I want to read the novel, should i go with the WN or the LN?
I'd recommend the LN too but I'd personally advise you to either start from volume 2 or the middle of Vol 1.
No hate to the author but I personally didn't find the first hundred pages engaging and I remember skipping around. I eventually did go back to read the first volume but other than more background for the Ludwig situation (which wasn't done too well tbh) and the chef one, there wasn't much I missed.
However, Volume 2 is my favorite volume, and I'd really recommend giving it a read from the top. Enjoy!