The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL] novel Chapter 659

Chapter 659: Stories in Every Bite

"Cilantro!"

"Garlic!"

"Chili oil!"

"No, no, no! What is lacking is soy sauce!"

"I’m pretty sure it’s chives!"

"Ehh?"

Luca blinked at the commotion. Everyone was leaning forward, waving chopsticks and spoons, passionately arguing over condiments as though they were generals debating strategy. He found it adorable. They were so determined to create the perfect dipping sauce that they had turned the entire table into a battlefield of opinions.

And yet, every single time Luca cooked something new—be it bok choy, mushrooms, dumplings, or that wobbly miracle called tofu—the arguments ceased instantly. Everyone froze, waiting to see what sauce Luca would use with it.

The moment he dipped, the cycle began anew.

"That’s it! That’s the superior sauce!"

"Wait, but the last one—!"

"Yes! How can you forget the shimmer on that garlic blend?"

The flustered heir could only cover his face for a moment.

He was mortified.

Especially because Nina, perched loyally beside him as she ate whatever Luca prepared for her, had that look on her face.

Her wide eyes sparkled with awe every time the crowd praised her brother chipmunk. And she’d usually pat him in congratulations.

Luca’s ears burned. Compliments rained down on him like fire. He had learned the hard way that it was rude to dismiss sincere words, so instead of shaking his head, he now bowed slightly and whispered thanks.

But it was not easy to accept such relentless awe and gratitude. His heart felt like it might burst.

Then Xavier’s voice, although set low like a whisper, still cut through the noise. Calm, steady, undeniable.

"They’re thankful because it’s warranted, Luca," he said, making every head turn. "Everyone knows how much effort it took to enjoy each bite. None of this would have even been possible without you."

"Huh?" Luca tilted his head in confusion, blinking rapidly.

All eyes followed as Xavier, who had been quietly eating with composed elegance earlier, now lifted a hand and began pointing.

First, he gestured at the vegetables. "Each type was painstakingly grown on different farms. While it would be simple to grow everything in the dungeon space with the help of the elders, Luca thought of ways to grow them outside, so that more people could benefit."

Luca’s temperature shot up enough to warrant a prompt from D-29. All because Xavier not only spoke like that but looked at him with those eyes that made his knees weak.

How did he even survive this before? But then the prince didn’t look like he was about to stop anytime soon!

Sure enough!

"Aquaponics was introduced for things like leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, and baby potatoes." He pointed at the bok choy that Butler Henry was just about to eat.

"And for root crops like these, larger potatoes, carrots, and onions, special grow beds were even needed."

He pointed next at the grains and corn, his voice low but firm. "For wheat and corn, even the byproducts of the Cindermoss Burrowers were used to create suitable farming conditions."

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