Translated by Jyzciel
It's been 44 days since I started living in the rural life.
Yesterday was truly surprising...
I was on the verge of being charged with the crime of kidnapping the emperor.
Schnappy seems lively, probably because I can hear cheerful voices from the courtyard. With those voices in the background, I put on my apron, took out a large cutting board, and got ready to cook.
Today, let's put some effort into making side dishes. I haven't used King Hunafleisch at all yet, so I've decided to host a chicken dish fair.
First, how about a sweet and savory simmered dish with daikon and chicken breast? And then, what else should I make...
Can't forget about the Shredded Bangbang Chicken.
After finishing the preparations and starting to cook, I checked the contents of the refrigerator to see if there's anything else I can make.
Suddenly, the courtyard became even more noisier.
"Oh..."
「Gyarorororollo!!」
"Don't falter!" Is it just my imagination, or is there a sound of destruction and screams?
What now? Who is it? Furrowing my brows, I went down from the veranda, and a small-scale recreation of yesterday's events was unfolding.
"Huh?"
"Lady Rinsakura, I apologize, but could you please stop this fellow?" Schnappy and the Imperial Guard were glaring at each other.
No, some of them were lying on the ground. Schnappy, you've become stronger again. Or was it Kinako who defeated them?
Kinako had a triumphant look on her face... Pressing her paw against the face of a fallen Imperial Guard.
「…………」
Behind them, the hawk beastman and other beastmen were frozen in a troubled expression.
「…………」
Ignoring it all, I casually turned away. I didn't see anything. I didn't come.
Alright, let's continue with the cooking.
"Linsakura-donooooooo!" The sorrowful voice of the hawk beastman echoed.
It seems they came to apologize for yesterday. There's a pile of unfamiliar ingredients loaded onto a cart-like thing...
For now, I calmed the two dogs and the plant, leading them to the veranda.
And along with that, there's another request... They want me to teach them how to make pancakes and hamburgers.
"Such a bother..." Oh, I accidentally spoke my mind.
"Uh..." No, no, no, no...
I can't stand the sight of a group of gentlemen with drooping animal ears and tails!
"Understood. Well then, let's start with pancakes." When I said that, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
45 days into rural life living.
I was making chicken ham when, once again, the cooking squad from the Imperial Guard arrived.
Are they coming every day!?
"Thank you for today as well." The gentlemen with animal features said, bowing to me.
In that case, let's teach them quickly and send them home. I decided to teach them in a Spartan manner.
46 Days into Country Living
Today, as if it were a ritual, the gentlemen with animal features crowded in front of our kitchen.
"You can use any meat, but 'Big Sangria' type magical beast meat is especially delicious." I said, and they all started taking notes simultaneously.
What am I doing... While thinking that, the lecture on hamburgers continued.
Truly, they could be called cooks. Everyone quickly grasped the techniques and elegantly finished one hamburger after another.
Good, good. Learn it by the end of today.
"Please receive the letter from His Majesty, Lady Rinsakura."
"Thank you." I responded.
My only source of joy was the exchange of letters with His Majesty, and each time, it was brought to me by the gentleman with the falcon-like features.
Every letter, adorned with branches carrying the most exquisite flowers I had never seen, and its even a handwritten letter from the Emperor himself.
The content is trivial, like observations of a bird building a nest outside the office window or plans to inspect a festival in the town below.
In return, I always handed His Majesty a small treat along with my letter. Of course, the gentleman with the features of a hawk and beast tasted the sweets as a precaution before they reached His Majesty.
Perhaps it was just my imagination, but I couldn't shake the feeling that the gentleman enjoyed the treats even more than I did. He seem to look forward more to the sweets more than the letters.
He even thoroughly barricade the sweets so that the chef won't take his share. Why not share the deliciousness with everyone?
As I peered into the oven, the gentleman with a smile approached.
"Lady Rinsakura, the financier from yesterday was exceptional. His Majesty thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, what's the treat for today?" His expression remains relaxed, but clearly still excited.
"Today, it's the jam sandwich cookies. I thought these would be convenient—no mess on the hands, bite-sized, perfect for a quick snack during work."
"Oh, you've put that much thought into it?" With delight, he picks one up and unhesitatingly pops it into his mouth.
"Delicious! The crunchiness outside gives way to the sweetness of strawberry inside." As he speaks, he finishes every last piece on the plate.
I wonder, is this also a form of taste-testing? With a wry smile, I watch his enjoyment unfold.
It's been 47 days since I started living in the rural life.
Today, it was peaceful because no one came around.
Sipping tea on the veranda, gazed at the sky. Homes are really this quiet, huh?
I moved into this house because I wanted to live peacefully, doing nothing and just zoning out, but... Somehow, it's not turning out that way.
Hey, Schnappy and Kuro-mame! Stop fighting over the thigh bone! Schnappy, you don't even eat bones.
Oh, it's been taken.
Even Schnappy, with all four legs, can't catch up to Kuro-mame. Perhaps noticing my attention, Schnappy hurried over and whined, as if complaining.
「Kyun Kyun」 Why are you complaining like you've had your toy taken by the neighborhood gang leader... You don't even eat bones, so it's fine.
「Nom nom」
Well. let's give you some rice cracker then. Schnappy happily much them away.
Wait, nom, nom!? You were crunching away at the pork belly, and now rice crackers are nom, nom!?
What's up with the eating sounds of this demonic plant?
The mystery only deepened.
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