Responses
same thought here ╮(￣▽￣)╭
1. He can't get stronger and change the future without gaining the item within the current shadow realm, which is why he has to be so militant about each and every quest. Also, it's meant to draw parallels to how the nobles are dicks both inside this shadow realm and in the normal world.
2. comedic effect
What is happening here? What happened to the desperation of getting strong only to do some cooking and political drama? Don't worry I'm not mad but this is some weird turn to take.