This “Summon Kitchen” Skill is Amazing!~Amassing Points by Cooking in Another World

CHAPTER 23: THE POWER OF THE SAINT

After looking admiringly at my kitchen, I placed back the dish I made to the refrigerator and tidied things up then I returned to my room​.

Just like always, I thought Hurst-san's knock will come but it seems like he has yet to return as there was no knock heard from the door.

It seems like he's taking quite some time.

So I was sitting on the sofa while waiting for Hurst-san, but it seems like he's already here. I stood up from the sofa as I heard a knock from the door. 

... ...I wonder if Hurst-san will be happy.

I'm sure beyond that door, Hurst-san's eyes will be sparkling. No doubt about that.

While selfishly thinking about it, I couldn't help but feel smug about it.

As I hurriedly opened the door, There's Hurst-san while holding a basket of an already sliced French bread. 

Just like what I thought.

But, those eyes of his aren't shining like always... 

"I'm sorry for being late."

"No, it's okay. Umm, did something happened?"

For some reason Hurst-san's atmosphere is different.

While wondering about it, Hurst-san looked straight at me and nodded.

"There's...Before the meal, there is something I would like to talk about"

"A, I understand"

There's this weird atmosphere.

While looking at the current state of Hurst-san, I became serious as well.

So, we sat on the sofa together and I asked what's wrong.

As Hurst-san's blue eyes intently stared at me and then in a low voice he said, "It seems like the Saint can't use her power"

"... ...can't use her power?"

I gulped, upon hearing an unexpected thing.

While looking at me, Hurst-san slowly nodded his head and continued. 

"I am no longer involved with their side so I was late in getting the information. I met one of the higher-ups and it seems like they want to  know more of the incident that happened with Isarai-sama at the back garden."

"... ...So that's how it is."

It seems like the reason why Hurst-san wasn't able to immediately come back to the room is that he's been gathering all sorts of information.

While I harvested some herbs and was admiring the kitchen, Hurst-san is properly doing his job. 

... ...Even though it's his break. 

In the first place, Hurst-san isn't someone from the palace but he's part of the Northern Knights, in charge of defeating demon beasts. But now he's in charge of being my escort and to add it up, he's also gathering information... ...

"So what do you mean by 'she can't use her power' ?"

While thinking about how hard-working Hurst-san is, I continued the conversation I was curious with and Hurst-san properly explained everything to me.

"It seems like till now she still can't use her skill"

"eh"
  
  e.

No way, because doesn't she have all those amazing skills?

"... ... Didn't the appraiser cried with tears of joy? To see all those amazing skills"

"Yes. Her skills are amazing... ...but, if she can't use it what's the point" (Eunie: LMAO our polar bear is so savage. go go!!)

"....Right"

That's right. No matter how much amazing skill she's got, 'Holy Magic, Infinite Magic' and stuff like that, as long as she can't use it she still won't be able to put up a barrier.

Not being able to place a barrier will lead to all those demon beasts will go out from the forest... ... .

"So that's why they were all so tense back then"

Just a while ago, the blue-haired guy I met at the back garden with deep emerald eyes, that glasses-wearing guy. If I remember right he's the next prime minister.

Without even looking at me, and his daunting attitude towards the shaved blonde ashime, To not give any unnecessary worry to the saint who can't use her power and was told not to go near that high school girl.

"So if we translate that guy's words, 'I don't want to give any more trouble to the Saint's heart.' and to not be compared to the girl who was summoned along with her'. But I think if she can just find (inner) peace in her heart, I'm sure she'll be able to use her skill"

"I see."

Un. Well, it's not like I know these things or something.

I was able to use my skill normally. Even though we were both summoned, one can use her skill already while the other one still can't use hers. And what's more, I should be the one who can't use her skill and not that high school girl. Since she must be able to use her skill 

If thinking about the circumstances of that high school girl, My existence isn't something that shouldn't be with her.

​I don't want to give any unnecessary thoughts or pressure. 

"Then it is better for me not to get close with the Saint"

From the looks of it, that girl is properly being cared for and if being with her will only stress her then it's better if I don't go near her. 

Around her, there's the next prime minister, the crown prince and other high ranking people. Besides, I don't think it would be a good idea if I defy them.

Un. I agree.

 Hurst-san's eyebrows seem to have lower a bit as he looks at me.

"... ...However, I don't think it's enough reason for them to slight you like this, Isarai-sama"    (eunie: yeeeah preach it Polar Bear!)

... ...Well yeah. I'm sure they're actually respecting that girl while on the other hand, they've been nothing but disrespectful to me. 

'If you are around, you'll just a disturbance so don't come near (her)'

No! No! Well sure I wasn't called here and it's more like I got dragged here by you people!

"And that thing is... ..."

Hurst-san started at me for a long time.

"... ...When I heard about it, I thought maybe the Saint is Isarai-sama instead" (Eunie: dayumn. if that's the case what a plot twist! I'd sure love to see those smug annoying higher-ups face go pale from their actions + she's got that deus ex machina refrigerator!!)

e.

Eh?

"No, no, no. There's just no way."

I shook my head sideways while telling there's just no way but those blue eyes of his doesn't look like it's kidding.

The other one having all those might sounding skills. black round eyes, youthful skin and if she smiles, the world will surely brighten up. On the other hand, there's me. Being able to summon a kitchen, is my mysterious skill and I indeed like my skill a lot but there's nil of me, being a Saint.

To cook and wash dishes, my nails are always short, I'm on the wide (bulky) side and what's more, I have dry eyes!

I extremely lack moisture in my eyes! 

But, even with me like that, Hurst-san's serious atmosphere doesn't change

With a serious atmosphere, Hurst-san continues his words, 

"... ...I've always questioned the need to summon a Saint from another world. Even if it's for the sake of the country" (Eunie: he's saying quite the dangerous thing there.)

"... ...Yes"

"With the current situation, it doesn't look like it's going to be favourable situation to Isarai-sama. ... ...If Isarai-sama's skill is known, they might think that the Saint might be you."

Hurst-san's eyes seem to tremble a bit.

I'm sure it's because he's worried about me... ...

... ...Hurst-san is the same as before.

Those blue eyes of his are filled with kindness.

For me to not get involved in things I don't want to, he's been gathering information and is letting me choose the way I want. 

He's always protecting me,

He's always beside me,

We have meals together. 

Even though it wasn't even Hurst-san's fault, he always says 'I'm very sorry' and feels apologetic to me. 

Even though today is his break, he's still doing work inside the palace and when I need him he always comes running. 

... ...He's that kind that's why he requested to be my escort.

Even though it was his chance to get promoted, but he threw it away...

―― A. My heart feels tight.

"... ...Thank you so much for everything."

Even though I'm an adult. He didn't have to treat me that kindly, it was all right.

Even if I cry or if I'm in pain, in the end I know, I have to do something about it by myself.

However, 

"Hurst-san is cool"

 ―― ――For staying by my side, I'm happy.

While thinking like that my face can't help but slacken... ...

His face tightened for a bit and properly nodded. 

"I don't think of myself as the Saint, if things aren't working well for them, I'll try my best not to stand out"

That's why, it's fine you don't worry too much, and I smiled at Hurst-san.

"There's a lot of things going on but being with Hurst-san like this and eating together is really fun"

"Is that so."

"Yes. Hurst-san's knife, It has amazing sharpness. There's also the one I have marinated and after that, I'll make something delicious with the bread that Hurst-san brought"

Ending the conversation about the Saint or Skill, I moved the conversation to food. 

I'm sure if we continue talking about skills and saint then he'll always have that worried look.

Well, I do think that's so much like Hurst-san.

But, I prefer to see those blue eyes of his shining brightly and sparkly ――

"Don't you want to know what's going to happen with this bread?" 

"... ...That, I'm looking forward to it"

Looking at the me, who's grinning, Hurst-san eyes seems to have become gentle.