Potential of Cooking

When I left the dining hall, a woman guided me back to my room.

Since there wasnt anything to do after returning to my room, I put away my extra clothing that I left out to dry, the usual maid-san (it seems shes my personal attendant) carried over the tea utensils, and passed me some tea.

Since theres still an hour before lunch, although its probably too late, I ask the maid-san for her name.

Ano, although this is a bit late, is it alright if I hear your name? Ah, Im Sakura Fujino.

So its Sakura Fujino-sama. I am called Chiffon Isa Shbein. Please do just call me Chiffon.

So says the maid-san as she bows. Chiffon-san, is it good to call her that I wonder?

Chiffon-san, please just call me Sakura. Also, if its possible, I would be happy if you could talk to me normally.

It doesnt feel right when an elder talks to me in polite speech.

Well then, Sakura-sama. However, I should not speak informally towards a guest of the Royal Family.

Id like it if you were to stop with the-samathough Im not great enough to be called that way1. Perhaps it cant be helped if you speak like that in front of others, though Im being treated as a guest, Im merely a commoner. I cant calm down if you speak like that

I think at least within this room.

I understand. Let me have a little while to correct myself. But Ill still call you Sakura-sama,ne?

Chiffon-san relaxes a little and smiles.

However, its only fair that Sakura-sama also speaks normally you know?

This is my normal way of speaking Im sorry.

Somehow or another, I end up apologising.

With anaraara, Chiffon-san expresses a smile.(araara is something like oh my, oh my)

Whats this? After Chiffon-san changed her way of talking, somehow its difficult to oppose her aura.

Although Im not completely satisfied, I think weve opened up to each other more or less, I kill some time together with Chiffon-san until lunch.

What I understand from talking with Chiffon-san.

According to Chiffon-sans name, shes 19 years old and the eldest daughter of a noble. Currently shes learning about etiquette by working in the castle as a maid. And her Shbein family is a Marquis family, it seems shes the fiance of a knight and will be working here until she gets married.

The nobles court rank, from top to bottom are Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, Baron then Quasi-Baron, Dukes are similar to the Royal Familys branch family. Essentially, Marquis is the highest rank for pure nobles.

Quasi-Baron is a title given to individuals that earn special achievements, they receive the same treatment as a noble but it limited to a single generation. Just like a knights rank, a nobles title is handled the same way.2

The basics of marriage in the Sobule Kingdom, its usually separated between the nobles and the commoners but, marriages between a noble and a commoner isnt that rare. Actually, its been said theres a custom for royalty and commoners to be married.

Once youre of age you can look for a partner3, generally a marriageable age for a female is around 18 to 22 years of age, once they pass 25 years old, it seems theyll be referred to asyomekiokure.(a woman who has missed the chance to get married)

Chiffon-san has 4 little sisters and brothers

in total4.

It appears that when I experienced anunopposable aurawas because of this, in other words it was because of heronee-sanposition it seems.

After inquiring, it appears that the youngest (8 years old) sister gives off the same impression as me when she stands on her tiptoes to make herself taller.

Because of my claim that I was 15 years old surprised her, I explained, as per habit. Somehow Ive gotten used to arguing back and forth.

After chatting about (?), in the blink of an eye it was time for lunch, Chiffon-san carried over the meal.(?) in the raws

Todays lunch is the usual brown bread with corn soup and cheese, chicken saut and vegetables.

This vegetable could these be pickles? I bring it close to my face and it has an acidic smell.

With the exception of the brown bread and chicken meat, its the first time seeing these since coming to this world.

If its general foods, my previous lifes memory should have it. However, since coming to this world, every meal tasted salty and ordinary, after recognizing that I stopped questioning it.

Feeling that its strange, I investigate my previous lifes memory and

I understand, it appears cheese and butter, wine and vinegar and the like, are luxury items and seasonings.

In my previous life, other than luxury grocery items(alcohol, crisps, things consumed for taste rather than nourishment), I was mostly ignorant to things related to seasonings, never cooked for myself, the standard for meals was to eat out it seems.

Nevertheless when it came to cheese and butter, like my previous investigationInformation closely related to Lyle Dists life will immediately come to mind., seems to have been correct so it wasnt strange it immediately popped up in my mind.

Then why is it that information related to my meals havent appeared

My eating habits in Japan have left too deep of an impression on me, because the cuisines in this world are way behind, its been sealed into the depths of my memory.

Perhaps its necessary to re-investigate this worlds ingredients and seasonings.

Since major ingredients are mostly the same from my knowledge and Japan, Ill recognise the herbs and spices. With the exception of seasonings such as salt and sugar, Im unclear about the others.

Luxury items, alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer, side dishes such as cheese, and honey are what Ive found.

The only beverages are alcohol, goats milk, herb tea and water. There doesnt seem to be any cows milk. I have no knowledge on beef either.

Usually, salt is the standard flavour in cuisines, besides that theres pepper and a certain type of herb, it appears vinegar is only used to preserve ingredients5.

Itll be good to re-examine the seasonings from the market once more.

While enjoying the sensation of the fresh flavours after finishing lunch, the time is probably half past 12.

I have confidence in my biological clock so it shouldnt be off by too much.

Im expecting the King to be calling for me for in a short while.

In order to leave whenever I start to gather my baggage

After putting away a bit of my baggage, the call had arrived.

In order to head out to town as I am, I take my baggage and leave the room.

Different from this morning, this time it seems Chiffon-san will be accompanying.

The guide this time is a butler-san

Following the butler-san, we enter a room on the third floor, could this be the Kings office?

Sitting on a gorgeous sofa were the 4 members from this mornings conversation, standing on the side is a knight who I dont know.

Come sit on an empty spot.

Prompted by the King to an empty spot on the sofa, Chiffon-san stood behind me as I sat down next to the Prince, the butler-san who guided us here stood behind the King.

To start off with what we talked about this morning, regarding what you wanted for your reward.

As the King said so, the butler-san came over to me and handed me a rucksack and a pouch.

These are what we considered necessary for your journey. Area expansion and lightweight glyphs have been applied on the two. Theres a cloak within the backpack, within the pouch there is an illumination magic tool and a cleaningdrying magic tool, ignition magic tool and a water collection magic tool, in addition theres also a boundary magic tool.(boundary = kekkai)

Like the name suggests, the illumination magic tool is a magic tool that lights up the surrounding. The light has the range of a lantern.

The cleaningdrying magic tool has been explained earlier, its theBidetmagic tool.

The ignition magic tool is essentially a lighter.

The water collection magic tool is a tool which collects moisture from the atmosphere and then gathers at the base of the magic tool. Water can be secured if its used above a pot or water pouch.

The boundary magic tool spreads out a simple barrier which wards off beasts and low level magic beasts.

Any magic tool can make travelling considerably more convenient.

While confirming each of the contents within, a thin piece of gold was included.

Ano, is this thin piece of gold supposed to be included?

Thats a personal gift from me. Its from my own pocket money. A registration fee is needed to become an adventurer and youll also need a weapon right? Keep it.

Eh? It costs money to register as an adventurer? Its my first time hearing of it.

However if thats the case Although I want to return it, it should be fine to hold onto it, it would be a shame to waste his good will.

Im not upset about choosing a weapon and the registration fee you know?6

I understand, thank you.

I lower my head lightly while smiling a little.

When I raised my head, the Prince who is sitting next me looks at me astonishingly.

Is it that much of a surprise for me to obediently receive it?

When I look at the Prince suspiciously, the Prince swiftly faces away from me.

Thats somewhat creepy, isnt it?

Next up is regarding the inn, its an inn on the main street namedMigratory Bird. From what Ive heard its a middle class inn, the price is reasonable and it seems it has a good reputation. Ill have Leirick guide you over. Thats Leirick.

I look over to see a knight standing by the wall.

The knight (Leirick-san) faced this way and bowed his head.

Finally, regarding Sodom Caral Balshnia, weve been contacted that he has been restrained in his residence a short while ago. Its okay to leave the castle now.

Hes been arrested huh. With that theres no problem if I head out to town.

I should be able to register as an adventurer and purchase some supplies before the day is over.

Really? Then after this there wont be any problems if I leave for town right?

Umu, Ill have Leirick guide you to the inn and the guild.

Which reminds me, I dont even know where the adventurers guild is.

That would help. Well then, can I depart immediately?

Mm, ah, thats right. After this the Prime Minister and I have something to discuss, I wont be able to see you off

No, I dont mind. Just receiving your feelings is enough7.

Saying so, I stand up and carry the rucksack and the pouch.

Well then Ill be leaving. Thank you for taking care of me.

I say my thanks and bow my head.

When I head over towards the door, Leirick-san, Chiffon-san, Len-san and the Prince too, followed along.

It seems theyre seeing me off.

I say my thanks to Chiffon-san while walking down the long corridor, heading towards the castle gates.

After arriving at the castle gates, Reirick-san and I face Chiffon-san, the Prince and Len-san.

Well then, be careful. Lets meet again.

Please take care.

If you have any problems you need to talk about, please visit us anytime.

Says the Prince, Len-san and Chiffon-san in order.

Yes, thank you very much. If theres an opportunity later. Well then, Ill be heading out.

I bow my head after finishing our farewells, I turn my back towards the Prince and the others and start walking with Leirick-san.

It seems on the third day of arriving in Alselia, my new life finally begins.

While pondering over my future life as an adventurer, I head towards the town.8

As the Prince sees them off,

When theres an opportunity, huh? Perhaps Ill take that opportunity instantly.

With the wind drowning out his mutterings, it never reached my ear.