1039 Birthday (1) ~ Busy lunch ~

Finally, that day has come.

The 24th of the Yellow Moon - this is the birthday of Asta of my house, Fa.

Two years ago today, I met Ai-Fa near Morga's forest.

Needless to say, meeting Ai-Fa was the beginning of everything for me.

If I hadn't met Ai Fa the first time, but some other hunter around the woods - there's a good chance he'd have been thrown out into the stadium town.If you succeed, there is no possibility that you were even executed for vandalizing the hunting grounds.

The people around the forest at that time were closed, exclusive, and avoiding people who weren't even my own.Besides, because I was cute that I didn't know anything about this world, I didn't think I could get the trust of the people around the forest.

But Ey-Fa accepted me for being so sexy.

Of course, there was no disagreement at the time, and I think it was treated quite appropriately.But given the natural bravery of the people around the forest - and the stubbornness of Ai-Fa at the time - it must have been a gentle treatment.

At the time, I looked very distressed.I felt more lonely to Ai Fa than I was to claim that I had lost my home, my family and my compatriots.That's why I don't think I could have left me alone - and just a year ago, on my birthday, I told you so.

Such kindness of Ai-Fa saved my existence.

Not only did I leave it at home, but Ey-Fa literally gave me a place to stay.

Thanks to Ai-Fa's presence, I was free from destruction and despair.

For me, Ai Fa was the hope of a new life.

What was engraved in my roots was that I would not betray Ey-Fa.

I want to live for Ai-Fa, too, to reward her kindness.Along with Ai-Fa, I wanted to share all the joy and suffering - I was always starting to think like that in the whole body and spirit.

So, two years passed.

When I was seventeen, I was finally nineteen.

According to the modern Japanese calendar, my body was already nineteen years old.But I don't care about that anymore.Having lost my life in my hometown, I am walking a new life here, alongside Ai-Fa, as one of the people around the forest.

The 24th of the yellow moon, when I met Ai-Fa.

For me now, that day is my birthday.

I was able to celebrate that day with great hope and joy, leaving the father and childhood familiarity that I had left behind in my hometown as a pain that would devour my heart.

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And so finally came the yellow 24th.

As a symbol of the past two years, I had to spend that day in a very hasty mood.

Incidentally, the last birthday was another unforgettable rush to go to the meat market in the morning.Gibba's fresh meat was finally officially recognized as a commodity and sold on the market.I went to my workplace town to see the judge, and then I went to Lou and Fow's house to learn how to read and write letters and calculate.

And this time, the noise is comparable to that.

The source of the disturbance, of course, was brought about by His Highness Dakarmas and Princess Del Shea, who came from the King's Capital in the south.

"This time, the people in the station town will show off their culinary skills in the castle town!"

The story was told to us the other day.It was Yumi from Westwind Pavilion who played the role of messenger.While we were encouraging street food businesses, messengers were delivered from the castle town to the shop chairman's tapas, and the contents were communicated to the people involved in the inn.

The due date is the 27th of the yellow moon.

The chef at the inn, selected from the inn town, serves dishes made with Geld's ingredients one by one.It was about the same members as the previous tasting, and the taste comparison ritual was implemented.

"The 27th of the Yellow Moon is just a few days of respite!What the hell are they thinking! "

Yumi and others were completely bubbled up, but I was able to hear the words with a relatively calm feeling.Besides, His Highness Dakarmas had declared that he wanted the people of the post town to show off their skills, and if it was Geld's food instead of new food, it would be that there was no need for a grace period.Since the royal family would only be able to stay in Genos for a very limited period of time, the idea must have been to make full use of it and enjoy Genos' food culture.

That's why the people around the forest are also judges this time, so they weren't in the middle of the noise.

However, I was also unable to completely face others.On my birthday, the 24th of the Yellow Moon, I had an extraordinary inn, so I was eager to be joined by tapas and other interested parties.

On the condition that I would be able to return home by sunset, I decided to attend the meeting.Either way, I was told that Ai Fa would cook for the celebration alone on this day, so I was strictly ordered not to go home until sundown.

"Yumi and the others are in trouble.... well, we're not other people either. "

Reina Lou and others said so.

The fact that Raina Lou is one of the best in the woods has already been revealed to Princess Del Share.And for this tasting, me, Reina Lou, Limi Lou, Tour-Din, and Marfila-Naham were invited by name.

In fact, another person, Sheila Lou, was also invited, but you decided to decline because of your weight.

Then about three more cooks from around the woods were told that they wanted to attend - Mime, Yun-Sudra, and Ray-Matua were chosen.

"Am I allowed to leave without Michael and others!?"

Ray-Matua and others used to say that while sparkling their eyes.

But this was the result of rigorous discussions between me and Reina Lou.Michael and others had declined early, and after twisting their heads with someone else, the three names were named.

"I think it's been a long time since Lew's bloodline started... except for Mime, I don't think it's going to reach Yun-Sudra or Ray-Matua.The Lou family has invited me and Limi, so we should choose this place from the smaller clans. "

With such a push from Reina-Lou, Yun-Sudra and Ray-Matua were also able to successfully attend the stage.

And the afternoon of the twenty-fourth day of the yellow moon.

After we finished the stall business, we went to "Tanto's Pavilion" to join the inn.

On the way is a capacity of six people for one truck.On that day, Limi Lou had a good night's sleep, so I decided to come with the faces Reina Lou and Maim, Yun-Sudra, Marfila-Naham and Ray-Matua.

Arriving at the Tanto's Pavilion, the cafeteria had already become very noisy.

I left Gill and the van with the people at the inn, and as we got in there, several of your masters immediately surrounded us.

"Oh, you're here!Astas, tell us what you think! "

"Which inn do you think should challenge this match?Tell me your honest opinion! "

Milano-Mouth in Kimus's Tail Pavilion said, "Hey."

"Suddenly, I don't know how to get caught like that.I don't suppose the asters know what's going on. "

"Yes, did you lift something else after that?"

"Oh, I was told to decide which innkeeper to cook for me."

At the tasting in three days, it seems that eight inns will serve the dishes.

So they asked me to choose which inn to prepare the food for myself.

"That's a very unusual way of doing things.I knew it would come from all over the place. "

After all, it seems that the Royals were investigating the situation by sending their men to the post town.I imagined that the results would be realized now, but it seemed like it was a big mistake.

"So, what are you up to?"

"That's why I know which inn will take the job.Anyway, there are nearly thirty people gathered here. "

Having been asked like that, I didn't understand anything at all.

So, I put it on the same table as Milano-Mouth, and then I secretly asked.

"Do you want to take on the job?Or do they hate you? "

"You'll see. The approximate human being is breathing in that he has to take it."

Sure, I look the same.The owners of the inn seemed eager to attend a tasting party.

"That was a bit unexpected.Of course, if you accept this job, you will get the reward that you deserve... but I wondered if it would be better to be reluctant or awkward. "

"Until yesterday, I was.I don't know what kind of scolding there is if I serve bad food.... but things have changed. "

"Is there anything else I can tell you?"

"No, there were rumors of royalty in the south in hotels all over the place."

The rumor was of His Highness Dakarmas' national warrant.

Kani has been holding tastings at his residence for a long time.Regardless of their status, they called in court cooks to the kitchen number of Ichii's cafeteria, depending on the allowance.

Until then, I was told by myself and the people around me.

The topic this time was ahead of us.

It is said that the restaurants and restaurants inscribed on His Highness Dakarmas are recognized as the best restaurants in King's Landing and are very prosperous.

"Did you get a medal at the tasting last time?With that number, the store's character will change.The three medal shops are going to kill customers from outside King's Landing. "

It's kind of like what I heard in my hometown.

The presence of such prestige in His Majesty's Medal was beyond my imagination.

"I see... but this is Genos, a month from King's Capital in the south.We didn't even know the name of His Highness Dakarmas until the other day... can we expect the glory of the Medal in such a place? "

"There are a lot of people from the south coming to Genos.I suppose you're expecting a good reputation from these people. "

Certainly, stores that have been inked by royal people will become a big foil just for that.

I just had one doubt.

"... did that rumor suddenly come down yesterday?"

"Yeah? Oh, no. The rumors have been around for days.However, it was only two days ago that the medal was actually unveiled.Then the story got more and more connected, and yesterday it exploded. "

"A few days ago... I see."

I suppose that was the rumor of His Highness Dakarmas.

The purpose is, of course, to arouse the master of the inn.

(But, well, it's not a proven story... in the first place, I guess you're not a deceitful liar.The story itself must be all true.)

Thinking like that, I decided to keep my mouth shut.

In the meantime, your masters are heating up and continuing their discussions.

"Now that the people around the forest have arrived, let's start the discussion again."

Tapas, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, declared so with a relaxed smile as the owner of the "Tanto's Benefit Pavilion".

"There are eight inns serving food for tastings.Others will have the same tasting role as last time.We also have to work hard to get the royals of the south, the gentlemen of Genos, and the chefs of the forest and the castle town to attend your tasting. "

"Me and your hotel are pretty sure.Anyway, it's an inn the size of a battle between one and two in the workplace town. "

Lema-Gate, the mistress of "Arrow's Pottison Pavilion", said so quickly, and voices of disagreement were heard everywhere.

Remarkable to giant whales, Lema-Gate kicks it off "loud."

"So how much money is your stall making?If you have an inn that matches our Tanto's Pavilion, come forward. "

Pressured by the power of Lema-Gate, people swallow words.

Among them, the husband of Zelia's Tsurugitei said well.

"I don't know the amount of money earned, but the stalls of Kimus's Tail Pavilion and South Daikokutei Pavilion are as busy as they used to be.I wonder if these four accommodations can be confirmed already. "

"Hmm. As for Kimus's Tail Pavilion, it's possible that the people around the woods spilled it."

When Lema-Gate said something mean, Milan-Mouth snorted back.

"Then take off my hotel.I don't think I want to participate in that kind of thing. "

"No, you in Genos have told me to join a better inn.This should be determined purely by the quality of the dish. "

Instead of flattering himself, the tapas were taken like that.

Incidentally, "Tanto's Benefit Pavilion" serves dishes directly from Yang, a chef in the castle town, so it should be gaining popularity in the inn's stall village.

"Unfortunately, I agree with the master of Zeria's Tsurugitei Pavilion.In addition, I would also like to recommend Nishi Wind Pavilion.These are the five lodgings that make the most money on the street. "

"Hmm, me too," Sam said in a mood.Yumi still works in the stall.

"Arrow's Pilgrimage Pavilion, Kimus's Tail Pavilion, South Daikokutei Pavilion, West Wind Pavilion, and Tanto's Benefit Pavilion - do you have any objections to the participation of these five lodgings?I'd like you to raise your hand and tell me why. "

Your masters looked up at the people nearby, and no one would raise their hands.

Tapas smiles satisfactorily and accepts "OK".

"Now, there are three remaining frames… but what should be noted here is the requirement to use Geld's ingredients.This tasting will mean that Princess Del Share, the son of His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince, will learn how to handle Geld's ingredients, so you won't be able to do it again. "

"Geld's ingredients... that's what's bothering me."

And there were some husbands holding their heads.Geld's ingredients have been on the market for sale for almost four months, but it seemed that there was a big personal difference as to how far it could be used.

"There are also a few lodgings that are known for the quality of their food, even if they don't serve stalls. Lamlia's Toro-tei is also a constant lodging for customers from the east. Wasn't it a story that Geld's ingredients are also being greatly utilized?

"Yes, Geld's vanilla seems unusual to the grasslands, and it's quite popular."

The mistress Jesse of Lamlia's Turtle Pavilion responded with a relaxed voice.

There are several masters who have looked at you, but they are looking at you with an ideological look.

"Because we know how to cook, Grandma Jesse.And every time you add new ingredients, your reputation grows. "

"Ah, the Lamlia Turtle Pavilion was the first to produce results, even on the handling of gibberish meat."

Looks like Jesse is famous in the inn neighborhood.It was a pleasure for me that Jesse, who was familiar with his face, was highly regarded.

"What about the rest... do the people around the forest have any opinions?"

"Ah, yes. If it's vanilla, isn't" Gentei "pretty good, too?"

My husband shouted at my remarks.

" Gentei ? Well, the people around the forest have known each other for a long time...."

"Oh, that's the size of the hotel.There's only about half of us in the cafeteria. "

In the residential area, the nails have been renovated and tailored to accommodate ordinary houses.It would certainly be the smallest inn I know.

"The size of the inn doesn't matter at this time.Certainly, Gen-tei is also considered a permanent accommodation for the easterners, so you must be putting a lot of effort into the treatment of vanilla.Master, what about Geld's vanilla treatment? "

"Yes, Myanz and Buchella are no longer indispensable herbs for meat dishes.Not only vanilla, but also seasonings such as fish sauce and chit-pickled marmallows on vegetables such as yural pa and drue, as well as fragrant gamma cheese and persula oil pickled, are delightful to customers in the east. "

When Nail answered with a faceless expression from the people of the east, Tapas smiled "I see."

"There seems to be no shortage of Geld's ingredients.However, I don't think we can ask Gentei unconditionally. "

"That's right, that's why I want you to compare our dishes to our flavors!"

Between you and your masters, the heat flames up again.Assuming the decision was made in "Lamlia's Turtle Pavilion", it was an atmosphere where a spectacular battle would be waged over the remaining two frames.

"Now, let's play the so-called qualifying game even tonight.People who are confident in handling Geld's ingredients are invited to bring their dishes one by one.Let's have a taste comparison. "

"Oh, it's kind of like a tournament!This is getting interesting! "

Tapas nodded and looked back at us again.

"The people around the woods said they couldn't stay till night.And then we're responsible for identifying places to stay. "

"Yes, so are we no longer useful?"

"No, that's the point.We've had very little experience cooking for the people of the castle.I would like to know what kind of food is served in the castle town. "

Then Lema-Gate snorted again.

"I'm sure you and I are counting on the help of the man in the castle town.Are you going to bother with that for us? "

"Yes, as president of the inn, I must do whatever it takes to make this tasting a success.If I serve bad food here, I will be scolded by the lord of the Count of Saturas. "

Tapas was joking, but it must be more important to him than winning a medal.A bondman carries a heavy responsibility.

"What do you think? Of course, the tasting is coming up in three days, so it's difficult to keep your words alive..."

"That's right, but I don't think we need a little work.Until then, I'm not changing the quality of cooking in the townships and castles... but the people in the castles seem to find great value in using a wide variety of ingredients. "

"Wow, a lot of ingredients."

"Yes, but as you all know, my simple dishes were not popular at the tasting the other day.So I don't think it's that important. "

Then the other masters raised their cheerful voices.

"Well, if you put it on Astor's arm, it won't be simplified at all.I didn't get lost, I starred him with vegetable dishes! "

"I was a Shaska cook!I thought I'd take care of Shaska at home.Anyway, you can try using it for confectionery... "

"Yes, because that dai-kun and chicken had an outstanding taste.Of course, I didn't lose the other one either! "

Tapas slapped your husband with his hand just as he said, "Well."

"Now, how should you interpret the words you just said?"

"That's right. Basically, I don't need a little work.For example, if there are some cooking suggestions, the higher number of ingredients is preferred.How do you feel about that? "

"I see. Is there anything else I can do?"

"At least I don't think we need to do this right now.The people in the castle town like complex flavors, they feel that it's not enough without vanilla, and the cooking of fried foods is late in fashion... I've heard a lot of stories, but I think the ultimate requirement is the degree of cooking completion.If it is a dedication that has gained popularity in the workplace town, why not give it with confidence? "

That said, I laughed at all the people on the spot.

"The meat dish of the bozzle that was chosen first at the tasting the other day was also a wonderful finish, wasn't it?Really delicious food is delicious to everyone.Of course, there are subtle differences in preferences, but I don't think it's necessary to worry even if the opponent is a nobleman or royalty. "

That's all I could say.

And there are two expectations that people in the castle town will express their feelings about the cooking in the post town.That's how I believed that the cuisine in the inn, which is now confirmed, is a feast that is not embarrassing anywhere.

(Princess Dakarmas and Princess Del Share have a bit of a problem... but for Genos, it could be a huge detonator.)

It was with that in mind that I was able to have a lively lunch on my birthday.