I love time travel the most!

Aqua does indeed have more work experience.

Is this something to brag about?

Kazuma Sato was deeply disappointed in the idiot goddess in front of him.

However, what Aqua didn't expect was that the goddess she was competing with was actually a seasoned working expert.

"An advantage? A huge disparity in strength?"

Hestia seemed to have heard something amusing.

Under Aqua's ominous expression, the twin-tailed loli goddess confidently said, "That's ridiculous. It seems you don't know, but I'm a battle-hardened working warrior!"

"W-What did you say...!?"

"Besides, making and selling potato balls is what I do best, so I'll be the winner of this competition!!!"

Hestia stood with her hands on her hips, puffing out her broad chest, and defiantly retorted.

So you're a working-class warrior too!

Kazuma Sato was startled, but quickly realized something was wrong.

What are those two so smug about? Is having a lot of work experience something to brag about? You two used to be goddesses!

"Looks like it's going to be a fierce battle."

"Feel free to come over here!"

Aqua was on high alert, while Hestia smiled as if she were about to fight her nemesis.

"So what are you all empathizing with?!"

Kazuma Sato finally couldn't take it anymore. He turned around and said, "Kobayashi-senpai, look at them... uh, Kobayashi-senpai, what are you doing?"

Only then did he realize that Xiaolin had already moved to the two vendors' stalls and was tasting the snacks they made.

Stuff a piping hot takoyaki into your mouth, and the bursting juices instantly flood your mouth and take over your mind.

"Hmm~~~ I was wondering why it had such a rich aroma. These Kraken dumplings must have had holy water added to them. To completely remove the fishy smell of the octopus while maintaining the unique freshness and chewiness of the seafood, they bounce around in your mouth as if they've come alive."

The sauce, carefully crafted with lemon and celery, further enhances the flavor of these meatballs. "You're really not to be underestimated, Aqua. Have you finally shown your true strength?"

Kobayashi kept commenting on the dumplings Aqua made, her slightly flushed cheeks and blissful expression making the onlookers drool and flock to Aqua's stall.

Give me a skewer!

"I also want!"

"And I!"

A large crowd lined up in front of Aqua's stall, and the customer traffic exploded in no time.

It seems Aqua has the victory in the bag!

Sato Kazuma initially thought Kobayashi was just messing around with them, but now it seems that this is the quickest way to solve the problem.

Although she was a little annoyed that Aqua had won, she had no choice but to let Hestia suffer in order to find the Shiny Running Lizard as soon as possible.

Just as Sato Kazuma was mentally giving Kobayashi a thumbs up, he saw that the other person had somehow moved closer to Hestia's stall.

"No, no way..."

Kazuma Sato had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, Kobayashi picked up a potato ball and put it in his mouth.

"Mmm~~~ This full and rich texture is something only fried food can provide. But actually, it doesn't have the greasiness that fried food is known for; instead, it has a soft, chewy texture and a sweet aroma."

Add to that the deliberately crispy crust from the controlled frying time, and the touch of salt that brings a savory and sweet flavor to the taste buds, and the more you chew, the more you crave it. Hestia, when it comes to fried potato balls, I declare you the best!

Similarly, Kobayashi also highly praised the fried potato balls.

Other customers who couldn't get a table flocked to Hestia's stall after hearing Kobayashi's review.

"Give me a French fries!"

"Me too!"

"And I!"

Unsuspecting passersby, seeing the large groups of customers queuing at the two vendors' stalls, couldn't help but join in the queue themselves.

As the crowds grew, their business became increasingly booming.

"Actually, this isn't an adventure fantasy world, but rather a gourmet fantasy world."

Kazuma Sato was filled with deep despair.

He felt a deep despair not only for Aqua and Hestia, but also for Kobayashi.

Even Lily couldn't help but say, "Seriously, we really need to find the Flashing Running Lizards as soon as possible. Lady Ais, what about them too—wait, Lady Ais, Lady Ais?!"

Under her gaze, Ais strode towards Hestia's stall, saying expectantly, "Goddess Hestia, please give me three servings of red bean cream-flavored potato balls, with plenty of red beans!"

"Miss Ais..."

Bell looked at her in disbelief.

Surprisingly, even the usually expressionless Fiora was moved.

I thought this situation would only last a short while, but unexpectedly, the battle became even more intense due to the celebrity effect.

Looking at the long line of people that was almost blocking the street, Darkness exclaimed, "These two stalls are doing quite well."

Huihui explained, "The vendors there serve delicious food and have great service... This reputation seems to have spread throughout Axel."

"Where exactly did this guy use his real skills?!"

Kazuma Sato once again unleashed a furious rant.

Honestly, it would be better to just abandon them and let the rest of us go catch the Flashing Running Lizard.

And the center of the battlefield.

Are the sales volumes of both sides currently neck and neck?

Seeing that the battle was still fiercely contested, Hestia said, "You've got some skills, haven't you? In that case, I'm going to use my ultimate move!"

"A special move?! What...what are you planning to do?"

Hestia was startled.

Something that can be called a special move is still quite frightening, okay?

Then--

Suddenly, Aqua produced a fan from nowhere and shouted, "Come, come, everyone, look over here! Goddess Aqua is about to demonstrate her amazing banquet skills~~"

She's going to perform her talent show.

Known as a goddess of talent, she excels in this area! She's going to win over everyone with eye-catching tactics!

"Look, flowers, birds, wind, and moon! Ladies and gentlemen, while enjoying the performance, would you like some grilled meatballs?"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

The onlookers erupted in cheers, and Aqua's sales surged once again.

Seeing this, Hestia angrily condemned, "Too cunning! Ugh... why would they use such a trick...!"

Aqua puffed out her chest triumphantly and said, "Hmph, there's no such thing as cunning in a duel. I'm definitely winning this time—"

"Hey! My clothes are all soaked! Who did this?! Come out here!!!"

Suddenly, an angry question came from the residential building behind.

Here comes, finally here!

Aqua's unique constitution: she gets into trouble when she gets carried away!

"Yeah, sorry!"

Aqua apologized immediately.

Seeing this, Hestia sneered, "Hmph, you've dug your own grave by producing too much water. I'll take this opportunity to increase sales—"

"Potatoes, potatoes!"

Suddenly, the potatoes in her basket jumped up very lively, startling Hestia.

"Whoa! What's going on?! Why did the potato suddenly jump up?!"

"Potatoes, potatoes!"

The jumping potatoes started causing trouble, first destroying everything at the Hestia vendors' stalls, and then indiscriminately attacking the customers in line.

"Whoa! I'm being attacked by potatoes!"

"My clothes that were drying in the rain got soaked too! Who did this?!"

Frantic cries for help and furious shouts plunged the entire street into chaos.

"Eek—!" X2

Hestia and Aqua have indeed gotten themselves into trouble.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

After apologizing to those whose clothes were soaked and catching the scattered potatoes, the exhausted group finally returned to the mansion after dark.

"It's finally over."

"worn out."

"I didn't expect it to be this complicated."

"Seriously, what are we doing?"

Everyone complained.

Kazuma Sato had the loudest voice, because he was the one who hated being implicated the most.

Bell comforted him, saying, "You've worked hard. But look over there."

Follow the direction of your finger.

The two of them somehow became friendly again.