Dinner with the Crown Prince

"Ah... um, yes. First, let's have a meal. Let's have a meal."

　Prince Sindriel, who was trying to disguise his turmoil but couldn't completely disguise it, said so and started having the maids who were in charge of serving—there were many beastkins with reptilian characteristics, such as maid lizard women—and began to bring the food. .

"Hou, hamburger?"

"Yes, I made it based on the recipe my cousin Lezarus brought back when he talked to Kosuke-dono and Grande-sama before. I will

"Hmm... The taste is a little different from what Kosuke puts out, but this one is delicious."

"Thank you.

　Listening to the conversation between Grande and Prince Sindriel, I reach for the hamburger that was brought to me. Hmm, maybe because it's for a buffet party, it's small. It's the size that you can eat in one bite if you force yourself.

　The ingredients are simply some kind of meat patty, lettuce, and chopped onion. The sauce isn't ketchup. Is it close to Worcestershire sauce? Worcestershire sauce is made by fermenting garlic and onions in vinegar.

　If I'm not mistaken, lettuce and onions must have been highland vegetables, and garlic must have seeds that are suitable for cultivation even in cold climates. Vegetables in this world are not necessarily the same, but being served with a sauce like Worcestershire sauce along with fresh lettuce might unexpectedly suit the climate of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom.

"What kind of meat is this meat? It's juicy and delicious."

"Ah, that meat is goat meat. In the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, goats are also used as livestock, and many wild species live there. Goat meat is a familiar food that can be said to be our national food. It's a certain ingredient."

"I see. Goat meat huh... it's a meat I'm not very familiar with, but it doesn't smell like anything at all and it's delicious."

"Of course, this goat meat has been carefully selected for tonight's feast. The meat we usually eat is often a bit more peculiar. can be eaten deliciously with some ingenuity.It's easy, it's not too difficult to cook, and it's filling.And depending on your ingenuity, you can enjoy various things.Even if it's not Grande-sama's favorite food, it fits our climate. I guess it was."

　While saying that, Prince Sindriel threw a small hamburger into his mouth and started mumbling. Looking at the situation, Grande also had a satisfied look on his face. Well, there aren't many people who would be offended by her being praised for her favorite food and being told that she's becoming popular. It's the same thing with Grande, who is a dragon.

"Besides, in our kingdom, there is a deep-rooted custom of eating with a hand, a knife, or a single iron skewer. In such a case, the role of the host is to slice the meat and serve it."

"Hey, it looks like a lot of fun. Let's learn how to do it and try it at home."

"Hahaha, it sounds like fun just to listen to it, but this is a job that requires a lot of attention. I don't think you can learn it overnight.If you don't mind, let's send a chef from our country.If we can exchange new techniques, not just cooking, it will be of great benefit to both of us. "

　I see, technical exchange. Putting aside the core technology related to magic equipment and military supplies, if it's a field close to cultural exchange such as cooking, it might be an ant... I think.

"I can't give you an immediate answer. Making a verbal promise at a bar isn't going to be a good idea."

"That's unfortunate. I definitely want you to consider it positively."

　Prince Sindriel shrugged his shoulders and quickly withdrew.

　Hate? It was pulled down pretty easily. Are you really scared of me, or do you have other goals?

"Come to think of it, I heard that the items you brought this time include preserved food that can be stored for a long time. "

"Oh, that's right..."

　When I turned my gaze to Dryada while saying that, she nodded slightly. Giving only things and not teaching them how to cook or something like that is kind of ignoring.

"Let's send the maid I brought along and the soldier in charge of the cooking to them and tell them how to handle them.

"Then let's arrange a cook to be in time for tomorrow's lunch. I'll pick you up in the morning."

"Okay. I'll pick a person in charge tonight. Anything else?"

"Well... this is not from the standpoint of the crown prince, it's just my personal curiosity, but... was it that magical airship? Is it true that you fly?"

　Prince Sindriel――No, Sindriel's face flushed with excitement and leaned forward. Personal interest, huh. Well, it doesn't seem to be a complete lie, but it's probably a question that has a lot to do with his position as the crown prince.

"It's true…or rather, didn't you hear it from Cartus-dono, who accompanied you?"

"Of course I heard about it. I wonder?"

"Impossible. If you try to sell it, the economy of the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom will be tilted even at the actual cost. Or rather, it will overthrow."

　In response to Aira's muttering words, Sindriel wrinkled his eyebrows.

"Don't underestimate us. Our country has gained wealth that is comparable to even the Holy Kingdom and the Empire through the flying dragon trade. No matter what--"

"About 0.7 tons in terms of pure mithril"

"Yeah? Did I hear you wrong?"

"You're not mistaken. Converted to pure mithril, 0.7 tons of mithril is used for that ship. There is also a portion of mithril copper alloy and silver alloy, so if you mean mithril material, that's it. It weighs many times more. Besides, it's good to imagine what the magic power source that makes that giant fly is."

"S-I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with magic devices."

"The amount of mithril used for the ship's structural materials seems to be small. Anyway, it's impossible for the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom, the Empire, or the Holy Kingdom to buy it. "

　Saying that, Isla pierced the sliced ​​grilled meat that had been brought to her on an iron skewer, dipped it in the prepared sauce, and brought it to her mouth. Oh that looks delicious. I'll get it too Oh this is delicious. Is it like a gravy sauce? Maybe they also use the Worcestershire sauce that was used in the hamburgers.

"I can't even imagine... but is it okay to talk to me like that?"

"Even if this information leaks out, we won't be in any trouble.

"Ha, ha ha... that's right."

　Crown Prince Sindriel is laughing and has an expression as if he is looking far away for some reason. Well, well, that kind of story is good, so eat meat, meat. His Highness the Crown Prince is proud of his dedication as a chef.

　But why is Dryada giving Crown Prince Sindriel such a lukewarm look? Isn't it an expression that seems to say that it's the road I passed through?