Chapter 1954 – [Chicken Soup That Shakes the Soul]

A boy who resembles utopia in appearance… Of course, it is not strange.

This is because in the past, when Hanon, a relative of Zion, came, most of the male Hanon had the same appearance as Utopia. On the other hand, just as Eden, Zion’s daughter, looks exactly like her mother, Hanon’s bloodline is born with Hanon’s blood.

In short, the default for Hanon men is Utopia, and the default for Hanon women is Zion. I don’t know if the age range will be a little different depending on your age.

However, the opponent was not Hanon, but a human. He is an ordinary human being without any special abilities.

First, putting that aside, since this is a restaurant and I work as an employee, I decided to guide the customers. He stands in front of the boy and introduces this place.

“Hello. This is Elysium, a two-dimensional restaurant.”

“Second-dimensional restaurant? Elysium? Wait, we’re speaking different languages, but seeing as we’re communicating, what kind of interpretation equipment are you using?”

“No matter how good the interpretation equipment is, it is impossible to interpret without a foundation. Do you know the language I speak?”

“That’s not true… It makes it possible to communicate even in a language you don’t know at all. I think this is a power that’s a little more than scientific.”

“That’s true. Anyway, this is a restaurant where hungry people come to, so it’s a place where anyone can go and eat if they’re hungry. If you don’t mind, eat something and go.”

“Well, that’s not bad, but it works, but since the language is different, I wonder if I’ll have enough goods to pay for it here.”

“Don’t worry about that. You can put it on credit and exchange it for something of value later. In fact, this restaurant is run with good will and good will, and no matter how different it may be, nothing is worthless. At the very least, it’s worth the price of gold. It is.”

“If that’s the case…”

Eventually, I showed the boy to his seat. And then I heard his name belatedly.

“My name is Faraday. The Faraday Paradox. First, I am the chief researcher at Upitel.”

“Even though you don’t look that old on the outside, you seem quite mature.”

“Oh, I don’t know how old you are here, but I’m at least 15 years old based on the planet’s 364-day orbital period.”

“… Our planet’s orbit is based on 365 days, so there isn’t much difference, but 15 years old is really young.”

“Is that so?”

No, he was really a kid. He’s a real kid, not that much different from Revoluchon Ruri.

He felt like an adult, so I thought he was older than he appeared. The race itself is an ordinary human. Even if your age is the same as it looks, it’s hard to say anything.

Still, since he is a guest, he must have come here because he feels hungry, both mentally and physically. In the first place, the absolute authority that runs the two-dimensional restaurant was like that. So he probably came here because he lacks something, so it’s important to satisfy that.

“Since you are here first, please sit down and order. There is a menu, but you can order separately if you want.”

“It’s a spell…”

As he took a quick look at the menu, there didn’t seem to be anything he liked. Even though there were many delicious menu items on the menu, including photos of the dishes.

The similar-looking Utopia had the appearance of a slender boy, but because it was Hanon, it was strong, but this one just looked as weak as it looked. Looking at what the chief researcher is doing, he seems to be the type of person who doesn’t even eat properly… Ah, is he someone who has a hard time eating?

There are often. People who eat well don’t understand, but they are the type of person who says that when they eat, they lose energy instead of gaining strength. I guess he’s that kind of person.

“Hmm, there isn’t a dish I’m interested in on the menu… Can I order something like a soup dish?”

“Yes, you can. What kind of soup would you like to prepare?”

“I don’t have anything specific to say, but I want the ingredients to be soft and not tough or hard. Other than that, you can do whatever you want.”

“If it’s okay, can I prepare a dish that only we can eat?”

“Hmm? If it’s that kind of dish… Please.”

After receiving the order, I went back to the kitchen and informed Eden of the order I had received. Although he is quite ordinary in a two-dimensional restaurant, he is a unique customer who cannot be overlooked… Moreover, Eden tilts her head when she sees him, as if she was reminded of utopia.

“He looks like Uncle Utopia.”

“Dad thought that too. I wonder if he was Hanon in a past life…”

“Hmm, is it really true if they look that much alike? It’s not like it’s another job, but if you work as a researcher or scientist at that age, it’s more likely.”

“But first, I’m a guest. I’m asking for a soft soup dish for the ingredients. Can you cook it? Oh, and I guess I’m the type of person who doesn’t like to eat very much, so I’ll make English food on top of that.”

“English cuisine with soup? Then I have to make chicken soup!!!!”

“I guess that’s Eden’s signature dish.”

Like my kimchi stew or Phantom’s grilled meat, Eden’s signature dish seems to be chicken soup. Perhaps it was influenced by that because that was the menu when I first made English cuisine.

For chefs like me or Phantom, the taste of signature dishes is on a different level from regular dishes, so the synergy between Eden’s signature menu and Youngja’s dishes created by Eden, who is now a chef comparable to us, seemed to be enormous.

I heard that the first time I made Yeongja’s dish, it was tasty enough to make the four heavenly kings of the Demon Lords of the other world attain Buddhahood… I wonder how they would react after eating that chicken soup, no matter how much they don’t like to eat it. I’m looking forward to it.

Soon, Eden went straight to cooking. He prepares several chickens, puts them in a pot, adds various vegetables, and boils them. Because I used time acceleration, it wouldn’t take long for the broth to come out, but I prepared other ingredients in the meantime.

“You said you wanted soft ingredients, right? Then, first, add a few vegetables, a soft-boiled egg, and sous vide chicken breast as toppings… Ah, so this looks like Japanese ramen made with chicken broth.”

“It’s a bit similar. I’ll ask later if you need noodles or rice or something.”

“Yes, let’s eat it first and then take it out if there is anything we want.”

Chicken broth is a scam. It’s delicious with rice or noodles, and chicken noodle soup can also be eaten with something like short pasta. I can’t believe you’re making such a delicious dish as English cuisine… Ah, come to think of it, Eden is making English cuisine without much pressure even though there are a lot of guests at Elysium?

In the past, it would have been burdensome for Kristoff to come alone and try Youngja’s cooking, so he used spirit tears to make it, but he seems to have grown significantly over the years. Even though the age itself is already an adult, it makes me happy to see them continue to grow.

Anyway, the dish was quickly completed. It’s at the level of local chicken, but without the spicy smell. The broth made by boiling several large chickens with vegetables and simmering in them is a real treat in and of itself, and you’ll want to roll it up and slurp it even if it’s just rice and nothing else. If you’re feeling extra greedy, it would be nice to have some kimchi or radish kimchi.

And Eden adds additional ingredients.

Vegetables such as radishes and onions that are added when making broth and whose flavor is well absorbed. Add to that a soft-boiled egg that is cut in half and has a soft-boiled yolk, and even though it is chicken breast, it is cooked sous vide, so it is soft and chewy without any dryness. Top it with chopped green onions for decoration, and finish with peppercorns. Grind it and sprinkle it on top.

Just like that, chicken soup with great taste and flavor was completed. All that remains is the finishing touch to English cuisine…

“What is your image?”

“Emotions rather than scenery. Something like satisfaction or happiness?”

“Good. I’m sure there’s no one who wouldn’t like this chicken soup.”

Bloodier is just not my taste, but I think it will be delicious. Basically, delicious food goes beyond taste.

I set up the finished dish and served it to the guest. He was looking around the inside of the Elysium store with a curious expression, an expression not seen in Utopia, and soon turned his attention towards the dishes.

The synesthetic scent unique to Youngja’s cuisine attracts attention in itself. Because the dish was prepared with so much care, not only Faraday but also other guests were paying attention to what they had ordered.

“This scent… Is clearly a sensation detected through the sense of smell, but it is filled with a sense of revenge, or rather, a feeling that fills you mentally…”

“It’s chicken soup. If you need anything like rice or noodles while eating, please let me know.”

“Ah, thank you. Then, where should we eat…”

He began eating in earnest. First, taste the soup.

The thickly brewed soup is clean and has the sweet taste of vegetables. The thicker the soup, the heavier it is, so some people might be repulsed by the heavy taste, but the broth of this chicken soup is rich yet clean, so it goes down well.

On the contrary, the rich taste of the soup was so bad that I immediately scooped up the soup again and ate it… And so an endless cycle was created.

“Ah!!! It tastes like this. The soup is rich but not overwhelming and warms your insides. Plus, this happy feeling that satisfies your heart…”

“It’s called English cuisine. It’s not just a taste, it’s a spiritual taste. It’s a taste that goes directly to the soul.”

“It seems like the heart of the chef who created this dish is conveyed. It’s a gentle taste that hopes for the happiness and enjoyment of the person eating it. Furthermore, it’s very delicious.”

Next, he touched on the ingredients and toppings. Vegetables like radish or carrots that have a shape without being hard and can actually be cut smoothly by just touching them with a spoon. Especially in the case of radish, the taste of the soup is absorbed, giving it a different taste than just eating the soup alone.

Because soft-boiled eggs are made with chicken broth, they go well together. The soft-boiled flavor of the moist yolk is savory and adds to the richness of the soup, and the chicken breast sous vide is soft enough to be cut with a spoon without any dryness, so it doesn’t even feel like meat.

Some people like the chewy taste, but those who like it soft will like sous vide chicken breast. Moreover, if you put it in the soup and every time you chew it, the soup oozes out like gravy… Ugh, I’ve said it all.

“Ah…”

Before he knew it, he had finished a bowl of chicken soup. It’s not a small amount, but considering his age, he’s a child in his prime, so it’s not enough.

“Would you like one more bowl?”

“Yes, please add some noodles or something this time.”

“I understand.”

You look cute like that with an expression that doesn’t make you think of a utopia. No matter how similar they look, they are still different people.

I re-ordered it and this time I added somen, and it tasted like chicken gomtang with noodles. However, as I said before, it feels like Japanese ramen thanks to the toppings. Well, if you want to make ramen, the noodles are completely different.

He also enjoyed the second dish very much. I was wondering if I could use chopsticks, so I served it with a fork just in case, but there was no need for that. I used chopsticks skillfully and ate the chicken soup with noodles.

This time, I felt full and satisfied with the meal, perhaps because it included carbohydrates. It looks like you ate well, so I’m happy too.

“Wow, it was really delicious. I can’t believe how long it’s been since I had such a satisfying meal… No, it’s been a few years since I last had a proper meal.”

“We’d be happy if you enjoyed it. But it’s been a few years since you last had a proper meal. What’s the point?”

“It’s just because I’m busy. I have a lot to do. So I usually fill myself with convenience foods and nutritional supplements.”

“What are you so busy that you can’t even eat properly?”

“It’s hard to pinpoint one thing… But we are just developing and researching various technologies. There are about 7 projects that I am currently in charge of.”

A middle school-aged child has 7 projects? From the looks of it, each one isn’t easy, and even just one would be a lot of work, but you’re doing 7 of them?

Well, since their past lives are inferred to be Hanon, I can understand that they have outstanding brains for their age and contribute to technological development, but apart from that, did they have workaholic tendencies? If you look at our relatives like Shion, Janna, and Hanon, it doesn’t seem like that.

“Is there a reason why you work so hard? You need money or there is a good cause…”

“Well, it’s money. The money I earn from a few patents is enough to join the ranks of conglomerates, and I don’t have a cause… In fact, I work for personal reasons. Because I can forget the feeling of emptiness when I’m working.”

“Feeling empty?”

“When I sit still, I feel a sense of emptiness, as if something is empty. When I develop technology or inventions and see people enjoying the benefits, I feel fulfilled to some extent, but it feels like something fundamental is not being fulfilled.”

“It seems like a psychological or psychological issue. Have you received any counseling?”

“I tried it, but they told me that I had to first figure out what I really wanted inside myself through meditation or something like that. Because I didn’t know that, I didn’t get many results in the end.”

It’s a psychological problem that can’t be solved even with Eden’s cooking… So that means the solution is something that cooking can’t.

This is something we cannot handle. As he said, there seems to be no way to fill that feeling with emptiness other than finding satisfaction by first finding what you need.

While Faraday and I were talking, my mother-in-law teleported straight into Elysium. As an administrator, if you’re inside this universe, you can ignore Cherub’s defense system and come in, and since the opponent is your mother-in-law, it’s not something to be particularly wary of, but… No, why did you suddenly come here?

“I’m sorry for coming to you so suddenly. There’s something that bothers me a little.”

“Why are you doing this, mother-in-law?”

“No, among the customers at Eden’s store, there is someone who is slightly caught by something… Ah,”

And Faraday and my mother-in-law recognized each other. Even so, Faraday’s reaction to seeing her is a little strange.

It was shaking like a laggy computer or machine… Huh? No, really?

“Eli… Zion? Elysion? Huh? Huh? Huh?”

He muttered, calling out his mother-in-law’s Hanoniljeok name, and then he became dizzy and fell down. It’s a similar reaction to when Ana woke up in the past.

No, it’s not just reincarnation Hanon, but Faraday’s true identity…!!!!