Spice Bonds at Rimuru's Ramen Shop

Hakufu

Finally! I've been craving real ramen since that last tournament!

Kazuma

Funny how getting your butt kicked makes you appreciate simple things.

Hakufu

I won that fight! You were the one who got dragged here by debt!

Milim

Almost there... this secret technique will make it legendary!

Rimuru

Milim, that's the third time you've added chili oil. Humans have taste bud limits.

Milim

But Rimuru! More power always equals more delicious!

Hakufu

H-hot... but... can't... stop...

Kazuma

Maybe we should've stuck with the normal broth? This is literally demon-level spicy.

Milim

See? She's crying tears of joy! My cooking transcends mortal understanding!

Kazuma

Bring it on! I've eaten Aqua's cooking - this is nothing!

Rimuru

Kazuma, pride and spice tolerance are different things. Don't be a hero.

Kazuma

N-no, I got this... just... need... to believe...

Kazuma

Why... does it taste... so good... while destroying me...

Hakufu

This is worse than... any tournament injury...

Milim

Oh! I forgot to mention - the pain is temporary, but the power boost lasts for days!