Chapter 90 Lessons on Defensive Sorcery (1) (1/2)

Chapter 90 – Lessons on Defensive Sorcery (1)

The head cook was kneading bread in front of a long table when he noticed so the door open His eyes widened in surprise when he realized it was none other than Madam Max who had entered the kitchen

Max smiled aardly at the head cook as she ainst her shoulders

“ at this early hour that you are here?” The head cook asked Max, the former’s face was full of concern and Max shook her head faintly before replying

“Well there is no-nothing wrong I just woke up su-suddenly I did not want to di-disturb the lord while he re-rested, so I came out qu-quietly…Can I stay here for a mo-moment? Will it be o-okay?” Max asked

The cook was caught off-guard when he heard the lady ask for his permission to stay in the kitchens

He fervently nodded his head in response His actions were so abrupt and stront that he feared his skull would crack due to the force

“Of…of course! I have prepared freshly baked bread and rabbit soup just now Would you like to have a taste?” The cook offered Max and she smiled at him in turn

“Well, ma-maybe just a li-little bit I will eat so me ater and a to-towel?” Max asked

“Yes of course! Please wait one rabbed a clean basin off the shelves and poured hot and cold water in it in order to get the right temperature that would suit the lady of the castle When he was done he quickly handed Max a crisp, clean cloth along with the lukeater

Max received theratefully and then proceeded to sit at the table in front of the fireplace to wash her face ers in the water and then ran her wet palled locks After she did this, soon athe cook to set the table It was also this saht and served her hot thick soup, as well as stea fresh and white bread

Max rabbed the warolden crust crackled as she pulled at it White steam also rose from its soft, creamy, white flesh and carried its warm scent

Max then proceeded to spread a small dollop of butter, on it and then took a bite The sweetness of freshly baked bread htly burned her tongue It went deliciously ith the salty rabbit soup and her palate was soothed by the glass of goat’s milk with honey that was also provided for her

Max enjoyed filling her sto fire, and she felt quite satisfied When she was finished with herdrowsy

“What’s the ?” Max asked herself as she debated whether to crawl back into bed, or start her day early since she was already awake

However, before she could decide on what to do she heard a familiar voice behind her call her na at the hallways that led to the kitchen; his face was clouded with frustration

He approached her swiftly and blocked her way

“Youyour early breakfast That is a relief Unfortunately, since I was carrying out important work for the lord, never mind breakfast, I haven’t eaten since the day before yesterday” Ruth complained sarcastically at Max

Max’s mouth stiffened at his speech

“Ye-yesterday, I was bu-busy…” she began to explain to hiain