𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲
“Nice to meet you, my name is Alice Norchev. I have been asked by Ian-sama to make curry. I look forward to working with you.”
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Shortly after the knights of the First Order left, I decided to start making the curry.
The kitchen I was shown to was spacious and immaculately maintained.
The lined-up cooks were all women, neatly arranged and welcoming.
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I thought the chef would be displeased with me cooking, but to my surprise, I was welcomed.
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“I heard that from now on, the Valka family will be able to serve what they truly enjoy! Ian-sama and Master Edgardo’s distaste for meals has been quite a trial for us too. . .”
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The woman who is the head chef, brisk and tearful, was delighted about Ian and Edgardo.
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“I have never made curry before, could you give me some instructions?”
“Understood. Let’s all make a delicious curry together! Please take care of me!”
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In the noble’s mansion, there were neither Prep-kun nor Cooker-kun, but instead, there were people.
I had them start by frying onions first, then while marinating the meat in yogurt, I explained the recipe simply.
The recipe wasn’t too complicated. Everyone seemed experienced and helped by cutting the vegetables.
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“This is the curry I made for Maurice. Rice is cooked, bread is prepared. . . Oh, can you make naan?”
“What is that?”
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After I explained, it seemed they understood, and they agreed to make naan. I didn’t have much to do.
Well, I am a guest, not a chef, and a former kitchen maid at that. It’s not good to be too forward.
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When I asked Ian if I could wear a maid’s dress, he was very surprised. . .
“To dress a guest in a servant’s clothing!” So, they lent me a simple day dress.
I was told it was okay to get the dress dirty, but I felt bad about it, so I just watched from behind.
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Apart from those making the curry, others were preparing different dishes.
Thinking of each ingredient, they finished everything beautifully – the mark of true professionals.
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“Ojou-sama, may I speak with you now?”
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The head chef approached me hesitantly. I was free, so I gladly accepted.
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“Regarding this curry, may I continue to make it in the future. . .?”
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Chefs generally don’t share their recipes.
Originals often become specialties. They dislike teaching others and having their flavors stolen.
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“If Ian-sama and the others are pleased with it, by all means, please make it. It’s not originally my creation.”
“Really?!”
“Yes! Feel free to improve it, so it suits the tastes of the Valka family.”
“Thank you, Ojou-sama!”
“If Ian-sama likes it, you could call it the Norchev-style curry!”
“Certainly!”
“Sorry, I’m joking! You don’t have to call it that!”
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I tried to stop them, but the head chef’s eyes were serious.
. . .What to do. I was too excited after catching Dyson.
I’ll have to apologize to Ian-sama later to ensure this foolish name doesn’t spread. . .
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A multitude of dishes were prepared before dinner and carried out to the garden.
It seems that today is an informal banquet, and everyone will eat in the garden. It appears this was made possible due to the Valka family’s close relationship with the knights.
I heard that the servants will eat later, so I made sure to prepare plenty for them as well.
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Amidst the attention of many, Ian stepped forward.
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“We have successfully captured Maurice! Today we celebrate! Prince Linus is also present!”
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Roa-sama, standing next to Ian, raised her hand slightly.
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“Thanks to everyone, we were able to capture Maurice and Dyson. Be proud of this great achievement.”
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Roa-sama continued to express gratitude for everyone’s hard work and thanked the cooperating Valka family and the lord knights.
Everyone looked at Roa-sama with pride and joy, which made me feel happy as well.
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Finally, Ian announced the start of the party, and cheers erupted. The hungry muscular lord knights immediately started eating the curry.
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“It looks hesitant to eat, but irresistible to the delicious smell! I will eat! . . .Delicious!!”
“This is delicious. . .! What is this! I thought it was a soup, but it’s not!”
“Eat it with bread! That’s the best way!”
“Wait, it also goes with rice! Curry is amazing!”
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I’m relieved to hear everyone saying it’s delicious. There seem to be some who don’t find it to their taste, but for them, there’s regular rice prepared, which they are eating instead.
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“Alice made this curry, right? It’s delicious!”
“Rene-sama! I’m glad, you ate the curry prepared for you and Rolf-sama.”
“Of course, I knew right away! It’s what Alice has always made for us.”
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I’m eating medium-spicy curry. I definitely can’t eat the spicy one prepared for Rene.
After talking to Rene for a while, Rolf came over, slightly out of breath.
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“Alice, there you are! Thank you for making the curry. Since it’s the last time I’ll have Alice’s curry, I wanted to thank you directly.”
“I’ve taught the recipe to the Valka family’s chefs, so you can have it again.”
“. . .I see. Thank you, Alice. I’ve always been truly grateful. It seems I’ll be busy again soon, so I wanted to say thanks in advance.”
“Thank you as well. Thanks to Rolf-sama, I’ve built up a resistance to winks.”
“That’s good. Come on, Rene, let’s go!”
“Can’t be helped. Well then, Alice, see you later.”
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Rolf left with a charming wink. As the son of the Ouldra family and as Roa-sama’s aide, he seems to have a lot to do here.
Rene, who went with him, was always hard at work, so it’s good he could take a break and enjoy the curry.
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While I was eating sausage, Arthur came over.
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“I’m glad to see you, Alice. I’ll be heading to the capital tomorrow before noon. We’ll be using a magic tool, so it should get us there just by riding.”
“Thank you for letting me know. Arthur-sama, shouldn’t you eat something as well?”
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Arthur, who had always been assisting Roa-sama, seemed to have a somewhat dulled sparkle in his once radiant face.
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“I must persevere here, or I cannot call myself an aide to Prince Linus. I will take it later. Have a good night, Alice.”
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Suddenly, Arthur’s face drew closer. Whispering near my ear, I could hear Arthur’s voice.
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“To borrow curry.”
“Hmm, puns don’t really hit the same when you’re tired, do they?”
“Is that so? I couldn’t think of anything too elaborate. . . I’ll try to come up with something by the time we reach the capital.”
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Arthur, waving goodbye refreshingly, seemed to have regained a bit of his energy.
Perhaps tired of acting the part of a gentleman, he came to tell a pun for a break. Since it’s known that I’m not comfortable around men, the lord knights stay away, leaving me alone, but that’s alright.
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“I wonder if Emilia-sama is doing well. . .”
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Emilia, who had heard about Maurice’s capture, seems to have become so excited that she fell ill. She is resting alone in the villa.
Emilia must be feeling lonely, but so am I. I wanted to share the joy together.
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That evening, I ultimately had no opportunity to speak with the very busy Roa-sama and Edgardo.
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