"Don't worry, Officer Megure, I've taken care of all the videos. There shouldn't be any panic."
Alexander was at his villa, speaking on the phone with Police Officer Megure, discussing how to handle the aftermath of the incident. The solution was straightforward: delete the videos and control the information flow. The situation would likely only be known among the 20,000 witnesses present at the scene. Since no one was harmed, it shouldn't escalate further.
"By the way, how was the gourmet monster dealt with?"
Curious, Alexander inquired about the monster. His group had brought back plenty of ingredients, but due to space limitations, he only transported back high-level ingredients. The level 1 and 2 creatures were left untouched.
"About that!"
Officer Megure sounded excited as he responded, though Alexander couldn't see his expression. "Many scientists took some of the ingredients for genetic research, and some were taken by Tōtsuki Academy. We've benefited a lot this time."
"Is that so? That's good to hear. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll hang up now." After Alexander finished speaking, he promptly ended the call, fearing he might burst into laughter otherwise. Scientists studying ingredients? It was beyond belief. The rules of this world were different, and trying to apply earthly knowledge to heavenly rules was futile.
"Those scientists are a bunch of lunatics," Alexander mused, shaking his head. His attention turned to the room before him, where everyone was eating. Nami, Robin, and Kurumi, who had gone shopping earlier, seemed to be enjoying themselves, even though they hadn't tasted the new dish yet.
"Everyone, please try my new dish."
Erina skillfully prepared a plate of exquisite dishes. She was also stunned by the high-grade gourmet ingredients. The resulting dishes surpassed her usual creations in both complexity and delicacy.
"Alexander, can I have some of these ingredients?" Erina asked, feeling a bit embarrassed. She had come to cook as a gesture of gratitude but found herself asking for ingredients instead.
"It's fine, take whatever you like," Alexander replied casually, enjoying a piece of freshly grilled steak. The beef's flavor surpassed even Kobe beef, the most renowned and expensive beef in the world.
Erina was surprised by Alexander's generosity. The quality of ingredients was paramount to a chef. While skill could elevate ordinary ingredients, the best results came from using the finest ones. This act of generosity increased Erina's admiration for Alexander. She saw herself as one of the top five chefs after tasting the Moon Festival's Ten Elites' dishes, but now she aspired to be number one. With these precious ingredients, she felt she could achieve it.
But, Precious?
Alexander thought differently. With access to the gourmet world, obtaining ingredients in the future would be effortless. He could casually bring back a variety of ingredients, even those exceeding level 100. Alexander would never lack these resources. However, Erina was unaware of this. She had only witnessed the arrival of anime characters and was still unaware of the potential to travel through anime worlds.
"Alexander, thank you," Erina said, moved by the gesture. In her eyes, these top-tier ingredients were more precious than diamonds or gold. Seeing Erina's expression, Alexander smiled relaxedly.
"If you really thank me, come to my place and cook for me if you have nothing to do in the future. I guess after today, the girls in my family will become more and more picky."
"OK."
"really?"
"really."
"A deal?"
"It's a deal!"
Looking at the serious Erina in front of him, the corners of Alexander's mouth rose slightly, letting Erina be his full-time cook. Probably no one in this world can cook better than her with the other worldly ingredients in her hand.