Volume 11 Chapter 5 Saint Lydia's Job I
Lobelia Diner House is open year-round──though that was back when I was working hard to earn money.
Even if I had piles of money, it was just enough to cover the costs of running a restaurant where I only wore all black during my dark history, and whenever I made a bit of money, I would splurge on expensive ingredients.
The market has ingredients at commoner-level prices, but on the other hand, there are also ingredients that are out of reach.
Especially the luxurious imported ingredients sold by Mr. Tsukuyomi were way too expensive to buy.
What I'm aiming for is a popular restaurant where people can eat their fill at affordable prices, so I don't really need to buy those fancy ingredients.
But sometimes, you know, there were nights when I felt like making a feast using extravagant ingredients.
I would slam the dough on the countertop with all my might.
Then I'd stretch it out, layer on cheese and high-quality honey, sprinkle some black pepper, and make a Sinful honey cheese pizza.
But since I could never finish it by myself, I'd call up Mx. Margaret to host a "Sinful Feast!" shouting "So sinful...! It's so sinful!"
Ah, those were nostalgic times.
"Sir Ciel doesn't seem like the type to have sinful feasts..."
"Sinful?"
"Pumpkin pudding"
"It's sinful, right, Eir-Eir"
It has been a year since Lobelia relocated in winter.
The red moon no longer floats in the sky of Bernard Kingdom.
A large-scale Tears of the Rose occurred, and I rose to the Red Moon, where I freed the imprisoned Sylphina.
At that time, I was just desperate, and I didn't feel like I had accomplished anything.
But there is no red moon in the sky.
And then, SylSyl appeared as a baby.
I don't know why Sylphina came to me.
But perhaps, in the midst of all the suffering she endured, she once again wished to live.
SylSyl is currently taking a nap at the new Lobelia store.
Ms. Famine, the reliable one, and my father, along with Nel-Nel, are all watching over SylSyl.
On Saturdays, Lobelia is off.
I no longer need to work hard to earn money; I'm already okay.
Sir Ciel and Mr. Lucian take care of expenses like rent, utilities, and food costs.
Even though I'm being considerate, I've noticed that the magic power of the Water Magic Stone and Fire Magic Stone has been replenished, and somehow the Ice Magic Stone storage is full of ingredients.
The issue with having too many ingredients isn't just Sir Ciel and Mr. Lucian, but also Sir Rail and especially Sir Roxas.
──Anyway, I'm being really spoiled these days.
I'm so spoiled that I can open a restaurant just as a hobby, not out of necessity.
Because of that, I've been able to take days off, but unfortunately── when I'm not cooking, I don't really know what else to do.
Somehow, it's making me restless.
Maybe it's because I really do like cooking.
I've only recently realized this.
It's been a year since I got caught up in the incidents involving Sylphina and the Witch's daughter; it's been quite difficult, hectic, and I didn't have much time to think about what I like or my hobbies.
I love cooking.
I enjoy seeing everyone's faces light up when they eat my food.
So really, I don't need a day off from the restaurant.
But, with a heavy heart, I decided to take Saturdays off because I've been able to take on another job.
For that job, I am walking with Sir Ciel along the snowy road to the Great Temple.
In my scarf, Eir-Eir and Med are kept.
Both of them popped their heads out to look at the scenery.
Lobelia and the Great Temple are far away, so Sir Ciel used his teleportation magic to bring me to the front of the Great Temple.
The Great Temple is large, so there is a long walk to the entrance.
A long line has already formed on the road to the great gate of the Great Temple.
To keep everyone warm, a large fire pit was kindled with magic flames.
As soon as they noticed me and Sir Ciel, everyone greeted us.
Some people bowed respectfully, while others called out, "Lyd-Lyd!" as a greeting.
Among them were not just Bernard's people.
There were also people from Gem's People and Kirschtein.
This is because Sir Stefan issued the 'Declaration of Equality.'
All the people living in the Bernard Kingdom are equal.
While some things haven't changed, there are also things that are gradually changing.
"Shiratama"
"Sinfull"
"What kind of event is the 'Sinful Feast'? ...No, I guess not. I'm sorry. I just can't get used to talking like this with you, Lydia..."
"Ahaha, it's okay, Sir Ciel. Just like before. I'm feeling a bit shy too."
Sir Ciel furrows his brow as if he's troubled.
Sir Ciel is polite to everyone, but he's not so much with the Saintwise people.
I was a bit envious of that.
Since we're friends, I wished he would be more casual.
──Friends, indeed.
For now.
Mr. Lucian and Sir Ciel too.
I feel at ease when we're together, but...
I wonder if it's different.
I'm not really sure.
"Thank you. ...I guess it's just a matter of getting used to it after so many years. I might be a little bossy towards the Leavis and the others."
"I don't think that's the case. ...By the way, a feast of sinfulness is when you eat nutritious food in the middle of the night."
"How is that sinful?"
"Sir Ciel...You shouldn't eat nutritious food in the middle of the night. Night is the time to sleep."
"That's how it is."
"...I'm going to commit Sinful acts against Sir Ciel now."
Sir Ciel, who has no interest in food, probably doesn't know the joy of a feast of Sinfulness.
Next time, I'll let him eat a whole cake at midnight.
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