Chapter 46 Here I Come!
"Wow, there are no bones!"
"I removed everything during the preparation process."
"Mmm, it smells good."
I held the fork in my right hand and scooped it up, bringing it to my mouth. The flesh is tender, but there is a slight chewiness to it. I wonder what it is? Since it looked like white meat, I thought it would have a mild taste. But I was pleasantly surprised.
"Oh, ohhh. It's rich in flavor. This isn't freshwater fish, is it?"
"Yes. I saw some sea fish at the market, so I thought it would be good."
"Mmm, it's delicious. The soup here is also full of ingredients. It's not just salt and spices, like the stew I had at the Daioraden Inn. It has the taste of meat, as well as the complexity of vegetables. Um..."
It's like minestrone. However, it doesn't taste like tomatoes, and it's not red in color. I can't predict what vegetables are in here. It's not just the savory taste of meat, right?
"Yes, please"
The bread handed to me was warm, as if it had just come out of the oven. But it wasn't spread with butter like it is in the morning.
"No one's watching, so feel free to have it your way."
"Yeah, sure."
I wonder why she seems to know what I'm trying to do. Oh well. I dip the bread in the soup and take a bite. The soup is a bit strong in flavor, so this is good enough. After eating the fish, I tear the bread into small pieces and eat it as it is.
"Delicious. It was light at Daioraden, but at Watterhill's it had a rich flavor. It was tasty, but this is something else. It's truly the most delicious, no flattery."
Rosalier-san also seems to be enjoying it a lot. Anyway, it would be a waste if it gets cold. I just keep eating. There's not much meat, but the flavor is so rich, it's irresistible. It's different from Japanese cuisine, but I'm sure it's a taste that Japanese people would love.
When I finished eating, there was nothing left on the plate or in the bowl, not even bones. I can tell that it was a dish that required a lot of effort.
"--Phew. That was delicious."
"Yes."
"Thank you for the meal."
"You're welcome."
Can people get sea fish here too? I knew there were river fish because there's a lake in Daioraden, but I was really surprised.
"I didn't think we could have such a elaborate dinner here."
"Did you forget? 'Oh, you don't believe me? Just wait and see. I'll surprise you.' I said that, didn't I?"
"Oh, yeah. Sorry. I was being stupid."
"Let's take it seriously this time."
When I started laughing, Rosalier-san started laughing too. I wonder why? It's the most beautiful smile I've seen so far.
"I put in a little more effort tonight, but can I make it a bit more relaxed on normal days?"
"It's fine. It's delicious enough. I think you could open a restaurant with this."
"These flavors are what I learned from my mother, the taste of the village. If my children were to start something in that place, I think a restaurant could be possible."
"I see."
Rosalier-san seems to treat everyone in the village like they're her own little siblings. I mean, she's older than me, but that's the vibe I get.
"Oh, sorry. I didn't notice."
"Yes, how can I help you?"
I never really had the chance to say something like this back in Japan. But now that I'm in this world, I feel like it's a shame not to speak up.
"That outfit suits you, doesn't it?"
The skirt is longer than ankle-length. The collar is firm, and the sleeves are loose but cinched at the wrists. It's like a design from an old-fashioned classical maid outfit, but the apron, cuffs, and collar are all jet black. Even the ribbons are jet black. At this point, it's truly a unique piece.
"Thank you. I had it made in a hurry. I'm expecting another two outfits to arrive the day after tomorrow."
Rosalier-san looks even happier now than before. I remember her saying she was going to stop by the clothing store in the morning. Oh, upon closer inspection, her apron and sleeves are gray. But it's a shade of gray that is almost as deep as jet black. It suits her though, so it's fine.
She prepared the drink I had yesterday and came back after finishing the cleaning while I was drinking. She sits next to me and tilts her head, looking at me.
"Would you like a drink?"
"Is it okay?"
"Well, of course. It's definitely more enjoyable to drink together, don't you think?"
She lifts the glass with her left hand, aligns her fingertips with the bottom of the glass with her right hand, and presents it to me as if saying "Here you go." I pour the drink into Rosalier-san's glass. In return, Rosalier-san pours some into my glass as if saying "Here's yours."
"Cheers."
"Yes."
The glasses make a high-pitched sound as they touch.
"It's delicious, isn't it?"
"Mmm, ...it's really delicious, thank you."
Wow, I've been holding back a little. But when I tightly close my eyes, it's the same expression as yesterday. It's like saying, "I understand that you really love alcohol and that it's delicious."
"Hey"
"Yes"
"Starting from tomorrow, I plan to focus on treatment for six days."
"Yes. That's your duty as Goshujin-sama, right?"
"Yeah. And so, after the next break, I plan to take another break for a little while――"
"Are you going somewhere?"
At that moment, the retort came at the speed of light. It's so close, close, close, close, our distance that would make artificial respiration happen again.
"I-It's okay. At that time, I want Rosalier-san to come with me too."
"If that's the case, then I'm relieved..."
"It won't work if you don't come."
"By the way, where are you going?"
"Of course――"
* * *
In the head manager's office of the guild. It was when I came to Privia-san again to ask for a day off and get permission to leave.
"Can you wait for a moment?"
"Yes."
"Don't worry, it won't take long."
When Privia-san returned to her desk, she quickly wrote something. Compared to what I had, it was like a rough version, with several large stamps pressed on it. She roughly waved it around and gave the impression of letting it dry.
"Is this what you're looking for?"
Privia-san returned to the sofa. She sat down heavily in front of me and turned a document around, gently pushing it towards me to see.
I could read the contents. I think that's because I can read these characters, thanks to that so-called 'template' thing. But the content wasn't something light-hearted that would remind you of such carefree thoughts. That document, you see...
"I-Is this for real?"
"Dead serious. You know, Soutome-dono..."
"Yes?"
"Sometimes, with these 'nobles', you have to go this far to get them to talk. So, you can think of this as a tool to break their spirit in the worst-case scenario."
"Are you sure it's okay?"
"Yeah. I've made the judgment, so I couldn't care less."
So, I had to leave the head manager's office because I was entrusted with something really dangerous, you know.
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