1190 Castle town study group (1) - New encounters

Three days after Tikatras left Genos Castle and arrived at the stall in the post town - the twelfth day of the month of ashes.

On the second holiday since Tikatras arrived in Genos, we decided to go to a castle town study group.

The study group was originally scheduled to take place six days ago.

I had no idea how long Tikatras' stay in Genos would be, so I decided to settle it as soon as possible.

By the way, Tikatras has been wielding fierce force in the station town for the past three days.

Tikatras was sitting in the bunker town, changing lodgings every other day with [Southern Tree Pavilion] the first night, [Kimusu's Tail Pavilion] the next night, and [Xuanyuan Pavilion]. It seemed that he was planning to go around the inn one by one that was selected for the tasting.

"In other words, I will eventually travel to my lodge?" I really don't think you're sane! "

It was Yumi from [Xifeng Pavilion] who said so. After hearing about Tikatra's whereabouts, the Lan family and the people of [Xifeng Pavilion] often postponed their plans to leave their families with each other. Joe = Lan and the others were very sorry.

Well, anyway --- "West Feng Pavilion" exists in a picture of a slum, so Yumi's surprise is also natural. It was an unusual thing for nobles to ask for accommodation in the West Feng Pavilion, where there were many outlaws staying.

But the Tikatras weren't afraid of the outlaws. It was said that he had been stretching his legs to the slums from before he stayed in [Xifeng Pavilion] in order to measure all corners of the town of Genos.

Fortunately, it doesn't seem to have developed into a rough situation at the moment - but I'm sure there's no danger in a rough situation. According to Ai Fa, even the hunters around the forest could only defeat Degion and Vicezzo with the power of a hero.

"But, you're a person who doesn't seem like a nobleman." Yesterday, the cafeteria in the inn was like a feast. "

It was Wadds who told me that he was going to spend the first night with the Tikatras. Tikatras, who pushed to the "Southern Great Tree Pavilion", seemed to have made a terrible frenzy of drinking and cooking with the people present.

At the same time, Tikatras and Dells proceeded with a deal. It was such a calculation that not only the land route once arranged by Vermes, but also the sea route through the southern capital of the kingdom, could buy miso.

"Your Highness Dakarmas regularly buys miso from you?" Along with that, I'm going to ask you to take back what I bought! I asked Princess Del Share to run an envoy to His Highness Dakarmas, so if all goes well, the deal will be closed in a month! In the meantime, please make arrangements to have the necessary amount of miso ready! ”

That's what Tikatras said.

So Dells rushed back to Cornelia the next day after checking with Princess Dellshare.

In this way, Tikatras enjoyed his stay in the bivouac town.

They drank it at night in the inn's dining hall, slept close to Jomtien the next day, filled our stalls and inn's stall villages, and then took a stroll through the town-and if there was a chance, they seemed to be conducting business talks with merchants in the south and east. He also seemed to have a thick pipe for overland peddlers, from which he seemed to be looking to develop his business with Sims.

I'm sure this is how Tikatras' hobby and journey are enjoyed.

And surprisingly, after three days, it seemed that the people of the station town had completely embraced this eccentric existence.

I wonder if the aristocratic behavior of Tikatras has lifted the crowd's guard. Indeed, Tikatras was not so much an aristocrat as a merchant himself. Moreover, since it was not unusual and the payment was good, it must have been a good customer for the people who operated the business.

"However, the chiefs still haven't heard from us." I would be grateful if you could return to the King's City like this. "

Ai = Fa, etc. had a dull face and said it like that.

Well, Tikatras was so interested in the people around the woods that eventually a pot would come around here. Even now, I feel that I have received a grace period of only a few days, so it seems that I should cultivate my spirit.

And it came to pass on the twelfth day of the month of ashes.

We agreed to leave for the castle town in time for the meeting of Jomtien Just.

The number of people who will participate in the study group is eight. From the little clan, I, Tuul-Din, Yun-Sudra, Malfira-Naham, and Ray-Matua. From the Lu family, Reina = Luu, Limi = Luu, and Maime are all familiar faces from the tasting party.

There were four hunters in the guards. Ai = Fa, Rud = Lu, Zida, Zei = Din. And as a special guest, I invited Levi from the station town.

"I'm in a position to learn, so I really appreciate it." If you have any chores, please don't hesitate to use them. "

Levi, who met at the station town, said so, revealing his strong desire.

Ramen stalls are open on our holidays. It seems that today I am working with Lars, the woman who helped me. Young Levites needed different experiences, but Milan-Mass was also happy to send them.

After joining with Levi, there were 13 people, so they gathered a small person in one of the wagons and got 7 people on board. It usually has a capacity of six people for cooking and stacking cooking utensils, so it won't be a burden on Totos.

At the castle gate, you will be asked to issue a pass as usual. Today we will go where we want to go without the aristocrats.

Of course, we can only get a pass if the Polaroids have arranged it in advance. With that in mind, we decided to use our wagons to find our destination.

Today's venue is the Palace, once the private residence of Count Turan's family.

It was through talking to Polaris that I was able to rent a place.

When we arrived half a minute before Jomtien, we would first take turns to cleanse ourselves. It was promised to "gather at ZTT Just for the kitchen," so it was counting backwards from there.

By the way, when I arrived at the kitchen, there were [Silver Star Hall], Princess Dell Share, and Timaro waiting for me.

"Thank you for your patience." Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a long time. "

Vulcus and Tartumai have been studying around the forest for about a month. Timaro and others have been celebrating since the feast, so it's been more than two months. But it was most important that everyone seemed to be well.

“I'm really sorry that we had to postpone the study session.”

"It was only a six-day postponement, so you don't have to worry about it that much!" Hey, guys? "

Wearing a white cooking suit, Princess Dershare said so with a smile on her face, and Timaro bowed, “Of course.”

"If that was the case with the noble lord of the western kingdom, I would not be able to complain any more." I am very grateful that today's day has been successfully welcomed. "

"That's right!... but you don't have to be so intelligent either, do you? I'm not a royalty, I'm just a cook!"

Even if you say that, it must be hard to change your attitude immediately. Timaro responded in the same vein, saying, "Thank you."

But Timaro was also here to join his rival, Vulcus. He should have valued the ceremony of Hitomi Castle, but at the same time he must have a strong aspiration. He also seemed to be so motivated that he could not be beaten by Levi or the bamboo shoots around the forest.

All Vulcus stumbled into the open sea as usual, looking at us blurry. And as Tartumai whispered, Vulcus exclaimed, "Oh."

"Lady Asta, I fell asleep at the end of dinner the other day, so I'm very sorry." I will also apologize once again for the disrespect that I suddenly pushed on the same day. "

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

“Yes, Dalai Lama's ingredients have become much more manageable, and his indignation has eased somewhat. But there's no denying that Tarapa, Mirumu, Peppe, and Aria can't handle it.”

The contents were as Vulcan as ever. Next to Reina-Lou, Mime was smiling.

Tartumai, Bozur, Siri = Rowe, and Roy were all the same. Also, Timaro had a cook assistant, and Princess Dershare had about two guards, but there was still plenty of room for this vast chef.

"Only Yang, Nicola, and Pratica are left!" It's about time you ran into Jomtien, but didn't you run into him in the bathhouse? "

In response to Princess Del Share's question, for some reason Ei = Fa took the initiative to respond "Umu". But the reason was made clear by the words that followed.

"But it looks like you just came in." Multiple signs are closing in on us. "

"Even though the door is closed, you know it well!" I'm a hunter around the forest! "

The sound of the door opening was superimposed on the voice of Princess Dershea.

The first person to show up was Yang without a finger. But... there was a strange woman in the group.

"I'm sorry I'm so close to my promise." Thank you very much for your time today. ”

Four women stood on the left and right sides of Jan who said hello.

Three of them were Nicolas, Luia and Pratica. Pratica was often cared for by the Dalai Lama, so I guess we'll be joining him today. A deep blue cooking suit was wrapped around the crack, and it was a very ruthless stumbling block.

With such a platyka, Nicolas is sure to tie his lips. When I was touring the chef at the dinner party the other day, there was an atmosphere where my heart was not here - today she turned around and seemed to be more distracted than usual.

Luia, an apprentice maid of the Count D'Aleims, looks at Nicolas sneakily with a very worried look. And while Pratica bows to us, she still cares about Nicola.

Something out of the ordinary.

With that in mind, the last person I didn't know was a very quiet person.

She's still young, about the same age as me.

Like Nicolas and the others, she wears a maid's jacket, but she looks terribly surprised at how white the color is. The pale chestnut hair was cut off at the side of her neck, and her eyebrows were arranged like a lady's - but the lines felt like she was getting sick somewhere.

"Today, you have three maids with you." Are you the new disciple of Lord Yang? "

When Timaro asked, Yang replied "No" with a calm face.

"As a disciple, I am only Nicolas. However, both of these people are also going to ask for my help... so it's up to you to say hello on this occasion."

So Sirie-Rowe said, "Oh!” He shouted loudly.

"Luia! You're a friend of Yumi's, aren't you, Luia?"

"Ah, ha, yes. Thank you very much, Sirly = Rowe."

"Shi, Siri = Rowe-sama?" Why are you wearing a maid's ceremony? "

“This Luia is going to work as an apprentice maid in the Mansion of the Count of Dalaym. I was present at the previous tasting and celebration, so I think everyone had the opportunity to say hello."

When Jan explained in that way, Timaro and Roy were also surprised.

"I see, I remembered that too." You are the lady who was with that impudent man named Yumi. That's quite a strange edge to be working in the Count's Mansion. "

Dear Sir, thank you very much!

Luia bowed deeply as she turned bright red.

As they do so, people's gaze naturally focuses on the last person. Jan opened his mouth to respond.

"And this is Tetia, who became the maid of the Dalai Lama family yesterday."... this Tetia will meet Nicolas's sister. "

I was probably the only one who was stunned by the words.

Or are they surprised by things like Tour-din and Rey-Matua? But I didn't have time to look back.

Nicolas's predecessor was an aristocrat, and his sister was said to have been imprisoned for that crime by stabbing the lady who was essentially the head of the family with a knife.

I don't know the details either. However, I was told by Camus-Josh that Nicolas also worked a great deal of sin to hide his sister's sins and was stripped of his status as a nobleman.

(Speaking of which... I met Nicola about two years ago.)

I was introduced to Nicolas by Sheila when the disturbances surrounding Cycléus came to a complete end. So, at least, there will be no doubt that it is the moon of ashes.

So, if the painful incident happened in the same ash moon -- just two years have passed. Is it true that Tetia, who finished her prison sentence, was taken over by the Count D'Aleims, just like her sister Nicolas?

(I feel that the punishment for the crime of killing an aristocrat is two years in prison, which is a bit light... but I don't know the background of the case at all. Besides, the lady said that she died the next day from a stab wound... so it's not like she stabbed herself to death on the spot.)

While I was thinking like that, a small figure emerged from our faction.

If anyone thinks so, it's Toole Dinh. Toole-Din smiled hard as if he was holding back his tears.

"Nice to meet you, Tetia." My name is Tur-Din of the house of Din, a people by the forest. I'm very grateful to Nicola for your help...... and I would be happy if you could also deepen your ties with my sister. ”

Tetia raised her humbled eyes and looked toward Tuul-Din.

Next to it, Ray-Matua smiled.

"My name is Rey = Matua!" I was expecting you from Camusa-Josh, so I was looking forward to seeing you! ”

"My name is Yun-Sudra." Thank you, Tetia. "

"My name is Marfila Naham." I don't think there are many things you can do, but thank you very much. "

Yun-Sudra smiles calmly, as does Malfira-Naham.

Speaking of which, when I heard from Camouflage-Josh, the four of them were present.

And even at that time, Tuul-Din wept that he didn't think that Nicolas's story was another human resource story because he was a criminal of the Sun family.

"My name is Reina = Luu." I'm always impressed by Jan and Nicola's skill. ”

"Rimi, Rimi = Luu!" Nice to meet you, Tetia! "

"My name is Mime, and I am a family member of the Lu family." Thank you very much. "

Then, the three members of the Luu family also smiled and raised their voices to say hello.

I later shared the information with members who had the opportunity to meet Nicolas.

This is because I believe in the habits of the forest side, that there is no cause to blame the man who has redeemed his sin.

I abandoned the surprise and confusion in my heart and said hello late.

“My name is Asta from Fa's house. Everyone around the forest is taking care of Jan and Nicola, so please get along with them.”

Tetia looked around at us for a while, but - eventually - her head drooped with a clear smile.

"My name is Tetia, Nicola's sister. It's all I can do, but... thank you very much."

With a gentle expression, Jan is watching our interactions.

Nicolas's face was muffled as if angry, and Pratica gently laid her hand on his small, trembling shoulder.

Rey-Matua's naming of Camua-Josh should have told Nicolas that we know about the past. On top of that, we want to form the right bond with Tetia.

Then, there was a moist silence somewhere on the spot - Princess Dershare let out a clear voice: "Oh."

"Is Master Luia okay?" If you don't have a woven fabric, can I lend you one? "

"Oh, it's okay! I'm sorry that you didn't show up in front of your precious one!"

Luia wiped the tears from her cheeks with a woven fabric pulled out of her pocket. Even though Tetia and Nicola were holding back their tears, Luia couldn't hold back anymore. I'm sure she'll be able to reveal herself as the same maid.

The faces of Timaro and [Silver Star Hall] are watching this interaction somewhat wildly. Apparently, one of the Nicolas was lying down in Ichii, and Roy and the others didn't understand Nicolas at all.

"I'm really sorry for the disturbance. Would it be okay if Luia and Tetia were present today?"

As Jan asks, Toole-Din asks, “Of course!" He said, and then his face turned bright red.

"Ahh, I-I wasn't the kind of scene that I was so confused about." I'm so sorry. "

"I have nothing to apologize for." Would you all excuse Luia and Tetia? ”

When I checked again, everyone accepted.

From there, Vulcus threw out a voice that was dazzling.

"No matter how many more people you help, you won't get in the way." Instead, if the scheduled faces are gathered, shouldn't we start the study group soon? ”

“That's right, I'm really sorry I kept you waiting for six days.”

“I don't mind, but last night I couldn't get to sleep because I was overwhelmed with postponed expectations.”

It is Vulcus who is able to utter such words in a voice with absolutely no enthusiasm.

So we were finally able to start a fun study group.

"So, what kind of subject are we going to work on?" Even in the castle town, how can you handle Dalai Lama's vegetables? ”

"Yes. As Lord Vulcus said earlier, there are still four kinds of Tarapa, Meermoor, Pepe, and Aria that are difficult to buy."

And at such a meeting, Timaro, a light footworker, answered me like that.

"Well, I didn't originally buy an aria or anything like that at my store, but I still feel painful that Tarapa and Mirumu can't handle it." They must have an irresistible taste to replace any ingredient. "

"That's the same for Pepe. No matter how much Sims can handle their herbs, there's no substitute for Pepe.”

Having spoken like that, Vulcus took a deep breath. Pepe was a similar ingredient to Nira, and although it was not used so often around the forest, it seemed to be a lot of pain for Vulcus.

"Well, no matter how much you mourn, Tarapa and Meermoo are thrilled to grow." In addition, since it is a strict fact that there is no substitute for those ingredients, it will be difficult to make them the subject of the study session. I think we should forget about the ingredients that we can't handle and think about what is currently possible. ”

“I see. Do you have any thoughts about Timaro?”

"I wanted to ask the people from the forestside and station towns how the castle town method I told you about before is being used. Also, I hope that we can use the equivalent of the method of the forest side."

In response to Timaro's words, Kamado on the edge of the forest first presented several dishes and sweets.

Reina-Lou and Toure-Din became team leaders, and decided to build each item one by one. When the offer was made, the door of the kitchen was knocked on.

“Asta, the rabbits working in this building are asking for a tour.”

Ai-Fa, who had heard the story from Rud-Lou and Zei-Din who were waiting outside the door, said so. When I sent a reply of approval, a group of five cooks entered the room.

“Thank you for allowing me to visit. We will make sure not to disturb you. Thank you very much."

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

This museum has a variety of guests, including Dial and Alyshna, so they keep the chef. However, Dial said that since roughly all people have jobs such as business meetings, very few people eat noon meals here.

“It's a very difficult opportunity to see the tricks of the people who received the medals at the tasting. Please let me know if there's anything I can help you with.”

The chef's eyes, which speak like that, are filled with the light of anticipation.

So we started cooking while a lot of people watched.