Chapter 71

"Are you... free?"

As usual, morning came.

"I’m not free. Actually, I have something to talk about."

After finishing my jog and returning, Prince Egedilus was elegantly sipping tea.

"What do you mean, 'something to talk about'?"

"Rina is improving the meals, so the princes and I are allowed to use the ingredients in the kitchen and the food storage as we like."

"Really?"

That’s great. While they’ve already been using them freely, it’s a whole different story with official permission.

"But, we shouldn’t eat everything just among ourselves."

He said this while looking particularly at Monica. Prince Egedilus seemed to understand well. Even though Rina has been given permission, she has no intention of using the ingredients wastefully or serving everyone.

"......"

Monica had a complicated look on her face.

"Thanks to Rina, I’m starting to look forward to meals."

Lady Rana said reflectively. It seemed that meals weren’t something she looked forward to before.

"Indeed, I can’t drink that soup anymore."

Monica agreed.

"Me too..."

Prince Egedilus seemed to feel the same way.

"Still... you might get tired of it eventually?"

Rina said while sipping the tea Monica had made.

"「「「...What?」」」"

All three were surprised by Rina’s words. They thought it was impossible to get tired of it.

"Humans are ultimately creatures of luxury... I think you’ll get tired of just two types of soup."

If it’s every day, you’ll probably get tired of it. With miso soup, you can change the ingredients, so there’s variety, and because I’m used to it, I don’t think I’d get tired of it. But chicken consommé vegetable soup every day... I think I’d get tired of it.

"Really?"

Monica asked. She might not have the image of getting tired of it yet.

"Right now, it might feel new, but that’s how it is."

"......I see."

Prince Egedilus nodded slightly. He seemed to think that getting tired of the same menu every day was a possibility.

"So... wouldn’t you be happy if the soup changed every day?"

"「「「...Happy!!!」」」"

The three chimed in unison.

"Considering the basic vegetable soup is always there, how about having a daily special soup to choose from?"

"「「「...That’s great!!!」」」"

They chimed in again. It seemed there was no objection to Rina’s suggestion.

"Can you really serve a different soup every day?"

Rana asked with interest. Given the past, a different soup every day was probably beyond her imagination.

"Not immediately, but..."

"Not immediately...?"

"Gradually increasing the variety, I think it could be done soon."

We have the ingredients, and it depends on the efforts of the chefs, like Chef Rick. Since he managed to make chicken consommé after just one look, it should be fine.