Chapter 63

This is a work of fiction.

The characters, organizations, and names are all fictional and have no connection to any real entities.

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061·1 - Casual Talk - Taking it Out on Someone

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One day, I was quietly preparing a meal in the mansion.

I was making hamburgers by mincing the meat of a labyrinth cow, mixing it with breadcrumbs and finely chopped onions, and then forming and frying the mixture.

Yes, hamburgers.

"Is there such a dish?"

The cook, Zoppa, was helping and learning the recipe. From now on, Zoppa will probably make them.

The key to making hamburgers is to remove the air. This prevents the air inside from expanding and causing the patty to burst when it's cooked.

I tossed the patty between my hands to remove the air.

I fried it in a pan until it had a nice sear, and then finished it in the oven.

While the hamburgers were baking in the oven, I made the sauce.

I mashed peaches and cooked the onions until they turned a golden brown, then mixed them together. I added burgundy wine.

Burgundy has a strong smell, so I added a little ginger to neutralize it.

There was a fermented food similar to blue cheese available at the Gorteo store, so I sliced it and dissolved it in white wine. It was best when it was thick and not burnt.

It was the only cheese available. It had a strong flavor, but I couldn't be picky.

I placed the cooked hamburgers on a steel plate and topped them with the cheese.

I mixed the meat juices left in the pan into the sauce and poured it over the cheese.

"Alright, it's done."

The smell was appetizing.

We all gathered for a tasting.

"Wow, it's delicious!?"

"What is this!?"

Bers and Jyok were even shedding tears. What do you guys usually eat?

"It's so delicious..."

"This Just is addictive."

Rin and Solidia had blissful expressions.

By the way, "Just" is the official name of the blue cheese. It's just easier to call it blue cheese.

"This is a dish that gives you strength."

Gandarban would probably say that about any meat. He took large bites, and the hamburgers disappeared in no time.

"It's so delicious! I can't stop eating!"

Rosarina, stop talking while you eat. It's bad manners.

"This sauce is amazing. It has a deep flavor."

It seems that in this world, there is no culture of using peaches in sauce.

In Japan, I often made hamburger sauce using peach juice as a base. It was perfect for recreating the taste of a certain restaurant.

"It's delicious. Master's culinary skills are profound, and I must take my hat off to you, Montalque."

"Montalque-sama is right. I've seen many dishes, but I didn't know about many of these."

It's natural that Montalque and Zoppa didn't know about the dishes from another world. But now that Zoppa has learned how to make hamburgers, it will be added to the menu!

"I've never had such a delicious dish."

"It's so delicious that I get lost in eating it."

Merys and Jewel also gave it high praise.

"Oh... I'm glad I'm alive..."

Even the clumsy maid Kenny seemed satisfied.

"Toi-sama's cooking is very delicious. It's so delicious that I might eat too much and gain weight."

"Annelise is slim, so a little is okay."

I don't want her to gain too much weight, but I think a little plumpness is cute on women.

"No, I can't. I can't show Toi-sama an unattractive body."

"Oh... I see."

You'll show me? I'm happy. I'll make sure to see it properly from now on.

As Annelise and I looked at each other, the others' gazes were focused on us.

"Cough. When will Master and Lady get married?"

"What!?"

"What!?"

Montalque dropped a bombshell.

But I need to seriously consider my relationship with Annelise.

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