"Takeru-sama, can the other slimes also turn into flying dragons?" Soon, Kanae came to Takeru's side and asked expectantly.
"Yes. Besides flying dragons, they have many other forms. And although they are mounts, their strength isn't much less than yours now." Hearing Kanae's words, Takeru said with a light laugh.
"No way? Their strength is comparable to ours?" Hearing this, the Hashira who had been choosing slimes froze in place.
But this time, they didn't doubt Takeru anymore. It was precisely because they believed him that they were even more surprised.
"Kagaya, you and your two daughters can also choose one." Then, Takeru looked at Kagaya and his two daughters, who were also enthusiastically examining the slimes.
"May we, Takeru-sama?" Hearing Takeru's words, Kagaya showed a surprised expression. Having seen Kyojuro's demonstration, he understood the value of the slimes. Not to mention Takeru's claim that each one possessed strength comparable to a Hashira.
"Yes. As a manager, if your strength is too poor and you get decapitated, that would be troublesome for me." Hearing his words, Takeru continued.
"I see. Thank you very much." Hearing this, Kagaya showed a happy smile. He also understood that Takeru wasn't disliking him.
Most importantly, the benefit of his daughters also being able to choose one made him extremely grateful.
"Kanao, Nezuko, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Aoi, Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho, you can also choose one." Then, Takeru looked at the others who had been standing in a daze and spoke to them.
"Eh, can we?" Hearing this, Tanjiro was stunned.
"Of course. Choose one you like." Seeing Tanjiro's confusion, Takeru continued nodding.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Hearing Takeru's words, Zenitsu's eyes lit up. He quickly chose one, soon holding a yellow slime and grinning foolishly.
"Takeru-sama, can we really take one? We're just caregivers." Hearing Takeru's words, Aoi came to him somewhat nervously and asked. She hadn't spent much time with Takeru, and these slimes were very valuable. She felt uneasy taking one.
"Since I said so, take it without worry. Everyone else has almost chosen. It's a one-time opportunity. It won't be so easy to get another next time." Looking at the nervous Aoi, Takeru patted her shoulder.
"Well... thank you, Takeru-sama." Feeling the gentleness in Takeru's tone, her unease dissipated. After bowing, Aoi quickly chose one.
About ten minutes later, everyone had chosen a suitable slime. They held them in their arms, unable to put them down.
The slimes' cute appearance was very endearing, and they felt wonderful to touch. Not to mention, these slimes could become important partners for everyone in the future.
Seeing everyone had chosen, Takeru had the remaining slimes merge back into two large slimes. He took the large slimes back to the portable space, letting them move around there. He then teleported back to the Butterfly Mansion.
Upon returning, Takeru began helping everyone sign contracts.
Watching Takeru's manipulations, everyone was a bit shocked. It took only a little blood to achieve a telepathic bond with the monster. It was truly rare.
After signing, everyone enthusiastically studied their newly acquired slimes. Takeru explained the slimes' use and nurturing.
Hearing that slimes could survive for long periods solely by absorbing mana from the air, and that they weren't picky eaters if fed, amazed everyone.
After telling everyone about the slimes, Takeru had them go about their own business. Especially Kagaya, who needed to start establishing a country... he had a lot to do.
Takeru continued to stay at the Butterfly Mansion for a while. At night, after saying goodbye to everyone who was reluctant to see him go, he teleported to Mount Natagumo, passed through the tunnel, and returned to the main world.
Seeing it was still evening here, Takeru wasn't surprised. He teleported again, directly back to the island.
"Onii-chan, you're finally back!" Seeing Takeru return, Miu quickly walked up.
"Takeru-sama, welcome back." Ram, Rem, and the others also quickly came to greet him.
"I'm back. Sorry for leaving you to watch the house these past two days." Hearing everyone's words, Takeru nodded with a smile.
"By the way, Takeru-sama, regarding the cuisine from Totsuki, would you like to taste it now?" Then, Chelsea came to Takeru's side and asked.
"Sure." Hearing her words, Takeru nodded with a smile.
Then, leading everyone, Takeru went directly to the dining hall. Once Takeru was seated at the table, Chelsea directly took out the prepared dishes from Totsuki.
Looking at the dishes made from Red Haired Pig and Spice Cow before him, smelling the ultimate aroma, Takeru salivated. Akame, Filo, and the others also licked their lips, looking at the dishes.
"Let's all try them together." Seeing Akame and the others' reactions, Takeru said with a smile. There were plenty of dishes, so he wasn't worried about not having enough for everyone.
"Okay!" Hearing Takeru's words, Filo responded excitedly. She sat down without ceremony, then took out her chopsticks and quickly began tasting.
Takeru also cut a piece of beef and put it in his mouth. Instantly, he felt the ultimate deliciousness of the Spice Cow explode on his taste buds. The flavor of the sauce didn't make the Spice Cow lose its own aroma... instead, it brought out its flavor to the extreme.
Besides that, other dishes also used the Spice Cow or Red Haired Pig as the main flavor, using sauces or cooking techniques to create more layered changes. The texture was also handled very meticulously.
Tasting these dishes, Takeru could even imagine scenes of lively Spice Cows running wild and hunting. It was very unique. However, Takeru could achieve this level easily and even make better dishes.
With just a taste, Takeru could basically reconstruct the entire process of making these dishes, including the ingredients used. That meant Takeru could right now make these dishes and even improve upon them.
Of course, although he could surpass them, it didn't mean the Totsuki people were without value. On the contrary, the help they could provide Takeru and the others was still very significant.
Then, after the dishes on the table were completely eaten, Takeru put down his chopsticks. Feeling his body continuously evolving, although he could still eat more, the energy provided by those dishes was temporarily enough.
"Ram, Rem, how is your Food Honor progressing?" Then, Takeru looked at them.
"We've roughly reached an intermediate level." Hearing this, they estimated.
"Good. Come with me. Try cooking this first." Hearing their words, Takeru nodded and led them to the kitchen.
After having them wait a moment, Takeru teleported into his portable space. He then teleported again to the sea area where the Puffer Whales were kept. The three pregnant Puffer Whales he had time-accelerated last time had already given birth.
Now, the number of Puffer Whales had reached one hundred and forty-five.
Although one hundred and twenty-five were still juveniles, it was only a matter of time before they grew up.
Moreover, three more Puffer Whales were already pregnant. Soon, the number of Puffer Whales would increase significantly again.
Then, Takeru acted quickly, directly stunning three mature Puffer Whales and bringing them back to the main world's kitchen.
Placing the three Puffer Whales on the cutting board, Ram and Rem looked at Takeru questioningly, not knowing what these three Puffer Whales were.
Not only Ram and Rem, but the others also looked curiously at the three Puffer Whales Takeru had brought out. Although they knew they were a new type of food, they didn't know what kind.