753 Hurry Up, Idiot!

"That's enough." The king raised a hand, and the entire palace immediately fell silent.

"Seeing as Chef Mag doesn't wish to remain in the royal kitchen, I won't force him to stay against his will. Even so, the three dishes he offered today were still the best I've tasted, and he's very much worthy of the best dish award." The king turned his gaze toward Mag, and said, "He will be rewarded 1,000 dragon coins, as well as a plaque that says 'Best of the Royal Banquet' that can be hung up in his restaurant."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mag extended a grateful bow toward the king, but he was internally grumbling, How the hell am I supposed to hang up a plaque like that in my restaurant?!