1166 Meeting of the Six Clans (3) - Dinner -

Even after Yumi's case was settled, the meeting of the six clans proceeded without delay.

It's just as meaningful a time for me as a parent conference. Even if it wasn't as big an agenda as the patriarchal meeting, it was not only a more life-tight agenda, it was also extremely interesting.

"There's something I think about the Parent Council." I was sadly reminded at the last meeting of the patriarchal assembly... since I left the cutting of the business to the women, perhaps the meeting of the patriarchal assembly has become more than just the men? "

"Oh, that's what I was thinking." I couldn't go into business without Asta and Zwei-Rutim that day. Most of all, if all the clans take the ladies as a gift, there may be an agenda that we can't think of. ”

"Hmm. Since business has been involved in the foundation of our lives, we cannot allow it to be subordinate."

At last, it was decided to lift the story to such a level and then make a recommendation to the chiefs.

So much so that Bardou-Fou and the others are seriously thinking about the end of the forest. Even if I could only experience it, this meeting was an irresistible moment for me.

Soon time passed, and the hall became much dimmer.

So it was Yun-Sudra who came to the main house to prepare the supper.

“Asta, it's half an hour before sunset. How about that?"

"Oh, thank you so much.... I'm sorry, but may I step down here?"

"Oh! You'll prepare our favorite dish for us!" I've been waiting for you ever since I heard your story! "

“Yes, I just wanted to get some feedback from our parents.”

As I promised Ai = Fa, I've troubled my mind to be able to serve just one dish.

However, I will tell you the details after you have eaten the food. I bowed to the six parents headed by Ai = Fa, and I decided to aim for a rabbit hutch.

“Asta, thank you for your hard work. We're making preparations for you, too.”

It was Saris Run-Fow, a childhood friend of Eifa, who told me that.

The beloved Aim = Fou sits tightly on a wooden box set far from the rabbit. Bardou-Fou appointed Saris Lan-Fou, who was close to Aifa, to work today, giving Aim-Fou the choice between spending time at home with other family members and spending time quietly in Fa's hut.

"Good work, Aim = Fow." Was there any trouble? "

Aim = Fow nods, "Yeah." Aim = Fow, who is smaller than Kota = Luu, but not lost at all due to his adorable nature. By the time he met her, he had grown up to be a three-year-old baby.

At this meeting, one woman from each clan participated in the meeting. From the house of Fou was Saris Lan-Fou, from the house of Lan was the youngest sister of the main house, from the house of Sudra was Yun-Sudra, from the house of Din was Tuul-Din, and from the house of Lido was the face of a familiar lady who was helping with the business of stalls.

“Asta is going to make something special. Do you need any help?”

“No, I'm fine. I'm pretty confident, so please look forward to it.”

“Yes, I've been looking forward to it since yesterday,” said Saris Run-Fow, who is very gentle with the same words as Rudd-Ryd.

While I'm working on my work, I'll try to communicate the details of the meeting to the best of my ability. Then, as the Harvest Festival became so far away that the opportunity for a feast diminished, Lan's younger sister said, "That's right!” he exclaimed cheerfully.

"I've been looking forward to the Harvest Festival!" After half a year, I was told that even after Hida's commotion, the blessings of the forest were not yet exhausted... and I felt very sorry for myself. "

"That's right. The inexhaustible blessing of the forest is proof that the hunters have been able to do their best, so it is a very pleasant story... but everyone will regret that the Harvest Festival will be far away."

Yun-Sudra responded in that way, and the others agreed modestly. After all, it's a very nice story to hear, so it's hard to appeal there.

"That's why I settled on the idea that I should have a feast in my spare time." I'm sure the parents will tell you tomorrow, so if you come up with anything for the feast, please let them know. "

Yes! I'll twist my head too!

And then Lan's youngest sister let out another powerful voice. It wasn't usually such a busy impression, but it might have been exhilarating that I was attending Fa's dinner for the first time.

(Unexpectedly, if the story of keeping the family in [Xifeng Pavilion] is realized, this daughter may be selected.)

With such thoughts in mind, I proceed with my work quickly. Even if it was for thirteen people, I didn't have much time to give.

Yun-Sudra and the others seemed to be doing extremely well. The aroma of Giba cuisine mixed with the aroma of sweets stimulates my appetite. I'm sorry for Ai = Fa, but it was a secret pleasure for me to taste other people's cooking at a normal dinner that was not a feast.

After half a minute, the dinner is complete.

When we got back to the main house with them, you had the most heated argument ever.

"The dinner is ready." Was it still in the middle of a conversation? "

“No, I was just talking about the feast the other day. I remember that night's banquet dish, and I'm even more hungry."

Bardou-Fou responded to the falconry, and Saris-Ran-Fou returned a gentle smile. From the house of Lan, she was married to the youngest of the sons of Bardou-Fou.

And Aim-Fou, the grandson of Bardou-Fou, is at his mother's feet. Bardou-Fou wrote, "What's the matter?” he laughed.

"Yep. Today, you can't do the last thing from the folds..."

"Oh, I've done my important work. Looks like Aim did a great job, too."

When Bardou-Fou smiled and gestured, Aim-Fou sparkled and stormed with his face. Holding it in her arms, Bardou-Fou turns an unfortunate smile to the other parents.

"I'm sorry that only Fou has a lot of family." However, since Aim is still a young child under the age of five, I would like to ask for your forgiveness. "

"I won't complain about anything! The mother of the child is the most bonded person to Eifa! Now, sit next to Ei = Fa!"

Rudd-Lid's death allowed Saris Lan-Fou to sit next to Ai-Fa. Ai = Faa expressed her heart with a soft look while maintaining a sharp look, and Saris Lan = Fow responded with a happy smile.

The other parents also enlarged the wheel of the car seat and made room for the women to sit. After all, in these cases, they sit side by side with their families in the same house. As a result, I was caught between Ei = Fa and Yun = Sudra.

Well then, let's start the dinner.

Ai = Fa recites the pre-dinner words, and the remaining 12 repeat them. It was a busy dinner since the joint study group that brought Vulcas together.

Yun-Sudra and the others prepared a lineup close to the Japanese style from my point of view. The main dish is simmered giba meat and vegetables, the main dish is cooked shasca, the soup dish is tau oil-style bonito hotpot, and the side dish is fresh salad of shima and gigo, and the pellet is spicy.

"Oh! Chatch, Pla and Nenon are used in this dish!" Even at dinner yesterday, I'm still not tired of eating, so thank you! "

“Hmm. I like to eat this gigo raw, so I'm happy to be able to buy it again.”

Headed by cheerful Rad-Rid, everyone advances their meals to their satisfaction.

With that in mind, Lyellpham-Sudra said, "Speaking of which,"

“Which special dish did Asta prepare? Looks like you can't tell it apart.”

"This is my food."

I can point to a large plate with thirteen dishes on it. The Japanese-style elements here are also thin, so it feels like it's floating to me, but of course I don't know anything about the faces that were born and grew up around the forest.

I prepared a creative dish based on Chinese-style seasonings.

Thinly sliced and marinated in a seasoning solution, they are wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber peel and gamma cheese, which is then skewered. The first flavouring liquid is based on chitsu pickled maroons in soy sauce, kelp roots in ginger, and hobo oil in sesame oil, so it will taste much stronger than that. It was the cheese that added more intensity and flavor to it, and the pellet that brought a refreshing sensation so that it didn't get too persistent.

"Oh, this is an intense taste!" But I like the flavor! "

"Hmm. Strong flavor, but not enough to repel." Like a vanilla dish, it doesn't seem to be too hard. "

"It's very delicious. It's not that hard, so Aim can eat it, right?”

"Yeah. It's delicious."

It seems that my cooking was accepted, not just for young and old. [M]

Ei = Fa is also eating my food with her eyes narrowed with joy. With that, Yun-Sudra had a thoughtful face.

"Sure, I think it's delicious. But... it feels a little different from Asta's usual dishes.”

"Yeah, because this is a specially tailored dish." Does Yun-Sudra know what makes it special? "

"No... it's just that for Asta, it seems to have a very different taste... and that's the result of trying to cover something up... it feels like that."

Then Yun-Sudra turned her gaze, and Tuul-Din nodded, "Yes."

"I felt the same way." This dish also uses red Mama Lia liquor, right? If you're an Astor these days, you might be able to use Nyatta's spirits... and if you pair it with a maroon-mallow chicken pickle, you might be able to reduce the amount of Kel's roots. And behind those strong flavors, it seems that there is a nostalgic flavor hidden somewhere..... "

Having said that, Toole-Din opened his eyes wide.

"A-Asta. Could it be that this dish... is made from gibbons that are not drained of blood?"

"What!?" said Ladd-Rid, stripping his eyes.

All but Ei = Fa and Aim = Fow were stunned. In order to secure Giba meat that had not been drained of Ei = Fa's blood, it was decided to disclose the details in advance.

"Is this made of gibbous meat that hasn't been drained of blood?" No way, that's not true! I haven't been draining my blood for a long time either, but I can't forget that intense smell! "

"But Tuul-Din is right. This dish is made to taste a little stronger to hide the smell of bloodless gibbons.”

"I see... no, I didn't know at all. After listening to the story, I ate this dish... um, I still can't feel the smell at all."

Bardou-Fou also shook his head with admiration.

Then Ding's parent turned to me with a sharp look.

"So why did you make such a dish?" No way, you just wanted to surprise us, didn't you? "

"Yes, even during the daytime meeting, we recently heard that the amount of gibbons harvested has increased, and even the successfully drained gibbons may be returned to the forest." But how long will it take to sell fresh meat and intestinal meat? Especially fresh meat needs a lot of quantity, so I heard that it is necessary to buy meat from other clans. "

“Hmm. But the city was still rich enough to sell meat for more than twice the price.... I see. If we can make a delicious dish with the unsuccessful Giba meat, then we can eat it and sell it in the city for that amount of time.”

"Yes. Even in the forest, the price of Giba meat is 120 red copper coins per head." It should be a wealth that can never be neglected. Also, because the smell of Giba meat that is not drained of blood is strong and does not change the nourishment, there is nothing wrong with eating it, right? "

I have spoken a lot of ideas that I have twisted from the night of last night until yesterday morning.

"However, I think I was the first to tell you about the method of cooking Giba meat that failed to draw blood." It's been two years, but do you remember? "

"Of course, I can't forget." Is it possible to wash the meat of Giba with water melted with salt?... but because Sudra's house was so poor at the time, I didn't feel like using salt for nothing, and I never did it again. "

"Hmm! The Rid's house wasn't a part of selling meat to the Fa's house at the time!" It was enough to fill my stomach with meat that I succeeded in drawing blood, so I didn't have to do such a troublesome imitation! "

"The Fou's house sold the meat to the Pharaoh's house... but it was to secure their own food, so it was the same." It seemed so unfortunate to throw away salt to wash meat. "

"Hmm. Besides, I heard that washing Giba meat with salt water does not completely remove the smell, so I didn't feel like trying it."... but I can't smell anything in this dish. "

Din's parents made me reopen the narrative.

"That's because there are more types of seasonings than there were at that time." After all, at that time, I couldn't find any ingredients that could only be used to remove the smell of fruit sake, Miyamu and Chit. The smell of bloodless gibberish was so strong that it was not enough to run errands. ”

“So now it's possible to get rid of this smell.”

“Yes, this time we've made a strong flavor to completely cover the odor, but I think it's possible to minimize the odor without worrying about more modest flavors. I don't use it at all this time, but the herbs are really good at hiding the smell.”

Then Yun-Sudra spoke with a little enthusiasm.

“I think this is a great skill.... but you didn't even try that at the study group yesterday, did you? After the study session, did Asta come up with this dish by herself?”

"Yeah, because first I had to get Ai = Fa to prepare some gibbons that weren't drained of blood." After the study session at Luwu, I made dinner at Fa's house and tried various things. ”

"Oh, I see... I'm sorry I didn't get involved in such a significant attempt."

And Yun-Sudra stares at me with an unusual and somewhat shuddered look. I apologized as much as I could with all my sincerity.

"That's why I wanted Yun-Sudra and the others to share the same surprises as the parents." Besides, this attempt has only just begun. Tomorrow, I'm going to need everyone's help. ”

"Hmm. I'm not helping you with the other women, so Yun has no reason to shake you."

"Servant, I'm not shaking," Yun-Sudra said, her face blushing red. After laughing at you, I decided to close the conversation.

"When buying and selling meat in the forest, it is like sharing the richness, so I think it is necessary to consider the problem as soon as possible. However, I thought that if only the family in charge could prepare fresh meat for business, it would be better than that, so I decided to devise such a story. If you think it's meaningful, I'll do more research at the study group tomorrow.”

"No. This would be a very significant experiment. Therefore, I think we should immediately notify all the clans in the morning."

Lyerfam-Sudra said that in an unexpectedly strong tone.

I look back at you, somewhat surprised.

“Tomorrow morning? However, I didn't think it was necessary to rush to that point because the research is in full swing from now on...."

"However, at this stage, it is possible to create such a delicious dish with unblooded Giba meat." Since the fresh meat business is still ongoing, we must immediately notify the families on duty. "

Not only me, but also the parents of Rad-Rid and Lan have a nice face. With that, Bardou-Fou spoke calmly.

"Let's ask Lyellpham-Sudra to explain why she feels that way. Well, I have some idea."

"Hmm. The other day at the parents' meeting, we agreed to prepare fresh meat according to the size of the family. If so, it would be fairer if Asta and Zwei-Rutim suggested that we could get the same amount of wealth with the same amount of hardship.... However, since the fresh meat business requires a huge amount of gibberish, it is assumed that the missing amount will be bought from the remaining clans. That's right, Asta."

"Yes, that's why we took care of the family as much as possible in separate groups."

"Hmm. If Fow doesn't have enough gibberish on duty, it's up to Lan and Sudra to help." In that case, the copper coins corresponding to Run and Sudra will be paid by Fou, so it will certainly be a form of sharing wealth between blood relatives. In addition, even if it is Sun who has no family, he will buy meat from any family on the forest side, so it will not change the wealth obtained by the people on the forest side. "

That's why I thought it was necessary to look at the problem as soon as possible - Lyerfam-Sudra seemed to have a different idea.

“This seems like a very fair way to do it. Just one thing - to determine the amount of meat to prepare with the number of family members, there is a difference in the wealth gained by the power of the hunter. For example, a brave clan such as Zaza and Dom can prepare the necessary meat without relying on other bloodline, or if the Die's house is not enough for Len's help, it may be that he will rely on a clan that does not have bloodline. In addition, because Sun and the others have no family from the beginning, they will rely on an opponent who is not a blood relative. Without power, there will be a difference in the wealth of the blood family."

“Hmm. But isn't it natural for a powerful clan to have greater wealth?”

Lad-Rid grabbed his mouth like that, and Lyerfam-Sudra nodded heavily, “That's right.”

"I felt this way was fair, including that." If you talk about preparing the same amount of meat with Zaza and Sudora, there's no reason why Zaza with a large number of people should be prepared with Sudora. However, since it is about preparing the meat according to the number of people, it is a matter of strength. Seeking greater strength in order to obtain a richer life must be worthy of our temper.... that's why we have to work on it under the same conditions. ”

"The same conditions, I mean..."

"It's about the treatment of unblemished gibberish that Asta offered this night. With the exception of Fa, the five clans gathered here may be able to create delicious dishes with unbleeded Giba meat from tomorrow. That way, you can use all of the blood-extracted meat in business. Is it too unfair for only five clans in one family to get such a means?"

"Oh, that's why you told me that we should talk to all the clans right away!" That's a lot of explanations for taking it around again! "

"But it was only by explaining so carefully that I understood the magnitude of the matter." Certainly, we will never allow this story to remain between us alone. "

Din's patriarch said so in a very harsh manner.

"Every 10 days, we started to take on the business of selling fresh meat, so the next shift will be three days later. The clan on duty at this time will be the next clan on duty after they have all the meat for business...... maybe the four clans, Ratz and Meme, Baim and Die. I think the four clans should be given a hand immediately, but is there any problem on Asta's side?"

"Y-Yes. Tomorrow is a study session at Fa's house, so if you could come then... but you've never invited die folks to Fa before." Die is cooked by the family of Luu, close to home. ”

“If you've spoken to the Die's house and you find it unnecessary for them to come to the Fa's house, it's their decision.”

"Hmm! But you can't know that!" With Rid and Din, we can rely on other blood relatives when we're on duty! I can't just prepare flesh for Die's family, which only has Len's family! "

“Hmm. If we can get the meat used for dozens of family dinners into business, it will be a small fortune. I'll see about that. I'll never miss it."

While talking like that, Din's parents turned to me with a sharp look.

"But... why did Asta come up with this story?" Are you thinking of eating gizzard meat that is not drained of blood in Fa's house and reducing the amount of meat you buy from the rest of the house? "

"No? No, I have no plans for that at the moment. If you eat such a strong flavored dish every day, you will get bored, and there is a risk of excessive salt and oil. However, I will only accept fresh meat duty for 10 days every 2 months, so I will decide if there is no problem."

"After all, Asta devised such a story regardless of her own losses."...... Dai and Len were a family that often lagged behind in the woods, but Asta also helped them gain new strength. "

When Din's patriarch concluded in that way, there was often silence on the spot.

Eifa and Lyerfam-Sudra looked somewhat satisfied, the patriarchs of Bardou-Fou and Lan and the five ladies looked impressed, and Lad-Rid smiled full of emotion. It was Din's patriarch who spoke from among them.

"I think it has been proved how much the Kamado number on the forest side has improved during the tasting party the other day. After all, Sudra and Matua's ladies made Asta's dishes the same way. But... after all, Asta is one of a kind around the forest. Today is a day to be reminded of that.”

Hmph. On the contrary, it was only because Asta was such a hard man that the other women were able to do so. Not only the skill of Kamado's work, but also the desire to bring good fortune to our compatriots around the forest and the attitude to deepen ties with people from the outside world... I think that such things have certainly been passed down. "

When Lyerfam-Sudra said so, Yun-Sudra, still somewhat embarrassed, smiled proudly.

Din's parent says, "That's right," and looks back at his son, Toole-Din. Tur-Din responded with a smile that could not beat Yun-Sudra.

"Today, I am delighted that I have spoken with Asta." I want you to continue to lead Kamado on the edge of the forest to the right path. "

“Yes, and I will spare no effort.... but after all, my power alone is a trivial thing. Even now, if Lyerfam-Sudra hadn't added her words, I wouldn't have thought of notifying the rest of the clan immediately."

Having said that, I brought a heartfelt smile to all those present.

"I'm glad you're talking to me." And once again, I'm happy to be a compatriot in Moribata. Thank you for your continued support. ”

After that, it was decided to spend a moment of dinner with a relatively calm topic.

The presence of Saris Run-Fow often spilled a soft look on Ai-Fa's face, and Aim-Fow's lovely spirit may have even more eased the scene. At the end of the day, a special treat from Tour-din was served to conclude this delightful dinner.

After a quarter of an hour of chat after dinner, it is finally time to go home.

Eleven guests split into two wagons and went home to each other. After seeing it, Ei = Fa hung a scratch on the doorboard and loved the sleeping faces of the families sleeping in the dirt, then exhaled deeply.

"It's time to finish today's meeting without any trouble." This is because you have worked harder than we could have imagined. "

"No, no, it was a really meaningful time for me." If you'd like, I'd like to invite you again on the next occasion. "

"All patriarchs will want it. Not only did you cook the unblemished Giba meat, but you also gave significant opinions on a variety of occasions."

Ei = Fa greeted me with a sharp face.

"As the head of Fa, I am proud of your presence." Asta, put your head here. "

"I appreciate it. I know it's happiness"

I walked towards Ei = Fa to get my head spun around.

Then Ei = Fa stepped forward without a trace, and hugged me.

"You were so alarmed, you fell on your face."

Yu, don't be alarmed? Is this the kind of scene where I'm treated like an upset?

“If you see the signs, you should stay away from us, because we must not come into contact with unpleasantness.”

Even though you've come into the space like a master of such comforts, I often say it.

"What's an ai?" That's an unintelligible word. "

Ei = Fa laughed in her throat and embraced my torso.

With a bitter smile on my face, I put my hands on Ei = Fa's head and shoulders, secretly stirring my heart.

"What's the matter?" Was there a story about Ei = Fa that you were impressed with? "

"I'm sure you've grown up to such an extent that you don't understand it." Each of your casual words points us in the right direction. I'm not proud of it... and I'm truly glad you're so compassionate about your brothers and sisters. "

I see. It was thanks to Ei = Fa that I was able to discover the beauty of the people around the forest.

While returning such words, I felt euphoria brought about by the warmth and sweet scent of Ai = Fa, and it seemed like I had somehow managed to do something about it.

But it also fills my chest with more contentment than that. Somehow, the feeling of Ei = Fa's emotions penetrating into her heart through her close-knit skin was such an untold feeling.

That day passed in great joy even after the meeting.