Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower: Volume 11 by Miri Mikawa

Author:Miri Mikawa [MIKAWA, MIRI]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2023-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

“Master Shusei, what is the most important thing to you right now?”

“The peace of the empire, which I believe will be brought by the reign of this emperor,” Shusei replied without a shred of doubt.

His Majesty.

Even at this very moment, Shusei was protecting Shohi, who was the most important person to him. Rimi could use this to drag out Shusei’s thoughts.

“Since your youth, have you often had meals with His Majesty?” Rimi asked.

Her words were chosen carefully to further guide Shusei toward his desires. Invited by Rimi’s quiet question and presence, Shusei responded.

“I have, at times. However, I think many were worried watching His Majesty trying to eat. We were all desperately trying to increase his appetite as he didn’t eat very much.” He faintly smiled as he stared at the sky in his dimly lit room.

“I tested out quite a few methods with food for His Majesty,” Shusei continued. “Which is why I decided to start cuisinology.”

“What kinds of foods did you make for him?”

“Various kinds. I believe I made quite a bit, but the majority were unpopular with him. Still, every now and then, he’d state that some foods were edible... Ah, now that I think about it, geyi...”

At the mention of the candy, Shusei appeared to realize something as he firmly stared at Rimi. His eyes sparkled with delight.

I found it. I found Master Shusei’s desire.

Rimi smiled. Shohi and Jotetsu had stated that geyi was nostalgic for them. To these three, it must’ve tasted of memories and happiness.

“Ah, geyi. Right before the war, the Quinary Dragon had dropped a piece. I thought it was nostalgic, but back then, I couldn’t bring myself to eat it. I suppose that’s my only regret,” Shusei said.

“Tama came to you before the war?”

“Indeed.”

Tama was the Quinary Dragon, a divine beast. It had to have known about Shusei’s goals and had thus gone to him before the war, carrying a piece of the candy in an attempt to comfort him.

“Do you know of geyi, Rimi?”

“I do. I also know how to make it.”

“Then could I request that? That’s all I need.”

Shusei’s final request was so modest that his words tugged at Rimi’s heart. This man was so kind and peaceful that the only desire he could muster was something far too humble for a person of his status. Rimi felt downhearted. She knew his coolheaded actions would lead him to an untimely fate.

“Of course,” Rimi replied, swallowing her tears so she wouldn’t trouble Shusei. She was determined to do what she could. “I shall make it for you, Master Shusei.”

From beyond the iron bars, she gave a reverent bow, displaying the utmost respect that she could. Without speaking another word, as a person who served others, she conveyed that she’d do everything in her power to serve the man in front of her.

She did so as an immortal who served humans.

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