Chapter 61: The Struggle Between Men

"A real man never soaks his food in water; he eats it straight, or there’s no point. If you’re here, you’ve got to go for the super spicy," Brook remarked from the side. Amia wanted him to stop, but Steve, still expressionless, picked up a spicy chicken wing. "I don’t need to soak it. I’ll eat it just like this—it’s full of flavor, and I think it’s quite good," Steve said as he bit into the chicken wing, enduring the intense spiciness without showing any discomfort. Seeing Steve’s reaction, Amia felt a headache coming on. She hadn’t expected Steve to be so tough, forcing himself to eat something so spicy despite the pain it might cause his stomach. Although Steve appeared calm, the spicy food was undoubtedly causing him discomfort. However, he continued to eat the chicken wings without any sign of weakness. After Steve finished, Brook fell silent, surprised at how tough Steve was. But Brook still felt uneasy, so he sliced some steak and placed it on Amia’s plate. "Amia, have some s