CH 47

Before going to bed, Gresis-sama spent time together with me while having tea in my private room, and sleeping together became a daily routine.

The butler Dolph also knows that, so if he has something to do with Gresis-sama at night, he will come to my private room.

“Your Highness, this is a letter from His Highness Timir.”

Gresis-sama, who received the letter from Dolph, confirmed the contents of the letter.

“It’s an invitation to a tea party for me and Lilith. It seems to be an easy-going meeting between siblings.”

Speaking of which, on the day I returned, I remembered that Prince Timir and Prince Frair told me to have a cup of tea when the mission was over.

“Timir-oniisama and Frair-oniisama remembered that time, didn’t they?”

“Oniisama? That time? When did you get along so well?”

“That’s right.”

I told him about the day we returned.

“I see. . . It’s a good thing to be recognized as family.”

“Yes, since it’s a great opportunity, I thought it would be better to bring some souvenirs, so I’m thinking of making cookies. What do you think?”

“Does Lilith make cookies?”

Gresis-sama is surprised and stops drinking tea.

Usually, the princess doesn’t stand in the kitchen. However, I was hardly allowed to leave the royal palace to hide my healing ability, so I was allowed to do anything I could do, such as making sweets.

Moreover, I was guided by the exclusive chef of the royal palace, so if the taste goes well beastmen, I’m sure they will be happy.

The next morning, I told Dolph about the situation.

“If Bane allows it, I don’t mind.”

I got Dolph’s permission and immediately went to the kitchen.

“Please, Bane. I want to make cookies, so let me use the kitchen. It’s fine if it’s in the corner. I’ve made it before, so I won’t ask you to help me. I won’t disturb you.”

I look at Bane in a wishing pose.

“. . .Is it true that you’ve made it before?”

He’s very suspicious.

“It’s true. I can explain how much materials you need, even the procedure.”

“Then, explain it to me. Right now.”

“Okay.”

I explained it while remembering what I learned from the royal chef.

After Bane listened silently until the end, he sighed.

“I understand. Instead, make it where I can see. If you get hurt, His Highness will kill me.”

“Thank you, Bane!”

“Uwah, don’t hold my hand. If His Highness sees me, I will be killed.”

Bain misunderstands Gresis-sama.

There’s no way that Gresis-sama, who is so kind, would kill Bane, who is not a monster.

“What are you saying, Bane-san, Gresis-sama is at work now, so he can’t see, and even if he does see, there is nothing to be ashamed of, so there is no problem, right? Besides, Gresis-sama is not so narrow-minded.”

“. . .I don’t know. I’ll prepare the ingredients. If you’re going to do it, get ready quickly. I’m busy here.”

“You’re going to prepare. Thank you.”

I don’t know what to say, but Bane is good at taking care of people.

Wash my hands and get started right away.

First of all, make the amount that everyone in the house and Gresis-sama can eat.

While being watched by Bane and the other cooks, mix the ingredients, shape them into a sheet, cool them for 30 minutes and cut them with a kitchen knife.

“Wait, are you going to use a knife? You’ll get hurt.”

“Bane, you didn’t say anything when I explained earlier, did you? It’s okay. Look.”

Cut the dough into equal parts.

“Don’t you pull out the mold?”

“It’s quite thick.”

The cook who was watching behind me muttered.

“The dough will not be wasted, and it will be a satisfying cookie.”

Bane is seriously looking at my hand.

It seems that the amount is different from the Tenar Kingdom.

“Putting it in the oven and getting it out will burn you, so leave it to me.”

Bane, as expected, you’re good at taking care of others.

In the end, he ignored his work and watched over me until the end.

I started with the cooks with excitement, and everyone in the residence tasted it.

“It smells good like butter. It will become a habit.”

It seems to fit Dolph’s taste.

“It’s crispy and has just the right amount of sweetness. The amount is good.”

I got a good response from Bane as well.

“This is the first time I’ve had such a delicious cookie.”

It was also popular with Mai and Mei.

I had the other cooks, chamberlains, and escort Sanse eat it, but they all praised me. It was popular, so I entrusted it to Sanse as a souvenir to Schnaiser, who was not on duty.

I modified it and made it in the shape of a heart for Gresis-sama to taste.

I’m worried about the reaction.

“In the Knights, three o’clock is the break time, so why don’t you deliver it to His Highness?”

The butler, Dolph, suggested it to me.

I’m very happy to have a reason to meet Gresis-sama.

“But this time, I only have enough for Gresis-sama. It’s bad for the other knights, so I’ll do it again next time.”

Unfortunately, I gave up on visiting Gresis-sama and went to Fermes, which I hadn’t given it to yet.

When I went to the garden, Fermes came in a hurry as soon as he saw me.

“Your Highness, just the right place.”

“Huh? Cookies? Your Highness?”

It’s interesting that everyone has the same reaction.

“I made it as a souvenir for the tea party. So, what happened to Fermes? It seemed like you had something urgent to do.”

“Yes, that’s right. While Her Royal Highness was on duty, that seed sprouted.”

The flower sprout that was declared impossible to grow in the motherland came out.

“Well, that’s amazing, Fermes!”

I immediately went to the field where I planted the seeds.

I thought it was just buds, but it was growing quite a bit.

“I was going to tell you right away, but there was a possibility that it would wither, and I thought it would be better to wait until after Your Highness’s mission was over.”

“Thank you for taking care of them.”

I came to the garden every day, but in order to absorb natural energy, a green and flowering place was suitable.

So I couldn’t afford to go to the garden a little far away.

Fermes must have sensed my feelings and has been waiting to speak to me all the time.

“Only one-third of what I planted grew, but if it continues to grow smoothly, the flowers will bloom in about a week.”

“One week? Sooner than I thought. Fermes, thank you very much. I might be able to fulfill my promise.”

“Promise?”

“Yes, I’ll tell you if the flowers bloom safely and it seems to come true.”

When I was young, I made a promise with a beast man who seemed to be a diplomat.

Next time we meet, I’ll give you flowers.

“I remember such a promise more than 10 years ago.”

At night, as usual, Gresis-sama, who listened to me while drinking tea in my private room, was surprised.

“After that promise, perhaps because of Healer, I was cut off from interacting with others, so it left a strong impression. The royal family must not break their promise. Since I was educated that way, I think it’s also a big thing that the promise with that beastman has always been a regret.”

“I see, that’s why you were growing flowers. So, do you have any idea about who that diplomat is?”

“No. It was when I was about five years old. I’m sorry, but I can’t remember his face or name.”

“That can’t be helped. If you only met once more than ten years ago, it’s normal to forget. Would you like to ask the prime minister?”

“Please.”

Gresis-sama ate a bite of the cookies on the plate.

I made it. I haven’t said that yet.

“Um, how do the cookies taste?”

“It’s good. It smells good like butter, and I like the texture.”

Gresis-sama ate another cookie.

“Does it look good as a souvenir for the tea party?”

“Oh, both of them are picky about sweets, but they’ll like this. However, this shape is. . .”

Gresis-sama was seriously looking at the heart-shaped cookies, so I said it without hesitation.

“Th-that’s something I made only for Gresis-sama, and I’m planning to make it just a round cookie for souvenirs.”

It’s kind of embarrassing to say it myself.

I should have made an ordinary round cookie.

I regretted it a little.

“Huh? Did Lilith make it?”

“Yes, it was popular with the people at the residence, but I wanted to hear your honest impressions, so I kept silent. I’m sorry.”

“No, you don’t have to apologize. I see, it’s just for me. Thank you.”

He squinted his eyes and gave me a gentle smile.

I’m happy, I’m glad I made it heart-shaped after all. . .

Simply put, I changed my mind immediately.

There’s no way Gresis-sama would kill Bane.

After all, I thought that Bane misunderstood.