A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

A carriage stops at the royal castle's mercy.

and Takeo comes off the carrier.

"... Lord Kitamizato, how did you get out of the carrier?

The cook I've been waiting for asks Takeo.

"No... when I went to the dryer, they said, 'After this, I'm going to the royal castle to wholesale it,' so they gave me a ride.

Takeo replies with pleasure, "That's an unexpected pain in the butt".

"Ha... I've never heard of nobles coming out of the carriage.

"Then maybe there will be more in the future, right?

"You won't do anything but Lord Kitamizato.

And... that? That's a lot of baggage.

The cook shares his thoughts as he looks at the list to be delivered and the box on the carrier.

"Oh, I bought some, too.

So, is the head chef here?

"Yes. We should have all been thinking about dessert now.

I'll be in the kitchen.

Do you also carry what Lord Kitamizato bought into the kitchen?

"Yes, please.

Then I'll let you in first.

"Okay.

I'll bring it in.

Takeo left the cook and went into the kitchen first.

"Sorry to bother you.

Takeo's words all go together.

"... there are nobles who come in from at will... no, not since His Majesty did it a long time ago.

The chef says with a sigh.

"If Your Majesty is doing it, it won't be a problem.

"... no, I should have gone outside to play then.

Well, okay. So, Lord Kitamizato, what's wrong?

"Yeah, I went to the dryer, so I bought a lot of stuff.

"Ho, what do you make?

"... Chef, hey.

Takeo invites the chef.

The chef goes to the corner of the kitchen with Takeo.

"Chef, how far do you know?

"... so far, you haven't been informed of anything in particular.

The prime minister came earlier and was looking for Lord Kitamizato, is that relevant?

"Did you say anything?

"No... 'Are you there?' Only.

"... is that right?

Chef, it's super confidential to talk to you now.

"... it's a hassle, let's hear it.

"There are signs of pregnancy in His Highness Selina, His Highness Lynette, His Highness Alma, His Highness Leila and Jesse, Countess Godwin.

"WHAT!!!?"

Everyone sees Takeo and the others in the chef's scream.

Takeo smiles bitterly as he says "haha".

"Ah... I'm sorry, everyone, get back to work..."

The chef turns his face toward Takeo while his hands are tight on everyone.

"... is it true?

"Yeah. Did you hear the spirits materialize in large quantities this time?

"Yes... I have heard that as of yesterday.

"We are reporting that those spirits are pregnant with the first five.

And we were blessed to keep the probability of abortion low.

"... is it really true?

"Yes, it's really true.

So, what's the festive dish for the royal family?

"Let us make it.

No problem with budget externality! Four royal queens are pregnant... and this is not such an auspicious thing.

Boys are good if you can... no! It's good to have more royalty for both boys and girls!

Make as many as you want!

I did have a recipe in the dossier for celebrating my past pregnancy.

Let's make that.

"Then the royal family has no problem.

It is Mr. Jesse I fear.

"Uhm... there's no Count, either...

Surely there are no people to celebrate?

"Well, I have a sister and brother there, so I think I'm blessing..."

"Sister? Countess Godwin's younger brother?

"Mr. Jesse says Jesse Henry Elvis.

"I see! You're my 4 sister brother.

Ah... the recipe for the celebration is for royalty only, isn't it?

I don't think you can even say sisters to a boulder... hmmm... "

"Is that still true?

So I thought I'd make it for Mr. Jesse.

"I see, that's good too.

So, uh, shopping?

"Yes... and did they carry you here?

When Takeo sees the trick, a large crate is brought in.

"... that's something we didn't ask for.

Because what did you buy?

The chef looks in the box.

"One salted red fish and... is this abalone?

"Yes.

I'm going to boil this.

"Is it boiled... hmm, what is boiled?

"I want to simmer in fish soy.

It's just... you've never done it before. I think I'll give it a try.

And do you know how to get the abalone back?

"Sure... I was wondering if I needed to soak it in water for about 2 days and then boil it all day.

Then add to a dark eyed soup such as bouillon and simmer for another day.

Hey... no, that's an ingredient you're avoiding because it costs a lot of firewood.

The chef looks disgusted.

"That's... you can't have four days.

Then let's not do this.

Takeo gets ahuabi on his backpack.

"When that happens... you're a red fish.

I can, but what do you make it feel like?

"Right..."

Takeo was thinking about dinner this evening.