A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 191

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Frederick was almost in the kitchen.

“Ohhhh…”

He heard a groan from the kitchen.

“You’re just in time.”

Frederick walked into the kitchen.

“Ah, Mr. Frederick. Thank you for your hard work.”

Takeo saw Frederick and called out to him.

“Yes, thank you all for your hard work.

The prototype is just about ready.”

Takeo said, as he saw the lasagna sizzling on the kitchen table.

“Oh, is that cheese I smell?”

“Yes, we put cheese on it to keep the heat in.”

If you eat it now, you’ll burn yourself.”

“…Let’s wait a bit.”

“Then we’ll share it while we wait.

Person in charge of sweets, I’m sorry, but please divide the food among the staff, Frederick, myself, the chief chef, and Hilda.”

“Yes, sir.”

And then, he started dividing them into portions.

“Now for the tasting.

…Hilda, you may eat first.”

“What? Me first?”

“Yes, this dish is a response to Hilda’s idea.

Don’t hesitate to try it.”

Takeo chuckled.

Hilda takes a bite, drawing everyone’s attention.

…Hilda’s eyes widened in amazement.

“It’s delicious!”

“Hmm, that seems to be enough of an answer from me.

Now let’s all eat.”

Each person in charge, the chef, and Frederick ate.

They were all surprised and said, “Oh, wow”.

Frederick nodded his head and ate and the head chef said “this is amazing”.

Takeo also ate it.

“It’s done quite well.

Now, shall we make some for the others?”

“Yes!”

Each person in charge started to work.

Takeo kept his hands to himself.

The person in charge started cooking more and more, using the person in charge of sweets and those who had free hands.

Hilda joined in, making lasagna one after another.

Takeo looked on happily.

“Hilda is quite astonishing.

She’s very good with her hands.”

“I’m proud of her.”

The head chef next to her said proudly.

“And the bread crumbs… just adding them on top makes a crunchy texture.

I’m learning a lot.

Can you do it with freshly baked bread?”

“I don’t know.

All I know is that bread crumbs can be made by grinding dried bread.

If it is freshly baked bread, shouldn’t it be eaten with butter?

It’s delicious on its own.”

“Well…yes, if it’s freshly baked, it’s best to eat it right then and there.”

The kitchen became a bit hectic.

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When Takeo arrived at the cafeteria, everyone was waiting for him excitedly.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]

“Takeo, thank you for preparing dinner.”

“Good job, Takeo.”

Elvis and King Azupal gave him their best wishes.

The others nodded smilingly.

“Yes, I’m back.

I was just watching as the cooks moved quickly with my suggestions and cooking methods.”

Takeo chuckled as he took his seat.

“So, Takeo-san, how is it coming along?”

Layla asked curiously.

“The chef and I both agreed that it was delicious.

All the others in the house loved it as well.

Well, I’m just happy that Miss Hilda said it was delicious.

“How did she say it tasted?”

“…Like Layla did at dinner last night.”

“That’s the biggest one!”

A few moments later, the food was delivered and served.

“Magnificent.”

King Azupal muttered to himself.

“I agree.

I wish we could have this kind of food every day in the capital.”

“Haha, you’re right. I want to eat until I’m full.”

William chuckled at Layla’s comment.

“Hmm? Sister Layla.

Are you frugal in King’s Landing?

I thought you were getting a nice meal every day, though.”

Alice asks Layla.

“Well, the main dish is very elaborate, but…

Main course, salad, bread, and soup.

We only eat fancy meals at soirées or when we welcome guests.”

“I suppose the people think that we noblemen eat lavish meals every day…

Well, the main course is elaborate, but… we don’t spend that much.”

King Azupal said with a nod.

Takeo listened to their words and pondered.

“…Takeo-san, what are you thinking about?”

William looks at Takeo and calls out to him.

“No, I’m just wondering what kind of bread there is…”

“What? What do you mean, there’s only the baked round or square bread?”

“I see.”

Takeo listened to the answer and gave a raw reply.

He remembered the bread he had eaten since he arrived. He was a little surprised, ‘Is that normal here?’ He was a little surprised. It seemed to be mainly scones and bread with a bland texture.

“What’s wrong?”

King Azupal asks.

“No, I simply thought there were not enough types of bread to go around.”

“What? What is the reason for so many? We are not looking for that much variety in our staple food.

The government is trying to make it possible to produce more at a lower cost.”

“I see.”

Takeo was satisfied with King Azupal’s question.

“Hmm? What is it?”

“No, you remember I said that where I come from, rice is the staple food?”

“Yes.”

Layla answered.

“So I guess they made a variety of bread’s to promote it.

I wondered if it was natural that there were two basic types here.”

“By the way, what kind were they?”

“There was bread with a crunchy surface and a fluffy inside, bread made by steaming, bread baked directly without letting the dough rise, dough spread thinly and topped with tomato sauce or cheese, cream added to baked bread, bread fried… There must have been dozens.”

“Wow I see, there’s so many.”

” I only know a few, Can Takeo-san make them?”

Layla asked, her face glowing.

“I’ve never made bread before.

I’ll give the chief chef some ideas later.”

“…I’m jealous of Alice and others here.

There’s so much delicious food here.”

Layla protested with a scowl.

“Hehe.”

Alice also smiled at Layla, as if she said “Isn’t it nice?” 

“Mmm… I’ll let the cooks of King’s Landing think about it.”

Layla said sulkily.

William looked at her with kind eyes.

And then the serving was finished.

“I see everyone has their food ready…

The chicken is sautéed in butter.

There are two sauces: tomato sauce and lemon. Please eat according to your preference.

The lasagna is the dish that was just served now.

It is made of layers of pasta with meat sauce and white sauce, topped with cheese and baked.

There’s also shiitake mushroom and  egg soup and salad.”

“Mmm, let’s eat.”

Everyone started eating at once.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]