You’re Absolutely Right
"Also, you might oppose this, but how about we first build a church in the hot spring town with glass paintings (a fake stained glass) depicting the gods?"
The Earth God told me to put it in the church of the domain capital, but I think if I ask, He’ll allow it for the hot spring town’s church too.
"What is this ‘glass painting depicting the gods’ you speak of?"
"Grandfather, it’s something Hardt is having a glass craftsman make," Brother Gerald said.
Then Father took over and explained to Grandfather: we received the hot spring fruit from the World Tree, but since we didn’t know how to turn it into an actual hot spring, when Hardt prayed to the Earth God at the church, the God gave us a hint—decorate the church with glass paintings depicting the gods.
"Grandfather, it’s a picture drawn with colored glass. I think it would look beautiful in the sunlight, and could even become a tourist attraction."
"Hardt, sorry, but I can’t imagine it. Even if it’s incomplete, I’d like to see the work."
"That’s true, let’s contact Carlos soon and have him bring it," Father said.
After that, the conversation shifted to hot spring eggs, and Father said, “Without seeing the real thing, I can’t understand it.”
It’s just a boiled egg—wouldn’t it be fine to just eat one after improving it through testing? But he countered, “And who’s paying for this testing?”
He was absolutely right, so I apologized: “I’m sorry.”
Henry came to call us for dinner.
It seemed we had been talking for quite some time.
When we arrived at the dining hall, Mother was smiling and chatting with Miss Diana.
"Hardt, I heard you brought back Varshe milk. If you gave it to the head chef, then maybe we’ll have Varshe ice cream tonight?"
Ah—I forgot. Meyer and the others put it in the magic bag to bring back, so they probably already handed it over?
"Mother, since there’s no time to make it today, it’ll probably be tomorrow."
"Oh? In that case, I heard you were talking at length with the head chef in the kitchen—wasn’t that about the milk?"
"I just came up with a new dish and was asking the head chef if it could be made. We didn’t talk about the Varshe milk." No point hiding it—it’ll be found out anyway.
"Then will we be getting a new dish tonight?"
"The ingredients aren’t ready, so not today."
"That’s a shame."
After the appetizer and soup, the main dish was served.
Huh? There’s a hot spring egg on top of the hamburger curry.
Looking at Atre and the others’ dishes, they also have hamburger curry with a hot spring egg on top.
Head chef, how did you manage to prepare enough hot spring eggs for everyone in such a short time?
"Hardt, you said there wouldn’t be a new dish—what is the meaning of this?"
"Mother, I have no idea. This egg on top of the hamburger curry is something that can only be made by soaking it in the hot spring at the hot spring town. I don’t know how they made enough for everyone."
"Let’s ask the head chef later. For now, let’s eat," Father said, but didn’t start eating—he looked at me instead.
Ah, he doesn’t know how to eat it.
I cut into the center of the hamburger curry with a knife, letting the hot spring egg yolk run over the hamburger, then cut a piece into bite-sized portions, scooping it up with the yolk and curry.
Everyone seemed to have been watching me—they started eating the same way.
"This meat is so tender, and the curry sauce is something I’ve never had before. And when I compared it with and without the hot spring egg, the version with the yolk is milder and even more delicious," Mother said.
"I agree. So, we’ll be seeing more dishes using these eggs from now on. I’m looking forward to it."
"I’m jealous, Sophia. You get to eat one new dish after another…"
"When the hot spring town is finished, you should come visit again. But Caroline, why don’t you just stay here until you go to the royal capital in winter?"
"Yes, that’s my plan. Those blockheads haven’t said anything to me, so I’ll go directly from Westland to the capital. It’s a shame, but winter socializing is a must after all."
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