I woke up to a knock on the door.
“Cedie-sama, I’m here to make breakfast.”
That is Mary’s voice. She came in the morning to take care of me.
I got out of the loft and opened the door.
“Good morning, Mary, Dawsill and Cawsill.”
Behind Mary are her two sons, smilling at me. The lean and tall one is the older brother, Dawsill, and the smaller and chubby one is the younger brother, Cawsill.
All three of them looked tired last night, but this morning, they are all lively, probably because they had a good rest at the auberge.
“Come on, Young Master, wash your face first. I’ll make you an omelet. Dawsill and Cawsill go get some kindling.”
As if it were a matter of course, Mary proceeded to the kitchen slowly.
“There’s a magic stove there so you don’t need to build fire. Oh, and I have to clean up the fields before I have breakfast.”
Hearing that, Mary and the others were stunned.
“C-Cedie-sama is working in the fields?”
“Mmm. There is a vegetable garden in front of the cottage, right? I’m the one who looks after it.”
“I can’t believe that Cedie-sama is working in the fields….”
Well, even though I am the third son, it is rare for an Earl’s child to work in the fields.
“I’m not going to be a little boy forever you see. I have to take care of myself.”
“Indeed. That little boy has grown into a fine young man.”
Mary is in tears, but I’m not that weak you know.
“I’ll have breakfast afterwards, so let’s all eat together.”
“You mean, me and my sons too?”
It was unthinkable in Dantès’ mansion, but this is the island of Gandalcia. The rule here is that everyone should live in harmony. Besides, I’ve known both Dawsill and Cawsill since I was a child.
It was Dawsill who taught me how to swim when I was young, and he always gave me a shoulder to lean on. These two people were much kinder to me than my real brothers.
“There are only three eggs left in the kitchen, but there should be four fresh eggs in the chicken coop, so let’s bring them in. You can use whatever ingredients you like for breakfast, and let’s make sure Dawsill and Cawsill have plenty to eat too.”
Cawsill, in particular, is a big eater. Anyway, I want to make sure they eat their fill.
“Then we’ll help you work in the fields.”
It would be a great help if the meticulous Dawsill could pull out the weeds.
As agreed, we all went to the field.
In the fields, the melons are ready to be harvested. I sowed the seeds I bought in Sambabano three days ago, and they are already bearing fresh fruit now.
“Father, we can eat delicious melons today!”
Char brings her face close to a melon and sniffs it.
“It smells sweet, I can’t wait any longer.”
“That’s right, let’s all eat one for breakfast.”
Hearing this, Cawsill swings his arms around.
“Oh, can I eat too?”
“Of course! The fruits and vegetables in this garden are really good.”
“Great! It’s been a long time since I’ve had a melon.”
Cawsill and Char sniff the melons, and the two of them laugh together.
They both love to eat, so they easily became good friends. Even in this world, melon is a luxury and a rarely eaten treat. These melons have a lower sugar content and don’t smell as good as the ones in Japan. However, the quality of Gandalcian melons is not inferior to those in Japan.
If bet Cawsill will be surprised if he tried this melon.
Imagining the surprised look on Cawsill’s face, I happily pulled out the grass.
✲✲✲
My favorite omelet was on the dining table. For me, it is a nostalgic taste that can be said to be my mother’s cooking. Freshly picked ripe melons were also cut for a sumptuous breakfast.
Mary and the others were nervous at first because they are sitting at the same table as the lord, but as they ate the food, the atmosphere became more relaxed.
At the breakfast table, I ask a lot of questions.
“Guys, do you have any plans for today?”
Dawsill immediately replied,
“Me and Cawsill are going to look for a job in Lebon.”
“I’m a strong man, so I’m going to help unload the cargo at the port. Well, if there’s a job available here on the island, it would be better though….…”
Cawsill showed off his thick arms as he chewed on the melon.
At that moment, my status screen opened.
| Building of Food Processing Plant |
| All of the unlock conditions had been lifted! Condition: Conclude a contract with a merchant to export island products (Achieved) Secure two employees (Achieved) Required points: 7 |
This is an opportunity.
Let’s go ahead and scout the brothers Dawsill and Cawsill.
“If you don’t mind, would you like to work at a food processing plant on the island?”
“Is there such a facility on this island?”
Cawsill happily swallowed the melon.
I mean, I’m going to build it.
“Yes. I was just short of people.”
Dawsill seems to be interested on it.
“I’d be grateful if I could work on this island. I didn’t want to go too far because of my mom.”
“Young Master, show me the food processing plant right away.”
“Okay, let’s go after breakfast.”
✲✲✲
Me, Char, Mary, Dawsill and Cawsill walked together along a narrow path towards the field. This is the place where goats are led to when eating pampas grass. That’s why the road is still unpaved and narrow.
We came to a lonely place so the three of them looked around anxiously. Mary even asked hesitantly.
“Young Master, is there really a food processing plant in this place?”
“Yes, we’ve arrived.”
“There’s nothing here though……”
Mary, you don’t have to look so worried. I’m sane!
“I’m going to show you my magic. But this magic can only be done when I’m on this island.”
I need 7 points to build a food processing plant, but I have 47 points, so it’s all good.
“Father, please make it loud!”
Because of the flashy effects, Char loves my magic.
“Yes, yes. It’s going to be loud, so be careful.”
After I said so, I consumed my points.
The food processing plant was completed in no time while Mary and the other two were in shock.
It’s not as big as I thought it would be, but it’s like this in the early stages. It is a tall house made of both stone and wood. There are almost no frills because it is a factory.
“Come on, let’s go inside.”
Mary was so surprised that she looked like she was about to sit down, so I held her hand firmly.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
Previous ⚜ Table of Contents ⚜ Next
Yume Neiji's Works 