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Cyclone looked at the black substance on the plate. As the saying goes, "If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move." Cyclone just watched, without even picking up the cutlery.

"Are you scared?" Yuna covered half of her mouth and smirked.

Seeing Little Dragon sweating nervously on the side, Cyclone didn't dare admit that they were scared.

However, it didn't take long before Little Dragon spoke up.

"It's, it's fine, it's just that the color happens to be black..."

As sweat larger than Little Dragon's trickled down, Cyclone looked at the "food" on the plate once again, and the scene of touching the Source of Darkness that day came to mind.

"It's squid!!"

Eileen couldn't hold it in any longer and shouted.

"Remember when we bought it last time in Babecaner City? Wasn't it because you said you wanted to cook it?"

"Huh!?"

Eileen pouted, displeased.

"I was planning to make squid fried rice today, and now with the herbs that Little Dragon brought, it should enhance the flavor."

"Yes, that's right. Eileen and I both thought that using the Mai Ai to stir-fry would be the most effective way."

Little Dragon explained nervously.

Although Cyclone ended it with "just stir-fry it a couple of times," they still didn't understand.

Why was it black?

Cyclone remembered that they bought the squid because they thought it was smooth and fun to play with.

Back then, the slimy squid was clearly white, but now that it was cooked, it was black. Cyclone found it hard to believe.

But since their wife said so, Cyclone had no choice but to believe it.

"Don't worry, I just..."

"Well~ I was just kidding~ I said it, as long as it's cooked by my wife, I'll swallow it."

Cyclone didn't need Yuna to explain and already picked up a spoon.

In fact, Cyclone had what you could call a big problem with appearances.

But for the current Cyclone, they could forget about that for now.

Because they were very hungry after waking up.

"The most important thing is if it tastes good!"

After saying that, as the head of the family, Cyclone put the first mouthful of black rice into their mouth.

"Hmm?!"

After taking a couple bites, Cyclone was first surprised, then started chewing continuously, and finally swallowed it down.

There was silence for a moment, until Little Dragon asked.

"Ho-how is it?"

Cyclone didn't answer, just chuckled lightly and started on the second mouthful.

"It seems to suit my taste buds~"

Yuna explained on the side.

"Mmm!! It's delicious, unexpectedly."

While eating, Cyclone gave a thumbs up.

"R-really?!"

Ignoring Little Dragon, who was happy about it, Cyclone continued to put squid rice into their mouth.

"Look at you, you've even got it at the corner of your mouth."

Yuna wiped away the rice grains from the corner of Cyclone's mouth and put them in her own mouth.

"More eating is beneficial, you know~"

"And it's also helpful for the stamina of a man's lower body~"

Cyclone nodded vigorously.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Watching Cyclone eat so happily, Eileen also picked up her notebook.

"Hmm... it seems that I can try mixing herbs into food in the future..."

"Hehehe~ That's right, that's right~ Tonight, my husband's power will..."

As everyone was speaking, Little Dragon raised his hand.

"Ev... everyone..."

With a hint of shyness, Little Dragon, who was standing at the back, said.

"Um... um... can I try tomorrow's lunch as well?"

Silence. Everyone looked at Little Dragon.

"Well..."

Just as Eileen was about to respond, Cyclone spoke up.

"Of course you can~ What's the harm in that~"

Cyclone covered half of his mouth, sneaking a wicked smile.

And so, by nightfall, another fierce battle commenced.

However, tonight was a bit different.

Whether it was because a certain switch had been flipped in Little Dragon or not, he was very enthusiastic and vocal this night, almost matching Yuna in excitement.

"More... more... ah~ amazing husband~ so impressive~ ♡♡♡"

The next day arrived.

At noon, Little Dragon happily prepared lunch.

"Oh?!"

In front of Cyclone was no longer a black abyssal delicacy, but a dish with a normal appearance this time. Although the aroma was not as strong as yesterday's, it still felt quite good.

As Cyclone put the food into his mouth, he saw Eileen pick up something and yell "No!"

Seeing Eileen running towards him, trying to stop him.

In that moment, Cyclone had already taken a bite of Little Dragon's new dish.

"..."

This feeling, Cyclone couldn't describe it.

Because in the next second, Cyclone ascended to heaven.

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