“ MALA HOT POT NEEDS TO BE BOILIN' HOT! „
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Set Story[]
The Cookies had formed an alliance to defeat the dragon threatening the Dragon's Valley! How brave! How valiant! O' courageous Cookies, how heroic thou art!... Of course, some Cookies came here against their will, dragged by 
Mala Sauce Cookie. yet their mere presence was nonetheless commendable!
"... May I stress that I have other business to attend? I was on my way to my laboratory."
"I, too, have an urgent mission..."
Espresso Cookie and 
Lilac Cookie weren't so pleased with the situation.
Fortunately, Mala Sauce Cookie's fierce energy and skillful leadership were enough to keep everyone's tempers at bay. Alas, few can withstand the Dragon Valley, where the earth is ravaged by lava and covered with sizzling boulders. Some Cookies were on the brink of getting overbaked, flushed with a bright red resembling the fiery lava itself.
" Looks like y'all need a break! Let me fix up a healthy and delicious meal!"
"Ah, perfect timing! I have high expectations, you know!"
"Wa ha ha! Of course! Just sit back and watch! Hragh!"
Mala Sauce Cookie whipped out a giant cauldron, tossed in a bunch of ingredients, and began cooking. Soon enough, the hot red broth started to smell so spicy the smell alone could knock out the toughest of Cookies. Even 
Rye Cookie couldn't help but hold her nose!
"Nah, still tastes a bit bland. Needs more mala pepper!"
Mala Sauce Cookie kept stirring her concoction. The air was filling with blistering heat, the soup was boiling. Mala Sauce Cookie turned back, eager to serve everyone a ladle of her cooking.
"Behold—the Mala Tribe's specialty! EXTRA SPICY MALA HOT POT!"
To her surprise, only 
Black Raisin Cookie and Rye Cookie remained in their seats. A note was left on Espresso Cookie's empty chair. His neat handwriting said, 'I must leave.' As for Lilac Cookie... well, the lingering fragrance suggested that he was here just a moment ago.
"Their loss! Dig in, everyone!"
"Um... Don't you have anything... cooler?"
"COOLER? Like, COLD MALA HOT POT?! BLASPHEMY! MALA HOT POT NEEDS TO BE BOILIN' HOT!"
Left with no other choice, Black Raisin Cookie and Rye Cookie reluctantly tried a spoonful of the boiling soup. Next moment, both of them had a vivid experience of a heatstroke knock-out. Black Raisin Cookie left in a hurry, mumbling how she needed to help the Cookies from her village. Rye Cookie took off rather hastily, saying she'd just got a lead on the thief that stole her prized rye (mind you, there aren't any lines of communication in the Dragon's Valley).
"I can't believe they left! How can anyone say no to Mala hot pot?!"
Mala Sauce Cookie ended up proudly finishing the whole pot of mala goodness. She then went on to defeat the dragon all by herself, thanks to her invigorating dish. Rumor has it she's trying to recruit another crew of courageous Cookies who are ready to face the dangers of the Valley. But, perhaps, this time, she should mention the clause: "Must like spicy food!"