Volume 2 Chapter 38 Work at Frontier Count Shield III
Cain and the others had been in the Frontier Count Shield territory for 5 days, and that morning in the dining hall, the Frontier Count Shield couple, Lydia, Alice, and Cain were having breakfast. As expected in a frontier Count's home, a slow, elegant atmosphere filled the room. Today's breakfast was quite luxurious──freshly baked round bread, light soup, probably bacon, an omelet, all at a level you'd see in another world.
"Cain, today which road do you want to lay the 'cobblestones' on?"
Lydia asked while sipping her flavored tea.
"Yes, today we're planning to do the main street leading to the west gate and the market street. Everyone is cooperating well, so I think we can finish before tonight."
"That's good. Be careful today, and don't push yourself too hard, okay?"
Lydia gently warned him again.
"Cain, when you return to the estate today, could you come to my study?"
"Yes, Grandfather. I'll come as soon as I return."
Since the day after arriving, Alice and Cain started calling the Frontier Count Shield couple "Grandfather" and "Grandmother." This was because Alice envied Aisha's way of calling them that.
After a solid breakfast and changing into outdoor clothes, they hurried to the entrance. Doughton was already there to pick them up.
"Good morning, Sir Cain. Please take care today too."
"Good morning. Thank you, I'll do my best."
With cheerful greetings, they saw off the others and said "See you," then boarded the carriage.
The paving of the main street leading to the west gate proceeded smoothly in the morning. More and more visitors came each day, and children imitated Cain by touching the ground while using [magic], and residents kept thanking them.
"Sir Cain, I believe it's about lunchtime. Today, we'll try the popular 'Baked Pasta' from this area. I've already had the Shield family's butler and head maid sample it, so I'm confident in it."
Doughton proposed, sounding very excited.
"Thank you, then 'Baked Pasta' it is."
Cain figured, "It's got 'baked' in the name, so it should be fine if it's cooked," and decided to accept the offer. The Sanroze family's meals had improved a lot thanks to Cain, but this world's cuisine often lacked strong flavors, so he was a little worried.
The restaurant was a few minutes away. It seemed very popular, with a takeout counter at the entrance where dozens of people were waiting. Cain and his group, who had reservations, were escorted to a private room inside the restaurant. It was lavishly decorated, as if made for nobles.
As they sat, drinking cold water, the food arrived. The "Baked Pasta" was a brown noodle dish with cabbage and meat. Cain thought, "Isn't this just 'yakisoba'?" while looking at it.
"Sir Cain, this is our restaurant's popular 'Baked Pasta.' It's pasta noodles mixed with vegetables and sauce. It might look a little strange because it's brown, but please, try a bite."
Cain quietly said, "Itadakimasu," and took a bite. Yep, it's "yakisoba." It's a little different in texture because it uses pasta noodles, but the taste is the same. The sauce, maybe it's a specialty of Margrave Shield's territory? He want to buy some to take home.
"It's delicious, I like the 'Baked Pasta.'"
"I'm glad it suited your taste."
Doughton seemed very relieved.
Cain, Doughton, and several members of the Maintenance Bureau finished eating, and a man who seemed to be the restaurant's chef entered the room.
"Thank you for visiting us today. I'm the owner and chef, Pattai, of this restaurant. How did you like our 'Baked Pasta'? We'd be grateful for your feedback, as it will encourage us in the future."
She asked the question with a graceful bow.
All eyes turned to the child, Cain. 'I guess I really have to say something, huh?'
"The baked pasta was delicious. The flavor was rich, and the texture was excellent. If I were to add something, I'd say a fried egg?"
Back in Michio's time, grandma used to make "baked soba" with a fried egg on top, so he suggested it as an improvement.
"A fried egg? Thank you for the suggestion, I'll give it a try."
The head chef, Patta, left with a slightly puzzled expression.
The group returned to the scene and started their afternoon work. Today, they were called by the grandmaster.
"Alright everyone, let's be careful and do our best this afternoon!"
Cain declared with a smile.
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