It's been a few days since then and items I was waiting for have finally arrived.
On a day that was convenient for all of us, the three of us went to the prepared restaurant after training. "This is the place."
"The Adventurer's Stomach Restaurant." As the name implies, this is a popular eatery where adventurers gather.
On the unadorned, sturdy door is a sign that says, "Reserved For Today.''
Since we were the reserved customers, I opened the door and entered the building without worrying.
When I was starting out as an adventurer, I used to wholesale wild boar and other meat here, I also used to visit here as a customer, so I was familiar with the place.
"Welcome. I heard that you had two companions, but I didn't expect you to bring such beautiful women. I can't put Charles-boyo in the corner either." The person who called out to me was the owner of the place. "Ah. Thank you for your help today." "And what about those ladies?" He asked while looking at the two of them. "Iona Cucorose and Makishia Gorson, both are knights of the kingdom with a promising future." The two nod.
"I've heard the name Iona Cucorose a lot. I'd heard she was beautiful, but I didn't realize how slender she was."
He was right, Iona is thin.
She also seems to be famous enough to be the talk of the town.
"Thank you for your time." "This young lady doesn't really look like a knight either. It would be more convincing if you told me she was a princess."
I can see why he thinks so, Makishia does have an elegant atmosphere.
"I'll take that as a compliment."
"They seem promising. I've been giving them sword lessons. Today's dinner party is on the way back from that."
"Huh, Charles-boyo, are you in a position to teach others? I'm getting old it seems." "I can't stay idle forever. It's important for me to train the younger generation." "Charles-boyo has become a great man. If this is the case, the future of this country will be safe." "I still have a long way to go. Of course, I'm going to do everything I can." "Ah, I'm looking forward to it. Oops, I can't keep talking all the time. I'll bring the food right away, so please wait." "Oh, I'm looking forward to it. It's been a while since I've been able to taste your cooking." "I put a lot of effort into making it. I don't mind if you have high expectations." True to his words, soon plates filled with hot food were lined up on the table.
The menu consisted of a vegetable and wild boar stew filled with cow's milk, chicken, vegetables, a generous portion of caseous cheese, a noodle dish mixed with egg yolk, and warm vegetables served with melted cheese instead of sauce.
"Then, please take your time and enjoy your meal." "Yes, I will."
"I'd appreciate it if you could give me your impressions of the dishes, if you don't mind later. You ladies as well."
"Yes, sir." "All right."
"It’s been a while, so I’ll just say this, but if you need anything, please use the bell." After saying that, the owner disappeared into the kitchen. "The food itself is not that rare, but it has toppings that are unfamiliar." That was the impression of Iona, the guest of honor at this dinner party.
Dairy farming is popular in the northern region, and even though dairy products are relatively inexpensive locally, the price can skyrocket when shipping fees are added. That's because they have to go through some dangerous areas, but it's a bit too luxurious for a middle-class knight-class family to have on a regular basis. For that reason, it would not be surprising if these items had never entered Iona's mouth. As for Makishia, on the other hand. "Although there are some differences in the ingredients, these kinds of dishes are often served at my house." That's what she says. Although Iona's birthplace, the Cucorose family, is a famous military family, it is not particularly wealthy.
Therefore, it is only natural that the Gorson's, the family of Makishia's birth, who are wealthy and run several businesses, have a higher standard of living.
For this reason, it was no surprise that Makishia ate foods that Iona was unfamiliar with on a daily basis. "I see. Shia has been eating this kind of food since she was a child." Iona's gaze fell on Makishia's two over-abundant bulges.
I guess my guess was correct, since Makishia, who has been consuming dairy products since she was a child, built up her chest muscles through sword training, and has grown up to the point where men around her make fun of her big breasts in her early teens, is right in front of us. I am convinced of this once again.
"It's true that caseous cheese and solid milk butter are relatively expensive." Leading with that, I continue. "Other ingredients are nutritious but relatively inexpensive. I want Iona to eat them regularly every day." "Thank you very much for your consideration." Iona bows her head deeply. She's really loyal.
"I'd like this to be the last time you thank me for this. It's hard for me to accept you bowing so many times." "I understand. I will do my best."
"So that's what a diner is for, huh?" Makishia, in order not to drag out the previous conversation, brought up a new subject. "That's right. The more the restaurant is able to produce a large amount of tasty food using inexpensive ingredients, the more the restaurant is able to use its technical skills to the fullest extent. There aren't many places as skilled at this as a diner."
That's about it for now on this topic. "Let's stop chatting and enjoy the food while it's still warm. I'm sure everyone is hungry." With that prompting, we decided to start eating. "Let's eat." "Thanks for the meal." We enjoy the dishes made with dairy products for a while.
We thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
As we were finishing our main dishes, we were served an after-dinner sweet dessert: a cake made with caseous cheese, and a drink made with strawberries and fermented milk yogurt. It was truly a perfect meal. After finishing the dishes, we called the owner again with the bell.
"Thank you for the meal. If I have a chance, I'll ask for your help again."
I thanked him on behalf of all of us.
"Oh, yes. It would be nice if you could come by once in a while. And Charles-boyo." He hands me a stack of papers. It seems to be a recipe along with cooking instructions. It seems that the dishes he made today were only a part of it. "What's this?"
"Souvenirs. I thought you might like to have more on the menu." "Thank you. I'll give this to Iona's caretaker." "Yes, please do."
After giving my impressions of the food, we left the restaurant, feeling sad to say goodbye to the owner.
"It was delicious. I got the recipe with the instructions; I would like to make it if I can get all the ingredients." On the way home, Iona said something like that to me. "Iona can cook? That would make you an even better wife."
It's not uncommon for someone in the knight class to have a caretaker.
In this day and age, when many people are too lazy to even change their clothes by themselves, it is admirable that a knight would actively try to cook.
That's what I thought, and she soon followed with. "It's not that special. It's the Cucorose family's motto to take care of yourself." This seems to be the norm in the Cucorose family, which is a picture of simplicity and hardiness. Well, when I look at Iona in front of me now, it makes sense. "Iona also cooks. That's a bit surprising."
I was surprised by those words.
To include also means the Makishia can cook as well.
Iona is one thing, but Makishia's ability to cook was honestly unexpected to me.
No matter how you look at it, Makishia is not someone who cooks, but the one who eats.
In other words, she is more of a served person than a serving person. "Huh, can Shia cook too?" I said while thinking about that.
"Yes, of course. It's a natural part of being a woman."
Makishia is full of confidence.
Is this also her usual baseless confidence?
Hearing those words, I suddenly became interested in the food they could make.
"Enjoying the cooking from two beautiful female knights. I'd definitely like to enjoy that."
Iona doesn't have the personality type to show off, so it shouldn't be a problem.
The problem is the other female knight, Makishia.
Still, I wanted to see something interesting, so I said those words.
"If you want, Charles, I'll make it for you at any time."
"If Charles wants me to cook, I will be happy to make it for you.”
It seems like both of them are willing to serve home-cooked meals for me. Seeing that reaction, a mischievous spirit grew inside me.
"Let's take this opportunity to have a cooking showdown between the two of you. Are you both confident?" "Of course." "If Charles-sama says so." The two are enthusiastic. It seems like they both believe in victory and have no doubts. This is getting interesting.
"Then it's decided. However, it's no fun just to play."
"What do you mean?" "I will give a reward to the winner. That will motivate both of you, right?" With that said, the two of them got even more motivated.
"Charles's reward…" "Is that...?" The color of their eyes changed when they heard my words. "I will receive Charles's reward. It is undeniable that I am one step behind Iona when it comes to sword skills, but I can beat her when it comes to cooking!" "I appreciate your spirit, but just like in sword skills, I will be victorious." "Hohoho...!" "Fufufu...!"
The two of them stare at each other from a distance, sparks flying from their eyes with a sense of rivalry towards each other.
I know it's not my place to say this since I provoked them, but I'm a little scared.
"I'm looking forward to it..." "Yes, really..." The two continue to stare at each other. "Hohohohohoho…!" "Fufufufufufu...!"
I was watching from a distance as the two of them looked at each other, unable to intervene. Anyway, I will soon be treated to a home-cooked meal by these two beautiful knights.
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