263 10-9 Rest at Ains Hale Orphanage Cook

When we arrived at the orphanage, the children clattered in and a few moments later, Mother and the sisters arrived in a hurry.

The children said they had to gather them all together to prepare to give the Golden Moi to the Mothers now.

'This is Saint Teresa. It's very good of you to come.

The sisters line up around Mother to welcome Teresa.

Come to think of it, it's easy to forget that Teresa is a saint revered by many of her people and congregation, since we usually treat her in a normal way....

It's not that I've forgotten that she's a saint, but the way she treats me makes me tend to treat her in a normal way.

"I came here yesterday too, so I don't need that kind of stuffy stuff...

Well, I suppose Teresa won't be pissed off at me for doing this either.

Good. I think it's going to be okay, so let's just keep it that way.

'Not so fast. That's not going to happen, since this is how Teresa herself came to visit the orphanage in Ains Hale.

It is natural for a member of the church to preach God's teachings to the orphans. It is natural for a member of the church to preach God's teachings to the orphans, because some of them may become priests, or even saints or sorceresses.

'Hmmm. 'You say so, but isn't Saint Teresa always coming here to serve a feast for the children? That's not your job, is it?

Mother smiled happily and Teresa frowned in an uncomfortable manner.

Just renting a cooking facility is not enough.

Both Mother and the Sisters couldn't help but smile at Teresa, who was totally understandably shy and embarrassed.

Since Mother and the sisters are older than her in age, it was a benevolent smile, like looking at a pretty girl.

''Very well, sir. Then please come this way......... Oops.

Hi. I'm here to help.

Mother seemed to notice me, so I bowed my head lightly and exchanged greetings with her.

Then Mother looks at me and Teresa in turn and puts one hand on her cheek.

'Oh my goodness. Are you acquainted with Lady Teresa?

He's a friend of mine. He's a friend of mine, and he's interested in hearing about the gods of this world, and he's following us.

Well I thought I was being a good person, Lady Teresa.

Wha...? That's not true!

I don't think so...

I tried to act disappointed with a slightly disappointing sound in my voice to Teresa, who stated clearly....

''Huh!　I'm not saying that the Lord is not good for you, but I've told you before that my body is not worthy of such a thing because of the blessings of God.　Besides, the Lord is excellent, and there are other good-looking women out there, and now you want me to be a part of it.... So.....

Teresa is desperately trying to defend me, looking flustered so that I don't get hurt.

What can I say, it was meant to be a bit of a joke, but along with the feeling of having done something very wrong, I couldn't help but smile at the thought that she was really kind.

Oh... that face. You're teasing me, aren't you!

'Captain. That's just how I felt about the Lord, abuah!

"Shut up, lieutenant!　They're going to kick your ass!

Don't say it after you've blown it...

'You too, Lord!　You're not going to play around with that kind of joke and I'm not doing it!

'Yes, sir. I'll be careful.

Even if I'm not embarrassed, you'll die if I get that thing....

Well...... Let's just leave the teasing to the vice captain.

Coming to the kitchen, which is much cleaner and better equipped than the one I entered when I made the Okonomiyaki prototype, I take out an apron from the magic space and put it on, lift my bangs up so that my hair won't fall out, cover them with a towel and tie them back, and get ready.

'Well, I do make them sometimes. Lately, Wendy and Misela make it for me while I'm at work, so it's only when I do it as a hobby...

Yeah. So you're really going to help us, aren't you?

That's because I offered to help. No problem. You know, you look like a good cook and you have a reputation to uphold.

I know this because of the cotton candy, but he's something of a family man.... His apron was still on the board........huh?

Teresa seems to be having a bit of trouble tying her apron strings behind her back, so I go behind her and tie a bow for her.

'....Thank you and yada yada yada.

No, no. Mmm, but...

I look at Teresa's apron from the bottom up, then back around to look at the bottom up again, then back further forward and around to look at the bottom up.

'Why do you want to... stare... embarrassed... but...'

When I turn around, she hides her buttocks with her hands, and when I turn around to the front, she turns her face away and gives me an embarrassed look.

'No, I was wondering what it would be like to wear a monastic uniform and an apron ... it looks good on you. Cute.

The dark blue nun's uniform and simple white but girlish apron look great, and the fact that her blonde hair is tied back in a bun, which is different from her usual hairstyle, also adds to Teresa's cuteness.

It's a good thing that you're not just a good friend of mine.

Huh I'm sorry, Teresa. My lord is the kind of man who says those thoughts out loud.

Compliments have to be delivered, right?　I said pretty because I thought it was pretty. That's just it.

I think it's a good thing I'm not teasing her like I was earlier, nor am I complimenting her for being sycophantic.

In fact, Teresa is so cute now that she looks like a normal girl of her age.

'Yes yes yes yes yes!　What about me?　Is she pretty?　It's lovely!

The vice-captain, who raises his hands repeatedly and is very assertive, comes up to me in an apron, just like Teresa, and poses for me.

That apron was that apron that would surely look better naked than a monastic uniform.

Already. Really, the vice-captain (Koko) always lives up to expectations, doesn't he?

She doesn't wear a normal apron and accentuate her boobs' bulge.......she doesn't do anything normal, it's more like a performer's nature.......

And yet, the original is so good that it's a problem.

........it's kind of sordid.

Lusty?　Isn't she cute like a newlywed!　Oh, I bought this so hard but I don't have any use for it I'd be too sad to use it alone at home!　I thought, "I've been sealing it up and I've been bringing it out!

Why did you buy something like a single, newlywed.........

'The heart is so cute.... Also, it seemed kind of youthful, so I had to look good--

Well I get it. You don't have to say anything else I'm sorry.

'When I went home and wore it alone and looked in the mirror, there was a sentence of explanation attached to it, and when I greeted my husband naked in it, every day would be happy-'

I know!　I'm sorry!

Just do it!　Don't say another word!

It's making me sad too!

I mean, even the second-in-command is still young!

''Ugh......... I thought the Lord would praise you, Lord.....

'So I'm sorry... but it's a compliment.　I think it's a bit slutty...

Is "dominant" a compliment?

If it were a compliment........or not, it would normally be questionable, but in my opinion, it was a compliment.

The vice captain of the vice captain's body, which is already eloquent, is wearing a heart frilly apron like a newlywed.

Of course, she's not naked underneath, she's in a monastic uniform, so to be honest, it's not very subtle even if you look at her as she is, but if you erase the monastic uniform in your brain, it's very erotic, lewd and wonderful.

''........I guess that's a compliment from a lordly point of view.

''Wow........I'm still disappointed, aren't I....... I'm sure you're more disappointed than I am.

It would have been mutual, and you still say that.

And you were aware that it was a shame, weren't you, vice-captain?

It's a good thing that we're not going to have to wait for the kids to be hungry. The kids are waiting for you with empty stomachs.

I'm sure the kids are giving the golden moi they bought to Mother and the sisters right now, and I'm sure something exciting is happening.

Ugh, so let's get started. What do we make first?

When I was helping out at the relief station, I was given a golden moi, so I'll have something for you. And various kinds of chicken, pork and beef. They also wanted a vegetable salad for health reasons. They also want soup.

Hmm..... I'll cook the golden moi for you. I'm not much of a cook, but I'm good at controlling the heat.

Is that what you want?　Then I'm going to ask for it.

Yeah. I'll take care of it.

Aina is a fire handler, you know.

I'm sure she specializes in fire, so I've convinced her to leave the golden moi to her.

However, I'd like to use the Golden Moi, so I'll help Teresa with it later.

I'll wash and peel the vegetables.

"Please, sir. Your second-in-command would like some soup, sir.

Yes, sir. I'll take care of it.

'Huh. I didn't know you could cook, too.

So, can you do it?　Oh, what?　Do you think my reputation is being underestimated?

I had a feeling that Teresa was kind of doing it, but honestly, I'm surprised at the vice-captain....

Moreover, judging by her handiwork, she seems to be able to do it normally and properly.

"Lord, I want you to have a taste.

Hmm. Let's see. I could use a little more salt. The kids here sweat everyday with their okonomiyaki, and they need a little extra salt. Oh, but just a little bit.

All right.

Will you look at mine?

Hmm. It's got a very different flavor, doesn't it? You want to use the black sauce you just added?

Bingo. It's called soy sauce and it's my world's condiment.

I see. You can make it here?

No, it's from a goddess.

What...!　What do you mean by that?

Oh, by the way, I wasn't talking about it........

I didn't notice it because I'm getting it from the goddess with a normal 'allowance' stamp card, but if I think about it calmly, I wonder if this is treated as a gift from God...?

And for now, Teresa's bite is not half bad, so I'll keep it under wraps.

Then, in the end, it's just me, and I'm a drifter, so it's settled.

After that, they start working on the dishes that they were in charge of, confirming each other's seasoning and so on, and complete the dishes one after another.

However, it seems that the two of them are good at cooking.

It's a good move, and they prepare what they think is necessary for each other's cooking so well that it's as if they are usually making it together.

I think I'm helping out in my own way as well....

For now, let's just focus on our own cooking.

"Captain Captain.

Hmm?　Why would you do that?

This is kind of nice!　Cooking with a man!　Doesn't it sound like you're newly married and a kind husband who helps out?

"Again, the vice-captain is so quick to get involved in such things........ Is it because you are frustrated?　You should spend more time praying, sir.

'The captain is terrible!　Err... but I was watching the earlier exchange and the side by side, and I'm cawing!　I was?　I want to do it too.

Teresa, I think it's time for you to--

'　Yes, yes, yes, yes!　I'll give you a taste!

What, the XO?　Oh well..... Well then--

Uh-oh.

....

Uh-oh.

Um, did you get a taste?

Ahhh!

I told him to hurry up, so I let him taste it into the vice captain's mouth with a spoon, and he suppresses his cheeks from twitching loose while examining it with his eyes closed.

''Huh.......this is the newlywed.......''

No, no, it's a taste...

'Yes, yes. I know. It's okay, I'm just in the mood... So, about the taste--

Surprisingly, the deputy captain was able to assess the taste of the food well and give the appropriate advice.

Really, it was surprising.....