Chapter 97: Everything is settled (1/2)

After the shop opening, the stock on the shelves was completely emptied. Even though, they produced a lot, Sam didn't allow to keep all of them on the shelves. If the products are too many, the price will become lower.

So, he strictly regulated the flow of all the products. These fifteen days, he taught the assembly process to the workers from the artisan tower.

But the energy cells can only be made by him. He had already manufactured them in bulk. There are more than 500 of each type with him. After all, he just had to construct the energy veins and the positioning on the energy cores, the rest of the charging of energy will be done by the formation in the tower. So, he can relax for the time being and the business will be good.

Chaya is even more excited than him. The stock of weapons from the artisan tower are also sold out completely. She really felt glad that she decided to work with Sam.

Evening of that day, Chaya and Sam just discussed about the sales of the shop when she asked something.

”I heard from the artisans that you are opening a restaurant. I wanted to ask about it earlier but forgot. Do you have a chef?”

”No, I need to find one.”

”Great, I have someone who is really skilled. Do you want to consider him?”

”Oh, who is that? If their skill is really up to par, I won't mind.”

”He is son of an attendant of artisan tower. He used to have a restaurant in front of Zeke's restaurant. When Zeke's restaurant opened his business isn't that much effected. But that Zeke used some under-handed means to make him lose his business.

I haven't known earlier. By the time I have known this, everything is over. I wanted to help him, but he rejected it directly.”

”Can I trust him?” Sam asked. For him, trust is more important than skill. Skills can be cultivated through time and practice, but trust is a matter of character and a person's character isn't that easy to cultivate.

”Of course, I can vouch for him.”

”Sure, introduce him to me tomorrow.”

The next day, Chaya came to Sam's mansion with a young man in his early twenties.

”Sam, this is the person it told you about earlier. He is Mackey. A chef.”

Sam shook Mackey's hand as he sized him up. Mackey is an ordinary looking man and he has a lean figure. Most of all, he is level 1 Novice just like Sam.

”Are you a mage?” Sam asked when Mackey and lit a flame at the tip of his fingers. His flames are orange in colour and density of flames his high.

”Chaya recommended you to this job. So, I won't ask much. I need to see your skill. There are already ingredients placed in the kitchen, so make your best meal.” Sam said as he pointed at the kitchen.

Mackey nodded and went to the kitchen.

Both Chaya and Sam sat at the table and made some small talk. After more than an hour, Mackey came back with four plates in his hands.

There are four types of dishes and each of them are piping hot.

Sam was very satisfied with look and fragrance.

When he tasted them, he was even more impressed by the taste. The texture of meat and the consistency of the flavour. Usage of the herbs along with the meat was completely complimentary and elevated the taste to new level.

Sam felt that this is the best meal he had since he came to this world.

After enjoying the dishes, he looked at Mackey and said.

”I am really impressed by your cooking. Take this book and practice the recipes. I will hire a team of people to work with you. But these recipes should not be leaked.”

Sam passed a book which he prepared before-hand. These are some of the recipes from the spirit culinary. Even though, these are lowest level recipes and doesn't give much improvement compared to other recipes, he didn't want to let these recipes go to other's hands.

Mackey nodded and took the book. ”I have a request.” He spoke in a low voice.

”What would that be?” Sam asked.

��I will bring back my old team. Many of them are still jobless. Is it possible?”

”Sure. But the secrecy of the recipes will be your responsibility.”

”Thank you so much.” Mackey thanked him and went back to the kitchen and opened the book.

”He doesn't talk much; I hope you understand.” Chaya said.

”Not a problem.”

”Aren't you curious?” Chaya asked.

”What do you mean?”

”Even though, Novice at twenty isn't as good as your cultivation, he can still be considered a genius. Do you not want to know why he is settling to be a chef?”

At this moment Sam looked at her and said. ”As far as I concern, all the professions are same, a person's worth is not decided by what they do, instead it is decided by how good are at what they are doing.” He paused before continuing.