Chapter 311: Gifts for the Chefs

At this time of day, the kitchen is likely bustling with the preparations for dinner. It feels a bit awkward to intrude, but if I’m going to give out the beginner’s health recovery potions, now is the time. After dinner, there might not be a chance to hand them out because I expect to be summoned by Father soon.

“I could carry this by myself…”

“Don’t worry about it.”

Nero and I split up to carry the box containing the health recovery potions. It seems the knights, having heard the situation, provided a bit more than usual. Being in service to the same House of Heine, they probably have a strong sense of camaraderie. That’s a good thing.

“You called for me, Julius-sama. Is something the matter?”

As soon as we arrived, the head chef was called out from the kitchen. This way, the other cooks could stay focused and uninterrupted.

“I’m sorry to call you out when you’re so busy. This is a little gift for everyone. It’s beginner’s health recovery potions. I hope you can all drink it once you get a moment to catch your breath.”

“It’s no trouble at all. If Julius-sama calls, I will come immediately. I’ve heard rumors about the beginner’s health recovery potions from the knights. So this is the potion from those rumors, huh?”

The head chef took the bottle with the red liquid in it and examined it closely. It seems that the potion has become quite the talk among the House of Heine. Perhaps the knights wanted to do something nice for the cooks who always take care of their meals.

“The knights seem to have given us a bit more than usual. So, feel free to use it without hesitation.”

“Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I will make sure to thank the knights later.”

The head chef smiled warmly. Although he is known as the “Demon Chef” among the cooks, that image doesn’t show when he’s in front of me. Oh, I almost forgot.

“Chef, thank you for the dried fruits. It seems the spirit liked them as well. They were quickly taken away as light. By now, it’s probably savoring the taste.”

“That’s wonderful to hear. We’re glad our efforts paid off. They are truly excellent products. I’ve heard that my wife is very fond of them as well.”

It seems Mother has become quite taken with the dried fruits. She’s probably boasting about them to other noble ladies. Once the production system is in place and they’re available for sale, they might fly off the shelves among the nobility. In that case, a slightly higher price might be acceptable. It’ll be profitable.

It seems that Mother has become quite taken with the dried fruits. She’s probably bragging about them to other noble ladies. Once the production system is in place and they’re available for sale, they might sell like hotcakes among the nobility. In that case, a slightly higher price might be acceptable. It’ll be profitable.

“Oops, it’s best not to intrude any further. I’m looking forward to dinner.”

“Yes, leave it to me.”

The head chef said this with a strong, confident tone. There might be new dishes coming out. I’m even more excited now.

After handing over the beginner’s health recovery potions to the head chef, I returned to the workshop. Now I need to make the improved magical stone heater.

“Hmm? Rosalia, what are you working on?”

“It’s a magical stone heater. Father asked me to make it.”

“I see.”

It seems that news about the magical stone heater is spreading throughout the house. Will I receive an order for it soon? Or will Rosalia receive an order first? Rosalia seems quite enthusiastic, so this is a good development.

“Rosalia, teach me how to make it, too.”

“Of course. Well, this is the blueprint…”

I learned how to make it from Rosalia. She looked very pleased, smiling broadly. The magical stone heater I made had a switch on the top, allowing it to be turned on and off. 

But that’s not all. It could also adjust the temperature in two stages.

“Nice job, Rosalia. This temperature adjustment feature is really great.”

“Hehe.”

I patted her on the head to praise her. Mira, who had offered her head to be patted along the way, also got a pat. It seems that I don’t need to make any changes myself. I’ll negotiate with Alex-niisan to put the “Rosalia Model Magical Stone Heater” up for sale.

The magical stone heater for Miss Fabienne is complete. Its basic shape is the same as the Rosalia model, but it features patterns engraved on the metal surface. Well, the patterns will be covered by cloth, so they won’t be visible. It’s a matter of personal preference. It does look more luxurious.

The pattern features creeping vines and small birds. It’s not a large pattern, so it shouldn’t be too obtrusive.

“That’s such a cute pattern… I wonder if I should add it too.”

“Maybe it’s better not to put it on the magical stone heater for Father?”

“That’s true.”

She reluctantly seemed to agree. If the magical stone heater for Father had a cute design, it might cause some awkward reactions from those around him. Father would probably brag about it without caring, though. I’m glad I managed to prevent that.

Hmm, adding a design might be a good way to add originality. It could enhance the brand’s strength. I’ll have to discuss this with Alex-niisan.

While I was thinking about that, I received the notice that dinner was ready. I interrupted the work and headed to the dining room. The gift for Miss Fabienne is complete. All that’s left is to wrap it neatly in a box.

“After dinner, I might be called by Father. I’m feeling a bit anxious about it.”

“I don’t think you’ll be scolded since you haven’t done anything wrong.”

“That’s true, but I’m worried about how they’ll react to the use of magic. I didn’t expect the snow to melt over such a large area.”

“If anything is said, it will likely be about that. The effects of your magic are quite remarkable, Julius-sama.”

Nero is smiling wryly. From Nero’s perspective, it probably looks like I’m using some incredible magic. It’s fine as long as it’s just family, but if outsiders were involved… Keeping it quiet wouldn’t be very effective, and it might become a big commotion. I need to be careful.

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