Chapter 17

"Haah~♡"

"Milady Gylne! A-are you alright?"

"R-right... I-I feel better... It feels better than I thought... And, knowing that Tim is doing it for me... Ugh!"

"I-I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

After receiving my laundry skill "Hand Washing," Milady Gylne ended up lying on the bed.

Her speech was slurred.

It seems it was my fault after all.

My immature skill must have made her more tired.

I need to improve.

"I'm fine now! I showed you something indecent!"

"I-I'm really sorry—"

Gurrr—

As I bowed, my stomach also joined in the apology.

I couldn't help but blush.

To cover it up, I suggested to Milady Gylne:

"Although it's a bit late, shall we have breakfast?"

"That's a good idea! Tim is still recovering, right? I'll make it!"

"No, this time I'll make it! Ah, but of course, if you don't like it—"

"I'll eat it! Please, let me have Tim's home-cooked meal!"

"Understood! Then I'll prepare the meal."

Milady Gylne answered with a very eager tone.

She must have been waiting for me despite being hungry.

She is truly kind.

"Ah, by the way, I brought the guild's food supplies."

"Hmm? What do you mean? I thought Tim didn't bring anything..."

"Ah, I stored them. So I have a lot of ingredients. I can make anything. I did something a bit naughty to the guild, though..."

I partially deactivated one of my miscellaneous skills, "Organizing Skill" with the "Storage" function.

This skill allows me to store items in a different dimension and retrieve them whenever I want.

A large table and ingredients appeared and were placed in the middle of the room.

Seeing this, Milady Gylne opened her mouth wide.

Is she that hungry?

I'll try to make it as quickly as possible.

"Tim... Can you manipulate space...?"

"This is just a miscellaneous skill, 'Organizing Skill' with 'Storage.' What would you like to eat?"

"R-really... Ha, that's scary. Can you make a hamburger!?"

"Understood! A hamburger it is!"

As I rolled up my sleeves, Milady Gylne asked curiously:

"Can you make it here?"

"Yes, I think you're hungry, so I'll hurry."

"Be careful, you might get hurt if you rush—"

I summoned a knife from my "Cooking Skill" and finely chopped the monster meat and onions.

Using the "Heating" function of the "Cooking Skill," I quickly sautéed the chopped onions.

Next, I brought out a bowl and mixed the minced monster meat, sautéed onions, and various seasonings.

I quickly kneaded and shaped the mixture, then steamed it to complete the hamburger, which I placed on a plate.

"—but. Wait, what?"

"I'm sorry for interrupting. Thank you for your consideration! Do you have any preference for the hamburger sauce?"

"Wh-What!? It's already done!? That's fast!"

"I usually make 1,000 servings, so I tend to cook quickly out of habit."

"I didn't even see you do it... The sauce is up to Tim!"

"Understood! For the side dishes... Do you have any vegetables you dislike?"

"I'll eat anything, even if it's poisoned, as long as it's Tim's cooking!"

"Ahaha, I won't put any poison in. I'll do my best to satisfy you, Milady Gylne!"

After laughing at Milady Gylne's joke, I immediately started making the sauce and side dishes.

I poured three types of sauce on the hamburger.

In the center, I poured a creamy cheese sauce to divide the plate.

On the right, I poured a rich demi-glace sauce made with red wine.

On the left, I poured a light sauce made with grated onions, yuzu pepper, and shiso leaves.

For the side dishes, I considered the nutritional balance and sautéed potatoes, carrots, and spinach with butter and seasoned with salt and pepper.

After completing the dishes, I used the "Cleaning" function on the cooking utensils and stored the leftover ingredients with the "Storage" function.

I used the "Sewing Skill" to create a tablecloth and covered the table.

Although the "Cleaning" function isn't necessary, the atmosphere is important.

I also brought out a simple chair from storage and placed it to ensure Milady Gylne's comfort.

I made a cushion with the "Sewing Skill" and placed it on the chair.

Finally, I arranged the plates and poured the sauces over the hamburgers.

"What would you like to drink?"

"Can you produce drinks with your skill!?"

"No, I'm sorry. With my current skill level, I can only produce water. However, I have some stored, so I can retrieve them."

"Producing water is impressive enough... Do you have orange juice?"

"I can get it for you! I'll prepare it."

I retrieved an orange and a glass from storage and used the "Crushing and Blending" function of my "Cooking Skill" to make orange juice.

I poured the completed orange juice into the glasses, one for me and one for Milady Gylne.

As I handed her the glass, she gratefully accepted it.

"It's cold! So, can you store things in your 'Organizing Skill' and keep them chilled?"

"This is combined with my 'Cooking Skill.' There's a freezing cooking method where freezing the ingredients can enhance the flavor."

Milady Gylne nodded in admiration at my explanation.

"So, the 'Cooking Skill' has other uses too!"

"The 'Laundry Skill' can also be used on people. Dehydrating on rainy days is very convenient."

"Hmm, then next time, I'll use Tim as a towel—No! Never mind! Let's eat before it gets cold!"

After muttering something, Milady Gylne hurriedly sat at the table.

I also sat across from her.

By the way, even if it gets cold, I can reheat it, so there's no need to worry.

I looked at Milady Gylne's dignified and beautiful appearance.

I couldn't help but say:

"Even though it's by chance, it feels like a dream to be able to have a meal with Milady Gylne."

"W-What are you saying! I would be proud to tell the world that I can have a meal with Tim!"

"Milady Gylne... Thank you! Let's eat!"

"Ah! Let's eat!"

Milady Gylne eagerly grabbed the fork and knife I had summoned.

Before eating, she suddenly stopped.

"J-Just to confirm. Tim, you made this hamburger by kneading it with your bare hands, right?"

"Y-Yes... Why do you ask...?"

"Right! You made this for me with those small hands... Alright, I'll eat it with a clear heart."

Milady Gylne blushed and stabbed the hamburger with her fork.