552 Eighteenth Day of the Green Moon — An Endless Tomorrow

"Thank you for waiting. This will be vegetable and meat dishes."

With my words, the dishes of vegetable dishes are arranged first.

The content is a very simple raw vegetable salad. Before that meal was complete, I had to fulfill my explanation.

"This vegetable dish has been prepared in the position of meat dish accompaniment. If you're out of the castle, I'd like to apologize first."

"You don't have to worry about anything. Originally abbreviated, no cook would treat vegetable dishes that way, and the crux would be whether they are delicious or not"

Malstein was stating that to me.

Eurifia is laughing at me, too.

"Besides, is this dinner party a comparison between giva and meat eating that isn't? I'm so excited to see what kind of meat dishes you've prepared."

"Thank you. When it comes to meat dishes, we have prepared different kinds of things, so we want to divide them according to your preferences."

Near the entrance to the dining room, pans for thermal insulation were arranged sloppily. It's packed with all kinds of dishes.

"This time I prepared a dish called Hamburg in my hometown"

"Hmm. That's another odd name. What the hell kind of dish is that?

Ruidros waits for the dishes to be handed out with a face full of expectations. Paudo and Tolsto have a magical face, and Refraia has no expression.

"A hamburger is a dish that is cooked round finely chopped meat. This time to be served in a warm state, the surface was to be baked and then simmered. Even in the Inn Town of Genos, the Lew family sells this dish to Poitan."

Moreover, since you tasted the tarapa sauce with the fuwano dishes, this one was made from the Nenon sauce devised by the Raina-Lou people. Not as flavorful as carrots, Nennon can be made into a very mellow, sweet sauce.

"So it will be Raina-Lou and Sheila-Lou who made this broth for me. I think this is a flavor they invented, an unbeatable finish to their invented tarapa broth"

"So you also use meat other than giva. Is that Kimmus? Is it Karon?

Like a child who can't wait, Polearth asks.

I'm afraid the explanation has been lengthy, but I couldn't even distribute the dishes to not explaining it.

"This time, we used caron meat. And we use not only flesh from the torso, but also flesh from the tongue."

"Caron's tongue meat! It's a little stiff, but I don't hate it!

"Yes, actually, I was new to handling meat from Karon's tongue, but there were similar animals in my hometown so I could finish it without so much difficulty"

Caron's meat resembles that of a cow. The tongue also seemed to be an ingredient that did not differ so much from beef tongue.

Also, the story of Karon's tongue meat being treated as an ingredient in Castle Town had taken prior confirmation from Michele. On top of that, I decided to dedicate myself.

"There are seven kinds of hamburgers that we have prepared this time. It's made from Giva meat, it's made from Giva tongue only, it's made from both Giva meat and tongue - the same goes for Caron, and the last one is made from both Giva and Caron meat."

"Heh. Does that mean you finely chopped the meat from Giva and Caron and mixed it up?

To Polearth's inquiry, I nod yes.

"In my hometown, mixing and using different kinds of meat was one of the mainstays of Hamburg. We make each one smaller, so we hope you enjoy the different kinds"

So finally, the dish was to be split up.

The hamburger patties are small, but thick so that the texture is not compromised. It's almost shaped and weighs roughly 100 grams. Still, eating seven varieties would make it a huge amount, so I cut it into half or quarter pieces and made it a step to offer.

And yet, if you split it too much at the top, it cools down before it's finished, so I decide to deliver a couple of desired patties at a time. It varied from one demanding the same parts of Karon and Gibba to another demanding only Gibba's patties, in which Dreg seemingly demanded only Karon's patties.

And the chiefs, headed by Donda-Lou, were all to demand from Pate of Giba Tan.

If it's a regular Gibba meat hamburger, the Chiefs have eaten all three of them. A long time ago, Hamburg was offered at a dinner party that invited the Zuro-Sungs to the Lou family.

That's how Donda-Lu looks down at the hamburger that came in front of him.

I'm sure Donda-Lou would have noticed that I dared to remove Hamburg from my dedication when I kept Kamado at the Lou family. Maybe you're wondering how I even bothered to bring out hamburgers on such occasions.

"Um, this is delicious. I think it tastes better than anything I've eaten before."

And, first of all, Dari-Sauti has stated that to me.

"But the broth itself is also tasting, so I'm not sure if this delicacy is due to tongue meat. I'm sorry, but can you also split something with regular giva meat?

One of the lowest surnames says, "Please wait a minute," in response to Dari-Sauti's request.

In the meantime, Donda-Lou was hanging on to Gibba Tan's hamburger.

up and down its sturdy looking mandible, carefully chewing. It was difficult to read from the look on his face whether he liked it or not.

"Oh, this is good. Both meats are delicious."

And Malstein gives a cheerful voice.

"Finely chopped meat is also a delightful craftsmanship. Besides, Giva and Caron taste a lot different."

"Yeah, it's true. Caron meat also seems to have a different flavor than it would normally be cooked or boiled."

Eurifia, who responded as such, was giving Odifia even smaller portions of his patties. If they were to taste all seven patties, that would be the hardest way.

"No, it's really delicious. Is this the same dish being sold in the lodging town?

Ruidros asked me that, so I nodded yes.

"It was this dish that sold out first in the Inn Town. Back then, I used tarapa broth."

"Then you must have had a reputation. This dish should give you a reputation in Castle Town."

"Yes, but some Jagal customers don't like this texture."

That's how I decided to let my personal doubts go away here, too.

"By the woods, that was the same...... how about you guys?

"Was there someone who didn't like this dish? I usually think it tastes good."

"Oh. Even at my house, Faye was cooking this dish, handy to Asta. There was no such thing as an obnoxious person."

It was the parents of Berdu-Fow and Baim who answered me.

And Donda-Lou pokes a slightly bottom-light glance at me.

"... Asta, aren't you making any mistakes?

"Yes? Is that a mistake?

"... the day I first mouthed your dish I broke this dish off as poisonous. If they suddenly eat something that can't be eaten like this, it would be natural to think so, though?

Donda-Lou has a wrinkle around his nose, whilst being a grumpy lion.

"They've eaten different dishes for over a year since then, and I'm not going to argue that this dish is the only poison right now. Of course, if you only speak of soft meat like this, you could lose your power as a hunter."

"Ha, yes...... then maybe Donda-Lou doesn't hate hamburgers now either?

"... all of our Kamadoku people sometimes make this dish. If you say it every now and again, you'll get used to it."

Whatever it was, it was as comfortable as eating a huge shoulder watermark.

Donda-Lou snorts, "Humph," while he looks at me like that.

"But well... this, the one with Giva's tongue mixed in, seems to suit my mouth best. Did Raina and the others learn how to make this already?

"Ah, yes. This is not such a difficult dish…"

"Fine," Donda-Lou said, throwing the remaining patties in his mouth.

Malstein is smiling as he muddles his mouth with woven cloth.

"Speaking of which, Lord Donda-Lou has stated before that Timaro's meat dishes are too soft for your mouth. Even for Asta's cooking, wasn't it favorable from the beginning?

"... I found that such cooking is a poison that rots the soul of the hunter. I couldn't possibly admit that people with no identity, like Asta."

"Mm-hmm. Plus, if Asta was up to something in doing business in the boarding town, she said she was going to take her right arm. Asta was to be recognized as one of her fellow forest brethren after so much scrutiny."

The second half of the words were directed at Dreg.

Having finished eating three kinds of hamburgers of caron meat, Dreg still turns that way with a powerless look.

Malstein turned to me as he narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"Well, next time, I'll have a mixture of caron and giva meat"

It is the work of the surnames to cater. The lowest names solemnly committed me to their work.

Other people also demand extra patties, except for Dreg. The folks by the woods also demanded kalon patties, and everyone was trying to taste seven different kinds of patties.

In the meantime, Ai-Fa invites me for a moment.

When I looked at her, Ai-Fa whispered in silence to the extreme so that no one would hear her.

"Speaking of Hanba-gu for the second day in a row is rare. It's kind of like doing something very big..."

I smiled and let Ai-Fa whisper back.

"It's the first hamburger I've had in half a month, so I think that's enough luxury to forgive. You can't have weak teeth and jaws like this, and you don't have to worry about anything."

"Well," Ai-Fa nodded.

And carry the extra patties to your mouth. It is a very solemn face, but over its head it felt like a symbol of a note was floating.

(I see. Things like this might be a little similar to Ey-Fa and Odifia)

When I thought of it that way, I heard Malstein saying, "Hmm..."

"This is delicious. This one with giva and caron meat seems most delicious to me."

Eurifia, who was giving her beloved daughter a Giva Tan patty, smiles back at you.

"Really? Let's get you some food, too."

"Oh. Both the Giva meat-only dish and the Caron meat-only dish were delicious, but this is exceptional. Compared to this, the meat of the caron lacks the luminosity and the meat of the giva seems too flavorful… while complementing those things, it feels like it is creating an even deeper flavor"

That's how Malstein turned his eyes to me, including laughter.

"This is as if it suggests our way forward. Has Asta chosen this dish for today's dedication based on such thoughts?

"Oh yes...... that thought was also in the corner of my mind. Of course, the primary purpose was to convey the deliciousness of each of the carons and giva…"

"Mm-hmm. Your purpose will be well served."

Malstein's eyes move from me to Dreg.

"I don't know, Lord Dreg. It may be tempting to speak of unknown ingredients, but are you in a position to take Asta's mood solemnly as an auditor of the Wang Capital?

"... do you really want me to eat Giva's meat?

"I am not in a position to give you orders. I just want you to do your job as an auditor."

Dreg breathed quietly before looking back at Malstein powerlessly.

"If so... could you at least allow me to mouth a glass of fruit liquor?

"I don't mind. The meeting is already over, so do as you like."

Apparently, it was at Malstein's request that Dreg withheld alcohol. When Malstein signaled, one of the lowest surnames brought a bottle of fruit liquor and a glass of liquor.

Drink that for about half a breath, and then Dreg will look at me.

"Well...... whatever, ask for Giva's meat"

"Roger that. Now, something made with regular giva meat."

It is the most orthodox, giva meat patty. When that patty, cut into quarters, was delivered, Dreg drank the rest of the fruit liquor before taking the dishes.

The Chiefs also want to stop eating and see how Dreg is doing. Dreg pushed a larger, cut patty into his mouth with the momentum that ripped those gazes off.

"... what a difficult taste to explain. Not only does Karon and Kimmus seem to be different from wild birds and gammas... but I've never spoken of meat with this flavor."

"But it wouldn't be delicious, would it? At least I think it tastes better than the dried meat from the gamma"

Ruid, who has been silent for a while, states it that way.

"And when you can eat it, you feel comfortable with this flavor. I find Gibba's meat more delicious today than it was a few days ago."

"Hmm. You said you were a doorman about cooking and stuff, but isn't that a lot of rap today?"

A slightly reddish-eyed dreg turns to Malstein.

"... Lord Genos, are you allowed to mouth more fruit liquor?

"Feel free. So, if there seems to be any inconsistency in the content of the meeting, I will return to you tomorrow with sincerity."

"Then let's let the rest of the dish speak for itself. Bring Gibba's tongue or something mixed with a caron."

The mouthful of fruit liquor seemed to restore only a little energy to Dreg as well.

The lowest names serve the three remaining patties. Dreg buzzed them one after the other as he mouthed fruit liquor in between.

"Sure, nothing unsavory. This broth is superior in the first place, so that would be commendable. Just..."

"Is it just something?

"... I still think the carons I can eat taste better. That's the frank mood."

Dreg stuck a challenging glance at the Donda-Lou's.

Donda-Lou has a chin mustache.

"That's the same thing we do. I don't think the meat of a beast named Karon tastes bad, but I never find it tastier than Gibba's. Both meat dishes are the same thing.... but there's no trouble with that"

"So you're saying that Asta's thoughts on the Marquis of Genos and Fa's house were also empty?

"It's just that once you've solved everything in one dinner, there's no taking care of you. We want to go the right way no matter how long it takes."

Donda-Lou looked at Dreg with a strong eye.

"We've weighed the edge of blood above all else. The thought remains the same, but I could learn in the past year that a family without blood should also weigh more than ever as a compatriot. In this way, we think of the people of Genos as compatriots in the future, and if we can think of all the people of the west as compatriots, we think that would be the most right path."

"Hmm. You don't even know how many years this is gonna take."

"I don't know how many, or even how many decades it will take. I want you to see it."

Dreg hoisted the edge of his mouth, "Humph," he said.

That was maybe the first smile he showed today.

"The meeting is over, so let's not talk hard. First, let us see the people of the woods being baptized"

"Uhm," Donda-Lou and the others also let the meal resume.

Malstein smiled contentedly again before looking back at me.

"It's about time you ran out of food. Finally, I'd like you to prepare the confectionery, Asta."

"Roger that. Please wait."

I decided to ask Shayla for the part because this is all about delivering words to Chef Tool-Din.

A few minutes have passed and the pot patties have just run out, and Tour-Din, who took Chim-Sudra, appears along with a trolley with confectionery on it.

On the chair, it seemed like Odifia brought her head a little again.

Turn a gentle smile over there and then Tour-Din puts his head down with a pepper.

"I brought you sweets. I'm going to cut it right now, so please wait a minute."

Prepared by Tour-Din was Gato Chocolate, whose recipe had just been completed the other day, and a decorative cake full of raw cream. This decorative cake has a knack for cutting it apart, so Tour-Din was in the step of coming up here.

Gato Chocolate is a Tul-din proposal that wants to make a difference to the texture, and is accompanied by a bit of raw cream after cutting.

I don't use Gigi leaves to differentiate the decorative cake from Gato chocolate. An extremely simple finish, coloured with raw milky cream and sweet-boiled arrow fruit.

Two different types of cake are served one after the other. Odifia, waiting for it, could have been visionary to me, like she was moving her ears and tail.

"Hmm. You're a lot of face demon with confectionery in black hues like this"

Slapping his hatred, Dreg demanded Chatch's tea. I guess I'll wash away the sourness of the fruit liquor left in my mouth with it.

Dreg, who mouthed Gato Chocolate at the end of the day, was to be "uhm".

"This is intensely sweet. It's as if the bitterness of the Gigi leaves makes it stand out."

"Absolutely. But it seems delicious without a multiplier"

Ruid was carrying Gato Chocolate into his mouth at a constant rate, like a machine.

With that sideways, Dreg is frowning.

"I've been wondering for a long time, you seem to like sweets a lot, Ruid"

"Yes, I am delighted to eat sweet confectionery because I do not soak up liquor"

"Hmm. You're like a lady or a toddler."

Baym's parents, who were eager to cheek Gato Chocolate, look back at me in response to the words.

"... Asta, are you still fond of sweet treats because of the ladies and toddlers?

"That's not true. It's only a matter of ratio."

At least, there was no one on this occasion to repel sweet treats. Even in the northern settlements, sweet treats were finally revealed from the last feast, and Graf-Zaza is also silently moving his mouth.

I just figured it was Odifia that caught my eye in it.

After a bite, stop the movement, taste carefully, and then put your hands up on the next bite. Even though it is no less mechanical than Ruid's, its grey eyes never seemed to have the light of joy twitching.

Of course Tool-Din is concerned about how Odifia is doing from the start. I guess that's how you managed to absorb Odifia's mood, just like me. Tour-Din was squeezing his little lips tightly so that he could take care of the joy that seemed to overflow.

"… this seems to be a more delicious treat than it was at a previous tea party"

and came here and Refraia spoke to the crackle.

Tour-Din looks back at you in surprise.

"You're really a lot of skill even though you look old enough to be no different from me. Even Varcus and Timaro can't seem to make such fine treats."

"Oh, no, the... Oh, thank you"

"Especially with these gigigi leaves. Is this fabric either fuwano or poitan?

"This, I use Poitan. Because the texture seemed preferable…"

"What? Are these sweets made of poitan too!?

Dreg screams in dismay.

Tour-Din looked at you with a frightened eye.

"Yes... I also use kimmus eggs and caron milk... but it's not fuwano, it's poitan"

"This is Poitan...... a totally hard story to believe"

Dreg, in his arms, began to fall apart again.

After seeing that look, Refraia is shrugging her shoulders just a little. Maybe that was a Dreg conscious conversation from the beginning.

"Lord Dreg seems to have liked it. Above all. Asta didn't even show up today."

When Malstein also joined in a pranky tone, Dreg looked back at you with his face up.

"With me, that's about as good a separation as it gets. Do you bring a lion dog or something up to this stage?... and he was totally cowardly."

In response to the words, Ai-Fa reacted very quickly.

"Wait. Is that not my fault?

"Yeah? Oh, yeah. He's been completely weak ever since you put him under pressure. That's where it's at stake to serve as an escort dog."

"What do you mean... because of me, he..."

Ey-Fa bit his teeth too hard before turning his gaze to Dreg again.

"Auditor, I wish to make a settlement with that one. Could you please make a scene for me?

"What? Who does that mean?

"So it's that lion dog you had with you. Tell me how I feel, and I'm sure he'll regain his power."

Dreg looked at Ey-Fa with a decent eye.

"Wait a minute. I'm not sure what you're talking about. Are you saying you want to make peace with the lion dog?

"Mm-hmm. When you hear that he has lost his power because of me, etc., don't throw him away at all. That man was supposed to confront me on your orders, so there shouldn't be any sin?

Still, Dreg seemed incomprehensible, making his eyes squeeze.

At the end of the day, I = fa is the expression of seriousness itself.

It was Gazran-Rutim who took me between those two.

"Forestside people treat tototos and hounds like family members. That's why I, too, hope to show some respect for that lion dog."

"... I don't know, do you mean we should pull the lion dog and the person? Then, sooner or later..."

"Make sure, please"

Ai-Fa closed her eyes and gave her a bowl of grace to pull her jaw.

Dreg has his head on the top of the Buddha.

"Would you bow your head in a story like this, even though it was such a disgraceful attitude in a place of interrogation? I have no idea who they are."

"That would be because you were also treating the people of the woods in an unjust manner. Good faith and malice are things that bounce like mirrors. I guess that's more pronounced for people by the woods, which is a lump of honesty."

When Malstein responded that way, Eurifia asked, "May I?" He raised his voice.

"Odifia wants to deliver a word of ambition to Tour-Din. It looks like every plate has been emptied, and could you allow me to take a seat?

"Oh, I don't mind. Odifia has always been in Tour-Din's care."

Odifia took a seat with Eurifia.

Keep walking and stand in front of Tour-Din. Tul-din then spilled a smile like he could see.

"It's a hiccup, Odifia. Were you satisfied with today's treats?

"Yeah. It was so good"

"Thank you. I'm also very happy to finally serve this to Odifia."

Odifia looking up at Tour-Din's face is, after all, faceless.

but eventually she flipped a skirt full of frills and was to be jumped by Tour-Din.

Since he is an 11-year-old Tour-Din and a 6-year-old Odifia, the height difference fits. When Tour-Din broke his knee, Odifia grabbed the ball once again.

"It was amazing. Both were delicious."

"Thank you. will be delivered to Castle Town again soon."

"Yeah," he nodded, Odifia cuddling Tour-Din's neck with her little hand.

Tour-Din was smiling happily, turning his hand around its back.

"... it may seem like snoring, but if the forest folks were a bunch of barbarians who didn't know the reason, I don't think Odifia would have even connected like this."

Eventually, Malstein said that in a laughing voice.

"Even for my dear granddaughter, I wish to have the right bond with the people of the woods. That would lead to the prosperity of Genos and hence also of the kingdom. I believe so."

Dreg didn't try to answer anything.

Its eyes just float a serious light, while staring at the Thur-din's appearance.

That long day was finally coming to an end.