Volume 2, Act 12: First Battle Invitation - Part 02

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However, even if education was accepted in the village because of that, it didnt mean that everything was solved. To begin with, a few schools had been established, including the one in Caina Village. The current schools were being supported by the Pameradia House, but if schools were established in other areas as well, then it was necessary to collect tax to maintain them.

(Im free to support them even if they become a public school, but I need to maintain balance.)

For example, if the sales of balm was on track in the future, then more money would roll into her lap. If so, then sending simple stationery wouldnt dent it much. There was a saying that went dont count your chickens before they hatch, but the more goals she had, the more motivated she was.

(Then, I have to steadily continue with my research.)

She thought that and went back to her own room to change into her research outfit.

Then, she visited the greenhouse accompanied by Emina, the maid in charge of her, and afterwards she stepped into the laboratory after a long time.

The analysis magician, Ronnie, was elegantly sipping tea in the laboratory, even though it wasnt break time.

Oh, welcome home, Ojou-sama.

Im back, Ronnie.

Where did you go this time?

To the south. Emina, give that bag to Ronnie.

Yes, Ojou-sama.

Is it a souvenir? Is it sweets or something? But, its awfully bulky.

Ronnie, who received the bag from Emina, opened it and clearly looked disappointed.

What is this lumpy thing? Its not food, is it?

Youre half right and half wrong. Its called 『ginger』. Theres two bags in that paper bag, isnt there? The gunny bag is made of something called Curcuma and is used for display. The paper bag has the edible stuff.

However, Ronnies expression didnt brighten up even when he heard it was food. Rather, he looked like he would sigh at any moment now.

Ojou-sama, you really like root-type foods, dont you? Even before Was it called burdock? That long thin root.

Burdock is rich in dietary fibres and is good for the body. Its not mainly used in this kingdom, but its common in places across the ocean. And ginger goes really well with meat dishes.

It goes well with meat? Thats good Not. Ojou-sama, putting aside ginger, I dont understand your hobby of collecting things that arent mainstream here. Tofu, was it? Whats so good about that tasteless bean pudding? I expected it to have a lot of taste when you obtained the soybeans and happily instructed the servants.

I honestly dont know what youre thinking, he said, but he looked like he was having fun so she retorted without hesitation.

In the first place, turnips and carrots are also roots. You eat them, dont you Ronnie? The tofu that youre calling extremely dull is good for your health.

Its not dull; theres no taste!

Thats because you ate it as it is, Ronnie. If youd put pacho sauce on it then the taste would have changed!

Personally, I dont think plain tofu tastes bad. Of course, I love seasoning it with rock salt or ginger, which I obtained this time. But, thats because I remember being used to eating it. Ronnie wouldnt feel the same way I do.

( Well, if I just sell tofu by itself, then more people apart from Ronnie would call it 『tasteless』because theyll probably eat it just as it is.)

Well then, why dont I think of some sweets for tofu? If I mix with fried sweets like donuts, then people definitely wont eat tofu by itself. Then, I wouldnt have to be subjected to Ronnies 『tasteless pudding』 stigma.

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