A waterfowl takes flight from the reeds. Somewhere, a white fox cried out in frustration. Whether it was because its prey had escaped or for some other reason, was unclear. Of the three who had fallen silent, it was Godhart…
The water lapped against the sides of the flat-bottomed boat as it moved through the reeds. Even in the midst of this vast wetland, there was still a current here. Reinhold raised his hand, signaling the boatman to stop rowing,…
Pelmeni are a dish made by wrapping minced meat and chopped vegetables in a wheat dough. Hans had always been told that it was the specialty of Hugo’s mother, Lorenz’s ex-wife. Hans’s own mother was frail, and he didn’t have…
Hans, with his arms folded, stares intently at the cutting board. He had been lost in thought, maintaining the same posture for quite some time. His mind was occupied by the sharpness and subtle bitterness of toriaezu nama. Recently, Hans had…
The next day, I decided to head out, aiming for the opening time. The only job I’m currently undertaking is glass polishing, requested by a young priest named Thomas from the cathedral, so I can finish up early. Apparently, he…
I wonder who he takes after. Lorenz thought about his son as he looked at the empty stew plate. It was frustrating, but it was delicious. He never thought the day would come when he’d be impressed by a dish…
The rich flavor of fish is infused in the broth. Today’s staff meal, prepared by Hans, is a stew imitating oden, seasoned with Borganga fish sauce, Fizosa. No shoyu is used. “Not bad at all.” Taisho nods in satisfaction after…
“Oh, is that so…?” After answering, Celes was surprised at how dejected she felt, more than she expected. What was the point of coming all the way from La Parisia? She was all set for fried food, and now her…
Only when she wears her glasses can she return to her true self. Celestine de Oiria, having slipped out of her lodgings in the old capital city using her usual method, put on her favorite silver-rimmed glasses and became simply…