Chapter 65

In front of me is a large amount of seeds.

I collected so many without knowing what would happen.

If I fail... it’s going to hurt.

But it’s important to try things out.

Oil... how is oil made?

Hmm, maybe I should try squeezing it.

To squeeze, I need to crush the seeds finely.

Well, let’s give it a try.

I washed them clean, removing any dirt.

Crushing the seeds... crushing them... they’re hard!

Magic!

In an instant, they’re reduced to fine pieces, done.

The method for squeezing... wrap the crushed seeds in cloth and try squeezing them.

The cloth got a bit damp... but that’s all.

Hmm, maybe the squeezing force is too weak.

Processing gold ore.

Make a round hole in a table and a cylinder that fits the hole, placing a mesh in the table’s hole.

Place the cylinder on the table’s hole, use magic to attach the mesh, and the base of a makeshift press is complete.

Put the seeds wrapped in cloth into the cylinder and press down with a piece of silver ore processed to fit the hole’s size.

Then, use magic to gradually apply pressure.

The stuff from the seeds starts to collect in a bowl placed under the table.

It’s not difficult with magic, but the mesh broke halfway through.

Maybe I applied too much pressure?

Well, the press is broken, but I managed to squeeze out some.

The color is light pink.

A bit unfamiliar.

The smell is a faint sweetness, no problem.

Next, I’ll taste it... oh, it’s oily.

It’s smoother than the oils I know, but it’s similar.

Is it okay?

Now, how do I check?

I need a frying pan soon.

Heat a rock and apply heat to the oily substance.

Let it cool a bit and taste it.

There’s no change in taste, so it’s fine.

Heat the oily substance to a high temperature.

With some types of oil, it might ignite at low temperatures.

...It seems to be okay.

It shouldn’t suddenly catch fire during cooking.

I asked Shion, who came over, if it’s edible.

He’s frozen... does he not know?

Anyway, the oil is a success... I’ll improve the press and turn all the harvested seeds into oil.

I broke 5 presses and finished.

I managed to squeeze out a considerable amount.

There’s still room for improvement in the press.

I tried deep-frying a fruit similar to an eggplant.

I added fish sauce... mmm, it’s delicious.

I was worried about the sweet smell, but it’s fine.

The Chai seem to like deep-fried vegetables similar to pumpkins.

The leader is struggling with a freshly fried vegetable similar to eggplant.

It’s hot, after all.

After leaving the oil for a day, it separated into two layers.

Tasting the top layer, it felt more oily.

I took only the top layer and put it in a separate container.

I regret that yesterday’s attempt was incomplete.

...

I checked the items in my bag when I was transported to this world.

Looking through the small items in the bag, I found it!

What I was looking for was a magnet.

When oil gets on my hands, I can’t help but want an iron frying pan.

I was thinking of various ways to get it and remembered.

Iron is contained in iron ore, and that iron ore can be attracted by a magnet.

Starting tomorrow, I’ll try attaching a magnet to every rock and stone I find.

There must be some... somewhere.