Chapter 368 One-Pot Stew
Liam and the others naturally followed her.
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Once they were a good distance from the crowd, Liam caught up, falling into step beside her. “You’re sure about not pursuing Leonard now?”
Layla shook her head.
“They’re probably still hiding somewhere here. Once your people arrive, we can conduct a proper search. Right now, it’s a waste of time and energy.”
Her goal was clear: win the show, claim ownership of Planet A13, and live her best life as a wealthy woman.
She wouldn’t get bogged down in their games.
Shane moved up on her other side. “With all this happening, they’ll likely lay low for a while. It might be a good opportunity to collect some Starcore Ore.”
Once Liam’s forces arrived, they could bring down a mech.
He was eager to attempt a fusion, to test how the Starcore Ore would affect the alloy.
Integrating it could drastically boost performance, but the ratios were critical.
Too little, and the enhancement was negligible; too much, and the metal’s unique properties could make the frame unstable or pliable.
Hearing Shane’s plan, Layla stopped and reached up to ruffle his hair affectionately. “Sounds good. We’ll set up your workshop for R&D.”
A faint, almost invisible smile touched Shane’s lips at her touch.
The live chat, momentarily distracted from the earlier tension, cooed at the interaction.
[Watching Layla’s group is such a relief. I’m here for the romance, not the soap opera.]
[Right? Their dynamic is so much healthier than the others.]
[Personally, I’m still team Layla and Prof. Slater. That’s main couple energy right there.]
[Careful, Prince Oliver might hear you!]
Back at the cabin, Layla flexed her fingers.
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She decided a proper, hearty meal was in order-a reward for everyone after the recent chaos.
Layla laid out the still-fresh cuts of poultry. She then instructed Liam and Carson to gather whatever vegetables they could find.
Finally, she retrieved the coarsely ground grain flour, a precious ingredient she’d gone to great lengths to collect.
It was time to prepare a one-pot stew.
Turning her head, she gave Shane a quick wink.
“Do me a favor and craft a large pot and a dedicated cooking hearth for it,” she said, sketching a simple diagram of the heavy, lidded stew pot on a nearby wall.
Shane nodded without hesitation. “You got it. Consider it done.”
Curiosity piqued, Yates wandered over.
He watched as Layla chopped the freshly dressed chicken and duck into hearty, rustic chunks- a stark contrast to her usual delicate preparations.
“What’s on the menu today, Layla?” he asked, eyes wide.
After finishing her savory marinade, Layla glanced back. “Just you wait. It’ll knock your socks off.”
Vanguard moved in to capture every detail on camera. The live chat immediately lit up.
[Watching Layla prep is making me drool already. How does it smell this good before she’s even started cooking?]
[Her technique alone is miles better than anyone else’s.]
[If only I could get a taste. Layla, you gotta open a diner after the show ends. I’d sell my for a meal.]
A smile played on Layla’s lips as she monitored the comments while working.
“Today’s dish is something I’ve never made on stream before. Any guesses?”
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She continued chopping the root vegetables Carson had brought back. “It’s not a heavy braise. This is a one-pot stew, a regional specialty I learned years ago up north.”
She had asked Carson specifically for edible tubers, a substitute for the absent potatoes.
What he returned with were “earth-bulbs,” which resembled potatoes but released a crisp,
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