CH.14 Dinner and Bath

CH.14 Dinner and Bath

“This way, please.”

I followed the butler, Henry. He led me to what appears to be a dining room. The room was simply decorated with some painting and potted plants. The dining table had four chairs on each side and one at the end of the table. It isn’t large enough for a party or anything so this might be the family dining table or something like that. There could be another dining room with a larger table. Or they might bring out another table of similar size to this room, there is enough space to fit another one.

“Please take a seat.” As Henry said that he pulled out a chair from under the table. So he wanted me to sit as close to the door as possible. As far away from the baron's position as possible. Well I’m sitting at the table alone anyway so it doesn’t really matter.

As I sit down a maid appears from a side door carrying a plate. She sets it down in front of me. On the plate I see a piece of meat and some vegetables. If I had to guess I would say this meat is from a boar. They seem to be the main food source of the town. And there is no way that the baron has gotten some of that bison meat yet. The veggies were some boiled carrots and cauliflower. There were also two slices of bread on the side. The bread looks nice and soft. I thought it would be some hard rye bread.

“Lord Brian, would you prefer ale or vine?” Henry asked me.

“Do you have anything non alcoholic? It’s been a long day and I don’t really enjoy alcohol right before bed.” I answered with a question.

“Yes, we do have some berry juice. Would you prefer that?” (Henry)

“Yes, please.” Thank god they have something non alcoholic. I don’t really mind drinking, but I don’t sleep very well after alcohol. I also really don’t want to have any sort of hangover tomorrow. Even a mild hangover is awful while traveling. And these carriages will most likely be even worse than cars.

The maid leaves and comes back a little bit later with a glass and a pitcher. She pours it into the glass she placed in front of me. The juice was dark red in color, almost like it was wine. I really hope they didn’t bring me wine. I wonder if I should say something before eating?

(It is not necessary Master, but some do thank the mighty system for their daily meal.)

Ah my lovely system support. I would complain about you reading my thoughts if you weren’t so helpful.

(Could you give me an example?) I asked the system support. If I’m going to do this, I might as well do it right.

(‘Mighty system, thank you for this meal.’ This is an example of a simple prayer.) (system)

I bring my hands together and say in a quiet voice. “Mighty system, thank you for this meal.”

Henry looked at me as I did that but did not comment on it. I guess they might not do it in this house. Or it might be an older custom, or something. I hope system support didn’t lie to me.

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Ah, that was a great meal. Even with the extremely simple seasoning of just salt, the pork chop (or boar chop) was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were both soft and firm. The bread was the most disappointing part but even it was decent. The berry juice was most likely made from the berries I found in the forest. At least it had a similar taste.

“No, don’t take my clothes. I’ll need them tomorrow and I don’t think you can get them washed and dried by then. If you have some night clothing in my size I could use some.” I don’t know if they use magic to wash clothing or if they have dungeon made washing machines and dryers. It’s better to just not risk it.

“Yes, we can prepare pajamas for dear guest.” Nicole said and walked out from the bathroom.

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A little later I get out of the bath after washing myself with the soap. I wrap one of the towels left for me around my lower body and use another one to dry up my upper body and my head. As I head back to the main part of the guest room I see Nicole standing there. I also notice a set of pajamas on the bed.

“Are you finished with your bath dear guest?” Nicole asked me.

“Yes I am. You can call me Brian by the way.”

“As you wish lord Brian.” Nicole answered.

“Just Brian.”

“Of course lord Brian”

“Fine.”

As Nicole walks into the bathroom, probably to make sure I pulled the plug on the tub, I start changing into these pajamas. They feel quite nice. Not as good as the high quality ones on Earth, but nice all the same. Definitely better than low quality cheap ones.

After I was done changing I wondered where I should place the towels, but I didn’t need to come up with an answer since Nicole came back from the other room.

“I will take those lord Brian. Will you require anything else?” Nicole asked while taking the two towels.

“I’m fine. I’ll head to bed now. Please put out that lantern on your way out.” I answered Nicole. I don’t really mind it staying on, but I do sleep a little better in near perfect darkness.

“As you wish. Good night lord Brian.” Nicole said. She moved to the door and placed her hand on a wall panel. Is that really a light switch? As she held her hand on it, the lanterns in the room dimmed down and went out. So... these are magical lanterns.

“There is a control panel for the lanterns on the sides of lord Brian’s bed if you need the light back on during the night. Again good night.” With those words Nicole left the room.

Well I’m not going to argue anymore. I need sleep. Good night.