I Favor the Villainess

"To the dish to serve to the ball...?

"Yes."

Hilda continued while fixing the position of the monocle.

"As you know, official dishes in our country are not very reputable. I'd love to help you improve that."

It was pitiful in its face and voice, but sincere in its attitude could be seen.

No, it's even an act, I already know, but it's still an act that makes me think it's a big deal.

"Why me? Even people within the Empire will have as many suitors."

That's the aunt in the cafeteria at the academy, even as much as she felt aware of the problem.

I think it would be much smoother to leave it to the parties involved in cooking.

"There are a few reasons...... but standing talked about is also what. Let's move to the reception room."

I was taken by Hilda to move the place.

The reception room that was brought in seemed to be the room used by academics to entertain people outside the building.

It is considerably concerned with the conditioning, with an interior that has no beauty but a calm atmosphere.

"So, this is why I ask Ray, there are three main things. First of all, you are profoundly culinary."

"It's no big deal for me, is it?

I like to cook but never think I'm good at it.

It is self-awareness that even in this world, similar to medieval Europe, it is not far from the professional cooks of this world.

"You think humility is too much for a bloomey wisdom bag, don't you?

Hilda loosened her cheeks slightly.

Apparently, there's an investigation into the area.

"Sure, I do offer the recipe to Blume, but that's just the recipe. My own culinary skills do not extend far to the incumbents."

"You can actually leave cooking to the real job. What I expect is your imagination."

"Ha..."

It has been bought away for a long time.

I'm not being creative, I'm just knowledgeable in my previous life.

"The second point is your sociability. Less than a few months after coming from outside the Empire, I am very much buying that ability to interact with various human beings, starting with Lady Filine."

"Which, I think, is the credit of Master Claire,"

I don't think I'm that sociable myself.

I'm not a familiar person, but I'm not the type of person who likes to widen the circle of friends from me.

Lady Claire is exactly who I can say is sociable, and in fact, I think most of my connections since I came to the Empire have been made by Lady Claire.

"You and Claire would be like one for two. If we could install your cooperation, wouldn't we also get the help of nature and Claire?

"That's not true. I'm Claire. I'm Claire."

It may not be convincing for me to usually say this to Master Claire, but the individual is still an individual.

For me, Master Claire is irreplaceable, and I want Claire to think so, but it is still unwillingness to be treated like a nickel by a third party.

"Excuse me. Now let's ask Claire to do it separately later. The biggest thing at the end of the reason is that you are liked by His Majesty the Dorothea."

"Oh, is that what you mean"

Mostly, I see the story.

"You were wise and helpful. Yes. The biggest barrier to this problem is His Majesty the Dorothea. Your Majesty's lack of awareness of the problem is the biggest problem."

Hilda shook her head as she put her hand on her forehead.

The imperial's official cuisine never improves because the top Dorothea is unaware of its need.

Nevertheless, given her character, it is easy to imagine that persuasion would be quite difficult.

Try to push that challenge against me, which Dorothea strangely likes.

Hilda is belly black.

I guess this kind of sagginess is the reason why you are so well-known as a competent bureaucrat.

"Can you take it on?

Hilda has asked with the gentle looking smile of an example.

Even if it is known as acting, it is a beauty to admire.

……

I thought about it a little.

It's easy to say no.

Originally this is entirely an imperial matter.

There's no reason I have to take it on.

But...

"I accept."

I replied with Jesus.

"... unexpected. I thought you weren't a natural favorite, unlike Claire. As for this one, it helps, but is there any reason you can take it on?

Much less. I'll be told, but I can't say anything because I'm right.

Or that.

Maybe Hilda and I have a similar personality.

"I thought I'd make one loan to the Empire."

"Lending, is it?"

"Yes."

So far, the Imperial Government has not been in any action that threatens the lives of Master Claire.

But that doesn't necessarily continue.

And there's one more thing I'd like to keep in mind.

"Demons, are you?

"Doesn't it make you feel bad to be ahead of people's thoughts?

It offends Hilda a little, but he's right.

In this empire, close to the demonic realm, the demonic threat cannot be ignored.

Besides, the demons have fusi like they were after Master Claire in his name.

The three great demons we encountered and all of them had mighty powers.

Master Lilli said there's not much to encounter, but as a matter of fact, he's been attacked by three people to keep standing since he came to the Empire.

It would be foolish of you not to take any measures.

"Heh heh, you're still who I expected you to be"

"There's nothing to be expected, though."

"No. Everyone tends to follow Claire all the time as a hero of the revolution, but what I appreciate is more of you, Ray-Taylor"

"Ha...... Thank you."

This would probably be an act, too.

Even if it's true, what I appreciate (as something useful for my birth) would be cool like that.

"Can I ask you one thing?

"What is it?"

"Can't you afford ambition?

To my word, instantly, the expression disappeared from Hilda's face.

But she rebuilt in an instant,

"What are you talking about?

And I showed it to him.

It is a boulder.

"No, I'm just trying to calm down a bit"

"Really? I don't know what you're talking about, but your interest in you is getting stronger and stronger, Ray-Taylor."

"Really? It's an honor. Ha-ha-ha."

"Hehe..."

What is this fox and fox deception?

I could say I'm a belly searcher, but I'm tired anyway.

Is this a fellow hater?

"Anyway, I won't spare your cooperation if you can take it on, so please tell me what it is."

"Really? I'd like to ask you a favor."

"What is it?"

Hilda is waiting for my word, looking a little more alert than earlier.

I told her that.

"Staff of the cafeteria at the academy, may I borrow it for a moment? Permission to see His Majesty Dorothea."