CH 307

“Then, I’ll take them to the stables, so you can all go in.”

“Thank you very much. Thank you. Let’s go, everyone!”

We went to the building at the entrance of the castle, did the formalities to get inside, and followed Basleigh-sensei. I’ve shown my tamer credentials, so I’ll be able to keep Sephiro and Ash close, and as long as teacher and I are in charge and don’t cause a scene, we should be fine.

However, I was still worried.

“So the dining room in the castle is also used by the minister, even someone as important as Basleigh-sensei, huh? Is it okay for us commoners to enter?”

“Oh, normally no, but with my authority, it’s no problem. I know Makina-chan and Helena-chan well as my students, and an idol apprentice and the manager have solid identities. “

“What about me?”

“Fath-san is Fath-san, after all ……”

“You’re as random as ever, aren’t you?”

After saying that, Fath-san slapped Basleigh-sensei on the buttocks laughing and smiling. I’m sure she couldn’t come up with a good reason for it. Well, I guess it doesn’t matter if you’re a famous exceptional person.

I piggybacked Ash, wondering how many times I had been in the castle, and walked in front with the little snow tiger firmly in my arms. Makina and the others were behind me, talking with other girls.

“I’m looking forward to a meal at the castle, Helena-san.”

“You’re right, you should have a homeroom teacher and a friend♪ But Makina is definitely on a course to marry Lars, so her future is secure.”

“Really? Helena is also a beautiful woman, so I’m sure you’ll find someone suitable.”

“Well, I’ll think about it when I quit being an idol♪ I’m still having fun, so I’ll think about what I want to do instead of getting married.”

“I-I can’t wait to get on stage too ……”

“Milfy is pretty, so you’ll be fine if you listen to your lessons.”

“It’s amazing you sing and dance in front of everyone.”

It’s a good thing that we’re not alone anymore, because Makina seemed to be enjoying herself as well, I thought, smiling. After a short walk, we arrived at the dining room.

“The place is crowded. I guess the knight is in high demand, after all”

“They have to go here or outside, after all. They can’t go back to my home too. So If the price is reasonable, they’ll have to use this.”

“Oh, meuniere. I like fish.”

“Kuoon♪”

“Nyan!”

“!”

The dining room was large, and one after another, knights and people in robes went to the ordering area and took their food to their seats. It’s like the cafeteria of a big university. I’m really excited about this.

“They have strawberry cake! Oh, I’m starting to get hungry.”

“Well, I can’t get fat, so I’ll just have a salad, soup and …… pasta, I guess.”

“Fufu, Helena-san, you’re so cute! What about you, Leila-san?”

“The herb-roasted chicken looks delicious ……”

“Can I buy some for them too?”

“Yes, it’s not like we don’t have tamer people, so they can sit over there.”

Basleigh-sensei took us and led us to our seats. Sephiro stood at the table, Ash on Makina’s lap. The little snow tiger sat on Fath-san’s lap, and Helena got up to go get the food.

“It’s hard with pets, isn’t it? I’ll get it for you?”

“I’ll help you too!”

Milfy and Leila-san were considerate, but I can’t let their idol do such a thing.

“I’ll go. You can write your order on a piece of paper …… Hm? What is it, Basleigh-sensei?”

“I’ll go with you …… I’ve ordered a special menu for today. Let’s eat that!”

“Really? Maybe you were planning to do that all along? Do you have enough for Helena and the others?”

“Well, Helena-chan and the others were unexpected, but no problem ……! …… Come on, let’s go, Lars-kun.”

“Oh, I don’t want to stay too long, so let’s hurry.”

“Take care♪ Basleigh-sensei is a minister, so it must be good for you.”

As Makina stroked Ash, who was yawning pleasantly, I went with Basleigh-sensei to get the food.

“Oh, so you’re the boy called Lars! Well, Basleigh was always talking about you. Hamburger steak, pudding, steamed egg custard, right? I’ve never heard of any of them. I’ve been wanting to see it.”

(T/N: Steamed egg custard is the Chawanmushi that Basleigh ate when she came home and saw Helena and the others eating the pudding that Lars made, but she accidentally ate the Chawanmushi.)

–That’s how it was supposed to be, but I arrived at the kitchen in the back. There, I was told this by a well-built man wearing a cook’s hat.

“…… Basleigh-sensei, what’s going on?”

“Well, I’ve been raving about Hamburger every time. The food in the cafeteria is good …… but, it’s not as good as Lars’ cooking, I said to them.”

“Yeah, we’re cooks. We don’t want to be told that we can’t compete with an amateur’s cooking. That’s why I told her I’d gather the ingredients and let him cook.”

That’s when I figured it out.　

“…… I’ve been set up!?”

“Ehe♪”

“What do you mean, ‘Ehe’!? Of course, they’d be mad if you said that to a cook!”

“I just want to eat a hamburger. …… Please, please, please cook some here!”

“You just want to eat it, don’t you, Basleigh-sensei!? …… Let’s go home. I’ll buy them all a drink at one of the restaurants.”

I thought it was strange that Basleigh-sensei prepared a good surprise us. As I turned on my heel to walk away, Basleigh-sensei clung to my leg and begged me.

“Please! If you don’t, I’ll become a liar minister, is that okay with you!?”

“No, it’s too late now ……”

“It’s Minister Basleigh, after all …… It was even worse when she was younger, you know ……?”

“Huh!? Anyway, since you have the ingredients, why don’t you cook it for me? I’ll pay you for it, and you’ll get them off their high horse!”

“No, there’s no need to get them off their high horse, but …… Hah~ …… it can’t be helped. It’ll be a pain in the ass to a restaurant now, after all. I understand. I’ll use the ingredients then, okay?”

I asked, and the cooks laughed.

“Sure, use as much as you want!”

He raised his voice, sounding curious.

What’s is it today? Don’t force me into a lot of trouble ……