1197 The feast of the unveiling ④ ~ Eye power ~

After that, we were able to enjoy the castle town's cuisine and deepen our interaction with the people we met on the way there.

It happened that you were waiting for the Princess Dell Share's cooking table, with Yun-Sudra and Chim-Sudra, Maim and Zida, the nail of the "Xuanyong Pavilion", and the Jeze of the "Ramlia's Tororo Pavilion".

"Oh, I'm so happy to welcome so many people from the forest." Now, please don't hesitate to share your thoughts. "

With an innocent smile on her face, Princess Dershare was accompanied by Rode, who wore the uniform of a military officer. Because there are so many people in the hall to the east, they seem to be more distracted than usual.

It is the castle cook who divides the food, and of course Princess Del Share is the costume for the banquet. I'm sure you've prepared a meal that you don't have to know for sure to enjoy the feast as a guest. The dishes consisted mainly of stewed Giba stewed sweetened with sweet potatoes and stewed jorah stewed with oil like wasabi and tuna flakes, but they both had no complaints about the taste.

"Huh. Even if it's so sweet, there are some delicious Giba dishes."

Rudo-Ruu's frank remarks made the Princess Dell Share smile even happier.

"Did you open your mouth?" It's an honor to offer Gibba cuisine to the inhabitants of the natural forest. ”

"Yeah. It's a taste I can't eat, but it's delicious. You know?"

Not only the women, but also Chim-Sudra and Zida nodded. Although Zeda was not a people on the edge of the raw forest, her tongue was supposed to be quite fat because she ate Maim's food every night.

But in fact, the dish was delicious. Slowly heat and sweeten to the limit to produce a stewed dish. It seemed that miso, tau oil, and ramampa oil were also used there, but the main thing was nogigo, and it was ultimately there to enhance the taste of the meat.

"This is really delicious. Is this also supposed to be a dish based on Karon's meat?"

“Yes, it was conceived in the assumption of a candied caron breast. However, the current fashion in Genos is Giba meat, and there are a lot of people around the forest today, so I dared to use Giba meat. It was quite troublesome to adjust the seasoning so that I could not beat the strong taste of Giba meat."

“I think it's a great finished product. Besides, I'm so glad you made Gibbons such a delicious meal.”

When I told her that, Princess Dell Share said thank you with a glowing smile.

The next table was prepared with Timaro's dishes, which were surrounded by the rather interesting faces of Ziza-Lou and Reina-Lou, Sin-Lou and Lara-Lou, as well as Poud and his companion, Rittier, the head of the Dalaym family, and the clerk who was attached to Aug.

In addition, Timaro himself shares the dishes here. It seems like it would be okay to leave it to the cooking assistant, but I guess he chose to act as a cook. As for the dishes on the other table, they were carried by the cooking assistant as at the tasting party.

“Good job Timaro, we've got food and sweets ready for you.”

"Yes, as it turns out, confectionery is about putting the tables together with confectionery... but I don't think it's the intention of Lord Tikatras."

Timaro specializes in hat baking, and sweets are baked in bright red shades. And even your roasted hat was made from jiba meat.

Hat roast is a slightly similar dish to a gratin that is covered with cheese in a stewed dish based on caron milk and vanilla. Rimi-Lou, who spoke it, said, "Heh!” He made his eyes shine.

"It looks so much better than the first Timaro dish you fed me!" Even though the appearance is the same as then! "

“I'm afraid so. But my cooking, which I spoke for the first time, was a long time ago. Is there such a memory left?"

"Yeah! Because it was the first castle dish I ate!" At that time, I didn't like sweets, but... "

Rimi-Lou's eyes shifted towards the bright red candy. I wonder if the vibrant colors made you vigilant. Separating the baked hat into small plates, Timaro said with a rushed face.

"I don't use alcohol there." Rimi-Lew-sama didn't like the flavor of alcohol, did he? "

"Yeah, that's right!" Did you tell Timaro that? "

"Yes. Thank you for seeing me again." It was the first day I received candid opinions from people around the forest. "

It is also a long time ago. More than two years have passed since we met Timaro. It was an exchange that showed the length of the years.

"Yeah! This sweets are delicious too!" The red one was the colour of the arrow. But it seems that the taste of minmi is stronger than that! "

"If Arrow alone coloured this much, the acidity would be over." They also use a special broth of tree nuts that Diamond often uses. It's just as nutritious as Sims' vanilla, but it's hard to get unless you're a pedestrian. ”

The controversy between Timaro and Rimi-Lou was unusual and somehow a warm sight.

Then, Rittia, who was eating the same food and sweets, smiled with a rounded face.

If you can praise the people around the forest for this castle-style cuisine, you can feel proud of yourself.

Yeah! Rimi's dad used to say that he shared the same joy!

Rimi-Lew also returned an innocent smile to Littia. Thanks to Littia, the ease was doubled.

Powdery's mate was still eating red sweets with a strict face - behind the diagonal was his maid, Tetia.

"... I wonder if greeting Tetia, my maid, would be a deviation from the customs of the castle town?"

When I asked like that, Pawd looked at us from under his thick brows.

"We've already been greeted by you." If you refrain from being rude enough to say hello to your servant before your husband, there will be no problem. "

“I see. Thank you.”

I bowed my head to Pawd and turned to Tetia again.

"Thank you, Tetia. Are you used to working as a maid?"

"... it would be unreasonable to say that you got used to work in less than ten days. However, thanks to the family and the forefathers of my husband's family, we have had a pleasant stay."

Tetia hung her head with a fierce smile.

It's a stupid stumbling block, not quite like Nicola - but I'm sure there are a lot of people here who had interactions with her during her time as an aristocrat. Therefore, it seemed that her unwavering behavior as a maid was a sign of her determination.

(It's not ironic or anything, she's the kind of person who can point a knife at her family. I'm sure he's strong enough to beat Nicola.)

Moreover, if she was a vicious person, I don't think the people of the Dalai Lama's family would help save her. That's why we didn't have to be sad, and we could hope to bond with Tetia and Nicola.

Did Tetya help Yang with his work today?

"Yes... but I don't need so much manpower to sort out the sweets, so I decided to do my job as a maid at the feast." I think only Nicolas is being held back by Master Yang. "

"I see. Nicolas has learned from Jan for a long time, and he has acquired great skills." Have you been able to say what Nicolas has done? ”

"Yes... Nicola has grown like that in just two years... and I am proud to be Nicola's sister, thanking the people of the Mansion."

Having said that, Tetia smiled slightly.

Somewhere, there was a smile similar to Chiffon-Cher. Perhaps it was a smile that only humans who had survived a hard and painful time could hold.

"Well then, shall we come to the next table?" Let's go, Tetia. "

Rittia called out in a gentle voice, and Tetia finally bowed to me, saying yes.

And Powd also silently greeted me and walked away. It didn't seem like Tetia's wish to be greeted in the future had been included in the process.

Well then, let's say hello to the others before we go.

While saying that, I turned my gaze towards Ziza = Luu and the others. Your faces were a little off the table, and you were talking hot with the diplomat's aide Augg. However, only Reina = Lou seemed to be twitching to face the next table.

"Hey. Can't Raina-san move?"

When Rudo-Ru called out sneakily, Reina-Ru nodded, "Yeah."

"Brother Ziza and Lara seem to be having an important conversation with Aug... They always say that when they move, they're always with men, but Sin-Lou won't want to leave Lara's side..."

"Then why don't you stay with me?" It's nothing dangerous, is it? "

When Rudo-Ru asked like that, Ziza-Ruu nodded heavily, "Very well."

"With Rudo and Ei = Fa, we could protect our three compatriots." However, you should never be distracted. "

"I know. Today, it seems no wonder that the drunken people of the South are causing a stir."

When Ziza = Lou gave her permission, Reina = Lou embraced Rudo = Lou's arm as she jerked off like a child.

"Thank you, Rud! I knew Rud was kind!"

Ahh, it doesn't matter, but if you get too close, your chest will be completely visible.

"Look, I don't see it!" That's it! I praised you so much! "

The Selva-style banquet costume is revealed on the chest up to a rather contrasting line. Reina-Lou's face turned red and pulled the prank on her brother's ear.

That was a very mild appearance, but Ziza-Lou and Lara-Lou's sideways faces, which were described as augs, were serious. Judging from the fragments of the conversation that he could hear, it seemed that he was talking about the situation in the King's City, where he had been fighting until recently.

(Lara = Luu is originally sociable, but I don't know... maybe she's a diplomat.)

With that in mind, I decided to aim for the next table.

Devias' party had left sometime, so I, Ei = Fa, and the three Luws made a face. After all, whenever I moved, Ei = Fa and I were rewarded with greetings.

The next thing I was waiting for was the [Silver Star Hall] table. Reina-Ru seemed to be the first person on this table, and her eyes were suddenly sharpened.

"Hey, it's finally time to meet you." I want you to taste the painstaking work. "

Only two people, Roy and Bozu, shared the dishes. When asked, the other three were finishing additional dishes with a chef.

"After all, we can't cheerfully collect people to help us." It's not harsh for just five people to finish cooking for 200 people. "

"Still, thanks to Roy's apprenticeship, our struggle has been much reduced!" Anyway, please enjoy! "

Then, when we shared the food, another group approached. It is a carte blanche of Yumi and Jo-Ran, and of Levi and Terrier-Mass. It was not until just before the feast began that I met them.

While you and your people share the food, we're going to take care of it first. The first thing I received was a dish of baked goods that I didn't know how to cook.

Something square and flat is baked, and three kinds of sauces are hung there. The sauce was reddish brown, black brown, and dark green, and it was hung in a mesh like an okonomiyaki mayonnaise. It had a spicy aroma before eating.

”This was... Jorah's soaked in oil, right?”

She was so serious that she couldn't beat Lara = Lou. Reina = Lou said that. It was a baked goods dish that was molded into a flat plate with Jorah's stewed tuna flakes.

Jorah seems to be used to connect fuwano and eggs, and the texture is quite solid. In addition, fish soy sauce and summer Michan-like fruit juice of the batch are kneaded, and the flavor is rich even without sauce. In addition, it seems that it is baked with a blend of Hoboi and Ramampa oil, and the fragrance and sweet aroma are outstanding.

And it is the three types of sauces that give it a complex taste.

The reddish-brown sauce is pickled with chits and maroons, the black-brown with gigi leaves, and the dark green with buquera are the main colors, and the spiciness, bitterness, and acidity are woven in. It seems that various fruit juices are added to the Bukela sauce similar to Artemisia princeps, which is a slightly unfavorable flavor on its own, but it turns into a flavor that cannot be said to be obtained by mixing it with other sauces or Jora.

Vulcus specializes in the method of kneading various flavors into the main body of the dish, but even this pattern of dispersing the flavor in the seasoning solution can create a vibrancy that is unbeatable. Whether it fits into one flavor from the beginning or fits into one flavor in the process of eating is still an important point.

"Wow, this tastes amazing again!" Vulcus is such an incredible man after all! "

Yumi, who ate later, was also letting out a voice of admiration.

"But if you just hang the broth from the top, don't you think it's okay to leave it to another person?" That way, Roy and the others can help with the cooking. "

"No, I can't let anybody else know how to put the condiment or how much." I'm talking about how many people can distinguish that fine flavor. "

While answering like that, Roy hangs a condiment on the dish with the touch of a broken item. The figure did not seem to be proud of the important work that had been done.

The all-purpose bosle cuts through pieces of meat with seemingly lavish hands. It was a steamed dish of Giba's loin.

It looks just like roast gibba, with sliced meat served with stick-shaped fuwano and a light brown sauce and vanilla powder covered from the top. What kind of ingenuity is there? When I tried to eat it with anticipation, the steamed Giba meat itself was enclosed with a complicated and strange taste.

What, this? I thought it was gibberish, but is it another piece of meat?

In response to Rudo-Ruu's question, Bozur smiles and responds "No, no."

"This is the flesh of Gibba's back without falling apart." However, I use a thin needle to make a hole and pour in the condiment before steaming it. ”

"Ah, it's like cooking a caron or something filled with meat and oil." I don't feel as creepy as that dish, but... it seems like Giba meat has changed into something else, and it feels weird. "

"But it's delicious," Reina-Lou said with a sharp look at me. I often think of things and say, "That's right."

"I also think it's delicious." But a hunter on the edge of the forest who hasn't been able to eat Vulcan food might have a problem. ”

This is not an idea to enhance the flavor of Giba meat, but a complex taste made with the flavor of Giba meat as one tool. I've learned from experience that some forest dwellers don't like this kind of food.

However, there is no doubt that it is a brilliant trick, and Gerd and the southern kingdom are abundantly used in this dish. It was a Vulcus that took a long time to master new ingredients due to its strong commitment, but the number was steadily increasing.

"Hmm. This is all a work of imitation."... what do you think of Terrier? "

"Yes, I'm just amazed." But isn't it necessary to imitate it? The guests of our inn will not be looking for such a delicate taste. "

And Levi and Teriah-Math spake thus in a frowned voice.

Although the polite words of Terrier-Mass remain unchanged, there is a sense of intimacy that feels like a couple. And Joe-Lan watched the two figures with a gleeful glance.

There is one who comes up and says, "Hello." To the couple of Por-Earth and Merim, Luia the maid. When Luia noticed Yumi's figure, her face turned bright red.

"The area around the forest and the bunker town is about the same." Can I have a word with you, too? "

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

When Yumi, who was completely cheerful after the tasting and the feast of praise, replied subtly, Por-Earth frowned in earnest.

"Of course, it's about Lord Tikatras." I wonder if Lord Tikatras has stayed in your place as well? "

"Yeah, it's coming!" I can't believe you're really going to come to a slum inn! However, because the people on my side are so powerful, our little villains couldn't do anything bad... and finally, we drank together and made a fuss. "

I see. After all, Lord Tikatras is an out-of-standard person.

Yumi laughed to encourage it as Por-Earth gasped for breath.

"Even though the southern princess is still here, the aristocrats are still struggling." Thanks to you, we're doing fine. "

"I'm lucky to have you say that." However, Lord Ei = Fa had a terrible time. "

"I can't say that there was no hardship, but Polarth and the others had a bigger hardship than that. I never forgot to thank you for your efforts."

Ay = Fa answered with a dazzling look, and Por-Earth smiled as she lowered her eyebrows.

"But by the time Lord Tikatras left Genos Castle, he was out of line with us." It feels relaxed, uncomfortable, and complicated.... but Lord Tikatras hasn't visited the forested village yet, has he? "

"Hmm. I've only visited Luu's village once to invite people from the forest to today's feast, but I don't think I've set foot in anything else."

"I wonder if you valued the business meeting with the pedestrian first." But you won't leave without visiting the forestside villages... I hope there won't be unnecessary hardships for the forest dwellers. I told Dalí-Sauthi and the others to contact me as soon as possible. "

As a result, the conversation between Polar Earth and the two of them collapsed, and Yumi turned towards Luia.

"So, what are you getting so small about?" When this happens, don't you accept food for your husband? "

"No, no, because... it was the first time I've seen Yumi in this outfit..."

"Huh? You think I'm gonna chill with that?" You've been underestimated! I'm not Ben or Cargo! "

As Yumi laughed, Luia became even smaller. And Merrim, who was laughing and listening to the exchange, gently placed his hand on Luia's shoulder.

"Luia is doing well. I'm so sorry for the people in [Xifeng Pavilion] who took away workers like Luia."

"But that's what Luia wanted." If it was the Dalai Muzi's mansion, I wouldn't have to worry about it either.... by the way, Luia can't eat food in a place like this? "

"Yes, if the food is left after the feast, the maidservants and maidservants will speak."

"I see! I hope there's a lot of food left!" You must be inspired by the food of the castle town! "

"No, that's not true!"... oh, no, it's not like that... "

"Ahahah. After all, it's hard to do without us." Well, I'll see you when I get the chance. "

Yumi took Joe-Ran and the Levites to another table.

With that as our tide, we say goodbye to Polaris and the others. We were finally expected to go around 70% of the table.

"What we haven't been around yet is Jan and the chef of the House of Satulas... and the fact that Diamond has two tables." Reina = Luu, how does it feel? "

"Yang passed through because he was a confectioner." And then... you haven't been cooking with Pratica and Diamond. "

I see. Let's try to conquer the Diamond Table first.

As I talked like that, there was a big hustle and bustle waiting for me on the way.

Ei = Fa sighs as I discover Degion's length there. Looks like we finally ran into Tikatras' party.

"Oh, Ai = Fa!" You've come to the right place! The woman I think is the most beautiful is the one! "

Tikatras said so, roughly dressing up his long feather-like sleeves.

Besides Degion and Vichezzo, the east people called Alyshna, Pratica, and Kukluel were on the left and right sides, and in front of them were Lau-Ray and Yamil-Ray.

It was quite spectacular that Yamil-Ray and Vicezzo, who had similar demons somewhere, were facing each other. And when Ei = Fa joined in, it seemed that even more radiance would come out.

"It's true that Ei = Fa is so beautiful that you can't beat Yamil!" And your daughter will never look down on you! "

"You're right, you're right! After all, Vichezzo is the beauty of my mother and living image that I wanted to welcome my wife!"

It seemed that Rau-Ray and Tikatras were properly bonded. However, each of the beautiful women accompanying them had a cool expressionlessness.

Yamil-Ray and Vichezzo had their long hair tied together in the shape of a ponytail, and their limbs were wrapped in dark, dark green and black gleaming banquet costumes. So, perhaps, a similar atmosphere could be created.

However, unlike Yamil-Ray, who had cold eyes, Vichezzo had warrior-like eyes in Anzu-shaped eyes. His stark expression and sharp eyes were rather close to Ei = Fa and Platica.

(Hmm. If you think about it, Vichezzo is a little bit like Ai-Fa and Yamil-Ray.)

Tikatras wanted to greet Ei-Fa as his wife-in-law, and Yamil-Ray also showed a strange gesture. So if Vichezzo is a living image with the woman he once loved -- there might be some consistent female likeness in Tikatras that seems to be uncontrollable.

(However, I don't know if all the other wife-in-laws are similar types.)

Alishna approached me with a strident footsteps as I dwelt on such unfamiliar thoughts. She usually sheds a lot of ornaments, so it's as sparkly as a banquet costume.

"Asta, there was something I wanted to tell you.... Tikatras, it's strange."

"Yes? Well, it seems to be a personality that you can't find anywhere else..."

“No, it's not. It's Tikatras, it's human nature, it's eye-catching.”

Alishna whispered as Tikatras and Lau-Ray's laughter echoed.

"The portrait of Ei-Fa, this Yamil-Ray, and the ladies of Dali-Sauthi, the patriarch." Banquet costumes, you picked them, Tikatras, right?... I won't talk about fate, so please forgive me for telling you about the stars. Ai = Fa, the banquet costumes, the colors, the stars match. ”

"Each of the stars?"

"Ei = Fa, the heart of a red cat. Yamil-Ray, head of the green snake. The swarm of Soutie, the eyes of a yellow dog. It also conveys the beauty and eagerness of the portrait, the beauty of the cat, and the pulsatility of the heart.”

With complete confusion, I turned to look back at Alishna's black eyes at the lake at night.

Well then... is it true that Tikatras has a talent for reading stars?

"No, I don't have any star reading skills." Tikatras, without being able to read the stars, knows the essence of man. That's even more strange. ”

Alichna said it was strange, but I didn't understand it anymore.

Alichna stares into my eyes in a still face.

"I'm curious about how Tikatras' eyes and Asta's figure are reflected. Astrologer, Asta's star, I can't see it... Tikatras, the star, I'm not looking at it, so maybe I can see the essence of Asta.”

So Ei = Fa came up to me and said, "Hey."

"Whatever you care about, don't bother telling Asta about it." Do you know that we don't like stellar stories? "

"... did you hear what I said? Hearing, amazing."

"Hmm. Was it inconvenient for me to ask?"

"No, Asta, it's the same thing because you won't have a secret with Ai-Fa."

Alyshna leisurely bowed and retreated to Kukluel's side.

When Ei = Fa opened her mouth to complain, a cheer broke out in the Great Hall. Somehow, small surnames and maids with chairs like benches lined up and entered.

"Come on! It's time for the puppet show!" The number of people you can see nearby will be limited, but just hearing her voice will give you the satisfaction you deserve! For the next half an hour or so, please rest your ears and listen! "

Tikatras laughed at Ai-Fa after he raised his voice like that.

"Please, Eifa and Asta are in the front row!" I told both puppet masters to show off their [Forest Side Kamado Astor]! "

"... we've already seen the play. I should give up my seat here to someone else."

"No, no, no! For me, please!" It's hard to get the chance to watch the puppet show with the real protagonists! "

Having said that, Tikatras smiled innocently like a child.