The Rising of the Shield Hero (Novel) Vol. 18

Naofumi obtains the mirror vassal weapon from Kizuna’s world, which can enhance abilities through food. Now Naofumi and his allies start stuffing their faces for the sake of getting stronger! But there’s a limit to how much volume they can stomach. Seeking food that can better boost their abilities in smaller servings, the party heads to a town inhabited by a famous chef. However, after a trivial comment, Naofumi finds himself facing down the chef in an all-out cooking battle!

“There’s nothing fair, and no rules in this place! That means only a master of foul play and cunning will be the victor!” How will Naofumi’s cooking skills, so praised by his allies, fare in this culinary challenge amid unknown surroundings? Get ready to feast on the eighteenth volume of this still rising otherworld fantasy!

By Aneko Yusagi and Minami Seira