Chapter 152
Joo-Hyun offered to help with the meal preparations, but her offer was rejected.
“It would be best if you stayed here.”
“But I feel bad, just eating without doing anything...”
“If you’d like to keep the human race going, I suggest you sit still.”
“...Ah.”
“Exactly that.”
Iser nodded once and headed into the kitchen. Aria, who gently escorted the bewildered Joo-Hyun to the sofa, offered a light explanation.
“If it wasn’t prepared and handled directly by the teacher, it’s likely too dangerous for a human to consume.”
“What happens if I eat something that Gio didn’t prepare...?”
“You’d become one with this portrait. I doubt that’s what you want, gentleman.”
“Even just handling the ingredients—is that a problem too?”
“Unfortunately, your body is far too fragile for that kind of strain.”