Chapter 95

Melfiela: "Everyone, hello. I'm Melfiela, the magical ingredient chef. This is my assistant... um, Lord Aristide? Or should I say, Duke?"

Duke: "I'm Roger, the assistant. Melfi... no, Teacher's valuable lecture. Everyone, pay attention."

Melfiela: "Please, just call me Melfi. Then, Lord Roger, please take care of me."

Duke, now Roger: "Yes, take care of me, Teacher Melfi."

Melfi: "Today, I'll introduce 'Garoil's Sausage,' which has been requested a lot."

Roger: "Garoil is a magical beast from the Martial Raid. It digs the ground with its long nose to eat insects in the soil, root vegetables in the fields, and sometimes fruits. It's also a harmful beast."

Melfi: "Yes, as Lord Roger said, Garoil is a harmful beast in cold regions. Since ordinary Garoils don't inhabit Galbreath, we'll prepare the striped Garoil that lives in the highlands. To extract its magic power thoroughly, we'll try to capture it alive. However, there's a caution. If a captured beast shows signs of madness, contact the knights immediately."

Roger: "Teacher, I captured the striped Garoil this morning and put it to sleep with magic."

Melfi: "Oh! Thank you, Lord Roger. It looks plump and very delicious! And the stripes are so clear! The striped fur is valuable, so we'll skin it carefully. Now, I'll call in Galbreath's skinning expert, Ambry. Please take care of it, Ambry."

Ambry: "I'm Ambry. To increase the value of the fur, be sure not to damage it. This time, we'll start from the belly."

Melfi: "Ah... um, I almost forgot something important! The process to extract the magic power from the striped Garoil is... um, Lord Roger, the... decapitation of the Garoil."

Roger: "It's fine, Teacher Melfi. Of course, that was my intention. Ambry, take my sword!"

Ambry: "Sure thing. Here I come. Ah, the striped Garoil has a thinner neck bone than other magical beasts, making it suitable for beginners. Once you get the hang of it, you can cut it cleanly. All the knight apprentices, watch carefully."

Melfi: "Lord Roger's decapitation is so clean and cool. It's an honor to see it up close again!"

Roger: "Well, well, Teacher Melfi. I'll show it to you as many times as you want. Now, it's quick, so don't blink!"

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[Decapitation in progress, please wait a moment]

Roger: "Hmm, a good cut! I must say!"

Melfi: "As expected, Lord Roger! I'm always impressed. I love watching your sword skills!"

Roger: "S... So do you."

Melfi: "Now, the head of the striped Garoil is cleanly off. Next, we'll use a magic circle to extract the blood and magic power. The tools we need are a magic circle and a fog crystal. Everyone, are you ready? The magic I use is ancient magic. Chant the spell as if reciting a poem, with heartfelt emotion. I never treat life carelessly. I will cherish this precious life until the end... Rue Litt Arnielle O Dona Magics..."

Roger: "Oops, this is a confidential process. I'll have to cast a blinding spell. Sorry about that."

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[Blinding spell in effect, be careful not to look directly]

Melfi: "Thank you for waiting. It seems the magic power has been successfully extracted. Let's measure it with the magic power detector. We'll insert the needle into this part of the gauge. If any magic power remains, it will react, and you'll need to repeat the extraction process... Ah, no magic power remains."

Roger: "Teacher Melfi, may I ask a question?"

Melfi: "Yes, Lord Roger. Please go ahead."

Roger: "Magical beasts not only have magic power but also some carry toxins. How do you know?"

Melfi: "That's a very important question! This magic power detector also reacts to harmful substances like toxins. The red magic crystal reacts to magic power, while the yellow and purple magic crystals react to toxins. If these light up, the beast is not suitable for consumption."

Roger: "Can these harmful substances be extracted with magic?"

Melfi: "It's possible, but there are risks. If you still want to eat it, feel free to consult me. Now, let's continue. Ambry, please skin and dissect it this time."

Ambry: "Understood. Dissecting a magical beast is a required skill for Galbreath's knights. The skin, horns, and fangs of magical beasts are sold as materials. For the striped Garoil, the fur is the main material. We'll start by making a cut in the belly and skinning it..."

Melfi: "As expected, Ambry. It peels off smoothly like taking off a dress! A note: when making the cut, be careful not to damage the internal organs. If the organs are punctured, their smell will taint the meat, making it inedible."

Ambry: "Once the skin is neatly removed, we'll cut off the claws. The internal organs can be used as feed for riding beasts or burned."

Melfi: "Handling the intestines requires careful attention. We'll pinch this part to prevent the contents from spilling out... This part will be discarded. Lord Roger, can you burn it with magic?"

Roger: "Sure thing. It's best to turn the waste into ash quickly. Raw burning smells bad, and the ash can be processed into fertilizer."

Ambry: "We can't do that all at once. I think the apprentices don't have the same firepower as His Excellency, so aim to avoid raw burning."

Melfi: "For those interested, Lord Roger will teach the high-power magic directly. I'll learn it soon, so everyone, please join 'Duke's High-Power Magic Course.' Now, let's continue cooking. Actually, the intestines we extract can't be used immediately. They need to be processed over time, so we'll use pre-prepared ones."

Roger: "These are the processed intestines from the Roiamoodler I hunted last time. They are of the highest quality."

Melfi: "The intestines are salted, so make sure to rinse the salt off thoroughly. Wow, these intestines look like they can hold a lot of meat! The meat of the striped Garoil has different textures depending on the part. Let's use the thigh and back meat, which we'll coarsely grind and stuff."

Ambry: "These are some good cuts of red meat, Your Excellency."

Roger: "It looks delicious, but we don't have enough striped Garoil. Ambry, let's process more."

Melfi: "While preparing more meat, we'll mix the special spices. First, we'll use Galbreath's rock salt, which is harvested from the Yglosh salt lake. Then, the familiar herb Ild, which is fresh from the garden, to remove the odor. Finally, for flavor, we'll use the fruit from the 'Bellebelle tree.' The Bellebelle tree is a magical tree, but its spicy flavor is delicious."

Roger: "Unfortunately, the Bellebelle tree doesn't grow in Galbreath. The fruit here is a valuable one that Teacher Melfi brought from the Martial Raid. It's quite addictive. It's a spice you want to keep on hand."

Melfi: "Hehe, let's go and collect it together in the spring, Lord Roger?"

Roger: "U... Um... In the spring, then."

Melfi: "Now, the next step. The meat is coarsely ground, so we'll mix in the spices to make the meat mixture. Be careful not to overmix and lose the texture. Once mixed evenly, chill it to let the spices blend. Use ice or cold air magic."

Roger: "Just chill it, not freeze it. Adjusting the cold air is... hmm, tricky. I'll make some ice."

Ambry: "Your Excellency, the ice is too big."

Roger: "I'm not good at fine adjustments."

Melfi: "What a fine piece of ice! Thank you, Lord Roger. Once it's sufficiently chilled, we'll start stuffing the intestines. Stretch the softened intestines and fill them with the meat mixture. Tie one end and fill the sausage stuffer... Ambry, please pull the other end of the intestine."

Ambry: "To avoid air bubbles, one person should fill the intestine while another adjusts the amount to prevent air from entering. If air gets in, use a needle to release it."

Roger: "Ambry, isn't it too full?"

Ambry: "I'm pushing it to the limit without breaking it."

Roger: "It looks like it will have a good bite."

Melfi: "It looks good. Twist the intestine at the right point to separate it. If it dries out, it can break, so moisten the surface as you work."

Ambry: "Once filled, tie the end to complete it."

Roger: "We still have some meat mixture left. Let's make another one."

Melfi: "Once the sausages are stuffed, let them dry for a while. Using wind magic will speed up the process."

Roger: "Wind magic... I didn't bring that one this time. I'll do it."

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[Stuffing in progress, please wait a moment]

Melfi: "Now, we're ready. We'll make two types of sausages: grilled and boiled. Ideally, we'd also make smoked sausages, but we'll save that for another time."

Roger: "You can make smoked sausages too!"

Melfi: "Yes, in the Martial Raid, smoked sausages are valued as preserved food for the winter. Lord Roger, let's use the trees from the Elzenie Great Forest to make delicious smoked sausages next time?"

Roger: "Yes, yes, next time. It's a promise!"

Ambry (He's acting like a child, His Excellency)

Melfi: "When grilling, adjust the heat to prevent burning. If the temperature is too high, the outside may be burnt while the inside is still raw."

Roger: "I can handle grilling on a grid."

Ambry: "Wow! The fine fat is sizzling, and the smell is... irresistible!"

Roger: "The sizzling sound is delicious too."

Melfi: "What a wonderful way to describe it! I'll handle the boiling. Once the water is boiling, add the sausages and turn off the heat to cook them through with the residual heat."

Roger: "How long should we boil them?"

Melfi: "Considering the thickness, singing 'Pierre and the Ice Maiden' ten times should be about right."

Ambry: "I see. Then... 'Shepherd Pierre, Shepherd Pierre, hardworking Pierre fell in love with the Ice Maiden ♪'"

Melfi: "Oh! You have a wonderful singing voice, Ambry. Your low voice is beautiful."

Roger: "Ambry has won the singing competition. He still has a great voice."

Ambry: "'But the winter country where the maiden lives is too cold for human Pierre, so Pierre thought ♪'"

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[After singing 'Pierre and the Ice Maiden' ten times]

Melfi: "Thank you for the wonderful song, Ambry!"

Roger: "He'll sing popular songs when he's had a drink. You should ask him next time."

Melfi: "Oh! I'd love to hear that!"

Ambry: "I'm flattered. Ah, the sausages are perfectly boiled."

Melfi: "They look plump and ready to burst! The grilled ones look great too. They have a nice, fragrant smell."

Roger: "The grilled ones are also well done. They have a rich aroma."

Melfi: "Let's try them. Hehehe, actually, this is my first time eating striped Garoil."

Roger: "The striped Garoil here eats Monigal potatoes and mushrooms. I don't think it has a strong flavor..."

Ambry: "Your Excellency, Teacher Melfi, I've cut them. Please try them."

Melfi: "Thank you. Let's eat together, Lord Roger."

Roger: "Yes, let's eat."

Melfi: "I'm grateful for this precious life. Mmm, the fat is fine, and the meat is more tender than the Garoil from the Martial Raid!"

Roger: "The Bellebelle fruit adds a good flavor. It has a satisfying texture."

Ambry: "It's less gamey than regular pork sausages and has a flavor similar to Mokuru mushrooms..."

Roger: "That's it, Ambry! This Garoil must have eaten a lot of Mokuru mushrooms."

Melfi: "What? Mokuru mushrooms, the premium wild ingredient?"

Ambry: "Probably. The Elzenie Great Forest is untouched by humans, so valuable mushrooms like Mokuru grow there."

Roger: "However, they grow over magic veins, so there's a chance they've mutated into magic mushrooms."

Ambry: "Mokuru mushrooms have a strong aroma, which has infused the meat. This must be a lucky catch."

Melfi: "I see... Ordinary mushrooms can mutate due to magic veins. The Elzenie Great Forest is a mysterious place. Ah, everyone, please try them. Both the boiled and grilled sausages pair well with grain wine."

Roger: "The saltiness is just right. I think grain wine consumption will increase."

Ambry: "Teacher Melfi's dishes are designed to pair well with grain wine, so it's natural."

Melfi: "Eh? W... Well, maybe... But I've been limiting myself to once every three days... I haven't touched the barrel yet!"

Ambry: "Ha ha ha, no worries. His Excellency enjoys seeing Teacher Melfi's happy face. Seeing her eat and drink happily..."

Roger: "Ambry! Take this to Chaos. He's obsessed with food. If we keep eating only our own, he'll complain."

Ambry: "Sure, sure. I understand. This won't improve in a year."

Roger: "Ambry!!!"

Melfi: "Hehe. By the way, Lord Roger and Ambry have been friends since childhood. It's enviable to have such a close relationship."

Melfi: "That's all for the striped Garoil sausage-making. If you have any questions, feel free to ask individually. Lord Roger, Ambry, thank you for today."

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