1151 Moribe Joint Study Group ④ ~ Dinner ~

After finishing the study session, which lasted about two and a half hours, I said goodbye to the group at home and was preparing for the dinner.

Originally, I wanted to devote about half of my efforts to the aspects of [Gin Hoshido], but at present, there are very limited types of contributions, and cooking time is very difficult in one hour, so I decided to have only one product prepared.

"But if you do that, you don't need five people." Me and Roy will help Asta-sama. "

Yeah. It would be a wonderful way to do Asta's own cooking.

So I decided to ask Bozuzu and Roy to help me.

Reina-Lou was asked to take a tour of the Vulcans' cooking because there would be some room for manpower. It went without saying how much Reina = Lou had made her eyes shine.

Mime and Pratica will be the ones to ask me to help them make their own sweets for Rimi-Lou and Nicola. This was a unique combination because Bozuzu and Roy would join them there.

"It's a truly unforgettable experience to spend dinner with the people of [Silver Star Hall] at Fa's house!" Besides, Pratica and Nicola are here! ”

Mime laughed and said like that.

"Speaking of which, it's a lot of crack to invite Maim to the Fa family dinner." If you're not good at it, it might go back as far as when you knew each other. "

"Maybe so!" That's why I'm so excited! "

The mime, whose clothes were completely on the board by the forest, made me enjoy it wholeheartedly. Just like that, Bozuzu laughs loudly.

"The next time a study session is held at the Luw's house, I'd like to take a closer look at Lord Mikel's skills." That sounds awkward, but thank you very much. ”

"This is unbelievable! I'm sure my father will be delighted!"

In such a way, all the cooking time passed in an hour, and it was finally sunset.

When we took the finished dish and turned to the main house, Eifa and Zida relaxed after the demolition work. Zeda, the gatekeeper of the Luu family, had arrived in time.

"Oh, you are the new family of Lord Maim, who was also at the feast of praise." Thank you. It's been a long time. "

When Bozuzu said the greeting first in his sociability, Zida responded with a calm face.

"I'm Zeda, the head of Luu's family. Even at the feast on the edge of the forest, you must have said hello several times."

“Yes, I think I've seen you since you were a guest of House Luu.”

Since that time, Zida and Maim have lived in the same house, and since Bozur often stayed with Mikel at feasts, he probably had many opportunities to meet naturally.

“So Zeda doesn't know much about Vulcus and Tartumai. I'd like you to say hello too--"

Ai Fa looked solemnly at Vulcus, and Tartumai said, “Yes, I understand.”

First, the dust mask is removed, and then the mask is removed. Vulcus, who had been exposed for a few hours, was sweating and his brown hair was completely wet.

“Please wait,” he said, wiping Vulcus' hair and face with a hand wipe that Tartumai had brought with him. Meanwhile, Vulcus sat on the rug like a toddler, but it was still there.

"... it feels like I'm looking at the nobility and the squire." Do you usually take care of your husband like that? "

“No, but if Vulcus gets sick, I think I'll have a lot of opportunities to take care of him.”

Vulcus was asleep, but that was always the case, so I don't know how he's feeling right now. Whatever it was, Tartumai seemed familiar with Vulcus' care.

"... are you okay, Vulcus?" Are you feeling uncomfortable? ”

When Siri = Rowe called out worriedly, Vulcus responded with a gloomy voice, "Yes." This is the voice of Vulcus that we hear for the first time today.

"So far, there is no modulation in the throat or the nose. I think I'm a little heavy-headed... but that's probably because I was having trouble breathing."

That's right, don't wear such a thing all day long

And Roy sighed.

When Tartumai, dressed as Vulcus, was seated, Ai-Fa opened his mouth again.

"Now, let me introduce you." This is Jeddah, who came here as a steward of the Luu family. I want you to remember that because you're the head of Mime's family. "

"Jeddah.... I'm not good at remembering people's names and shapes, so I might lose my courtesy next time I see you, but... I understand." My name is Vulcus, the owner of the [Silver Star Hall]. "

"My name is Tartumai, and I am a disciple of Vulcus. Thank you for your help today.”

Vulcus and Tartumai hung their heads deeply.

However, since each of them is a type that does not make me wonder inside, I do not know how it appeared in the eyes of Ai = Fa and Zida. For me, it was quite a restless feeling.

"Now, let's talk about it while eating dinner." I can't apologize for cooling down my dinner after all. "

Ai = Fa said this while hiding her heart from Ai = Fa's ruthless expression.

And the people of the forest shall utter the word of an aperitif, and the supper shall be begun.

"Today, I tried to make the seafood curry into a hamburger curry. Vulcus and the others at the tasting are talking hamburger curry, so I thought I'd ask them to check the difference.”

Even though I called out like that, Ei = Fa only replied quietly, "I see." It was lonely not to be able to see Ei = Fa's delightful appearance even though she was a big favorite.

In any case, the main character of the day is the seafood hamburger curry, and in addition, we prepared the Akashi-yaki served at the dinner party the other day, the fresh salad with Jorah's stewed oil, and the bone glass soup with lots of utensils but a refreshing flavor of kimusu.

"So, this is what the Vulcans prepared for me, the flavored roast of Giba meat." This was originally a vegetable-free dish from Dalai Lama, so it was prepared without any problems. ”

“Huh. The Giba dish made by the castle chef is interesting.”

It was not Ai = Fa who responded in that way, but Zida. Zeda was never chosen to escort her to the castle town, but she didn't get much of a chance to taste the food there.

So, Zida decided to take it from the flavor grill of [Gin Hoshido] first --- put it in a cut, and the yellow eyes became stiff.

"T-This tastes weird." Maim and Rudo-Lou were also told how quirky the food in the castle town was.... "

"None of them", I also tasted them.

I can't help but be amazed at how much Vulcan cuisine I've been reminded of. The combination of sweetness, spiciness, bitterness and acidity was no longer the default, and even the indescribable flavors swirled roughly.

"This is certainly an intense flavor." It's true that you don't use any seasonings other than herbs, right? "

“Yes, that's why we can serve you vegetables from Dalaym even if you can't use them.”

It was Tartumai who replied that way. Vulcus silently ate the seafood hamburger curry and didn't even try to raise his face.

The three members of the Luu family share the same surprises as me, having first touched their hands from Vulcan cooking. Among them, Reina-Lou, who was touring the cooking, seemed to have been beaten down a lot.

"With that combination of vanilla, this taste will be complete... but I'm sure it will be extremely difficult for others to reproduce this taste."

"Is that so?" But you only use vanilla, right? "

When Rimi-Lou raised a simple question, Reina-Lou nodded, "Yeah."

"However, the herbs are roasted by fire, immersed in water, and simmered before being mixed with other ingredients before being loosened... it's very difficult to handle." Besides, I have to adjust the time and ingredients of the fire... it depends on the state of the vanilla, right? "

Also, it was Tartumai who answered "Yes".

"The taste and aroma of vanilla vary greatly depending on the original quality, storage condition and shelf life, so check the condition beforehand and then fine-tune the cooking procedure. Even though I have been with Vulcus for the longest time, I have not yet mastered his tricks."

"No one will be able to master all this." Well, maybe about half of Vulcas' dishes are alike. ”

Roy didn't look serious, so he said so. Vulcan disciples don't seem to have much interest in trying to recreate the master's dishes. Perhaps that would have been impossible without a taste as sharp as that of Vulcus.

“This dish really tastes amazing. Because I only use vanilla, there shouldn't be any sweetness... maybe I feel that the fat of Giba is sweet because of the action of vanilla?"

Vulcus finally raised his face when Mime spoke up like that.

“That's right, so this dish doesn't stand for caron, gamma, kimus, or fish with different fatty qualities. This is the taste that has been achieved because it is gibberish.”

“Awesome, I think Vulcus is different from the others at the point where we come up with a dish like this.”

"... what kind of vanilla did Lord Maim perceive from this dish?"

A bit nostalgic, a mystery from Vulcus.

Mime tilts her head cutely and thinks, "That's right..."

I don't know much about the name of the herbs, but I think I can think of eight of them.

What about Lord Asta?

"Hmm. If I have five kinds of fruits... six kinds of fruits, right?"

"Six kinds?" I was wondering if Asta-sama could tell the difference between seven or so species. "

“I couldn't tell if Chit or Illa were used, so I couldn't count them.... maybe I'll use both of them?"

"Yes. If you were convinced, you might have guessed eight kinds just like Lord Maim." That's right, Asta-sama. "

Vulcus tries to resume his meal, saying in a vague voice that he can't feel any emotions. So I started to shout in a hurry.

"So, what kind of vanilla is actually used?"

"Eleven kinds. It used to be eight varieties, but with the addition of Mian, Mianzu and Bukela, it couldn't be more ideal.”

That said, Vulcus already starts eating the few remaining hamburger curries.

Then, instead of the disciples, Reina-Ru supplemented it.

“This dish can't handle Dalai Lama's vegetables anymore, so we were able to add vanilla such as Mian. That's why I haven't had the chance to use Gerd ingredients before.”

“Oh, I see. So this is the result of resting in the shop and focusing on research.”

"It's the left," he replied, "but it's still Tartumai. When I became obsessed with cooking, I became dull with the calls of others, which was very Vulcas-like. However, Ei = Fa's gaze was aching all day.

(But there's no way I'm distracted. Vulcus will be doing this long before he finishes cooking, so we can only hope that he talks after the meal.)

I made up my mind and decided to turn my gaze to the other sides.

"How about Roy or Vozle?" Thanks to you, we were able to finish the meal without any problems. ”

"Yeah. I don't think I helped you." Unlike Vulcus, your cooking isn't hard to reproduce. "

Then Reina = Lou said, "No."

“Of course it's not as easy as Vulcas, but I don't think Asta's cooking is that easy to replicate. I'm sure Roy and his team were able to do their part without shortage because they were the best. Helping strangers cook shouldn't be so easy.”

"No, it's just a light mouth, so don't be such a jerk." Even I know that I can only help myself with simple things. "

"I see. I should rather admire the skill of Lord Asta in command." As I was reminded at the glorification feast, Astor was able to prepare a feast meal for 300 people by giving a precise role to 50 assistants. I guess it's because I'm an Astor who has worked so hard with the people around the forest for so many years that I've been able to master that kind of skill. ”

Reina-Lou suddenly revealed her joy when Bozur added words like that. It was such a proud face - lately, it seemed to be the look that Yun-Sudra and Rei-Matua often showed.

“That's right, I don't think there's a lot of people who can match Asta in cooking with a lot of crowds. I am also doing partitioning work in the Luu family with Asta as my goal.”

“Reina-Lou is capable of overseeing such a feast, so let's be very good at it. It should be rare in a castle town, such as a cook who can oversee a feast of 100 people.”

Bozuzu would have been less likely to visit the woodside than Roy and the others, but he felt more adapted than anyone else. It is probably the result of the uncompromising temperament of the people of the South, the clear temperament of Bozur himself, and the life experience he has accumulated so far.

All Vulcus seemed to have no interactions with his surroundings, and he silently proceeded with his meal. Tartumai did the same, but Vulcus seemed to have no choice but to look out for him.

Siri = Rowe looked at the situation of Ei = Fa alternately.

Perhaps Ei = Fa is not happy with Vulcus' status. The gaze seemed somewhat disturbing.

"This Hanba guggle is delicious!" What do you think of Siri = Rowe? "

Rimi-Lou threw a voice like that.

Siri = Rowe seemed to be in a hurry, and she almost dropped the plate.

"Oh, oh, what's wrong with this guy?"

"Shhhhhhhhhh, I even made it at Luu's house, but it's the first time I've ever been in there!" I think Limi is very delicious, but I wonder how Sily = Rowe is! "

Rimi = Lou must have noticed Siri = Lou without the domination. Siri = Rowe was in a hurry to find an appropriate answer.

"Um, uh... of course, I think it's a great finish. It shouldn't be easy to reconcile seafood ingredients with veterinary meat, but I didn't see any such imperfections... and I was surprised by this condiment called puff paste."

"Fluffy, sweet and delicious!" He feels even more delicious! "

"Yes, I was surprised to see that there is still room to add flavor to the dish called Kaya, which has so many different flavors. This is a recently conceived condiment, isn't it? If we had prepared these condiments for the tasting, we might have collected more votes.”

Siri = Rowe liked Fukujin so much, didn't he?

When I join the conversation, Siri = Rowe turns around.

"I'm not talking about my personal preferences." This condiment has a sweet and sour taste that doesn't exist in it, so it was determined that it would follow the atmosphere of the people in the castle town by adding more flavor. ”

“I think that's a sad, one-sided view.”

and then Vulcus opened his mouth.

“There's no doubt in my mind that this condiment will give us a deeper layer of flavor, but is it really the taste of a castle town? Rather, I thought it would suit the mood of people who like simple dishes while having such a variety of flavors. The craftsmanship of Lord Asta's cuisine, however elaborate, is different from the atmosphere of the castle town. Even so, the castle townspeople appreciate Asta's cuisine because it's so complete, even though it doesn't suit their style.”

"Oh, is that so?" I'm sorry. I'm ashamed of what I can't do. ”

"You're still young, so you don't have to be ashamed of anything. However, please continue to encourage us so that we can have the right insight.”

Siri = Rowe drools down.

Rimi = Lou then aimed at Vulcus with a cute mouthful of "mu".

"So, what did Vulcus think of today's dish?" It's time for you to tell us your impressions. "

“Please wait until you have finished eating all the dishes.”

Vulcus felt more impatient than usual. With this, it seemed like Ei = Fa would be dismissed without hesitation. In particular, Siri = Row was not sorry that she had to suffer because of her impertinence.

"...... I wonder if that kind of classification is old enough anymore."

And in a somewhat repulsive voice, Roy said so.

"Thanks to that tasting, people in Castle Town, Station Town, and Moribata had to share their prized cuisine. I was so impressed with your cooking that I became intrigued by your manners. Moreover, it has proved that delicious food is delicious no matter what the method used to make it... I don't think Castle Town has any meaning in distinguishing these kinds of staging towns in the future."

…………

Are you listening to me? I'm going to give my opinion to the master.

Vulcus rinsed all the wooden soup and then turned to Roy.

"From the beginning, I didn't pay attention to classification." Siri = Rowe had just given the wrong idea, so I just pointed it out. ”

Huh. You're saying that the master, who represents the castle chef, isn't very particular about classification?

"Of course, I'm just pursuing my ideal taste, so I've never cared about the origin of the side that eats it." Besides... Isn't it the territory of Genos, such as the forestside, the station town, or the castle town? I think you should also aim for a dish that is delicious to any kingdom, regardless of its smallness. ”

Roy gritted his teeth with a pronunciation of "Mugigi" that seemed to suit him.

Then Bozu laughs at us, saying, "I'm sorry."

"In [Silver Star Hall], it's always like this." It's like an innocent parent-child fight, so please don't worry about it. ”

"I'm glad I wasn't born with a child like this." After all, you're still a child. "

Roy suddenly bit the seafood curry hamburger.

Well, in the words of Vulcus, it must have been normal for Siri = Rowe to get upset or for Roy to get annoyed--the Vulcus of today was clinging to the edge of the forest without being able to say anything. That's why I thought it would be too arrogant to let Roy and the others suffer so much - if it was the people on the edge of the raw forest, I would feel that way.

The proof was that Rimi-Lou was still slightly raised in the eyebrows, Ai-Fa's eyes were finally sharpened, and Reina-Lou looked at Roy and the others with great pity. Mime and Zeda, who probably had a similar sensitivity to me, were worried that something might be rough.

(Surely, this is an atmosphere that was quite impossible at a dinner party around the forest. I wonder if Vulcus is at such a slow pace that it will become such an atmosphere.)

When I thought about it that way, Vulcus said, "Okay."

“Now that I've eaten all the dishes, I'd like to share my thoughts.... first of all, this hambang kara, which is a delicious ingredient of seafood, but this was a brilliant result. Asta-sama served at the tasting session, Hanbaguera should no longer be called a separate dish. The fact that we can reconcile the seafood ingredients with the meat of Giba to this point is first of all brilliant, and there are no deficiencies in the fine adjustment of the amount of vanilla. It's also great to know that you don't have to deal with Dalai Mu ingredients to be dissatisfied with the ingredients. I was impressed by how much Astor could harness the potential of his cuisine.”

Ah, um, Vulcus?

"However, one thing... the fact that I usually mix in the aria and immediately tinker with it, left me with a slight question. I think that the finely chopped tinfa has a smooth texture, a pleasant mouthfeel, and moreover, it has the effect of enhancing the taste of gizzard meat... but I don't think it has reached the aria one step at a time. Tinfa would be delicious in Tinfa, but I couldn't help but recall the aria's bite and flavor. I'm not so dissatisfied as to be dissatisfied, but I still think that it's aria that is most harmonious... and I can't relieve that feeling. So I hope you will keep this in mind as a modest problem solving at a very advanced stage.”

"Vulcus, Asta's in trouble." Isn't everything too abrupt? "

Roy opened his mouth with a dazed face, but Vulcus repeated his words without hesitation.

“Next, let's talk about this testimonial side dish. I was prototyping a dish of the same line by purchasing a cookware that Roy would make into a ball cooker, but this was a completely different dish. It seems that Asta's skill in handling dry goods is already being demonstrated. Despite the fact that the ingredients are only Nuyonpa, this is a wonderful harmony. In addition, a few days ago, Bozuzu purchased a dish called commercial ball roast from the stall of Asta, but it was there and it was stunningly finished. It would have been worthwhile to develop new cooking utensils if it had been possible to create different dishes similar to this one. It's just an appetizer and side dish, but I don't think there is any shortage of dishes that complement the main dish.”

In that vein, Vulcus showed me the same long and wide tongue for the fresh salad and bone glass soup, as well as for the many dishes he had tasted at the study group.

"Therefore, if there is a defect in tonight's dinner...... that's only because the dishes of Lord Asta and my dishes are not in harmony at all." This was prepared without confirming your offer, so it's only natural that you won't be able to achieve harmony... I'm sorry that my dishes have become floating in such splendid cuisine and have become dressed to sharpen the charm of yours. We sincerely apologize for any unpleasantness you may have had. ”

With that, Vulcus' solo stage seemed to be over, bowing his head deeply.

But --- Roy on the top of the Buddha said something, and Vulcus dominated it with his hand and uttered a new word.

"Well then, the impression of cooking is that far... I'm glad that Asta was breathless." I've been heartbroken ever since I heard about the damage to the forestside and the station town in Hida. I heard that there was no human damage to the people around the forest, but it was said that there were many people who lost their homes in Dalai Lama... and I wasn't able to feel safe until I could see that Asta was really healthy and lived in a wooden house. ”

“Let me wait,” Ai = Fa spoke as if unable to hold back.

"It would be a greeting that should be exchanged face-to-face immediately." Aren't you spending a lot of time with Asta? "

"However, I was wearing equipment to prevent dust, so my head didn't work well." In such a state, I could have spoken out of my sight, so I was waiting for the time limit of this dinner. ”

Vulcus said so, his face dazzled as he woke up.

"Anyway... I'm truly glad that Asta-sama is safe." And thank you very much for listening to my sudden offer today. It's been a month since I couldn't handle the vegetables in Dalai Mu, and I can't get rid of them in the muddy clouds... until today, my frustration has erupted. I am grateful to you for accepting this childish behavior without complaining about it. ”

Vulcus then turned to Ai = Fa.

"And Ei = Fa, the patriarch."... in the castle town, Roy and Sily-Rowe talked about the customs of the forestside. Roy and the others have been waiting for me to come on the day of the sudden loss of courtesy. I waved it off and pushed it to the edge of the forest, but it was only my own behavior... please don't show your anger to the others, and I want to make myself responsible. "

”... even though Siri = Rowe and the others broke my heart, you couldn't hold yourself back”

"Yes. If I eat Asta-sama's food, I can't help but think that this boiled mud feeling will be purified a little..." I'm truly sorry. ”

In addition, Vulcus turned to Roy and Siri = Row, who were sitting side by side on the right.

"Siri = Rowe, Roy. I'm sorry I ruined your persuasion. You broke my heart so much, considering the relationship between me and the people around the forest... but I couldn't contain my feelings. Even though I suffer so much, I thought that only you could taste the food of Lord Asta around the forest... and I felt like I'd be torn apart. Nevertheless, please understand that I have not disregarded your words.”

"No, no, I...", Siri = Rowe turned red and blue.

After a nod to you, Vulcus turned to the other side. You're lined up with Tartumi and Bozuzu.

"I'm sorry for the inconvenience to Tartumai and Bozuzu." Still young Siri = Rowe and I will have to hold on to you for a long time to come. In addition, despite such a sudden story, I am sincerely grateful to you for preparing such a splendid instrument. For ye have kept my nose and my throat. It is only thanks to you that I have been able not to fall in such a forest. "

If that's the case, it would have been worthwhile to ask the craftsman in the morning.

Bozur laughed at them, and Tartumai bowed silently.

Vulcus turned to Reina = Lou and the others in front of him.

"Even though you invited me to the study session today, I am sorry that I was unable to tell you a fruitful story. When I wore this device, it felt like I was drifting in the water, and I couldn't turn my head at all.... but my tongue was well aware of the taste of your food. The fact that you have been practicing cooking for the first time for two years makes you completely different in terms of the weight of your years. Even though it's only been two months since the tasting, I can't help but feel that you're growing steadily. Even so, I'm still Asta's assistant today, so I'd like you to try your dishes and sweets to the fullest the next time.”

Reina-Lou was sunny, but she smiled and only replied, "It's an honor.

Rimi-Lew returned the angle of his eyebrows to normal and laughed, while Mime returned a smile of confusion.

After seeing them, Vulcus looked around the hall of Fa's house.

"Asta-sama lived in a place like this." There are so many guests in the house today, it's a totally different look... but I still feel the warmth of a person somewhere. I'm sure these environments are shaping Asta's cooking. ”

Somehow, it seemed to me that Vulcus and the others were unscrupulous.

Vulcus then repeats his words as if he understood my feelings.

“I abandoned my home when I was young and started practicing cooking just for myself. To put it differently, I aspire to the highest cuisine in order to convince myself. But perhaps Asta is creating delicious dishes for others... that's what I thought."

"Yes, but Vulcus would be delighted if you could tell me that your food is delicious?" Isn't that the same? "

"I think it's different from the feeling of being happy..." Maybe I'm just checking to see if others are satisfied with the food I've been able to satisfy. Even so, even if others are not satisfied, I will not doubt my tongue... after all, I feel as if I am preparing food only for myself. "

Vulcus suddenly smiled at his mouth.

"But... I'm glad my mother praised me for the food, and sometimes I feel sorry for my late father for not eating my own food. It is by no means a major factor for a cook like me... but that is why I have come to understand that such events are a major factor for Asta.”

"I see... Vulcus lost his father, didn't he?"

"Yes. Is Asta-sama the only current family?" Please, take care of your family. I'm sure that's what drives you. ”

Vulcus wiped out his smile like a mirage, along with Vulcus' foolish words.

And with your knees snugly aligned, close your eyelids.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

"Huh? Excuse me... Va, Vulcus, what's the matter?"

"It's the limit of my strength." But I couldn't finish what I had to say. ”

Vulcus's neck bent to the front.

Siri = Rowe flashed in a hurry, and Rimi = Rowe's eyes widened sharply.

"Vulcus, are you going to sleep?" I still have Rimi and Nicola's sweets left! "

"Tomorrow morning... I'll be in the castle town..."

At the end of these words, I began to hear a restful sleep.

Tartu Mai takes up the mask and dust mask that she kept on the back side.

"You should wear this until you leave the forest." Bozuzu, can you help me? "

"Yes, you're a very well cared for husband."

Bozuzu and Tartu Mai came together and put a mask over their sleeping master. Of course, those who were not Vulcan's disciples looked at him in awe.

Thus, the conversation with Vulcus suddenly began and suddenly ended.