6 The Manor in Loire Valley (1/2)

If you were to tour around France, aside from the world-famous Paris, most people would recommend you to take a trip to Loire Valley.

But why Loire Valley?

The reason for that was because of the numerous medieval castles and ancient manors that could be found there, making the whole place seem like it came out of a fairytale.

Well, that was until you were sprayed by the lawn sprinklers.

If that wasn't to your taste then, maybe you could go around Strasbourg instead. Bordering between France and Germany, you would be surprised about the blending of the two different cultures. The cute houses and the mysterious, Gothic Cathedral of Notre-Dame are a plus too.

But, that isn't what this chapter is about.

Right now, in a certain manor in Loire Valley, Casimir was walking around the gardens, following behind the gardener when...

Psh!

He was sprayed by the lawn sprinklers.

”Ah! Young master!”

This is gonna be a long day.

...

After following around the gardener for around an hour and being taught how to properly take care and maintain various kinds of plants, Alphonse came to pick him up.

”...What's next in the schedule?” Casimir asked, already feeling tired despite the day having barely started.

” You'll be learning from the chefs in the kitchen, young master.” Alphonse said, giving a reassuring smile to Casimir. ”After that, we'll be taking half an hour of break time for breakfast.”

Finally! I'm already starving! Casimir felt relieved, trying to hide the sound of his excited stomach but failing.

When they arrived in the kitchen which was located on the first floor, Casimir was greeted by the smell of something delicious being cooked.

After smelling it, Casimir's self-confidence deflated.

He used to have confidence in his cooking but, the smell of the food being cooked lessened it significantly.

Just because it smells good doesn't mean it would taste just as good! Casimir tried to comfort himself.

After the chefs were introduced to him, they immediately began to guide and teach him how to cook. Despite already knowing how to cook beforehand, he still listened to their guidance attentively.

Who knows? Maybe he'll be able to improve his cooking this way.

The chefs busied themselves with cooking once again, leaving Casimir looking around boredly.

Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, he spotted what looked to be some animal's meat.

Mm... Should I...?

Discretely, Casimir took the meat along with a knife and a chopping board then, began cutting the the meat into cubes.

Let's make stew for breakfast! Given that the only thing he knew how to make was stew, of course, he would be making stew.

Unknown to him though, one of the chefs had caught his actions and was watching him in amusement.

Hmm? Why do I suddenly feel as if I'm being watched? Casimir shivered.

After placing the meat cubes in a pot of water and boiling it, he sneaked around the kitchen and stole a few vegetables. He then proceeded to peel and chop them up, then threw them straight to the pot.