Caramelle’s face looked odd when she saw the Princess dragged me to the corner and even the two handsome guys were in tow.
“What are you looking at that woman for?” Princess Lotte’s voice echoed out as she pinched my cheeks.
Ouch! I can’t help but pout.
“I’m your backer here so don’t be so cowardly!” Princess Lotte once again pinch me.
“Haha… “ Sensing a gaze on me, I politely bowed towards Prince Aero. Why was he looking at me like that?
“We are looking forward to taste the cake you made.” Prince Lewis spoke but when I looked at him I can’t help but see that he was having fun at my predicament!
“Ahahaha… thanks to the Crown Prince…”
“Remember to beat her in making the cake! Don’t be such a coward go!” Princess Lotte then pushed me forward.
What was the point of dragging me to the corner? You only further ignited the heroine’s fury! I even felt that the chef’s would not be willing to help me…
“Lady Almonds…. Or Hershey? Should I call you that?” Caramelle spoke first. Her soft sweet voice is giving me goosebumps!
“Ah that… I”
“Oh… I – I am so sorry for being so presumptuous… I –I don’t think you would really want to be friends with a commoner like me…” Caramelle voice right now was slightly higher and her trembling sweet voice sounded so pitiful gathering everyone’s attention!
Oi…Oi… this heroine is acting like a villain!
“Don’t feel so proud of yourself… right now, Lady Truffles is also one of the King’s vassals!” The arrogant chef once again speak forward.
What the heck is the deal with this uncle!
“Hershey, just concentrate on your cake, don’t mind the fly there. Also could somebody move towards my friend’s side? Why are you all at one side?” Princess Lotte’s voice was sharp. “Brother, I think there is something wrong with this apprentice Chefs, go change them again. I really can’t wait for the original Chefs to come back!”
NO! Goodness, Princess please stop speaking up for me… Right now, I feel like I’m a poor rabbit ready to be devoured!
Cough.
“Go on and prepare the cakes, we will wait at the garden then.” It was Prince Aero and right after speaking, he pushed Princess Lotte and the crown prince out of the kitchen.
After the departure of the royalties, Leni and Merci swiftly moved to my side and asked what they could be of assistance. Two uncle Chef’s also moved towards me while the other four stayed at the heroine’s side.
“Ahem. Leni and Merci help me mix this cocoa powder with the flour and baking soda. Whisk it gently and make sure it was mixed thoroughly.” Facing the uncle chef’s I asked them to prepare the oven while the other whisk the egg, sugar, cream and vanilla together.
After checking that their works were already mixed well, we combined the two bowls content and mixed it evenly. Since the batter was now complete we placed it into the cake pan. Setting the time to thirty minutes we proceeded to make the chocolate for the coating.
While picking the most reddish strawberry, I glanced at the heroine’s work and they were already in the process of putting the chocolate coating. On the side, I could see that they would be placing some icing, that should also be strawberry as it was pinkish. Imagining it, I could already see that the cake would look so yummy!
Truthfully, I was still at loss on how to make icing so I only indicated on putting fresh fruit toppings. My trials were all failure so if I could somehow see how the icing was made, our Sweetness Loop cakes would definitely be complete!
“Lady Almonds the cake is made.” One of the Chef spoke as he placed a beautifully shaped bread on the counter.
“Oh lets also put the coating now.” After pouring the chocolate over the cake and checking that it was now coated well, I proceeded on putting the garnish. I placed the sliced strawberry at the center while forming it like a rose and gently spread some pomegranate arils all over.
“Wow… it is beautiful Lady!” Merci and Leni both applauded
The chef’s at the heroine’s side only huffed and they began to order the maids to prepare for the utensils.
“It would be better if the judge would not know which is which. So let the maids bring the cakes simultaneously. Lady Almonds, please don’t spill your work towards the Princess.” Caramelle’s words clearly has notion!
“Right, it would be best if no one cheats!” The haughty chef from before spoke out once again!
“Hoho… you guys sounded as if we are having a fierce competition… This is only a friendly exchange is it not? I think both recipes are good enough and both cakes should please the royalties.”
With high chin, I motioned Merci and Leni to help the other maids to prepare. Glancing at the heroine, she looked as if she just saw something ridiculous.
Aish, the way she looked at me was blatant provocation and I hate being provoked!
When we went towards the garden, the royalty trio were already seated with Ghirar in addition while the maids where busy placing utensils in front of them. The main characters are all here!
“Both cakes looked delicious!” Prince Lewis then beamed towards us.
“I prefer this cake with fruits on top.” It was Princess Lotte and she already moved to slice a part of it. With her lead, the others also took their knife and similarly sliced from the cake I made – leaving the heroine’s cake intact.
Looking at Caramelle, it was obvious that she felt bad. She was even gripping her dress.
“Ha – it was so obvious that the Princess already knows what her friend made!” it was the youngest uncle chef.
His words lit the Princess anger and she looked to be spewing fire in any moment.
“Isn’t it the case? Why would you not try the other one? It was even prettier!”
Ah, what and idiot! Bravely speaking up even in front of the royalties!
I can’t help but look at this man once more. Was he in some kind of spell that he was brave enough to speak up for the heroine? Caramelle only looked dejected as she fixedly stared at the ground…
“Guards!” Princess Lotte’s voice was filled with anger. In the next moment few guards showed up. “Drag this man and strip him of his Chef position!”
This time, the heroine faced up. “NO… Princess pardon Chef Tome, he only wanted our works to be tasted.”
Chef Tome looked at the heroine as if she was some angel then he directly answered Princess Lotte. “Princess you shouldn’t be biased to your friends.”
“We understand his plea, but he has clearly forgotten something,” Prince Lewis spoke and he motioned the guards to proceed with dragging the chef away.
Silence permeated the area after the chef was taken away.
“I-I… am sorry your highness.” the heroine’s sweet soft voice broke the silence.
“No need to be sorry. It wasn’t your fault.” The crown prince looked at Caramelle and the former shyly bowed her head.
The heroine is strange! She even blushed when the crown prince nodded at her!
Caramelle should be displaying an unmoved expression that is the key for the royalties to be drawn to her yet with only one nod she was blushing!
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