Chapter 19: Maltose

Roman used two snow-white sticks carved from oak branches and inserted them into the maltose candy. He gently stirred with both hands and soon a large clump of golden-hued maltose was wound around the ends of the sticks.

He handed this to Gwivelle.

Upon smelling the sweet fragrance, she impatiently opened her mouth to bite.

Roman sternly stopped this wasteful act.

"This isn't the right way to eat it. Keep stirring continuously with both hands, with force, until it turns white…"

Under Roman's guidance, Gwivelle started stirring. Though her movements were awkward at first, she quickly mastered the technique.

During the stretching process, the maltose candy gradually turned white.

Roman nodded contentedly and turned to see Aaron and Green gathered by the barrel containing the maltose candy…

Snap!

Roman timely knocked Green's sneaky hand away.

Green's face turned serious. He glared at Roman as if he was about to draw his sword and fight to the death next second.