So the Blade Warrior went on to say that soldiers in the cooking unit are mostly either recruits or veterans, and by veterans, they mean sergeants, who can be considered old-timers after two to three years of service.

But you need to understand, some soldiers enlist as soon as they turn 16 and have likely never cooked at home. Their culinary skills, acquired halfway into their military lives, may not even match those of an amateur cook, let alone a professional chef.

What is considered professional level? It refers to the homemakers, the ordinary people who might not seem any different from a restaurant chef in the eyes of many, and who may not have cooked any expensive delicacies. However, these people have been in the kitchen for decades. Their cooking skills are sometimes so good that many star-rated restaurant chefs wouldn't dare say they can outdo them.

Of course, star-rated restaurant chefs are called great chefs not just because they can cook a wider variety of dishes and have more exposure to different foods, but also because they spend more time studying and learning about gourmet dishes. However, that doesn't necessarily mean our home-cooking aunties and uncles, who have been cooking for decades, can't replicate those dishes.

Furthermore, the military pays attention to nutritional balance, considering the health of the soldiers, so cooking is done with consideration, aiming to combine scientific health with delicious food. Therefore, the military wouldn't overuse salt, as consuming too much salt is not at all good for the body.

At this point, the Blade Warrior, carrying on the conversation, gave an example to the chubby guy, asking if he knew about the soldiers from Atlantis Free Federation?

The chubby guy shook his head, indicating he did not understand.

The Blade Warrior then looked around at everyone and asked if anyone knew?

Roland smirked and shook his head...

Sky Shadow gave a disdainful snort.

Mengdie kept silent.

So, the Blade Warrior asked the chubby guy again, questioning if he knew why soldiers from Atlantis Free Federation typically appear chubby with big faces and a bloated physique.

The chubby guy still shook his head, expressing his ignorance. Not to mention, he had indeed heard about the bloated physique of Atlantis Free Federation soldiers; like the saying goes, you don't have to eat pork to have seen pigs run. He had seen such soldiers depicted on television, which perfectly aligned with what the Blade Warrior was describing.

Seeing Zhang Xiaobo shaking his head and looking bewildered, the Blade Warrior, for a moment, felt he looked just like a soldier from Atlantis Free Federation. However, the Blade Warrior didn't dwell on this fleeting thought and instead asked the chubby guy if he knew about the Hell's Gate soldiers.

Hell's Gate soldiers were, of course, known to Zhang Xiaobo. Not only did he know about them, but he also had had brief contact with them. After all, as allies part of the FCA alliance, occasional sparring between allied forces occurs. But, surely, Roland would be the most knowledgeable about this.

The chubby guy asked, "What's the point of asking all this?"

"You wouldn't understand," the Blade Warrior replied.

It was as if the Blade Warrior enjoyed teasing, not bothering to explain further but instead continued to inquire of the chubby guy: "Then you..."

"No, no, no, stop right there, just stop," the chubby guy quickly waved his hand, continually uttering words of refusal, clearly indicating he had no interest in pursuing the matter further with the Blade Warrior. As the saying goes, a wise man does not fight with a woman—sometimes, even if you're clearly in the right, you can never win an argument against them. That's the formidable aspect of women.

Moreover, the chubby guy was beginning to sense that this woman was probably targeting him.

"This is my last question, okay?"

"Alright, then go ahead," he said.

The Blade Warrior asked, "Do you know the characteristic feature of Hell's Gate soldiers?"

"The characteristic feature of Hell's Gate soldiers?"

"Yes."

The chubby guy scratched his head, looking left and right, glanced at Mengdie and Sky Shadow, and finally rested his gaze on Roland, hoping to glean some hint from him. The reason he didn't consider Feng Yi was that Feng Yi had never been in this dimension before and thus could not possibly understand the details, so the chubby guy believed Roland was the most likely to know.

However, Roland just shrugged his shoulders, "I've got nothing to say."

Since that was the case, all he could do was guess wildly. The chubby guy simply spread his hands and said, "The soldiers from Hell's Gate are born with superior genes. If there's a difference, it must be that they're definitely of better quality."

"No, you guessed wrong."

The Blade Warrior shook his head.

The chubby guy then scratched his somewhat perplexed head. It could be said that the most obvious characteristics of the soldiers from Hell's Gate compared to ordinary soldiers are their superior genes, distinguished lineage, and exceptional quality. Besides that...

Well, there's something else. The chubby guy tentatively asked: "You're not talking about their looks, are you? Those guys naturally look like they were cast from a mold, and although it's a bit unreal, I have to admit, among us ordinary people, it's hard to find one in a hundred who could compare with them."

The Blade Warrior scoffed with disdain, "What's so great about the New Humans? Look at Mengdie—can she not blow them out of the water by several streets? Is Mengdie a New Human?"

The chubby guy was speechless. Comparing this little sister with the common folk of Hell's Gate, isn't that just nitpicking? Indeed, all the soldiers from Hell's Gate, men and women alike, possess a fine appearance. But one has to realize that there are not many people who can compare to Mengdie in this world. It's only now that they've become closely acquainted that he particularly remembers the shock he felt when he first saw Mengdie. Even in that world-class Mecha Battle tournament, Mengdie's appearance was a sensation.

However, he guessed that all this girl had left was her appearance. Besides that, if she didn't speak a word, she truly lacked any presence.

Hearing the conversation between the two, Mengdie blinked her eyes gently but showed no special reaction.

But the chubby guy really couldn't guess it. "Come on, sis', stop beating around the bush."

"Is it really that hard? I'm talking about body proportions. The soldiers from Atland are mostly chubby like you; what do you think is the main body type among the soldiers from Hell's Gate?"

Damn! So that's what it's about. The chubby guy immediately replied upon hearing this: "Physique."

"Correct! It's their physique, but do you know why that is?"

"How should I know."

The Blade Warrior explained to the chubby guy that the issue was really simple. Atland is very poor, and life there is hard, so the people are very thin. But when they join the army, they get to eat the royal rations, the food improves, and the diet becomes more abundant, they eat more. This is a subconscious behavior from the Atlanders who have been underfed for a long time, which is why they end up getting chubby.

As for the soldiers from Hell's Gate, why does each one of them have a large frame and muscular build, looking like athletic coaches or fitness instructors?

It's not because their genes are that superior—no matter how excellent your genes, they can't change your skeleton. On the contrary, since Hell's Gate is populated by New Humans, they have been accustomed to eating meaty feasts from a young age and naturally do not overeat like the Atland soldiers.

It's known that their army diet consists of beef, choice cuts, and lean meat, and almost every meal includes nutritional supplements. Coupled with intense training, their bodies naturally appear fit.

Why else do you think during the Mardis Revolution, the rebel soldiers were skinny and looked like they could be blown away by the wind? Precisely because the Mardis rebel camps suffered from a lack of food supplies like grains and meats, which led to them living in extremely harsh conditions.

Life was the cheapest commodity there; half a bag of rice or a rifle, some ammo, could trade for a woman. They lived every day tightening their belts, surviving meal to meal.

Feng Yi was a person of considerable wisdom and insight. He understood what the rebel camps needed the most - undoubtedly, it was food. That's why during the National Defense War, he secured ample food supplies and quickly gained strong support from the rebels, leading to the establishment of the Soul Flame Legion. He is the true Soul Flame of the Legion.

As the Blade Warrior spoke about Feng Yi, Mengdie and Sky Shadow hesitated slightly in their movements, seemingly plunged into brief contemplation.

Of course, what the Blade Warrior was discussing was not the main topic but a true comparison between soldiers in different survival environments.

As for the Atlantis Free Federation, they neither starve like Atland nor enjoy the advantageous conditions of Hell's Gate, because this nation focuses more on training each soldier in a scientific and healthy way, pursuing both military proficiency and physical enhancement, advocating a diet with less salt in all units as a healthy food plan.

At this moment, the chubby guy finally understood. He didn't expect the Blade Warrior to have such strong tastes, but that was hardly surprising. Whether to add salt or not actually depends on an individual's taste. He had adapted to life in the military, so he was used to following the military's diet plan.

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