My way back…
I really don’t know if it was just a fleeting reality or if it was really just a dream but there is nothing wrong trying it out!
That woman clearly knows something, she holds the way for me to go back! I only need to please her and wait till her body recovers!
Right after that experience I can no longer sleep and the time clearly says it was only three in the morning. I was thinking of cooking some sweets but it would be troublesome if I made some mistake in the kitchen and woke everyone up.
Since I could no longer sleep, I should just write some more recipes! In a week’s time Duchess Pepper even revealed that Sweetness Loop would be ready for its opening. I should give the cook’s another set of recipe’s to practice on.
The Moon Goddess clearly mentioned about those rose chocolates. She must have been swooned by the chocolates. I’ll prepare all recipe’s I knew about chocolates especially the dark chocolate ones.
I would also be starting my work in the royal kitchen the next day so I should properly think of stuff’s I will share to them. While writing down the sweets I could remember, Caramelle flashed thru my mind.
Right! How could I forget the heroine…
Caramelle also declared knowledge of kitchen!
Writing nonstop, I finally stopped when the yellowish rays of the sun shone inside the room. It was funny that now that the sun was up, I suddenly felt sleepy. Calling for Jane, I asked her to inform the family that I would not be joining the lunch as I was still sleepy. I also ordered her to bring the recipes for Cook Bronze to practice and learn.
Feeling tired and sleepy, I slept like a log and when I woke up it was the next day already! Goodness I slept so long. After satisfying my famished stomach I hurried to set off towards the castle.
Castle’s Royal Kitchen
Guided towards the kitchen, I was truly amazed at how the place was fully furnished and the things were not so different from the modern times! The oven here was ridiculously similar!
“Lady Almonds, we are pleased to be instructed by you.” Two maids curtsied to me. They appeared to be my helping hand. Giving them a warm smile, I asked for their names and introduced myself once again. I then asked them to guide me towards the chefs as I could not see them here.
I was guided towards a side room and I was surprised to find that the Chef’s were all inside while endlessly praising someone.
Knock! Knock!
They were so preoccupied with the person in question that they did not even mind my knock… With no other option, I could only enter and move towards the group. Now that I am near them, I could finally see the person receiving the endless praise. She was none other than the heroine!
Previously covered by the large builds of the chefs, I was not able to realize it was the heroine herself. Caramelle surprisingly reported in the royal kitchen first!
“Ahemm… I’m sorry, if I came late…” I sincerely apologized
“Oh, don’t worry about it Lady Almonds, I just came early as I was too excited to share them a recipe.” Caramelle’s voice was sweet but it sounded a bit off to me…
“Ah… I see…” I then looked at Chefs. “Pleasure to meet you everyone, I’m Hershey from the Almonds house. Looking forward in working with the renowned Royal Chefs!.”
“Hahahaha” Their laughter sounds so awkward…
“Oh… What recipe did you share Lady Truffles? I also brought mine along.” After saying so, I brought out the scroll of recipe’s I had prepared beforehand. Leni, one of the maids from before took it and handed it towards the chefs.
They looked like excited children unboxing a gift but right after seeing the scroll’s content, surprise was evident on their faces. I can’t help but feel a sudden gloomy feeling.
Don’t tell me…
As hesitation was evident on the Chef’s expression, I can’t help but ask. “Is there a problem Chef?”
“No-No… there is no problem…” Most of the chef’s blurted out yet the youngest Chef faced me with his haughty gaze.
“Both ladies shared the same recipe today and it was even both about chocolate cakes! Reading thru, we found some slight difference in the process and ingredients but nonetheless, I think that Lady Truffle’s recipe would be better.”
Right after that, he looked back lovingly towards the heroine. Looking at his biased display, I wanted to punch his face! Sigh, anyway since I came late I should just let this go.
“Oh… if that is the case, I’ll just share with you another set of recipe then.” After that, I asked Leni and Merci for a piece of paper and pen. It would be too awkward if they continue to watch how I was treated right on my first day!
While waiting for them to go back, I quietly took a stool and seated on it. The room looked luxurious but the ambiance was surprisingly too awkward! The Chefs were still at the heroine’s side and I looked like a wallflower here!
I was about to go out to the kitchen and prepare some drinks when Leni came back and she looked so flustered. I thought she has already accomplished the task but unexpected presence emerged right after. It was none other than the royalty trio!
Princess Lotte looked so regal in her red dress while Prince Aero and the Crown prince were so handsome in their sapphire knight uniform.
So this is why she was so flustered!
“Greetings to the Royalties!” The chef’s made a deep bow while Caramelle curtsied beautifully. Right, curtsy. I also curtsied in haste.
“No need to be so formal…” It was the crown prince and his voice sounded so sunny.
“I heard that both shared the same recipe?” Princess Lotte looked at me.
“Ah? Ahm yes… that is why I…” I was not even done but Princess Lotte cut me out.
“So what if it was the same recipe? This maid said that it has different approach so why would you offer to make another set of recipe? Slight difference is still a difference!” Princess Lotte then looked haughtily at Chefs and her gaze stopped at the heroine.
“I also heard that and I think it would be best if we try those two recipe’s first and found out what tastes best.” Prince Lewis voiced was all tinged with mirth!
Damn this two people wanted me to compete with the heroine!
“Since that is the case don’t force my friend here to share another recipe without even trying her output!
Princess Lotte’s voice was full of authority!
Princess… are you really helping me or shoving me to a pit?!!!
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