First started on January 28th, 2015.
Published on January 31st, 2015.
Chapter 35/300
Hot Taro
Bionis' Leg Arc (1/22)
"Gives off steam even when raw. No need to cook this 'chef's friend'."
With Tephra Cave's Leg Pass behind, Shulk and Reyn walked through the Raginar Canyon Path with no sunlight available. On the way, Reyn started to sniff a faint scent of food. When the two turned the corner, they spotted a group of Homs travelers cooking. Shulk and Reyn did not eat breakfast this morning, so seeing the steam of an unidentified food caused their stomach to rumble. They decided to talk to them, which the Homs group greeted back.
"Hello there!" a male Homs said with a smile. "Fancy meetin' you here, boys!"
"I'm surprised to see you guys here," Shulk said.
"More importantly, I'm starvin'!" Reyn said, punching his left palm while eyeing on the table full of plates and food.
"Wait, Reyn! I don't think they'll lend us food that easily."
"It's okay," the female Homs said. "You two are lucky. We have plenty of food that can serve all of us."
"And besides," a male Homs merchant added, "if it's money we're talking about, you talk to me. I sell equipment here if you're interested."
Shulk smiled at them. "Thank you so much," he said.
"Cheers!" Reyn said before rushing to the table. The first thing he picked up was a vegetable giving off steam. "Hey... There's something strange with this vegetable."
"Oh, that's a Hot Taro," the female Homs said. "Hot Taros always give off steam even when raw, so there's no need to cook this 'chef's friend'."
"Nice! Time to dig in!" Reyn grabbed the Hot Taro carefully and munch a piece off of it. However, Shulk noticed Reyn's face crunching a bit
"How is it, Reyn?" Shulk asked in concern.
"It's...okay, I guess." Reyn sounded disappointed. "I can still eat it, though. Why don't you try, Shulk?"
Shulk frowned. "You know me. I highly doubt I could eat this piece of vegetable, Reyn."
"Listen up, Shulk. Food is food. Eat up or shut up, that's what I say."
Shulk sighed in response.