After dropping Emma off at the hot springs, I hurried back to the auberge.
Haa- Haa, I’m pretty tired from all that running. Goats and chickens are good, but I’m starting to want a horse.
Come to think of it, donkeys and horses were also used as a means of transportation in Island Maker. Not only that, but as development progressed, I think I could build a small train station to the island.
I wonder what is the condition for that though…
Can I build one once my level and the island’s level rises?
| 「 Status 」 |
| Cedie Dantès: Level 4 Points: 22 Happiness: 97% Island Level: 2 |
My level has gone up to level 4, but my Island is still at level 2. I guess I need to work a bit harder.
“I’m back!”
When I opened the door, Lynn and Upa were waiting for me.
“What did the guest say?”
“She seems to like the room and the hot spring.”
“Was she scared by me?”
Upa asks anxiously.
“You’re fine. She was actually fascinated by you. You are doing a great job as a manager.”
“I see. I’m glad to hear that!”
It seemed Upa was nervous as Emma was the first guest to stay the night.
“So, have you asked her about her food preferences?”
Lynn asked.
“She said she is not picky about food. She likes meat and fish. She said she especially loves crabs. And sweet things too.”
Lynn had given me strict orders to find out Emma’s preferences in order to decide on the menu for tonight’s dinner.
“Since she likes crabs, we can use the blue crabs that Lulu had brought. I think I’ll make cream croquettes out of them.”
“Then let’s match it with the sauce américaine you made the other day.”
“That’s a good idea! I think it would be a perfect fit.”
Sauce américaine is literally an American-style sauce. The broth, which is made after stir-frying lobster shells and vegetables, is rich and has a strong flavor. It also has unique orange color.
Though it is a superstate, Lynn doesn’t know anything about the United States. Of course, I was the one who taught her how to make the sauce. However, I don’t remember the detailed recipe.
I only explained the basics: the stock is made by frying lobster and vegetables, to which is added with stock made from the bones of a fish like sea bass, simmered down, and then diluted with cream. But she is such a genius chef. That’s all it took for Lynn to perfectly recreate sauce américaine.
“That’s it for the main dish, but what about dessert? I want to use something seasonal.”
“Oh yes, I bought the sugar you asked for.”
“Then I’m going to make Marron Chantilly as planned.”
At this point, Upa gives his opinion.
“Maybe we should have some alcohol after all? I think it would be more impressive if we had some wine. Our precious basement is crying.”
That’s a fair point.
“I’m going to buy some bottles of red and white wine for now!”
Upa tried to rush outside, but Lynn held him back.
“Then buy me some brandy too. I’ll use it for Marron Chantilly.”
“Leave it to me. I’ll run to Lebon and buy some. Despite what I look like, I’m picky about alcohol. I’ll pick out something cheap and tasty.”
“Is your knee alright?”
“Thanks to the hot springs, it doesn’t hurt at all!”
When Lynn gave him the money for buying the goods, Upa immediately ran away.
| Today’s Menu Appetizer: canapés with baked eggplant and olives Main dish: Crab cream croquette with sauce américaine Freshly baked bread Dessert: Marron Chantilly with marron glace Coffee |
That’s what was decided.
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Emma moved to the sofa and was in a good mood while drinking the after dinner drink that Upa had bought.
“Ufufu, let’s have another drink. This auberge is very convenient because I can rest in my own room even if I have a lot of alcohol.”
Upa immediately pours her a refill. An amber liquid filled the glass, softly reflecting the candlelight.
The autumn evening gently drew to a close.
“The food was very delicious. I was very satisfied. I would like to stay for three nights next time. No, I would even like to live here.”
Emma said so, but she didn’t open my status screen. If Emma is destined to become a resident of the island, there should be some kind of reaction. Maybe it’s still too early, or maybe she’s not going to be a resident of the island after all.
In any case, there was no sign that a new facility would be built. It’s a bit of a pity because Emma seems to be a nice person, but it’s not a good idea to expect too much.
As a regular at the auberge, I feel that if they love Gandalcia, that’s enough. If the number of guests increase like this, my future will be safe.
I’ve been putting off buying goats and chickens, but I can take it easy on my plans. That’s what I thought.
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The next day, Emma checked out with a satisfied but slightly lonely smile.
“The good times go by so fast.”
“Please come again. I’ll show you around more places then.”
“Yes, I definitely will.”
“Here, a souvenir.”
I gave her a jar of apple and pear compote that Lynn had made.
“Thank you, I love this!”
“If you store it in a dark place and don’t open the lid, it will last for about half a year. But please eat it as soon as possible.”
“What!? This lasts half a year!?”
Emma was taken aback.
Yes, bottling is not yet common in this world. Of course, there is no such thing as canned food. In the first place, no one even knows that bacteria spoil food. This was the case even for intellectuals like Nowald-sensei, he could not properly explain the reasons for the food decay.
So when I boiled and sterilized the jars and made them for the first time, Nowald-sensei was very surprised. When I told him about bacteria, he was happy that he even shed tears.
“It’s a little hard to believe that it won’t rot for six months, but I’m grateful for it.”
Emma happily put the jar in her bag. Then, after thinking for a moment, she placed 100,000 crown coins on the counter.
“Oh, the total amount you’ll settle is only 15,000 crown coins. I don’t think I have 85,000 crown coins change……”
“I don’t need the change. But more than that, listen to what I’m about to say. Thirty days from today, I’m going to open this jar. If the compote had not spoiled at that time, and it still tastes good, I would order a hundred of the same things…… no, I’ll order three hundred.”
“Three hundred jars……?”
“Yes. The change is like my deposit. Even if you get an order from someone else, I want you to give me priority.”
Buying a large amount of bottled goods that can be stored for a long time…
“Are you going to sell this to a sailor, Emma?”
“That’s right. In fact, I told you yesterday at the bridge that business was not going well, right?”
“Yes, I heard.”
“Well, there were a lot of sick sailors on my ship.”
“Is it scurvy or beriberi?”
“That’s exactly what it is. It was probably because they have run out of fresh fruits and vegetables.”
“Vitamin deficiency huh……”
“Eh, vitamin?”
It is empirically known that vegetables and fruits are good for scurvy and beriberi. However, in this world, the existence of vitamins is not recognized.
“Nothing.”
“Anyway, with this jar, we might be able to keep the sailors from getting scurvy.”
“I see…… Understood. I’ll give priority to selling them to Emma. The question is how to procure 300 glass bottles.”
In this world, glass bottles are precious and are not widely circulated. The ten glass jars that we have now were bought in Sambabano.
“If that’s the case, I’ll get the glass bottles for you, but you’ll have to give me a discount for that. I think we’re going to be good business partners.”
Emma shook my hand, a little excited.
I feel like I’m going to be busy, but it’s a pleasant kind of excitement.
It would be great if the products made in Gandalcia sold well and were useful to people.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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