Chapter 72: Cereal (4)

The citizens of the Empire have made it a daily routine to drink Lilith's milk every morning.

But one day, when they bought Lilith's milk, a cereal called 'Frosted Flakes" they had never seen before came along with it.

"Frosted Flakes?"

"There's a tiger is drawn on it!"

The tiger, which seemed to invigorate anyone just by looking at it, clenched its fist and pointed its index finger towards the sky.

[ Soaring Tiger Power! Oh Yeah! ]

"Haha, that's a fun phrase. It really wakes you up, doesn't it? I feel completely awake."

"Look at this. It even has a name. The tiger's name is Tony."

The magnificent tiger Tony encountered in the early morning when they were still half-asleep infused vitality into the citizens of the empire.

And when they mixed Cornflakes with milk, they were surprised.

"Everything is so sweet! Sweet, sweet!"

"Is this grain? Really!?"

To the citizens of the Empire who are used to eating grains raw for breakfast, cornflakes were a refreshing shock.

It wasn't hard at all; it was crispy and the sweet taste spread throughout their mouths.

It was a shocking texture and taste that was utterly unbelievable for grain.

Moreover, even the way to eat it was too simple.

Unlike grains that needed to be soaked in water from the previous day after removing the seeds and shells, cornflakes were ready to eat as soon as they were mixed with milk and became moist in an instant.

"Wow, the milk has also become sweet!"

"Mom, this is crispy but moist!"

The children, who had completely woken up, mindlessly inhaled the cornflakes.

"If this keeps up, there's no way my spirits won't soar!"

"Yeah, I really think it's great."

On a busy morning getting ready to go to work, the convenient cornflakes filled their stomachs and saved them time for meals.

As the burden of breakfast lessened it felt like energy was springing up from nowhere.

The lively Tony was raising his index finger towards the sky.

*

For the working-class people who spend busy mornings, Cornflakes received high praise.

The sweetness of corn and sugar, fresh milk, and the convenience of easy-to-eat fast food.

"Seeing Tony makes me feel like I'm filled with tiger power!"

"If I eat Frosted Flakes, will I become bigger too?"

As Frosted Flakes gained popularity, naturally, even the tiger Tony drawn on the box began to receive attention.

"I still feel tired even after eating. Why is that?"

"You should shout 'Oh Yeah!'."

"Really? Is that so? Alright! Got it!"

The energetic phrases of Frosted Flakes, such as "I feel the power of the tiger" and "Oh Yeah," provided a ray of comfort to the working-class people starting their weary mornings.

In this way, while Frosted Flakes gained popularity among the common people, the nobility also reacted positively to it.

"It seems like if you eat in moderation, digestion goes well."

"Really, it's good because it's not greasy."

The meals of the nobles were generally greasy and extravagant.

The three great delicacies of the Empire—chicken, pizza, and hamburgers—dominated the table, so it was indeed true that digestion was difficult after eating.

On the other hand, Frosted Flakes was much simpler and didn't feel burdensome, and since there was milk, there was no need to look for alcohol.

Could it be that freshness is the key?

"Hmm, this might be okay for breakfast."

"It's okay to eat in the morning."

Naturally, as the word spread that cornflakes were good for digestion, some nobles began to have cornflakes for breakfast.

They started eating Frosted Flakes as a reaction against greasy foods.

"But isn't Tony really handsome?"

"Really, I think it's cool because he's so dignified!"

Among some young ladies, there was a unique preference for the muscular tiger Tony as their ideal type.

The Empire's breakfast was being revived with Cornflakes.

And at that moment, the developer of Frosted Flakes, Yuri.

"Mr. Tony, welcome."

"Um!"

I was facing Tony, the tiger who was the model for the mascot of Frosted Flakes.

*

In this other world, various races are living.

The 'tiger beastmen' clan also existed, albeit in small numbers.

I used my experience from the polar bear incident and contacted the clan first this time.

If I used a tiger on Frosted Flakes without permission, it could cause a headache later due to copyright issues.

The clan that formed such a bond is the 'Tony' that we are facing now.

Unlike Bolitur, who gave off a warm impression like the neighbor next door, Taito was a large, muscular tiger.

His personality was equally bold and dignified.

"Is the fresh milk ready?"

"This is Grade A milk freshly extracted from the Tundra Ranch."

When Taito saw the white, fresh milk, his face relaxed pleasantly.

When I poured milk into the bowl of cornflakes, Taito devoured it in one bite.

"Is it time for the cornflakes?"

The sight of a real tiger eating Frosted Flakes right in front of me was incredibly refreshing.

It seemed like licking the milk-covered lips with a thick tongue was incredibly delicious.

"It's a taste that reminds me of my mother."

"...Is that all?"

"Do you know why the aristocrats drink milk?"

"I don't know well."

"That's because milk brings back memories of childhood."

It is said that the noble children spend the first six months of their lives drinking their mother's breast milk, and the adult noble children drink milk and reminisce about their childhood.

Taito said that recalling childhood memories helps suppress wild instincts.

Thanks to that, the noble families are all fervent fans of Lilith's Milk...

"Is it a stroke of luck that the Dairy Farming Association chairman was caught by the Empire?"

It was clear that if the former Dairy Farming Association chairman, who almost ruined Lilith's Milk, had been caught by the clan, he would have been beaten to death without even getting a glimpse of prison.

For him, being captured by the Empire and sent to prison was rather a narrow escape.

Behind Lilith, there were hundreds of loyal fans, the noble lords, standing strong as her allies.

Among them, the most recognized noble in the Empire was Tony.

When Frosted Flakes is mentioned, all the citizens of the Empire thinks of Tony.

The Empire is currently showing signs of breakfast revival due to cornflakes.

However, this was merely a 'flash' effect achieved through the collaboration with Lilith's Milk.

Once the Frosted Flakes event ends and sales begin, its popularity will wane again.

Above all, the existing perception was the problem.

Because the Empire had the existing perception that breakfast was not good for health.

When the White Tower released the Cornflakes, the "Twelve Towers" brought up that claim again and caused a disturbance.

Right now, on the streets of the capital, the wizards of the Yellow Tower were wandering around, preaching about the importance of good eating habits.

'They really don't miss a chance to meddle.'

They don't just introduce Prohibition laws, they also interfere with breakfast.

They were a bunch of annoying people who caused trouble at every turn.

But an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

"Taito, are you ready?"

"Of course."

Taito stood up from his seat.

Holding a box of Frosted Flakes in one hand.

He looked very dependable.

*

Early morning, the main square of the capital.

In the center, wizards in yellow robes were preaching to people everywhere.

"Breakfast is like starting the day in a debauched manner."

"Drinking milk in the morning is helpful, but it's best not to have any more meals beyond that."

The first tower of the Twelve Towers, the wizards of the Yellow Tower.

"Then, is it also not okay to eat Cornflakes in the morning?"

"You can eat it, but I don't recommend it."

"Hmm, I see!"

Because it was the words of the wizards, the intellectual elite of the Empire, people listened attentively to the words of the wizards.

The Yellow Tower wizards were passionately preaching about the importance of diet.

"Huh! It's a tiger!"

"A tiger has appeared!"

Suddenly, the square became chaotic, and people looked in one direction.

The street leading to the square, a giant-sized tiger was walking on two legs.

Seeing the tiger strutting down the main street, the citizens of the Empire went into a frenzy.

That makes sense; the 'Tiger Beastmen' were a race that couldn't be seen in the capital.

People were bewildered by the appearance of a beastman, who is rarely seen even in the autonomous region of a different race.

However, that embarrassment was more like a welcome surprise than fear.

"To, Tony?"

"...Is it real?"

The beastmen, once objects of fear and dread, transformed into friendly figures thanks to the trend of Frosted Flakes.

Thud thud.

Taito's steps led to the center of the square, precisely to the place where the wizards of the Yellow Tower were.

"Eek!"

The wizard, who had been spreading rumors about Cornflakes, hiccupped as he saw Taito appear before him.

"What is Frosted Flakes?"

"...Ah, breakfast!"

"Breakfast is good for your health."

"Yes, that's right. Breakfast is good for your health!" 

The wizard of the Yellow Tower babbled incoherently, not even knowing what he was saying.

On the other hand, the citizens of the Empire who were listening to the sermon could only be dumbfounded.

"What? You just said it was bad."

"Was it a lie?"

The surroundings were buzzing as the wizard's claims changed as easily as flipping a palm.

"Eek?!"

As Taito's massive hand approached, the wizard, who had instinctively covered his body, blinked upon seeing what was in that hand.

What Taito was holding in his hand was a box Frosted Flakes.

"It's a gift."

"Th-thank you."

The wizard, holding the Frosted Flakes, answered in a daze.

And.

"To-Tony!"

"Really, Tony has come!"

The citizens of the Empire, realizing that Tony was real, rushed in with boxes of cornflakes.

"Sign! Please sign!"

"Me too!"

"Great!"

The square where the Yellow Tower's sermon was taking place instantly transformed into an impromptu Frosted Flakes signing event.

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