The jars for delivery are ready. We’ve packed them into wooden boxes along with the packaging material, so all that’s left is to hand them over to Emma.
But that’s not the end of the story. In the future, we will continue to sell our jars in Belucca on a regular basis. We’ve already received inquiries from several grocery stores. This is also thanks to Emma.
“It’s so delicious, it’s only natural that it will sell.”
Dawsill is smiling as he peels chestnuts. Cawsill on the other hand is busy adjusting the sweetness of the syrup.
“That’s right, Young Master. I’ve gained a lot of weight because of it.”
“Cawsill, that’s because you’re tasting too much. Hold back a little.”
The brothers continue to joke around but did not stop working.
Oh right, I have something important to tell them.
“Emma will be here soon. Also, I’ll pay you when the first delivery is over, so wait until then.”
“No problem Young Master. Big brother, let’s go buy a fishing rod when we get the money.”
“Yes. If we catch a big one, mom will surely be happy.”
“We also have to buy big sausages and mustard.”
“You’re all about food.”
“Hey, what’s wrong with that?”
“You should aim like me. I’m going to save up for the future, and I’m going to find a pretty wife.”
“Huh? Where will you find one? In a cave?”
“I’m going to blow your ass up, you big bastard!”
The two of them are happily chatting while working. This month’s salary is set at 70,000 crown coins per person. When they worked at Dantès’s mansion, it was 47,000 crown coins. Although this is a standard salary, the income of workers in this world is low. However, they were provided with food and housing, so I think they were treated better than they could have been. But once they get married and start a family, it’ll be a bit of a stretch.
As for me, I want to make sure that I return profits to my employees.
In the future, we need to expand our sales channels. For the time being, I’ll set up a direct sales office on the island. I can also set up a sales section in the restaurant. There are many travelers, so they may buy it as a preserved food.
Just as I was thinking so, Char burst into the room.
“Father, Eugenie-oneechan is here!”
Oh, she’s finally here!
Paul-oniisan’s banquet is coming up in five days. She came at the right time. I’ll make Gian give us a ride and go to the cliff where the swift’s nest is.
When I explained the situation to Eugenie, she readily agreed.
“A bird nest that can be eaten sounds interesting. Okay, leave it to me and Gian.”
“Queeeeeee!”
Gian is a clever griffon who understands human language. He also nodded vigorously to me. After waiting for dusk, we started our activities. After a few flutters of his wings, we were already on the eastern cliffs. As expected, the mobility of a griffon is amazing.
With me, Eugenie, and Char on board, Gian is hovering in the sky leisurely.
“Father, there’s a big hole over there!”
There was a large cave on the side of the eastern cliff.
The nest is probably in there.
“Gian, can you go in there?”
“Queeee..…”
Gliding slowly, Gian landed at the entrance of the cave.
The interior is quite spacious and slightly lit thanks to the light coming in through the entrance.
We gently entered the cave so as not to scare the swiftlets, but I was surprised to find that there were so many nests on the walls and ceiling.
“It’s a lot whiter than I expected, it looks like dried fish.”
Eugenie whispers.
I’m sure she was imagining a normal bird’s nest.
There were many halved, bowl-shaped nests on the wall with swiftlets more than 10 centimeters long resting inside. But for some reason, the swiftlets didn’t fly away when they saw us.
Do they know that we won’t harm them?
They just glanced at us and then they closed their eyes again, as if they knew us.
We choose a nest without swallows and tear it off. The three of us split up the work, and we soon gathered enough to meet my needs.
“Okay, let’s go home.”
Riding Gian again, we came to the front of the cottage.
“Thank you, Eugenie, Gian. I was able to collect swallow’s nest thanks to you two.”
“You’re welcome. But that’s really weird looking. I can’t believe it can be eaten.”
“Maybe it is, but it’s very nutritious.”
“Hmmm……”
“I’ll have Lynn cook it for us right away. I’ll have Eugenie and Gian taste it as well.”
It’s also a reward for Gian for his hard work. But Eugenie looked up at the sky with a look of regret.
The sun has already set, and the stars are beginning to shine brightly.
“If I don’t come back soon, I’ll be scolded. I’ll try the swift’s nest next time.”
“Oh-, that’s a pity. No worries, I’ll serve some for you the next time you come. I’m thinking of serving this on a course meal for Paul-oniisan.”
When I said that, Eugenie made a face that said she had come up with a good idea.
“Then can I come with my family this time?”
“Of course! You’re very welcome.”
“I’m officially booking a table for the Simpson family.”
“By the way, is Earl Simpson back?”
The Earl had gone to the Royal Capital and must have been away from the estate for a while.
“He came back the other day and Father is quite tired. I’m thinking of cheering him up with some good food.”
“If you make a reservation, I promise you that we will give you the best hospitality.”
Eugenie said she would definitely come again and then she left.
“Father, let’s deliver the swift’s nest to Lynn.”
“Okay. I need to come up with a sample dish as well.”
When I delivered the swift’s nest, Lynn was very pleased.
“This is a bird nest huh! I also looked up some books on Fanxiao’s cuisines, and it showed how to use it.”
“Then you can cook at any time.”
“Ahaha, Cedie is being greedy huh. Well, we need to soak it in the water first.”
Lynn poked the hardened nest with her fingers.
Oh, it seems that it cannot be used unless it is soaked in water for about half a day and the dirt is removed.
“I’ll have it ready for lunch tomorrow, so wait until then. I’ll try to make some delicious soup and dessert with it.”
“Okay. I’m looking forward to it.”
“By the way, Cedie……”
Lynn fidgets and it’s like she is having difficulty talking about it.
“What’s wrong?”
“Actually, I was a little curious and looked it up.”
“Ah?”
“The price of a swallow’s nest”
“Oh~, and?”
“It’s hard to sell around here, but in the capital, it costs about 70,000 crown coins a bunch……”
“Whoah, that much!?”
I was a little surprised too.
“Can I really make a sample dish with it?”
Oh-, Is she holding back because it’s a high-priced ingredient?
But that’s exactly why I want it to be made deliciously.
“Lynn, you only need to think about the food, and I, the owner, think about the cost.”
When I encouraged her by saying that, Lynn burst into a big smile.
“Okay, I’ll definitely make something delicious, so look forward to tomorrow’s lunch.”
Tomorrow will be my first bird nest ever.
Alright, I’ll be super active tomorrow morning and make myself hungry.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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