chef in Konosuba

(The sky is covered in an ominous orange hue, as we see a towering figure walking slowly toward a rickety bridge. Chef, wearing his signature apron, cautiously crosses the bridge. Suddenly, the bridge creaks, and Chef falls into the abyss, shouting his signature "Oh, shit!" before disappearing into the darkness.)

(Chef wakes up in a white, confused place. In front of him is Aqua, who is now much more serious about her job as the responsible goddess.)

Aqua:

(In a formal and bored tone)

"Isaac Hayes... also known as 'Chef'. You have died. Unfortunately, you just passed away! Now you have three options: go to heaven, be reincarnated in the human world, or go to a fantasy world with the mission of defeating the Demon King."

Chef:

(With an eyebrow raised, incredulous)

"What the hell is this? A fantasy world? Like in those nerdy novels?"

Aqua:

(Shrugging)

"Sort of. You're entitled to take a great Talent or a powerful weapon. But if you do, you'll be granted a wish from the gods."

Chef:

(Smiling)

"Anything? Hmm... you're convincing me, babe. Let's give it a try. I wish for the power that makes people unable to consider me inferior to them."

(Aqua hands him a strange medallion and throws it into the portal. Chef disappears as his voice can be heard shouting in the background: "This better be worth it, dammit!")

(Chef wakes up in an inn in a medieval world. With his charisma and culinary skills, he quickly opens a restaurant that becomes popular among adventurers and nobles. However, the restaurant's fame would reach some unexpected people, including the Demon King of the time.)

Chef:

(Cooking enthusiastically in the Demon King's castle kitchen)

"You'll see, Your Majesty. This stew will make you forget that a good part of a monster army was lost."

Demon King:

(Laughing confidently)

"Chef, if this is as good as you say, you could be my new royal advisor!"

(Chef smiles mischievously, while in his mind he plans how to fulfill his mission to eliminate the Demon King from within.)

(While working in the castle, Chef falls in love with a succubus sent by the Demon King as a reward. The relationship progresses, and they have a daughter, whom Chef lovingly raises.)

Chef:

(Teaching his daughter how to cook)

"Listen, honey. Food doesn't just nourish the body, it also nourishes the soul. Even if you're a demon, that doesn't change anything."

Chef's Daughter:

(With a mischievous smile)

"I want to be like you, Dad! I want to cook delicious things!"

(Chef smiles proudly, but is tormented by his mission and what it might cost him.)

(At a banquet, Chef sets his plan in motion and poisons the Demon King with a special recipe. However, the demons misunderstand the situation.)

Vanir:

(In sarcastic horror)

"Chef has killed the Demon King! He's a Machiavellian genius! He must be our new leader!"

Chef:

(Trying to explain)

"Wait, wait! This isn't what I wanted! I was just following orders!"

Demons:

(Levitating him in the air while cheering)

"Long live the new Demon King!"

(Chef, resigned, accepts his fate while muttering to himself.)

Chef:

"Well, if everyone thinks I'm bad... then I'll be the damn bad guy."

(Years later, Chef rules with a mixture of unintentional intimidation, though his kind side remains. He secretly helps poor villages and fosters peace between demons and humans, but his reputation as a tyrant, born from his servants' misunderstandings, prevents them from seeing him as a hero.)

Demon Minion:

(Kneeling in front of Chef)

"My lord, the humans are planning to attack us!"

Chef:

(Sighing while rubbing his temples)

"Why can't anyone just get along? Okay, send them a 'surrender or die' letter..."

We cut to current events, where Cartman confronts the Demon King Chef. Chef, seeing his former customer, tries to reason with him, but the misunderstandings only escalate.)

Cartman:

"Chef! I can't believe this!" The guy who taught me how to eat ribs is now the Demon King!"

Chef:

"Erick, you have no idea how complicated this is. I just wanted to cook, but now I'm stuck here."

Cartman:

(Pointing at him with his cane)

"I don't care! I'm going to save this world! Even if it means defeating you!"

Cartman, panting, holds up his magic cane, while Chef stands firm with his demonic kitchen knife. Suddenly, Chef raises his hand.)

Chef:

(In a deep, tired voice)

"Stop it! Erick, stop this nonsense."

(Cartman, confused, lowers his cane slightly.)

Cartman:

"What? Are you going to give up like the coward you always were?"

Chef:

(Heavy sigh)

"Erick... I'm tired. I've been in this damn world for decades. I've fought more battles than I can remember. If it weren't for my wife and daughter... I'd let you kill me right now."

(Cartman blinks in surprise. He crosses his arms.)

Cartman:

"Well... I guess I can hear what you have to say before I send you to hell. But do it quickly, Chef. I don't have all day."

(Chef smiles slightly, almost gratefully.)

Chef:

"Thanks, Erick. You don't know how good it feels to have someone listen to me without twisting my words to use them against me. I killed the Demon King by poisoning him decades ago, but they made me the new Demon King when they thought I did it of course."

Cartman stops.

(Suddenly, Aqua appears out of nowhere, holding a glowing magical staff.)

Aqua:

(Strikes an exaggerated heroic pose)

"I've come to finish the Demon King once and for all!"

(Cartman, annoyed, rolls his eyes.)

Cartman:

"Shut up, Aqua! I'm having a profound moment here."

(Aqua, confused, looks at him.)

Aqua:

"What? You can't defend the Demon King, Cartman! That's blasphemy! I'm the deity you swore to serve!

Cartman:

(Sarcastically)

"Oh, come on! This is Chef. The guy who taught me how to eat ribs like a man!"

Aqua:

(Pointing at Chef angrily)

"It doesn't matter! If we kill him, I can go back to the Afterlife!"

(Cartman stops, processing what he just heard. A sly smile spreads across his face.)

Cartman:

"Wait a second... Chef, when you poisoned the previous Demon King, what did you wish for?"

(Chef frowns, thinking for a moment. Then his eyes widen in surprise.)

Chef:

"I never claimed him!"

(Cartman slaps himself on the forehead.)

Cartman:

"You idiot! You might have wished to go home or something."

(Aqua, excited, clasps her hands in prayer.)

Aqua:

"Wait! If he's still entitled to his wish, I can summon Eris to resolve this."

(Aqua makes a dramatic prayer, and Eris appears in a flash of soft light.)

Eris:

(With a gentle smile)

"Hello, Aqua. What do you need this time?"

Aqua:

(Pointing to Chef)

"He's the current Demon King. But he's also the one who defeated the previous Demon King, but never claimed his wish. Can you grant it now?"

(Eris is surprised by the situation, reasons it, nods, takes out a small golden book, and writes something down.)

Eris:

"Of course. Demon King, what is your wish?"

Chef:

(Thinking carefully)

"I want to stop being the Demon King. But on one condition: no one must recognize me as the former Demon King. I don't want anyone giving me dirty looks or persecuting me for this."

Aqua: "What? Weren't you going to want me to return to the afterlife in my position?"

(Eris smiles and nods. With a wave of her hand, a wave of golden energy envelops Chef. His demonic crown disappears, and the ominous aura surrounding him fades.)

Eris:

"Granted. You're no longer the Demon King."

Eris would look at Aqua.

"Well, technically with this, there's no longer a Demon King to defeat."

(Aqua smiles with relief, as her body begins to glow slightly.)

Aqua:

"Yeah! That means I can return to the afterlife!"

Cartman:

(With a raised eyebrow)

"What?"

Aqua:

(Shrugging)

"You guys can manage. "Goodbye, losers!"

(Aqua disappears in a flash of blue light. Cartman stares at her in disbelief.)

Cartman:

"Fucking idiot! She left us stranded here!"

(Chef smiles slightly and places a hand on Cartman's shoulder.)

Chef:

"Well, Erik, at least there's no Demon King now. Maybe this world has a chance."

(Suddenly, the atmosphere changes. The dangerous animals begin to shrink and look more docile. The sense of danger in the air disappears.)

Cartman:

(With a triumphant smile)

"I knew it! It was all connected to the Demon King's stupid position."

(Meanwhile, in the human realm, the royal family emerges from their secret refuge in the country of Elroad. A messenger rushes to the throne, announcing the news.)

Messenger:

"Your Majesty! The Demon King has disappeared!"

King:

(Standing up excitedly)

"That means it's time to reclaim the throne of Belzerg! The world needs to know the monarchy has returned!"

Cartman and Chef watching the sunrise from a hill.)

Cartman:

(Sarcastic)

"Well, Chef, I guess you're just a normal guy trapped in a fantasy world now."

Chef:

(Smiling)

"Well, I still have my wife and daughter. And you, Eric, are a problem child trapped in the same place. I think we'll manage."

(Both laugh.)

Aqua is being scolded by another deity in the Afterlife. Aqua blames Cartman for everything.

Eris:

(Frowning)

"Aqua! You know sending cannon fodder like crazy wasn't going to work. "Or at least it didn't work out the way you thought it would!"

Aqua:

(With a nervous smile)

"But they were fine. Now, the Demon King is no more! Besides, Cartman is an idiot!"