Chapter 30

After finishing sowing the seeds, we decided to head back home for dinner.

"This is the house that Hashira built... It's much sturdier than I imagined."

"Wait, Claire! No shoes inside the house!"

Camilla scolded Claire, who was exclaiming in amazement as she entered the entrance.

"Huh? We have to take off our shoes?"

"Yes, otherwise the house will get dirty with dirt!"

Camilla confidently explained to the surprised Claire.

On the first day Camilla arrived, I had to remind her of the same thing, but now she's the one doing the reminding.

Despite this heartwarming scene, we made our way into the house.

"My feet feel strange and different."

"You'll get used to it, it's comfortable."

It seemed unusual for Claire to relax without shoes, and she looked a bit puzzled.

Well, as Camilla said, it's all about getting used to it.

I lit the fire in the hearth, boiled water, and made mugwort tea to take a break.

The scent of the wood and the soft aroma of mugwort in the room helped to calm my mind.

Gathering around the hearth for a rest has become our daily routine.

"What are we having for dinner?"

While sipping the mugwort tea and relaxing, Leidia asked.

"I've already decided. We're having grilled meat."

"Meat! Oh, meat!"

At my words, Camilla, who loves meat, reacted strongly.

"Today, Claire brought us some seasonings. Grilled meat is the best way to enjoy them!"

The meat we can eat here is exquisite. Without any seasonings, it was frustrating.

But now we have proper seasonings.

It's time to enjoy properly seasoned meat.

"Alright, I get it."

Leidia nodded with a wry smile after listening to my passionate speech.

"Camilla, while you're showing Claire the garden, could you also pick some mountain vegetables and mochi-mochi fruits?"

"Got it. Let's go, Claire! I'll show you!"

"Thank you, Miss."

Camilla took Claire outside as I asked.

I went to the food storage in the basement and brought back the meat of the green deer and devil fangs, then returned to the kitchen.

After cutting the meat into bite-sized pieces, it was time to use the seasonings Claire brought.

"What's this red powder?"

In addition to salt and pepper, there was a bottle of red powder.

"It's dried chili pepper ground into a powder. It has a spicy kick and goes well with meat."

"Ah, I'll mix this in too."

It seemed useful, so I mixed it in with the salt and pepper.

It felt like a dream to be able to season the meat. No more bland meat.

After preparing the meat, I poured oligo oil into a frying pan and started grilling.

The sound of sizzling fat echoed from the stone frying pan.

"It smells good."

"Indeed."

Thanks to the seasoning, the meat emitted a more intense aroma than usual.

I wanted to reach out and eat it right away.

"Claire! Hurry back! The meat is being grilled!"

"Ah! Wait, Miss!"

Outside, I could hear Claire and Camilla's hurried voices and footsteps.

They must have noticed the sound or smell of the grilling meat.

It's not like it will be gone immediately... but, we might eat it all first. The meat being grilled in front of us looked that delicious.

"Hashira, we've picked the vegetables from the garden."

"Then, boil some water and cook the mountain vegetables."

"Claire, the water!"

"Yes, Miss."

Claire quickly started boiling water, and Camilla prepared the pot, eager to eat the meat.

Everyone here can naturally use magic, which I still can't do, so I'm quite envious.

While thinking about this, I grilled the meat thoroughly and served it on plates.

Thanks to the magic, the mountain vegetables were quickly boiled and served.

"Wow, it looks delicious!"

"Let's dig in."

At my words, everyone sitting around the hearth reached for their knives and forks.

First, I cut a large piece of green deer steak and brought it to my mouth.

"...It's delicious."

When eating something truly delicious, words fail me.

I've eaten this meat many times without seasoning, but with proper seasoning, the taste is completely different. The wild fat and salt and pepper blend perfectly.

It's not a bland taste; it's very well-defined.

With the proper seasoning, the mochi-mochi fruits also go down well. It would be even better with rice, but I can't wish for what I don't have.

"The taste is completely different from usual."

"This is the power of seasonings."

With the seasonings, I feel like I've discovered the true deliciousness of the green deer.

After the green deer steak, it was time for the devil fangs.

This one is not only seasoned with salt and pepper but also with chili pepper powder, giving it a reddish, spicy flavor.

When I tasted it, the spicy flavor spread in my mouth.

The rich fat of the devil fangs and the umami of the chili pepper mix well.

The strong flavor goes perfectly with the mochi-mochi fruits, making my appetite grow.

After eating the devil fangs, I ate the mountain vegetables and drank some water to reset my palate.

The loop of delicious meat is simply the best.

"The taste is much stronger than usual! The red one is spicy and addictive!"

Camilla seems to prefer the one with the chili pepper.

"Miss, please cut it into smaller pieces. It's not polite."

"Don't be so formal. It's better to eat a big piece of meat."

Claire, who is in charge of taking care of the daughter of the demon king, has a very neat eating style.

Even though she is technically off duty, she still takes good care of everyone, which shows how serious she is.

But, taking care of Camilla is no easy task. She is honest but still a child, so understanding all the rules is difficult.

"Well, today is the first time we're using seasonings in a while. Please be lenient."

"You're right. By the way, this meat is really delicious. What kind of meat is it?"

"Green deer and devil fangs."

Claire, who had been relaxed, stiffened at the words.

"You mean, we've been eating the meat of those extremely dangerous monsters without knowing it..."

"Is it not commonly eaten in your country?"

"Hardly anyone can hunt them..."

As expected, since they live in the forest, they are quite strong monsters.

Even Claire, who works in the castle, has never eaten them.

"Here, these meats are part of our daily diet."

"That's a happy thing, but it's a bit mind-boggling."

Here, ordinary rabbits and birds are less common. Naturally, the main dishes are green deer and devil fangs.

Since these meats are hard to come by in the outside world, I'll savor them even more.

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