Everyone is Young Except for Me

There was a saying about letting the barbarians fight among themselves. Use barbarians to control and regulate other barbarians. Now I was controlling and regulating the orcs in front of me.

“Kuweeeeeoh! Trivial spiders!”

Gorba slashed at a giant spider with a huge axe. Behind him, dozens of orcs followed him in raiding the spider king’s cave. The spiders started to roar at the sudden attack. “Shiiiiik!!!”

It had been a while since I heard it. I really hated spiders. It happened during my time as a North Korean spy. One of the things I had to eat to survive were spiders. It was a bit ironic that I now had the ability of spiders. However, it was their appearance I didn’t like, not their ability.

Gorba spoke, “Guruk. Is the spider king really gone?”

“Yes, I killed everything. There is no king or queen.”

“Chwik. Then I have to thank you. My Blue Tooth tribe has been plagued by spiders. Now we can grow enough so that we won’t be pushed by other tribes.”

[Goodwill with Orc Chief Gorba has risen.]

[The range of activity of the Blue Tooth Tribe has increased.]

[Their friendship with humans has increased.]

[The orcs of the Blue Tooth Tribe will have an increased birth rate.]

I didn’t need this person’s goodwill. Additionally, the birth rate increased.

“There are other tribes?”

“Yes, us orcs are divided into four tribes. Chwik.”

Four...

At this moment, Prometheus’ memories struck again.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ says they seem to have split apart.]

I lightly nodded. He seemed to have the same thought as me. Still, the memories I had now were originally from him so perhaps it was natural. I asked Gorba, “Why did you split up? Mudur should’ve had enough power to ascend to the position of a constellation, right?”

Mudur—it was the name of the supreme orc born 500 years ago. He had great power and that power threatened the constellations. I had never seen him but I could remember him. He united the ferocious orcs and became the first king of the orcs. He was the head of ‘Leica,’ an alliance of giant orcs.

Gorba looked surprised. “How do you know that name? It is a very old story...”

I looked around the surroundings and just said something roughly. “It’s famous among humans.”

“I see. I can understand. His strength was a truly great achievement. Chwiik.”

It was true. It wasn’t only humans who fought against the Army of Death at that time. The orcs also raised their armies and Mudur was at the vanguard. The mountains crumbled at his fist and the earth split. I remembered the constellations also felt nervous about the ferocity that the Army of Death couldn’t prevent. Perhaps if he had risen to become a constellation, he would’ve become number one.

Mudur’s power had been that astounding. The highest god Jupiter often praised Mudur, saying his power was comparable to someone on Hera’s level.

I asked, “Then Mudur didn’t become a constellation?”

“Chwiik. That’s right. According to the story, at that time, Mudur declared he wouldn’t become a constellation.”

“Why...?”

“I don’t know. Chwiik. My guess is that he wanted to live freely before rising to a constellation and becoming a dog of the gods.”

...I see. Indeed, Mudur was a free-spirited person who didn’t know where he was going next. He wasn’t afraid to pick fights with other constellations and spoke out his mind. To put it simply, his personality was a scoundrel.

“This was why there was a struggle among his four children. If Mudur didn’t become a constellation then they would never be the leader. Guruk.”

“So what happened to Mudur?”

“I am ashamed to say this but he was poisoned by his children.”

Poisoned...

It was a vain and ridiculous end for the chief of the Leica. Perhaps there was a fierce contest for supremacy among his children, otherwise they wouldn’t be so divided right now. It seemed like something I would see in a drama but it actually happened.

Then an orc approached and spoke to Gorba, “Guruk. Gorba, the spider king and queen haven’t been seen. Chwiik.”

“See, I was right.” 

“I’m sorry for doubting you Brother. Chwiik.”

“Take the ingredients and cobwebs and go back to your village. I’ll cook for you there. Windia has too many eyes.”

“Understood. Chwiik.”

Thus, we entered the orc village Belli again. The moment we arrived, I descended from Gorba’s shoulder.

“It seems like a long time since I’ve been here.”

It was a landscape that I couldn’t get used to. To me, who had become accustomed to urban life, it was quite shocking to see the orcs living in caves, like primitive humans. Of course, there was one point that was definitely better than the city.

...It was that the orcs were pure. It could be seen just by looking at Gorba.

I walked toward the spider legs that the orcs had stacked up. Then I summoned Solar. “Hello, Master!”

 “Yes, Solar.” 

“What are you going to cook today?”

“I’m going to cook for the green friends behind me.”

“I'm looking forward to it! What can I do?”

“From now on, I need you to carefully roast the spider legs over there.” I pointed to the stacked spider legs.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is looking forward to your cooking.]

“I understand! Should I cook it now?”

“Wait a minute.”

I spoke to Gorba, “Gorba, can you stack these spider legs like a tower?” 

“Chwik. How can we build it like a tower? I don’t have a good head.”

It couldn’t be helped. I used Lion's Roar on behalf of Gorba and shouted to command the orcs. They looked at Gorba and started to obey me once he nodded. Finally, they finished stacking up the spider legs like a tower. I smiled with satisfaction when I saw it.

“Excellent. Now I can roast it well. Solar, it is your turn.”

“I understand! Master, from where should I roast?”

“Roast it from the outside of the tower.”

“I’m going! Hehehe!” Solar emitted heat and started roasting the spider legs from the outside of the tower.

The orcs exclaimed. “Chwiik! It smells great!”

“The sun is cooking our enemies!”

“For the glory of Mudur! Kuweeoh!”

The orcs struck their chest with their fists and paid tribute. I didn’t know it before but I knew it now. Their actions were what Mudur did in his lifetime leading the orcs. Perhaps their greeting methods had become rigid after 500 years.

Sizzle.

Once the top was cooked, Solar came down to the middle. It roasted evenly around the tower like an orbiting sun. As it finally descended, I grabbed Solar’s face and started to roast the lower part myself. Solar’s face was as red as a tomato. “Ack! Don’t pull my face too hard!”

“I’m sorry. Endure it a bit more.”

“Ack!”

Every time I heard Solar’s screams, the fire grew a bit stronger. I adjusted the distance and waited for the outer part to cook properly. Once it was finally roasted, a delicious smell rose. The orcs were already drooling but there was still a long way to go. I had to cook the inside as well. I pushed Solar inside the tower. It moved up and down and started to roast the spider legs.

“Let’s make a sauce now.”

I took the floating pot out of my inventory. It hadn’t been used in a while and was a bit dusty. I wiped off the dust and cut the vegetables. It had also been a long time since I used Dicing. The water from the vegetables filled the pot. I skillfully made the sauce while asking Gorba, “Hey, Gorba. Dip it? Or pour it?” 

The sauce I was going to make now would be similar to the sweet and sour sauce. That’s why I asked about dipping or pouring that my grandchildren taught me the other day. [1] However, Gorba didn’t know this.

“Chwiik? What is this?

“Do you want to dip the sauce or pour the sauce when eating?! This guy!”

“Guruk. We don’t know because we always eat raw food. Chwiik.”

Damn. Indeed.

“Then I’ll just pour it!” 

Please note that I was in the dip faction.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is drooling.]

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is telling you to keep cooking.]

“What nonsense. Be quiet because I already know!”

[You have received the apostle’s buff.]

[All stats have increased by 20%.]

This guy was using his buffs all over the place. He wanted me to pay attention to the cooking? I quickly finished the sauce and headed to Solar’s location. I got there in time as the inside had just become perfect. It was like a steamed crab. “Gorba, put me on the palm of your hand!”

“I understand, Brother. Chwiiik.”

Saliva spilled from Gorba’s mouth. Uh, dirty guy. 

The pre-made sauce was poured over the tower. I had to leave some behind because I was going to dip it. Thus, there were some parts I didn’t pour the sauce over. I would eat it when I served it. I poured the sauce roughly. Finally, the cooking was finished and the message popped up.

[Please decide the name of the dish.]

“Name?”

This had never happened before. A similar phrase had appeared when I cooked the superior quality dish for Flora. I recalled it was a ‘theme’ at the time but now it was a name? Well, this wasn’t important. I roughly named it. “Roasted Ten Layers Spider Legs Tower.”

Ttiring~

[Specialty! Roasted Ten Layers Spider Legs Tower!]

[One of the keys to success in the orcs’ lives is eating good food and fighting hard.

The dish that seemed to have been made unintentionally and without care will awe the viewers.

Sometimes a rough, handmade dish can be a huge hit.

The Weather Chef’s original idea for the orcs is revealed.

-Star Taste: ☆☆☆☆☆

-Expiration Date: Five days.

-Health Recovery: 500. Magic Power Recovery: 500.

Efficacy: If this dish is eaten by humans, strength will double like the orcs. If this dish is eaten by orcs, all stats will increase by 20%.

50% more damage will be dealt to spider-type monsters during the day.

Maximum health is increased by 50%.

* Sun’s Blessing: Strength, defense, fire damage, and fire resistance increased by 50%.]

“...Amazing.”

I didn’t know there would be a higher grade of food than superior quality. I was blank for a moment at the unexpected situation. Then another message emerged.

[The first specialty dish has been created!]

[The recipe for ‘Roasted Ten Layers Spider Legs Tower’ has been registered.]

[Now you can easily make and deliver specialty dishes at any time.] 

Ohu. I subconsciously smiled as I checked the recipe. The specialty dish was created by me. As long as I had the ingredients, I could make it quickly at any time. Another message came up.

[Would you like to teach the Roasted Ten Layers Spider Legs Tower to the orcs? Once taught, your name will be known to all generations of the Blue Tooth Orcs and it will be designated as a tribe speciality.]

Hand over the dish? There was something like this? I was once again amazed by the freedom of Arkstar. I never thought I would be able to teach dishes to non-human monsters. The problem was the matter of my name. After a moment of contemplation, I made a decision. “Yes, do good things and leave my name behind. This is fine.”

I asked Gorba to call over the smartest orc. The other orcs were rapidly devouring my dish. A short time later, an orc appeared and I taught him the dish I made.

Ttiring~

[The ‘Roasted Ten Layers Spider Legs Tower’ has become a specialty of the Blue Tooth Tribe.]

[The first specialty dish has been handed over.]

[Your fame has increased by 5,000.]

[Something special will happen as the creation of specialty dishes increases.]

Many messages appeared as I turned my attention once again to the dish I made.

“Phew, I’m hungry. Now I should eat... eh, there’s none?”

The meal I made was gone. The many orcs, including Gorba, were touching their bellies and laying down.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is shedding tears.]

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[1] In Korea, people are split into sides on whether to pour the sauce or dipping the sauce for sweet and sour pork

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