven bags of food to cook. With all the energy they had provided, Walker was really fired up to cook and even learn some cooking skills. He had a lot to look forward to. 

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