Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 1914: Divine energy product (2)

"Your majesty, is there a problem?"

The royal guards arrived on the scene, though they were far from relaxed.

As soon as they appeared, their stances were defensive and alert, as if they were bracing for an immediate struggle.

It was clear they never expected to be summoned for something as mundane as food tasting. Instead, they had operated under the assumption that I had called them because I was facing some kind of danger.

Because of this, they were visibly stunned when I told them, "I just called you here to taste some dishes for me."

Eventually, Klein was the first to step toward me, stating, "I’ll do the poison testing for you, your majesty."

I couldn't help but shake my head at his words before responding, "There’s no need for you to do anything like that. I just wanted you to have a taste of these dishes that were made during the cooking tournament."

Hearing this, the royal guards were once again caught completely off guard.

It was only at this moment that they actually paid attention to the peculiar nature of the meals I was referring to.

Only now did they realize that the food sitting before them was actually glowing.

Even though they were the elite guards of the royal family, they hadn't noticed this at first because their primary focus was identifying any potential threats to my safety.

However, now that their nerves had settled, a glowing dish was quite difficult to overlook.

Staring at the food, they seemed eager to understand its origins and what it truly was. It didn't take long, though, for them to sense that there was something fundamentally different about this particular meal.

Having spent a significant amount of time at my side, they were able to recognize the presence of the divine energy surrounding the plates.

Naturally, they were left feeling quite bewildered as to why it was there.

I simply lifted my hand, gathering the flames of divine energy that I had previously infused into the magic stoves.

The royal guards quickly pieced together what had occurred, yet their faces remained filled with doubt. It was obvious they were questioning if such a result was truly possible.

I wasn't in a position to offer them an explanation, however, since I was just as clueless about the mechanics of it.

One could say I had taken a gamble by using divine energy flames during the preparation of these meals.

To ask me for a technical breakdown of how these dishes were produced...

Well, that would be impossible, as this was a result crafted from pure luck combined with the talent of the chefs. Nevertheless, this confirmed a theory: divine energy flames could be utilized for creation and to imbue divine energy into objects.

As for the duration and potency of that divine energy, that was precisely what I intended to evaluate right now.

After observing the luminous food for a moment, Klein finally moved forward.

Even then, a look of hesitation lingered on his face, as if he were unsure of his own actions.

Ultimately, he picked up the spoon resting nearby and took a small portion of the glowing dish.

The second he tasted it, a vacant expression washed over him before he suddenly remarked, "This is delicious."

He didn't use any flowery language; he simply voiced his genuine feelings.

After all, a soldier like Klein wasn't the type to use exaggerated descriptions.

In the end, he just offered his honest assessment of the flavor.

However, that wasn't the information I was actually seeking.

Upon hearing Klein's praise, the other royal guards seemed to grow interested in the food as well. But I lifted my hand, stopping them before they could move closer to take a bite.

The guards looked at me as if wondering if I was merely teasing them, but I ignored their glances, keeping my focus entirely on Klein.

After a short silence, Klein asked, "What is it?"

"Do you feel anything different?" I questioned him immediately.

Klein looked puzzled by the question, glancing down at his hands as if trying to understand the meaning behind my words. It didn't seem like he could find an answer, as he just continued to stare blankly at his palms.

Finally, I commanded, "Bring out your weapon and swing it a few times."

Though confused by the order, Klein obeyed and drew his weapon.

The moment he swung his sword, my expression shifted.

The surrounding guards remained confused since they lacked the ability to perceive what I was sensing, but I knew I wasn't mistaken. As the blade cut through the air, I could feel the energy in motion.

I couldn't blame them for their ignorance, as they didn't possess senses as sharp as mine for such things.

What I detected the instant Klein swung his sword was divine energy surging into the metal.

This was the same divine energy that had entered his body after he consumed the food.

The energy seemed to envelop the blade, creating a coating that appeared to significantly enhance the weapon's power.

Witnessing this, I knew my hypothesis was correct.

Cooking with divine energy could produce a single-use buff, allowing the consumer to wield divine energy themselves.

If more of these dishes could be prepared...

Well, it would undoubtedly provide a massive advantage to the racial alliance in the war against the forces of Destruction.

But before that, there were still many more questions that needed answering.