Lord of the Time: I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

Chapter 164: 164: Great Bond

The after breezed by. It was Rozho and Kazuto who cooked the lunch that the team five ate. Rozho and Kazuto had a background in culinary so they could cook surprisingly well at their age. Rozho knew how to cook, mainly because he was taught by a retired chef in the slum district.

Kazuto's family owns three restaurants and five hotels in the third district. Kazuto's father was a mighty chef who was awarded with Pheno's five-star. It was the highest rank one could get. An honor that one few selected possessed in the Culinary industry.

With such accolades, Kazuto's father was very well one of the best chefs one could find in the City of Phenos. Known for his great grasp, mastery, and innovation of different cuisines! Then, Kazuto's mother was a woman born from a merchant's family that had their very own commerce.

After marriage, it was Kazuto's mother who influenced his father to use his reputation as one of the Pheno's five-star chefs and create restaurants! People flocked to Kazuto's father's signature dish were all on the menu. Each of his restaurants serves different cuisines though, but still manages to cater to the taste of the masses.

"You have to invite me to one of your father's restaurants then..." Caleb chuckled.

Due to their idle time, they just talked about anything while eating their lunch earlier. Topics from their background, some funny childhood stories, the norms/conventions of the society, and everything about things they could think of.

Conversation and light discussion were a great way of bringing people closer together. Due to this, Caleb began to understand the members of his team more. Well, in a year they had been together. He already has a good grasp of their personality, aspirations, and ideologies.

First of all, Kazuto... Kazuto is like the sun breaking through the clouds on a rainy day. He's a genuinely cheerful guy, always wearing a bright smile. He radiates warmth and positivity, making everyone around him feel good. Although he previously had an altercation with Kidd. Now, they are on good terms. After all, it was Kidd who started all of their fights.

Kazuto's got a unique fascination with collecting old, dusty books. His quirk is his boundless curiosity, always eager to share fascinating tidbits of knowledge he finds in those pages. For example, the way he collected information about the garden from before.

He dreams of opening a café combined with a bookstore, creating a warm, inviting space where people can enjoy a cup of coffee while indulging in their love for books. Yes, he has such a simple dream. The only reason why he joined Scout was because of his innate curiosity. Scout specializes in exploration after all.

He firmly believes in the power of kindness and often says, "Even the tiniest spark can light up the darkest night." Kazuto lives this belief by being there for others and sharing his uplifting spirit.

In a sense, Caleb thinks that Kazuto is the kind of character who would likely die first in a fictional story because of their kindness and positivity.

Rozho, on the other hand, is as introverted as a hermit crab in a disco party. He's quiet, mysterious, and prefers the company of shadows over people. But don't be fooled by his reticent nature; he's sharp as a tack and just as quick. He's also mature, and he only warmed to Caleb and others due to their consistent proximity to each other. But if was others, he would just them cold shoulders.

Rozho's quirk is his incredible ability to mimic any voice he hears. He's like a human parrot but with an entire symphony of voices at his disposal. He's also a master of disguise, making him the ultimate stealthy infiltrator. Of course, he rarely shows his talent for mimicking voice since he said that it was a shameful thing to display.

The reason why they discovered Rozho's parrot kind of talent in the first place was because of his tipsiness. Yes, it doesn't seem like it, but Rozho was a damn drunkard that could drink five full wooden barrels of wine a day!

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Rozho's dream is to create a school for orphans, where they can receive a proper education and learn the art of self-defense. He envisions a place where children can grow to be strong, independent individuals. Caleb deduces that it might be because of his upbringing, growing up in the slum. Actually, Caleb kinda likes Rozho's dream.

After all, as someone who reincarnated hundreds of times in a child's body and experiences their fragility and helplessness. Caleb could sympathize with them. As a child, one could die at any time without sufficient protection due to their weakness. Caleb experienced it first-hand multiple times! Not to mention, he felt naturally closer to children now after experiencing hundreds of lives as a damn child repeatedly!

Rozho lives by the creed that "Silence can be mightier than the sword." Rozho believes that sometimes actions speak louder when they're wrapped in shadows, and that true power lies in subtlety and the ability to protect without being seen. He's a guardian of the underprivileged, a silent hero of the night. Lastly, he likes swords very much. He treats them like they were his child, even though he was still a teen.

Then there was Kidd. Caleb summarizes him as a sly, poisonous mouth but kind inside.

Kidd's friends always chuckle at his sharp tongue. One day, they were sitting at a café discussing their dreams. When Kazuto mentioned wanting to be a famous painter jokingly, Kidd grinned and said, "Well, someone has to paint the coffee shop walls, right?" Kazuto blushed, and they all burst into laughter.

Kidd has a soft spot for stray animals. Even though he pretends to be gruff and uncaring, he often sneaks away to feed and take care of them. Once, Caleb discovered him feeding a group of hungry cats in an alley. Caleb said, "You're such a softie, Kidd," to which Kidd retorted, "Don't get used to it; I just don't want them scratching my precious leather jacket."

Lastly, Kidd's passion for food is no secret. He once went on a rant about how a perfectly cooked burger is a work of art. He declared, "Food is the ultimate expression of love. You show me a well-seasoned steak, and I'll show you a heartwarming sonnet." Everyone laughed, but they all knew that when it came to food, Kidd spoke from the heart.