Category: Island Maker: Tensei Shitara Slow Life Game deshita. Nonbiri shima o sodatemasu

I calmed down Dawsill and Cawsill, who came in out of breath. I asked the two of them to take a deep breath as they are panting so much. Then I faced Dawsill, who has regained his composure first.

“What happened?”

“A monster has entered the island!”

“What!? Don’t tell me.… is it a wild boar monster?”

“Yes! That’s exactly it!”

The brothers had gone out to pick fruit, as they usually did, and while they were harvesting pears for bottling, they suddenly ran into the truff.

“It walked towards the mountain while grunting its nose. It went straight on the way to the cave. Thankfully, it didn’t pay attention to us.”

What could that mean? I’d heard that the Truff would attack people right away, but…….

“Could it be that it came all the way here because it was attracted by the magic leaking out of the cave?”

“That’s a great possibility. The magic of Gandalcia should be stronger than anywhere else.”

Nowald-sensei agreed.

Upa, who was listening to our conversation, took off his jacket and threw it on the back of his chair.

“If that’s the case, then it’s easy. I’ll go and have a look. Everyone should evacuate to safety.”

“I’ll go too.”

Upa turns around and glares at me.

“Absolutely not. Listen, Cedie should wait here till I come back.”

The anxious manager doesn’t seem to want me to be in danger.

“Then, how about looking at it from the sky?”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m going to ride Gian and support you from the air. It’s fine that way, right?”

“Hmmm…… no, you can’t! Truff might throw stones at you!”

Ah? With its hooves?

There is no way that is possible…..

He is certainly a worrywart…….

Eugenie, who couldn’t bare to see us in such a stalemate any longer, interceded.

“Gian can fly very high. And if the need arises, he can go toe-to-toe with the truff.”

“But….…”

“Cedie is worried about you. It’s fine if he just observes from afar, right?”

“Alright. I guess there’s no other way……”

Upa, who had been stubborn, finally agreed.

Gian, carrying me, Char, and Upa, soared high in the sky. I thought it was over capacity, but Gian is moving his wings easily as if there is no problem at all.

As expected of a griffon.

“Gian, fly towards the cave and look for the truff.”

“Quee!”

Gian set his head in the direction of the cave and moved his wings widely. With just one flapping of its big wings, we were already close to the mountain.

“There it is!”

The sharp eyed Char quickly spotted the Truff.

It’s big!

I had heard that it was five meters long, but when I saw the real thing in front of me, its power was overwhelming. I can be compared to an African elephant that I saw in my previous life. Green magic crystals glow between its eyebrows, and huge fangs protrude from its mouth.

It is understandable that there have already been several casualties.

We really can’t let it roam free like this. If the island’s inhabitants and guests are attacked, I won’t be able to lift my head.

“It’s quite a big one, isn’t it?”

Upa is smiling fearlessly.

But will he really be okay?

I can’t let him face such a difficult enemy alone after all.

“I’ll help out after all.”

“I told you that wasn’t a good idea, right? Cedie should stay calm and act like a Lord at this time.”

“That’s no good, I can’t put Upa in danger alone.”

“This is where Char comes in!”

“Queeeeeee!”

Both Char and Gian are motivated.

But is there a better way?

If I want something effective while minimizing the risks…

I got it!

“I’m going to take away its sense of sight and smell!”

“Ah? What are you going to do?”

“Use pepper bombs from the air.”

It’s a magic item that even the witches of Sambabano have recognized. I’m sure it will work against the truff as well.

“I see….. That might be a good idea indeed.”

“Right? I’m sure it’ll work.”

I had Upa get off Gian on the windward side, and we approached the truff from the air. It seems to have a good nose as it quickly looks up at us and bared its fangs on us.

That should be an act of intimidation.

In response, Char and Gian’s hair also stands on end.

“Calm down, we’re going to start attacking now. Gian, approach from downwind, I’ll drop the pepper bombs and then you quickly withdraw upwind.”

“Queee!”

As instructed, Gian approached the truff and descended.

I grabbed two pepper bombs and lit the fuse with flame magic.

“Fire!”

A pepper bomb is ejected from the tube and flies towards the truff. Its speed is as fast as an arrow.

However, sensing the danger, the truff dodged both bombs. It has such a huge body, but it’s surprisingly very agile. But that’s to be expected.

The pepper bomb exploded with a loud noise and scattered spicy powder all around. The essence of pepper bombs is that they are highly effective even if they do not hit the target directly.

“Bumooooooo”

There must have been chemicals in its eyes, and the truff is rubbing its face with its hoof.

If it does that, the pain will spread more and more.

“Let’s keep going. Gian, once more!”

We repeated such wave attack on the truff. The truff is completely blind after being hit by a pepper bomb. Its sense of sight and smell must have been paralyzed.

“Gian, blow the pepper away with wind magic!”

“Queeeee!”

The wind prevented the effect of the pepper bomb from reaching Upa.

“Char, contact Upa!”

Next, I asked Char to make a dragon voice that echoed several kilometers away.

“Upaaaaaaa! It’s your turrrrrn!”

Char’s dragon voice echoed through the air, and Upa came running from the windward area with his sword drawn.

He’s fast!

I’m sure he’s using physical enhancement magic, his speed is not that of an ordinary person.

Upa closed in on truff in the blink of an eye and swiftly slashed out his sword. The attack was so smooth, and there was not a shred of hesitation in sight.

The sword must have slashed through truff’s vital point because it sank to the ground with a thud.

“Upa, are you hurt?”

“No, I’m fine. The hot springs of Gandalcia is really amazing. The pain in my knee was almost gone. At this rate, I’m almost fully recovered.”

That’s not 100 percent, but he is already that strong?

Upa is really impressive after all.

The islanders mobilized and dismantled the truff. It was difficult because it was big, but Lynn, Lulu, and Nowald-sensei took the lead in the work. Lynn is used to cooking, and Lulu is also good at handling fish. As for Nowald-sensei, he has a deep knowledge on anatomy.

Upa also played an active role here as well. It was a masterpiece to see how skillfully he cut the meat with a large kitchen knife.

This way, all the dismantling was done before dark.

There were a lot of edible parts, and the refrigerator and freezer at the auberge were full. It wasn’t enough, so I spent 3 new points to replace my commercial refrigerator.

Lynn cooked the meat for us right away, and it was so delicious!

A simple pepper steak was so delicious. It’s condensed with umami. Moreover, just by eating, I feel as if power is welling up from the bottom of my stomach.

No, it’s actually powering up!

“I can proudly serve this to Paul-oniisan’s banquet.”

“The main dish will definitely be truff meat. I’ll think about how to cook it and then decide.”

Great! The menu is pretty much decided.

I’m sure my brother would be delighted.

I shared a lot of meat with Gian, who had done a great job, and he was very happy.

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Mio was somewhat excited as she wrapped up her report.

She thought she had seen the face of the Auberge manager somewhere, but it wasn’t until today that she remembered.

That’s Upa, the Grim Reaper!

He is a legendary mercenary captain who has risen from a commoner to a general by achieving great results in major battles such as the Norgrid Landing Operation, the Dotław Defense Line, the Surprise Battle of Kudława Plateau, and the Henin Decisive Battle.

Even after becoming a general, he was famous for fighting on the front lines, but I heard that he resigned from his post due to an injury.

When Mio was an adventurer, she had seen Upa’s face at a victory parade in the capital.

Cedie has such a strong person. Count Dantès would be relieved.

She thought.

Report This island is full of wonders. Flowers blooms out of season, and although the quantity is small, the fruit trees in the island bears fruit quickly. They were used as ingredients for bottling at the food processing plant. Today, I had hot honey lemon made from lemons picked from the island. It was very tasty. The people of the island get along well, and it is a very comfortable place to live. There are also people like General Upa, so I don’t think anyone will come to harm Cedie-sama.

Mio put down her pen and sighed. Her investigation period is coming to an end after all.

“I wonder if they can hire me here……”

Mio had gotten used to life on the island and she didn’t want to go back.

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For some reason, there were no customers since yesterday.

“It’s a customer business, so there are days like this. Don’t worry about it.”

Lynn comforts me by saying that.

“Instead of that, let’s focus on making the banquet menu for now.”

“Alright. I want to give Paul-oniisan something he will surely remember.”

“Father, I’m back!”

Char returned, carrying a large pail over her head. Oysters are piled up inside like a pile in a tub.

“Welcome back, Char. What’s going on with that many oyster?”

“I’ve caught it with Lulu. Char is a master oyster catcher!”

Once she used her dragon claw, she can pull oysters without tools.

“This is a gift to Father.”

“Thank you, Char. Lynn has made some lemon cake for us, please help yourself on that.”

“Oouuuh! I love lemon cake!”

She quickly sat down in the chair beside me and then she started to chew on the lemon cake.

I examined the oysters with Lynn.

“These are the best rock oyster I’ve seen. You don’t get to catch something of this quality very often.”

“Then let’s serve these oysters at Paul-oniisan’s banquet as well.”

I decided so because the gentlemen of this world love raw oysters.

Oysters are especially popular in winter. Freshly picked oysters poured into the stomach with a glass of dry white wine is considered the best treat of the season. We even have lemons that are out of season so it should be perfect.

The only people who can use lemons in the cold winter are the rich who can afford to import them from another region. There is no doubt that raw oysters with lemon will be much appreciated.

What’s more, what we will be serving aren’t just oysters and lemons. They are fresh oysters and ripe lemons from the mysterious island of Gandalcia. No matter how it is done, it’s bound to be delicious.

“Still, these are really fine oysters.”

Lynn, who opened the rock oyster with a knife, is impressed. The content is large and it actually looked plump and juicy.

“Shall we try a taste?”

“Fufu, what a great side benefit.”

Lynn and I put a rock oyster meat in our mouths at the same time.

“Uh!”

There is no peculiar smell of oysters at all!

The first thing I feel is the creamy umami taste. What follows is the mineral of the sea and the refreshing lemon scent that colors it.

“This is also delicious.”

“Excuse me for a moment….…”

Lynn poured a glass of well-chilled wine.

Then, she shouts to the front desk.

“Upa, come here for a minute!”

She must have felt a bit hesitant about enjoying wine in the middle of the day. She is going to make Upa an accomplice to reduce her guilt.

I just giggled and refrained from making any comments.

“What’s wrong? Oh, it’s oyster!”

Upa probably likes raw oysters too. He hopped into the kitchen with a smile on his face.

“It will be one of the menus at the upcoming banquet. I thought I’d let you taste it as well.”

“I’m grateful for that. I’ll have one then.”

With his accustomed hands, Upa opens the oyster shell. Then, he puts his mouth on the shell and slurped its content up.

“Oh~, delicious! I’ve eaten quite a few oysters, but I’ve never tasted them this good.”

“Look at how it goes with wine.”

“Hoho, you don’t have to tell me.”

Upa lifts the glass and empties its contents.

“Un, it feels great. This wine is good……”

They both look very happy. Adults love oysters and dry white wine. I’m more like Char and I prefer lemon cake.

“Eat more oysters if you like, but don’t drink too much.”

Right after I reminded them, Mary came in to inform me.

“Cedie-sama, Eugenie-sama is here.”

“I’ll be right there in a moment. Mary, can you get us some tea? And the lemon cake there as well.”

“Understood. I’ll bring it to you right away.”

I left the rest to Mary and then I went to the restaurant. At the restaurant, Eugenie and Nowald-sensei, who had just met, were chatting.

“Hello, Sensei, Eugenie. Are you having lunch?”

“I missed lunch time because I was so focused on reading, is it okay?”

“Yes. We don’t have any other customer at the moment so it’s fine. We also have delicious oysters today. It seems to go well with white wine.”

“Oh! I’d like to have some. And some white wine of course. A glass….no, I’ll have half a decanter.”

The teacher is fidgeting with his hands rubbed together. As expected, Sensei also loves oysters with white wine.

Mary brought us tea and lemon cake. I also asked her to serve Sensei his lunch before I turned to face Eugenie.

“Recently, I found a lemon tree in the depths of the island. Try it, it’s a lemon-flavored pound cake that Lynn made for me. There’s lemon juice in the dough and sugar coating.”

“It looks very good. I’ll have some.”

Eugenie lifted the cup with a graceful hand.

“By the way, have you heard about the Truff?”

Eugenie asked with a serious face.

“Truff? It is a monster like a wild boar, right?”

“That’s right. Apparently, there’s a big truff haunting the road and attacks travelers coming by. There have been a number of casualties.”

Was that why there were no customers since yesterday?

It seems that truff does not prey on humans but just goes around killing them. Compared to wild animals, it is more vicious in that area. Ordinary animals do not continue hunting any longer once their stomachs are satisfied. However, Truff  kills humans at will.

Eugenie came to let me know about it.

“Father is in the process of forming a subjugation party. I’m sure Earl Dantes is one of them.”

It is the Lord’s job to keep the roads safe after all. Earl Simpson and Alexei-oniisan must be scrambling to get it killed.

“Is it such a troublesome monster that a subjugation party needs to be formed?”

“According to the eyewitnesses, it is over five meters long.”

Nowald-sensei, who is listening to our conversation at the next table, nodded while crossing his arms.

“Well, Truff is a hateful monster that is both agile and powerful. What’s more, it can even use earth magic.”

“Sensei, where do Truff come from? This is the first time I’ve heard of one appearing around here.”

“Truff is a monster that lives on a high mountain and doesn’t come down to the village easily. Do you know why?”

“Hmm…. the top of the mountain is the same as a cave, so the concentration of magic there is high. Powerful monsters use the magic energy in the air to function, so they don’t like to leave such places.”

The teacher nodded in satisfaction at my answer.

“That’s exactly right. But the concentration of magic in the air is not always constant. It may suddenly disappear one day. The cause has not been identified though.”

“Then, could it be that the concentration of magic in the territory became low, so the Truff has come down to the village?”

“That’s a strong possibility.”

Hmmm…. maybe it is looking for a new place to live.

But the trouble is, my brothers’ appointment is already three days away. If such a monster is roaming the main road, the banquet will have no choice but to be postponed.

It’s a waste of our preparation then…….

As I was looking blank, Upa came out of the kitchen and tapped me on the shoulder.

“Don’t worry about that. I’ll kill it when the time comes.”

“That’s dangerous!”

“Not really. I’ve done it before.”

“Eh!?”

“When I was in the army, a truff appeared in the wilderness. It was coming towards me, so I got rid of it. It was delicious.”

“It can be eaten?”

“The whole unit grilled and ate it. I have never eaten such delicious meat before or since then.”

Sensei vouched for Upa’s words.

“Since ancient times, gourmets have sought out the meat of Truff. Perhaps the reason why Lords organize subjugation teams is because they want to taste it.”

Hearing this, Upa was stunned. Then as if he suddenly got an inspiration, he shouted,

“Then we can’t afford to lose!”

“What do you mean we can’t lose?”

“Earl Dantès and Earl Simpson are moving, so will the Lord of Gandalcia, right?”

“No, no, that’s not going to happen. In the first place, just look at the population in the island. There’s no way we could organize an extermination force.”

“It’s enough if I’m there.”

“Char is going to help you too!”

After finishing the lemon cake, Char raised her hand cheerfully.

However, the overprotective Upa would not let her.

“It’s dangerous, so no. Children should stay at home and play.”

“Buu-, I want to join the subjugation team as well.”

I’m sure it will be okay if it’s Char, but it’s not really a good idea to let a child do it.

“Well, there aren’t any customers here anyway, so I guess I’ll just go and check out the highway.”

Right after I said that, the door of the restaurant was suddenly swung open in a hurry.

“Young master, it’s bad!”

“T-there is a monster!”

It was the brothers Dawsill and Cawsill who came.

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Early in the morning, I was woken up by Char.

“Good morning, Father. Today is bird’s nest soup day!”

Char can’t help but want to taste the swift’s nest that we collected yesterday.

But Lynn is not going to cook until lunchtime. What more, it’s still dark outside.

“It’s too early. The bird nest soup will be served lunch time, right?”

“But I can’t wait!”

Goodness. I was also completely awakened by Char’s excitement.

“Well, I guess there’s no other way then. Let’s start by doing some farm work as usual. After that, how about we have breakfast and then go deeper into the island?”

“Are we exploring?”

Char’s eyes sparkle with curiosity. There are so many things going on that I haven’t completely traversed the north side of the island yet. I had been thinking about going there for a long time because I might discover something new.

“Let’s go through the side of the cave and go a little farther from there.”

“Let’s do that! Work and explore in the morning, and swift’s nest at noon!”

We then got up and went out to tend the vegetable garden in front of the cottage.

Just as I was about to finish everything and go exploring, Mio-san arrived.

“Good morning. Are you guys going somewhere?”

“Yes, I was thinking of going to the north side of the island.”

“Oh…… can I come along?”

“I don’t mind. But there’s no decent road there yet.”

“It’s okay, I’m used to it.”

“Are you used to it?”

“Ah…… uhm, I used to be an adventurer, albeit a little.”

I didn’t know Mio-san had such a past. But if she was once an adventurer, rough road wouldn’t be a problem for her then. Besides, if she stays at the inn all the time, Mio-san will really get bored.

A small exploration may comfort the traumatized Mio-san.

“Alright, let’s go together.”

So, me, Char and Mio-san decided to go out together. 

We passed in front of the hot springs, passed by the cave, and came to the north side. From here on, it is an unexplored land that has never been entered.

“Char, are there any signs of dangerous creatures ahead?”

Char listens intently while sniffing the wind.

“There are only animals around. Probably…… a raccoon……”

Then there’s nothing to be scared of.

“Okay, let’s move on.”

“Yes. Hn……?”

Char, who had been smelling the wind, suddenly stopped. The easterly wind that had been blowing earlier had changed to a northerly wind.

Is it a sign of a monster?

“Father, does it smell refreshing?”

“A fresh smelling monster?”

“No, not that. This…… it smells a little like orange.”

That means there’s a citrus tree growing somewhere.

“Char, can you pinpoint the location of the smell?”

“Of course!”

Char led the way and began to walk slowly towards the backwoods. In the depths of the forest, we found a lemon tree. The tree is about 4 meters tall and much taller than us.

There was a lot of fruit on its branches.

“Father, there is a delicious smelling fruit, can we eat it?”

“Well, technically you can eat it. But lemons are very sour if you eat them as they are.”

“Oh….It is sour……”

Char shrugs her small shoulders.

“But we can use it in a lot of different dishes, and of course, we can use it as an ingredient in sweets. With this, we can make honey lemon drink and lemon cakes.”

“Wow! I want to eat lemon cake!”

“Got it. Then let’s harvest a few.”

Char and I picked up lemons and stuffed it in our pockets. If we deliver new ingredients, Lynn will surely be happy.

“But it’s really strange, right? I mean…… that there are lemons at this time of the year.”

Mio-san’s eyes blinked in surprise.

“This island is special.”

“It’s a truly mysterious island……”

I think so too.

“Father, it’s bad!”

Suddenly, Char exclaimed.

“W-what’s wrong?”

“Look! Isn’t the sun so high up?”

She wants to say that it’s time for lunch. I’m sure Lynn is already cooking and will be waiting for us to taste the bird nest soup.

“Alright, we’ve got a harvest of lemons, so let’s leave it here for today’s exploration.”

“Cedie-san, may I have a lemon as a souvenir?”

“You don’t have to take only one, take as many as you want.”

Come to think of it, lemons help prevent scurvy in sailors. I’ve read about it in books about the Age of Discovery. I’ll ask Emma next time if there’s a demand for lemons.

We turned back the way we came and headed straight to the Auberge. When we arrived at the auberge, everything was already prepared at the table. 

Lynn happily greets us.

“Swift’s nest soup is ready.”

“Thank you. How did it taste?”

“The swift’s nest itself didn’t have a taste or aroma, so I added it to the seafood soup. It is an ingredient you can enjoy for its texture and benefits.”

Lynn added the swift’s nest into a soup made with dried scallops, vegetables, and seafood.

“It smells good. Let’s try it right away!”

“Oh, that’s right. Mio-san can join us too.”

I also invited Mio-san, who helped me pick lemons.

“Eh? But swift’s nests are rare, aren’t they? I don’t think I can have it.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Come sit.”

She came to overcome the pain of having her engagement broken off. I want Mio-san to enjoy life as much as possible. I pulled her to the table a little forcibly and decided to drink soup with her.

“Itadakimasu.”

Just by putting a spoonful of soup in my mouth, a strong umami flavor spread in my tongue.

As expected of Lynn’s dish. The rich soup lingers, and I can’t stop putting the spoon into my mouth.

The texture of the swift’s nest was so good. Just when I thought it was chewy, it disappeared into a gooey mess.

“It’s so delicious, Lynn!”

“I’m surprised!”

“This is the first time I’ve ever had such delicious soup.….”

Lynn looked at me with a serious gaze.

“It’s too early to be surprised. That’s not the secret of this soup…”

“Eh?”

“Fufu, as you’d expect from a Gandalcian soup. Upa, bring me a mirror!”

“Sure!”

Upa came from the back with a large mirror in his hand.

“What’s wrong, Upa? Why are you bringing something like that to the table?”

“Just take a look.”

Upa places the mirror in front of us.

What I see in the mirror is the faces of me, Char and Mio-san.

There was nothing particularly special about it.…

Lynn turned the mirror slightly towards Mio-san.

“Cedie and Char are kids, so it doesn’t do much, but Mio, don’t you notice anything?”

Mio ran her hand through her hair, startled.

“My hair…… it feels smoother. Eh??? My skin is smoother too!!”

“That’s right!”

It was Upa who chimed in.

“I just tasted this soup, and for some reason, the tingling sensation of my old wound disappeared, and the wound itself seems to be less noticeable.”

Now that I look at it more, it seems that the scar on his face has indeed become slightly smaller …….

“Has the pain gone away?”

“Yes, but not completely though. But all in all, it’s such an amazing soup.”

“Eat!”

I made him sit down on my chair and offered him my plate.

Who cares if it’s half-eaten.

“O-oi, Cedie……?”

“Upa eat all the rest of the soup.”

“No, but….…”

“We might not be able to make the same thing twice. So Upa should eat it!”

If it would help heal Upa’s old wounds, I’d offer him any bowl of soup he wanted.

“Thanks, Cedie.”

Upa gulped down the soup with tears of gratitude in his eyes.

Lynn looks at him with satisfaction and then she said,

“It’s true that there may have been a series of miracles this time, but I’m sure I can make the same dish again.”

“Really?”

“Of course. I’m a professional chef, which means there’s no such thing as a dish that I can only make once. As long as I have the ingredients, I can make it.”

“Then, can you make Paul-oniisan and the others experience this excitement too?”

“I can guarantee you that. But I don’t think it’s going to be possible every time.”

Swift’s nests are precious, so I myself can’t afford to consume them in large quantities.

Let’s just say that this is a special dish that is rarely served in the auberge. I need to ask Paul-oniisan not to talk about it anywhere else.

“Then, does this mean that the first dish of the course is decided?”

“Yes, this will leave everyone satisfied. The first dish will be Swift’s nest Miracle Soup.”

Lynn and I nodded vigorously to each other.

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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.

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I received a letter from Paul-oniisan. He had informed me that the date for the banquet we had discussed before had been set. The banquet will be the night of the sixth day. The course meal would cost 20,000 crown coins per person, excluding drinks. He also mentioned that he wants to eat something rare as possible.

I’m sure he wants to brag about it to his friends. In order to save face for my brother, I would need to use the best ingredients.

I immediately went to Lynn’s place to discuss the menu.

The crowded lunch hour was already over, and the only customers in the restaurant are Nowald-sensei and Mio-san. Nowald-sensei is reading a book while drinking coffee after the meal, and Mio-san is relaxing while admiring the scenery.

With this, Lynn had some free time.

“Lynn, the date of Paul-oniisan’s banquet has been decided. I would like to discuss the menu, is that okay?”

“Sure, I don’t mind.”

Lynn came out of the kitchen while wiping her hands with her apron. She was holding two cups of cafe au lait.

“I was just about to take a break, let’s do it here.”

We sat at one of the tables in the restaurant and thought about the menu.

“My brother wants something rare and delicious, what do you have in mind?”

“Well, I think it’s okay to use avocados and pineapples that are hard to find elsewhere, but that wouldn’t make a main dish. Hmmm, a rare ingredient….…”

Nowald-sensei, who is reading a book in the seat next to us, looked up.

“Cedie, are you looking for a rare ingredient?”

“That’s right. Sensei, do you have any idea?”

Sensei has been studying the vegetation of Gandalcia, so he might know something.

I turned my expectant gaze to Sensei.

“Hmm, what about a swallow’s nest?”

“Oh right, Chinese food!”

“Chinese?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

This is a different world. There is no cuisine from that country with a history of 4,000 years. However, there is a similar country in the east side called Fanxiao. I guess swallow’s nest are used in Fanxiao’s cuisines.

“I made a mistake, it’s not Chinese, it’s Fanxiao’s food.”

“Hoh~, Cedie knows about that country?”

“I don’t know the details, and I don’t know much about swallow’s nests either.  I do know that they’re completely different from ordinary swallow’s nests, though.”

I don’t think it’s one of those that are built under the eaves of a house.

There’s no way you can eat something like that.

“Well, even though they may be the same nest name, they’re completely different. They’re actually a different species of swallow in the first place.”

“What do you mean?”

“An edible swallow’s nest is called a swiftlet’s nest.”

Unlike ordinary swallow nests, which are made from mud and twigs, all swiftlet nests are made from the saliva of the swiftlets themselves.

“So that’s why their nests can be eaten huh.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The teacher nods happily.

“But I didn’t know that such swallows lived on Gandalcia island.”

“I found it on my recent exploration. They had built a nest on a cliff on the east side of the island. There were quite a lot of them, so there would be a lot of nests to collect for sure.”

“Are there nests that can be collected and those that should not be taken?”

“Even Cedie would be in trouble if someone took your house without your permission, right? The only swallow nests that can be collected are old ones that have outlived their usefulness.”

When he devotes himself to research, he has a stern gaze, but in times like this, Sensei is very humble.

“I see. We’ll make sure to only pick up nests that aren’t in use then.”

The only question is how to collect them. It should not be easy because it is a place where there is no scaffolding.

“Char is going to climb up and get it!”

“No. It’s too dangerous.”

Char should be fine going there, but she has never seen a swallow’s nest before so it would be a bad idea for her to go alone. We still need to identify nests that are not being used after all.

Alright, I guess I’ll have to ask for some help from a friend here then.

If I can ride Gian, the Griffon, I can probably manage to do it.

It’s about time Eugenie came to visit.

“By the way, has Lynn ever dealt with a swallow’s nest?”

“I’ve never seen such ingredient before so I’m looking forward to seeing it. I wonder what it tastes like though?”

I’ve never eaten it, either before or after my reincarnation. But Nowald-sensei seems to have eaten it.

“Hmmm, it was tasteless and odorless.”

“What!?”

Lynn seems to have lost interest in it at once. After all, Lynn is always after tasty things.

“But the texture was interesting, it was like a cross between a mushroom and a jelly.”

“Did Sensei eat the swallow’s nest as it is?”

“No, I washed it well, boiled it, and then I sprinkled it with salt before eating it.”

Hmm, it doesn’t look very tasty that way then.

“Chinese…… I mean in Fanxiao’s cuisine, I feel like they used it to make soups and desserts.”

Even if I added more, Lynn doesn’t seem interested.

“But……”

Seeing Lynn being uninterested, Sensei narrowed his eyes.

“It’s important to try everything, maybe you’ll be able to cook something delicious out of it.”

“That’s true….…”

“Besides, the swallow’s nest is highly effective as a medicine.”

“Really?”

“Yes. It is said that if you eat it, your skin will be beautiful and you will not get sick, and it is even said to have a hair growth effect.”

Is it that amazing!?

“In that case, we might be able to trade it as an ingredient or a medicine.”

“Hmmm, that’s a possibility. I’d like to research it myself.”

Skin-beautifying and immune-enhancing effects…?

And it’s not just a regular swallow’s nest. It is the nest of swallows from Gandalcia.

Maybe it’s going to be amazing.

I waited excitedly for Eugenie to come.

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After breakfast, I showed Mio around Gandalcia Island. I wanted to be as kind to her as possible, as she must have been heartbroken after her engagement was broken off.

First of all, I led her to the hot springs. I let her warmup there slowly and relax both physically and mentally.

In the meantime, I’ll get some work done.

“Father, what are you going to do with the oranges?”

“I’m going to make juice with these. People tend to get thirsty after a bath you see.”

Freshly squeezed orange juice is delicious. It is completely different from the concentrated reduced packed juice that I drank in my previous life. As I waited at the entrance, Mio appeared with a red face.

“Please feel free to rest here. I also prepared freshly squeezed orange juice for you.”

“Wow, that looks delicious. Oranges are such a luxury at this time of year. Is this an import from a tropical country?”

“No, it’s from the island.”

“…..Eh? It’s still spring now though?”

“Gandalcia is a mysterious island so even in early spring, we can pick oranges.”

As for the fact that they can be harvested once every three days, let’s not mention it…

“I see……”

Mio was deep in thought, but she eventually cheered up and looked up at me.

“What else is there? I want to know more about this island.”

“Well, all the seafood here are delicious.”

“Hmmm……”

Eh? She doesn’t seem really interested….

Oh, that’s right. Mio is from Belucca, like me. Belucca is a port city after all. There is also an abundance of seafood there, so it probably doesn’t feel unusual to her.

However, the quality of the seafood caught in Belucca and Gandalcia is completely different.

“Believe it or not, the seafood here is different. I’m also from Belucca so I can assure you that.”

“Really?”

“Yes. How about we go fishing in the afternoon? I’ll cook the fish for dinner.”

“That sounds kind of fun. Alright, I’d love to join you.”

So, in the afternoon, we went out to sea with Lulu’s boat. The waves are calm, and it was a perfect fishing day. The sun is not strong, and the wind was light. In this pleasant weather we cast our fishing lines.

“It’s been a really long time since I’ve fished since I was a kid.”

“But you’re from Belucca, right?”

“Because I worked in the Capital.”

Many people leave their parents’ home at a certain age to look for work. Mio must have started working in her mid-teens as well.

“Wow, I got a bite!”

“Mio-san, it’s a fish! Reel it in!”

“R-reel it in? Oh, right!”

At first, Mio was nervous, but the way she reeled in the line was impressive.

“Uuu, it’s quite heavy….…”

“You can do it!”

“Got it! Uryaaaaaaaa!”

What she caught was a light pink snapper with a total length of about 60 cm.

“I’ve never caught something this big. Mio-san, you’re amazing!”

“R-really? Ehehe, I did it then!”

Mio seems satisfied with her prey. 

Of course, that’s not the only catch today.

“Father, I got some scallops!”

Char, who was completely unconcerned about the cold, dived into the sea and caught a large number of scallops and shrimp. The shell of the scallops is black, and it is a large shell about the size of Char’s face.

It’s really delicious when you sauté the meat of the scallops. Scallops sautéed in butter and drizzled with orange-flavored cream sauce is Lynn’s specialty.

“Those scallops are perfect. Lynn will be pleased. Great job Char.”

I’m sure Mio will also be satisfied with the taste.

After much fishing, we enjoyed our afternoon on the island.

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Mio walked into her room at the auberge and plopped down on the large bed. The duvets are soft and fluffy, and the clean sheets smelled nice.

“That was so satisfying……”

Even though she came here on a mission, Mio was very satisfied with having a lot of fun during the day and eating a lot of delicious food at night.

On top of that, she drank three glasses of white wine that Cedie had given her, so she was a little drunk.

“I didn’t know snapper was so tasty. It tastes even better because I caught it myself. It’s the first time I’ve ever had sherry sauce……”

Unknowingly, Mio’s mouth salivated.

Of course, it was partly because she enjoyed her experience on the island and the food was delicious, but most of all, she was glad that Cedie was kind to her.

It’s been a long time since she has felt so peaceful.

It was a struggle until the party she was in was wiped out in the dungeon and she was recruited by Count Dantès as a spy. She felt like she was finally able to catch her breath.

Though a little drunk, Mio sat down at her desk and started to make a report.

Her mission is to investigate the island and how Cedie lives. She was ordered by Count Dantès, who is worried about his brother, to investigate secretly.

“Why are you secretly investigating?”

Mio questioned Count Dantès.

“Boys always want to be seen as adults. So, once he knew that his big brother is worried about him, it might hurt Cedie’s pride, right?”

The Count was much kinder than he looked, Mio thought so. 

Unaware of Count Dantès’ intentions, Mio was willing to do her best to repay his brotherly love.

Report The island is surprisingly rich in crops. Many trees such as apples, pears, and oranges grow in the wild.  In addition, the hot spring facilities are also magnificent. It seems to be popular in Lebon, and there were about six customers who came all the way to the island almost every day. The bathing fee is 500 crown coins, so that alone is an income of 3000 crown coins a day. The Auberge has an even better reputation, with 14 guests coming for lunch today.  It seems that there are still few guests, but Cedie-sama’s income is very stable, so I think that the Count has nothing to worry about. In addition, I plan to visit the food processing plant that you mentioned when I find an opportunity.

Putting the report together to the last detail, Mio yawned loudly. Well, it was inevitable as she was tired from frolicking all day.

With the money she received as an expense, she paid the accommodation fee for 10 days in advance.

There is no need to rush to complete the report.

She turned off the magic lamp beside her bed and fell asleep immediately.

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It’s been a few days since the food processing plant started operating. So far, production has been going well. The crops come every three days, and Dawsill and Cawsill are working diligently.

At this rate, the deliveries will be able to proceed smoothly, so I decided to write a letter to Emma to let her know.

Mary also started working at the Auberge. She helps in multiple ways, including cleaning, cooking, and serving food to customers.

Above all, it is good to see that the three new residents of Gandalcia have become accustomed to the life here.

I’m also in great shape. My happiness level is over 95 percent every day, and I have accumulated up to 50 points, which is the cumulative maximum.

I guess it is time to build a new road.

Well, it’s also a good idea to get new equipment with points.

I spend my days efficiently. In the mornings, I tend to the vegetable garden, occasionally goes to the cave to collect materials, help everyone with their work, and spend my evenings studying hard.

With spring coming on, the sun rises early. This morning, I am working in the fields as usual.

“Father, I have removed all the stones in the field!”

Thanks to Char’s hard work, there are rocks piled up in the corners of the field.

Alright. I’ll start by using those rocks to pave the road to the food processing plant. If the road is flat, it should be easier to move the handcart. There will also be a slight increase in productivity.

“I’ve finished harvesting cucumbers too. I’m going to make ham and cucumber sandwich this morning.”

“Yay! That’s a great idea!”

After the morning work, I stood in the kitchen to make sandwich, but I realized that we ran out of mayonnaise.

“I can’t make a sandwich like this.”

“Char won’t give up! I’m going to ask Lynn to share some mayonnaise.”

“That’s a good idea.”

There should be a lot of mayonnaise in the restaurant. I decided to make breakfast in the restaurant’s kitchen and so we headed to the auberge with a lot of freshly harvested cucumbers. These cucumbers are also delivered to the restaurant and shared with Mary and the others.

I’ll deliver some to Lulu and Nowald-sensei later.

When we came to the back door of the restaurant, we spotted something.

“Father, it’s a big peach!”

Was there a peach tree in a place like this?

I don’t remember, but I never know what changes will happen on the island after all. A huge citadel can even be built overnight in the game, Island Maker. It is not surprising that a peach tree had sprouted easily.

However, upon closer inspection, what was there was not a peach tree at all. Or rather, it wasn’t even a peach fruit. What Charlotte was looking at was a big butt covered in light pink pants.

Well, it indeed looks a bit like a peach.

The person in question was crouching low at the back of the building and peers inside the restaurant.

What is she doing there anyway?

From the looks of it, she is an older sister in her twenties. Her long silver hair is tied up in a bun. She is wearing pale pink pants and a soft white knit sweater, so she doesn’t really seem like a thief…

Let’s talk to her first.

“That’s the back door. If you need help, please go around to the front.”

“Eek!”

The suspicious older sister shriek in surprise and turned to look at me.

It’s the first time I’ve seen her face, and her shocked eyes made an impression.

“Do you have business at the Auberge?”

“Ye-, N-none…… oh Yes, there is!”

Which one is it……?

“You came very early.”

“Uhm, well, I was wondering if I could eat breakfast here……”

“So that was why you were peeking inside. However, the restaurant is only open from noon. Breakfast is only served to guests staying at the inn.”

“I see…. That’s unfortunate then. Ahahaha……”

The older sister is smiling while her eyes are looking elsewhere.

Perhaps she was embarrassed for coming too early in the morning?

“Are you hungry?”

“……Hungry? Y-Yes, I’m very hungry! I’m so hungry that I feel like my stomach and back are sticking together!”

“Hmmm, what to do…… if you don’t mind, would you like a sandwich or something?”

“Really? Thank you. When I heard that this island was full of delicious food, I came to find out more…., I mean to investigate…… n-no, what I am saying is, I came here to take a look!”

Is it a sightseeing trip?

“Welcome to Gandalcia. I’m Cedie Dantès. I am the lord of this island.”

“Oh, I’m Mio Hesse.”

“Where are you from, Mio-san?”

“From Belucca.”

Belucca is the center of the Dantes estate and the city where the Earl’s mansion is located. It’s also my hometown.

Mio said she came to visit from the Ricoa district of Belucca.

It’s a three-hour walk from here.

“I’m glad you came all the way to Gandalcia.”

“No, no, I’ve been looking forward to it too. I think I’ll stay here for a while…… Is there a room available?”

“Yes, there is.”

Hmm, but something’s strange……

Is it just my imagination that I feel uncomfortable somehow?

There are two things I don’t understand about Mio. First, she was not surprised at all when she found out that I was the lord. People are usually surprised when they find out that a kid like me is a lord, but Mio accepted it naturally.

I wonder if it was because I took the family name of Dantès…..

Second, the Ricoa neighborhood is a lively place, but it’s not a neighborhood for the wealthy. It is an area where artisans and workers live. Based on her clothes, I can tell that Mio is an ordinary commoner.

But traveling?

Only a limited number of wealthy people can travel in this world. Moreover, it is very dangerous for a woman to travel alone. However, if she can use offensive magic or physical enhancement, that’s a different story.

Perhaps because I looked at her suspiciously, Mio hurriedly explained herself,

“Oh, I have money. Don’t worry, I’ll pay in advance.”

“Huh……?”

“That…… well, I’m on a breakup trip!”

“……Eh?”

“Well, that guy broke off his engagement to me so that is why I’m on a breakup trip! I’ve been given a big amount of breakup fee though, so you don’t have to worry that I can’t pay the accommodation expenses.”

Even though she wasn’t asked, Mio told me a lot of things on her own. But when I heard about it, I felt sorry for her.

Well, let’s be considerate while she’s on Gandalcia.

“Then please enter through the front door. I’ll prepare breakfast for you in a minute.”

“Yes……”

With a relieved expression on her face, Mio walked away.

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Mio Hesse stepped on the gravel of the road with a slight excitement. She had been sent to investigate the internal affairs of Gandalcia Island, and it seemed her infiltration had gone well.

Cedie Dantès doesn’t seem to have discovered her real identity.

Hmm, this job is no big deal to me.

In her heart, Mio says so and encourages herself.

Well, it’s a much easier job than being an adventurer where she will always be next to death.

There is no danger on this island after all.

The party that Mio belonged to was wiped out, except for her. She doesn’t want to be so scared again so she looked for other jobs.

Completing the mission promises a reward of 200,000 crown coins.

With that, Mio intends to start her life over. That’s why she was determined to complete the job she was given.

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The interior of the processing plant was large and clean. There is a hand-washing area just inside, and a water supply system that used water magic had pipes running through it. In the back, there is a cauldron for cooking, workbenches and other equipment.

The meticulous Dawsill seems satisfied with the clean workplace.

“What will we be making here?”

“You guys are going to make some fruit compote first, and then duck confit.”

“I see…… But can we brothers really do it?”

“Lynn will teach you how to make it, so it’s okay. And if you make a lot of it, you guys will get used to it.”

Cawsill is more easygoing than Dawsill.

“That’s right, big brother. It is so much fun to make delicious food! But Young Master, can I have a little snack?”

“Hey, Cawsill!”

Dawsill scolded him, but I want them to enjoy their work anyway.

“Tasting is part of the job, but you can’t eat too much you know.”

There were also two residential rooms next to the food processing plant.

“It’s just right, Mary and you two can live here.”

“Is it okay to have such a large place?”

“I don’t mind. It already has a bed and a blanket, so you guys can move in right away.”

Not only did they have a job, but they also had a place to live, so Dawsill and Cawsill seemed completely relieved.

“By the way, Young Master, where do we get the fruit for processing?”

“We’re going to use what grows on the island. Harvesting will be everyone’s job, so let’s go there now.”

We decided to let Mary stay here, and then Char and I led the brothers to the place where the fruits are growing. Passing by the hot springs, we came to the depths of the forest.

“These are the main fruit trees for now. Pear and apples.”

“These are all of it?”

Cawsill is leaning his cheek against a red-colored apple fruit. I’m sure he’s eager to try one. There are a lot of apples, so it’s okay to eat at least one.

“There’s more, but basically these trees should be enough.”

Dawsill tilts his head.

“It looks like a good harvest. But once we harvested them all, it will be gone soon.”

“It’s okay, this tree can be harvested once every three days.”

Dawsill and Cawsill look like they did not get what I had just said.

“This is a secret to everyone, well, except to the people on the island of course. All of the crops here bear fruit once every three days.”

“That’s impossible!”

“But think about it, Dawsill, what season is it now?”

“Well, it’s winter, and it’s almost spring……”

“Then, when is the apple season?”

“Of course it’s Autumn seas…… Ah!!”

Yes, it’s completely out of season.

This is a sure proof that Gandalcia is an island of wonders.

“As the saying goes, proof speaks volumes, so perhaps it would be easiest to see it for yourself.”

After three days, the facts will come to light.

With the construction of a food processing plant, it is now possible to exchange handcart for points. Moreover, it is a handcart with rubber tires that is not in this world.

I immediately spent 2 points to get one. With this, transporting things will be easier.

I’m sure Nowald-sensei would be interested in this handcart. Ball bearings that rotate the wheels smoothly are something that does not exist in this world. I’m sure he’ll ask me to allow him to do some research on it.

“By the way, Young Master, what’s that? I’ve never seen anything like that before…..”

“Mmm, it smells sweet!”

“Do you mean, is it something we can eat, Young Lady?”

Char and Cawsill’s gazes were glued to a plant on the ground. There are many thin elongated leaves folded over each other, forming in a radial pattern. A large fruit is formed in its center.

It was the first time I had seen such a fruit since being born into this world, but I suddenly remembered exactly what it is.

“It’s a pineapple!”

“Father, can you eat that?”

“Yes, it’s very tasty. You can eat it on its own or you can soak it in syrup.”

Canned pineapples are a staple of canned food. I’m sure Emma and the captain she knows will like it. We then harvested all the 12 pineapples we found on the spot and loaded them into the handcart.

“Alright, that’s about it for the harvest. Let’s go back and have Lynn teach you guys how to do it.”

An excited Char pulled the handcart, and we triumphantly returned to the food processing plant.

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Under Lynn’s supervision, the food processing plant began to operate.

First, they start bottling fruit. The harvested apples, pears, and pineapples are washed and processed.

Dawsill and Cawsill are more dexterous than I had expected. They are deftly peeling the fruit with ease. Once the preparation was done, the next step was heating treatment. Since it is a preserved food, it must be sterilized through heat.

First of all, they made apple and pear compote.

Lynn nods as she tastes the syrup.

“It tastes good. I think you can add it to ice cream for dessert.”

“It’s for bottling.”

“Ooops, my bad. But can you send me some to the restaurant? Sometimes I don’t have enough hands when I’m alone. It’s convenient to have something like this ready.”

“Okay. Let’s use it once the flavor has mixed in more.”

Canned and bottled food tastes better after a long time than freshly made ones. This is especially true for processed products such as fish. This is because the fat and umami flavor from the ingredients blend in and mature inside the container.

“But after all, it’s human nature to want to taste it.”

As I held up a newly bottled product, Char and Cawsill cheered in unison.

“Father is the best!”

“Young Master is the best!”

Mmmm. The bottled product is very delicious. This would make Emma and the captain happy.

Looking at the others, they are all smiling widely, however—

“Hey Lynn, why do you have such troubled look on your face?”

Lynn wrinkles her brows and was in deep thought.

Maybe she didn’t like the taste?

“I’m thinking of a new recipe for pineapple. This island is really interesting. We can even grow something like this.”

Was she excited about trying this ingredient for the first time?

“Hmm, I think pineapple can be used in various ways. It contains an enzyme that helps tenderize meat.”

“Hoh~, that sounds interesting.”

“And if I remember correctly, there is a pineapple cake called Feng Li Su.”

It seems that it was a sweet in the country of Taiwan…….

“Father!”

Char jumped on me.

“What’s the matter, Char?”

“Zhang Lin Shan……”

It’s Feng Li Su…….

“Okay, okay, I’ll remember what it is like.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll cooperate.”

Lynn agreed to do it, and Char nodded in relief.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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It was a slightly windy night. I was working on an assignment given by Nowald-sensei. There’s a potion test on the weekend, and I’m studying for it.

Char had already gotten into bed, breathing peacefully in her sleep.

“Father, it’s apple pie…… Munyamunya……”

After putting back the blanket that she had kicked off, I went back to my desk.

I decided to study a little bit more tonight.

I took a sip of tea to wake myself up and looked down at a book called “Magic Potion Ingredients”.

There is a wide variety of medicinal herbs available on the island of Gandalcia. I need to memorize their appearance and efficacy. If the level of the vegetable garden increases, I will be able to create a medicinal herb garden.

I think it is fun to make something like that eventually.

“Fuwaa~”

I was reading a book while stifling a yawn when suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Who could it be at this time?

I cautiously came to the door.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me, Paul.”

Paul-oniisan!

Mmm, that’s strange. He has a restaurant reservation, but it is still in three days. Moreover, it is not normal to be coming at this time of the day.

When I cautiously opened the door, I saw four hooded people standing outside.

One is Paul-oniisan.

Right behind him is an elderly woman…….

“Cedie-sama……”

“Mary!”

Tears welled up in my eyes, looking at her familiar face. The one in front of me is my wet nurse, the kind Mary. And even Mary’s sons are with them. Her sons are about the same age as Paul-oniisan, and they’re much older than me. The complexions of the four of them were gloomy that it was easy to imagine that something was wrong.

“Dawsill and Cawsill are here too? What is going on? Oh, come in first. It’s cold outside.”

Entering the cottage, Mary quickly glanced at every corner of the room.

“This is the place where Cedie-sama lives……”

Mary let out a sad sigh.

I’m sure she felt sorry for my situation.

The cottage is a detached house, but the floor space is smaller than the room I used in the mansion, and the interior is incomparably simpler. That just shows how big the Dantes mansion is. From Mary’s point of view, she may have thought I am having a hard time.

“Don’t worry, it’s still a comfortable place to live. Everyone, please take a seat first. I’ll make you a cup of tea.”

I was about to prepare the drink when Paul-oniisan stopped me.

“Cedie, listen to what I have to say first. You should take a seat too.”

At the urging of Paul-oniisan, I sat down in a chair.

“I’m sorry to visit you in the middle of the night. Mary has been kicked out of the mansion.”

“Why!?”

Mary, with her voice and body trembling, explained what had happened.

“I overheard a conversation between My Lord and the head butler, Sebastian-san…….”

Apparently, on that day, Mary was cleaning the study. While she was wiping the dust from the bookcase, Alexei-oniisan and Sebastian entered the study. They must have thought there was no one in the room.

Mary said that they came in while talking in a low voice. At that moment, Mary heard these words.

“It was supposed to be Cedie’s, but it was the right thing to keep them in my possession.”

“Yes. The net income for this month is over 1 million crown coins.”

That was all of their conversation, but Alexei-oniisan, who met Mary’s eyes, looked very ill at ease. Then, he angrily ordered Mary to leave.

“I was given leave the next day, for no particular reason. The same is true for Dawsill and Cawsill.”

Her two sons also worked at Dantès’ mansion, but they were all suddenly fired.

“That’s terrible! All three of you have always been doing your jobs well.”

Paul-oniisan then confessed painfully,

“There was a falsification of the will, and Alexei took the inheritance that Cedie should have received.”

“So that’s what it was……”

My father didn’t show much interest in me, but he wasn’t mean enough to leave me with only one deserted island.

I thought it was strange……

“I’m sorry Cedie. I knew the truth, but I couldn’t stop Alexei.”

“It’s all right, Paul-oniisan. The other party has inherited the status of an earl after all. I don’t think I could have done anything about it even if I knew. I just can’t forgive him for kicking Mary and the others out.”

“Alexei must have felt guilty. Anyway, Mary and the others who had nowhere to go came to me for help.”

I’m sure they were grasping at straws.

“I’m indebted to Mary, and I wanted them to work on the ranch. I’d be happy to take care of them, but there’s one problem.”

“What’s that?”

“You see, Alexie comes and goes at the ranch.”

Indeed!

Alexei-oniisan has an eye for famous horses, so he often comes to Paul-oniisan’s place. There is a concern that if they do it poorly, they may be noticed.

“So that is why we are here. What do you think? Can I leave them here, Cedie?”

Mary looks at me with an anxious look on her face. When I think about it, I have always been protected by this person. Now it’s my turn to protect Mary.

“Mary is welcome, as well as Dawsill and Cawsill. It’s already late tonight, so stay at the auberge for now. We’ll talk about the future tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Cedie-sama. I……uu, such a small boy has now become a fine young man.”

Mary was in tears.

The number of jobs on the island has increased, so Mary and her sons should be able to make ends meet.

I am also delighted to welcome Mary and her family here.

A utopia where everyone can help each other and live happily, that is the goal of Gandalcia.

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Alexei was sitting at his desk in his study, receiving a report from Sebastian, the head butler.

“Mary and the others have left the mansion, haven’t they?”

“Yes. They left yesterday. I think they went to rely on Paul-sama.”

“That doesn’t matter anymore. Just hire a little younger maid next time.”

“Understood.”

Alexei goes through the accounting documents.

“Hn? What happened to the sale of dried fruits and cured meat that we talked about the other day?”

“Well…… that deal fell through….”

“What!? Did you send a sample?”

“Yes, I did. But they said that they had found a more delicious preserved food, so they no longer need our product.”

Alexei stood up and banged on the desk angrily.

“That’s impossible! We are delivering to Admiral Granritz! This time it’s a small deal, but if he likes it, the Navy might buy it. I have ordered you to deliver the highest quality, haven’t I!?”

Sebastian winced at Alexei’s anger.

“Y-yes. I delivered the one that looked and tasted the best, but then I still received a letter of refusal from the Admiral.”

“A more delicious preserved food….. Maybe the merchants around Simpson’s Estate have managed to get in on their side then.”

“That….…”

Alexei glared at Sebastian, who flinched in response.

“What’s the matter?”

“It’s just a rumor, but…… it was said that what Admiral Granritz liked was the product made by Cedie-sama.”

“Cedie? Wasn’t he on that deserted island?”

“Yes. But I heard that a restaurant was opened there recently, and it seems to be popular with travelers on the main road. The chef there probably came up with the preserved food.”

“Hmmm…… okay, let’s do a little probing then.”

“What do you mean Master?”

“Isn’t it natural for an older brother to worry about his younger brother? Send someone to find out how he lives and have it reported back to me.”

“I understand.”

Alexei’s expression didn’t look like he was worried about his younger brother, but Sebastian still bowed deeply.

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