Ball of Nothing

Chapter 29


Chapter 29

When it came to understanding humans, none of the Great Gods could compare to Freya . The beautiful goddess was burning with passion . No, she was literally burning with passion . Her red hair was on fire for some reason . She even borrowed an outfit from owner Grem for the purpose of getting into the mood .
She now wore a pair of red half-framed glasses and a bright red dress to compliment her burning hair . Mind's Eye didn't detect any special effects from the outfit she wore . It was probably a goddess thing to fly into passion .
Sedna looked tired and I can't help but feel the same . After all, a passionate Freya was one who demanded attention at every turn . The lesson has yet to begin but she has already launched into a lecture about the ugliness of humans, how to kick them in the groin and poke their eyes out . How this has anything to do with table manners is anybody's guess .
" . . . Also, you must never follow anyone who gives you sweets . Do you hear me? It is especially dangerous for a cute boy like you . They will do all sorts of nasty things to you and sell you away to the devils!"
The dew tea's effect had long worn off . I was beginning to feel restless from her meaningless lecture . Sedna noticed my discomfort and interrupted Freya before the goddess could launch into another lecture .
"Freya, I think we should move on to the main topic . I'm sure Zero is very curious about the proper dinning etiquette by now . Shall we start? I'll have Jeremy bring the brownies and Jen prepare a few more cups of tea . We can enjoy tea break while we are at it . Practical experience is important after all . "
As if on cue, Jeremy entered carrying that plate of brownies and three cups of dew tea . He set them down in front of us and Freya taught me briefly about how to sit, use a napkin if needed and introduced some table utensils . Apparently the brownie has to be eaten with a cake fork .
What's most shocking was how the act of eating consists of putting cake into your body . After watching Freya demonstrate it once, I was hesitant . Wouldn't it hurt? Then again, humans did this all the time according to Freya . Maybe I'm thinking too much .
Watching her repeat it and explaining about chewing the food, I had a brilliant idea . I could absorb it secretly after putting it in my mouth! I'm sure that's what the goddesses are doing too . They probably act like humans to blend in . Who would willingly swallow food? I remember how the bird swallowed Namekuji and died . I'm not going to make that same mistake .
"Try it! I'm sure you'll come to love these chocolate brownies too . "
These brownies didn't look appealing with their dull colour but since Sedna nodded, I decided to try it .
Holding the cake fork was tricky . My new body's fingers struggled with holding it correctly . Sedna helped to correct the position my fingers were gripped the fork . It became a lot easier after that . The brownie was surprisingly soft and it made me curious . Maybe food made by humans didn't hurt . Also, I didn't sense any life from the brownie . Maybe it was harmless?
The brownie was cut into a small piece and I had to balance it on the fork until I could put it in my mouth . The fork didn't have any taste but it was cold . On the other hand, once the brownie touched my tongue, a wonderful sensation exploded . Now I understood why Sedna and Freya had weird expressions and made funny noises when they ate .
Before I knew it, I'd swallowed the brownie . Alarmed, I checked the notifications . Nothing appeared . Wasn't I suppose to receive energy from this?
Oh well, it didn't really matter . It's probably not important .
"Did you like it?" Freya eyes were sparkling for sure and her hair was back to normal . Maybe eating brownies helped return her to normal .
I nodded . They were good . In fact, I wouldn't mind trying a second time . Eating was a true privilege . Humans have it going .
Sedna smiled and passed me a cup of dew tea .
"Here Zero, try this . Make sure to blow it first, it's hot . "
I blew on it twice before holding a small bit of tea in my mouth . It hurts so badly that I started to tear . Sedna and Freya began to fret .
"What's wrong? Is it too hot?"
"Spit it out!" Freya commanded and I made a face .
The heat was subsiding and I could taste the tea . It was a strange thing really . If the brownie was what the goddess described as sweet, the tea was described as mildly sweet .
As the pain disappeared, I found that I enjoyed the tea more than the brownie . I swallowed after a while and the goddesses gulped in anticipation . To ease their concerns, I gave them a bright smile .
Freya's cheeks matched her hair and Sedna trembled a little . I paid no attention to that and continued blowing the hot tea . It took a while before the temperature was nice . Once it reached a good temperature, I drank everything in one breath . It was delicious!
[You have consumed Dew Tea and gained a temporary effect [Calming +1] for 5 minutes . ]
[You have gained the title [Tea Lover] . This title helps to increase familiarity between you and the tea brewer every time tea is drank . ]
What's this random notification again? I'm beginning to think that my past self was a huge worrywart . He's babying me too much!
Then again, from this system I found out that effects only take effect when I've finished the food . I guess in order to gain energy, I should finish that slice of brownie .