Chapter 119 – Small but Sure Happiness (5)
After a moment of silence, Seely slumped down in her chair. Theorard, deeply sorry for that, put her doll on the shelf and approached Essili.
“Rather than that, what about this bag?”
The only way to break through an awkward situation was to change the subject.
Essilly hated Theorard’s sly attitude, but at the same time she hated it and was grateful.
After lightly blowing away her shame, Shili grabbed the bag by the corners.
“It’s a play house item.”
“Playing house?”
As Theorard blinked blankly, wondering what he was talking about, Esily smiled lightly and opened her bag upwards.
Inside the opened bag were four flat wooden boxes made of planks, a thermos bottle, and an umbrella. Seeing that the empty space of the bag was pressed into a square, he probably had a location note there.
But what about a wooden box? Even if you understand the umbrella, you have no idea what the contents of the box are.
‘Did I bring a magic tool to drive out the elves?’
Seeing that the swan pattern, the symbol of the Pelgarin family, was engraved on the high-quality hardwood, it would not be an ordinary item.
It was when Theorard, unable to resolve his doubts, sat down in the chair across from Essilly.
“You said you were hungry.”
Esily moved her crates onto the table one by one, maintaining her smile her. She even carries the thermos bottle, and seely closes her bag and puts it under her table.
It was only then that Theorard could vaguely understand the identity of the boxes Esily had brought. It was an unexpected situation for him, but he didn’t hate it too much. A smile forms on your lips.
“I wonder if you brought a packed lunch?”
“Yes. Good for reminiscing about Sir Theorard’s memories…….”
“Good?”
Theorard asked back, but Esily couldn’t answer right away. Because there was no way she could say something that tickled like ‘I practiced to be a good bride’.
“No, nothing.”
Esily, awkwardly evasive, opened the lid of the box one after another. Every time Theorard couldn’t help but exhale pure admiration.
In the first box, high-quality cutlery and cutlery used in Count Pelgaroin’s family were neatly placed. There is a napkin underneath, which adds class to the luxury.
The second box was a sandwich. After cutting it in half to make it easy to eat, it can be seen that it is fixed with a string with an edible plant so that it does not lose its shape.
Crispy Bacon, Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce, Mayonnaise, Sliced Cheese and Ham…….
In addition, various ingredients good for health and taste were filled between the slices of bread. Looking at the sandwiches that boast a thick thickness, my appetite naturally moves. In short, it sounds well made.
The contents of the third box are salmon fillet steak and salmon sashimi.
It looked like a steak made by slicing the fat head and grilling the tail and body. Should I say it’s excellent? Onions cut into rings and halved cherry tomatoes were seared and moist around the grilled salmon.
Next to it was salmon sashimi, which was treated with special magic so that the heat on the steak side could not reach it, and the sincerity of dividing the compartments with partitions was visible.
It must have been a while since I had been carrying the bag, but since the salmon steak was still steaming, it must have been treated with some sort of magic.
Not only her cooking skills her, but also her magical skills her are excellent. I don’t know if he learned it separately or on his own, but it was obvious that he studied cooking-related magic very hard.
Finally, the fourth box was filled with fresh fruits.
It was nice to see seasonal fruits such as mangoes and strawberries, as well as apples, grapes, and tomatoes cut into bite-size pieces.
In particular, the apple side was cutely cut to the point of reminiscent of a rabbit, making Essilie’s femininity stand out.
‘You mean you worked so hard for me…….’
Essilly is a young lady belonging to a great family that is laughable to be called a prestigious aristocratic family. She will never get her hands wet in her life her, so of course she learns cooking only with basic knowledge and does not dig into it professionally.
Nevertheless, Esily tried in various ways to serve food to Theorard, and after many trials and errors, she came up with such a great dish.
Theorard didn’t know that. It was because I knew that cooking is not something that can be perfected by practicing for a day or two.
It’s too early to be impressed. Since she was treated to food, it was not too late to comment after eating. Theorard picked up the sandwich with a heart that was throbbing.
“I will eat well.”
Esily gulps at her nod her. She had served Theo Rad a few times before, but it was the first time she had made it with such care.
As Esily watched nervously, Theorard took a bite of the sandwich. When you put it in your mouth and chew it a few times, the original taste of the ingredients blend harmoniously.
The crispness of romaine lettuce adds to the freshness in the middle of the soft yet light taste. Needless to say, it was good.
“Hmm.”
But don’t express Theorard, who carefully put the sandwich down, raised the spoon with nobility.
This time, I smeared the flesh of the salmon steak and put it in my mouth and chewed it. Crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The soft flesh goes down your throat with a savory taste.
Next, I picked up the salmon sashimi and tasted it. Salmon sashimi was also a delicacy that melted in your mouth. His cooking skills are comparable to those of the mansion’s chef.
After tasting all the food, Theorard involuntarily smiled happily.
“It is delicious. Really delicious.”
“I, really?”
A blush spread across Essilie’s face her. Thinking that her efforts had reached Theo Rad, she couldn’t hide her joy from her.
Theorard then looked back at Seeley and nodded her head leisurely.
“What would you do if you lied? The appearance of the food is old-fashioned and the taste is good, so there is no shame in calling it Ilmi.”
It was the highest praise I could say as an aristocrat. Thanks to that, Essilie’s feelings that she were lifted to the fullest. No, it was so exalted that it pierced the sky and flew above the clouds.
All she wanted was to stretch out her arms and ask Theorard to hold her tight. However, the quality deteriorates.
Knowing full well that Theo Rad would not like her uncultured woman, Essilly cast her net over her own mind and pulled her heart down from her skyward attempts to soar. .
Hmm, hmm! Essili murmured softly, clearing her trembling voice.
“I’m glad you liked it. She was worried because she wasn’t showing what she saw.”
“Didn’t you show off your skills? Could it be that you can cook better than this?”
“That… Sure!”
It’s a lie. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Essilly’s skills her were put to the maximum for the dishes presented here.
She was fine with it, although her desire to be liked by the person she loved made her lie. If she goes to the castle and studies cooking in her spare time, she will be better than she is now.
For now, it was only right to change Theo Rad’s words to her before questioning her about her cooking skills to her. After clearing her throat once, Esily began to speak seriously.
“Sir Theorard. From now on, I will tell you the facts I have found out about elves.”
Theorard’s hand his, which was picking up the sandwich, hesitated.
‘Is it.’
Leaving the mansion with the elves and coming here, shaking off the escorts of the knights by going into the cabin alone and recalling memories, were not simply to have a good time.
It was a date on the surface, but the gist of it was to give information about elves.
It was a story that went into the ears of others and had nothing good to say. Theorard took one look out the window and nodded his head as if he was ready.
“It wasn’t easy, but after gathering as much information as possible, I was able to get a rough outline of what the Great Forest was like. As Sir Theorard knows, the Great Grove is quite large. Even compared to Esteban’s empire, it’s not far behind.”
That’s right. It was to the point that it was openly rumored that once you set foot in the Great Forest without a guide, you would not be able to get out on your own.
As Theo Rad silently affirmed, Essilie raised his hand and spread his fingers. Thumb, index finger, middle finger. His eyes are focused on his three fingers.
“Ibela of light, Aglo of shooter, Jacqueline of Eunwon. These are the three clans that rule the great forest. They all enshrine a guardian spirit called Senia along with the World Tree, and among them, the Aglo clan and the Jacqueline clan are said to live on the outskirts of the Great Forest.”
“That means…….”
“Yes. It is said that all the elves who are caught by the slave hunters or appear outside are the Aglo clan and the Jacqueline clan.”
Seeley spoke as he folded his fingers.
“So the elf in Sir Theorard’s mansion is most likely the Ibella clan. If you look at the literature, red eyes have never been found in the Aglow and Jacqueline clans. This is more credible than saying that the elves deleted the records of the literature one by one.”
“…… Then, do you know why the elves turned their backs on their clan and came out of the great forest?”
“No.”
Ashley sighed as if she didn’t know that far.
“It’s the same with the other clans, but the place where the Ibella clan lives are wrapped in a veil, so there is no information left at all. One thing is certain, however, that the elf’s position in the clan must have been quite high.”
“Your status was high. Why are you so sure?”
“It’s true that elves handle magic better than most humans, but not as well as the elves in Sir Theorard’s mansion right now.”
Esily’s bright eyes gazed at Theorard clearly.
“Artificial rain magic, wasn’t Sir Theorard perfected by an elf?”
A sharp question catches the eye. Theorard nodded his head wordlessly.
“Then the preta is right. They are lost now, but it is said that humans and elves interacted with each other for technological advancement in the very old days. For the most part, it was a way for us humans to receive technology from the elves. At that time, there were several ancient texts describing the strength of elves.”
However, if you look at all the literature…….
“I couldn’t find a phrase that said the great magic was completed overnight. Even though there were some who were much older than the elves in the mansion. That means that the magical skills of the elves clinging to Lord Theorard are unparalleled.”
Elves revere nature. Respecting nature means accepting the law of the jungle and submitting to the strength of the other person. So, the reason why elves do not invade human territory and maintain a peaceful state is not only because of their kind nature, contrary to what is known.
The reason why the elves did not start a war was because Senia, the guardian spirit standing at the pinnacle of power, did not want the slaughter of humans. So, the elves respected Senia’s intentions her and lived only in the great forest.
“In a society where the ability to handle magic is a class…….”
An elf who could complete great magic such as artificial rain overnight must have occupied the highest position in the clan.
Occupying the highest position in the clan means…….
“Queen.”
Ashley pursed her lips in conviction.
“The elf must have been the head of the Ibella clan.”
