The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

When Gilbert came to the cafeteria, he nodded small to Sofia, who was standing at the edge of the room, and sat in the seat where the cutlery was placed. Sofia goes to the kitchen at once.

"Mr Gilbert is here. Please eat."

When I called the kitchen from the prep room, the cooks inside started finishing their plates. This is the first time Sofia has seen this since another servant is on duty in the morning and at noon. It's no exaggeration to say that the chef is giving instructions with a voice close to the rage. Shrugging your shoulders without shouting loudly.

"─ ─ Oh, are you a young lady today?

It was the chef who had thrown his fury over the counter. Reflectively frightened by the loud voice, Sofia shrunk and nodded.

"Ha, yes...."

"I'm sorry, don't be scared. I'm ready now."

I've seen the chef several times, but I've never spoken to him in person. He talks to smell as if it were someone else, and his shoulders relax.

"Thank you."

Place a cooking wagon on the edge of the prep room at the counter. I stocked up some tea utensils for dinner and put them on the wagon.

"Oooh! Enough!?

"Yes...!

I jumped up to a loud voice and replied, but it seemed to be in the kitchen. Sophia looked inside and the chef confirmed the finish of the dish. It's a little embarrassing that I responded aggressively. Soon afterwards, several plates were arranged at the counter.

Nice to meet you, and good luck.

The small note that was handed to you together shows the menu of the day. I think it means you can use it to explain. Sofia lowers her head with a plate on the wagon. Finally, she received a pot of water and placed it next to the tea utensil.

Thank you very much. Thank you.

"Just deliver it quickly."

Sofia pushed the wagon into the hallway, as her voice pushed her.

The names of each meal were complicated and could not be said to be saturated as imagined. Gilbert, whose atmosphere was a little softer than when he came home, was saved by listening without laughing.

"I think the food at home is delicious, but the chef has a long name for it."

While carrying the salad to his mouth in a fork, Gilbert said it was sticky. Gilbert and Sofia are alone in the dining room. It was the first time I had worked as a maid without anyone else, and I was puzzled that I had been spoken to. I lost my sight without knowing what to do. Gilbert's words inspired Sofia.

"Um, well...."

I think it's been a long time, but from Sofia's point of view, I could honestly agree. By the way, the salad Gilbert is eating now is called "Tomato and Herb Salad, Aurora Mayonnaise Sauce, and Fried Shrimp with Nuts."

"─ ─ It's just me and you."

Sofia relieved herself of her shoulders and came a little closer to the table. Conversations are hard when you're away.

"Yes. Um... I thought it was a long time."

In short, Gilbert smiled at the back of his throat. The melted air makes breathing easier.

"Did Sofia have dinner today?"

"That's right!... actually, I was looking forward to it."

It seems that cooks make meals for regular servants, but the chef makes evening meals. I was told it was for the cook's training.

I see. ─ ─ You don't have to hurry, we'll talk later. "

Gilbert stops eating and sees Sofia. I thought it was unusual for my blue eyes to sway. Somehow my mind is bothered.

"What can I do for you?

Anxious, Gilbert shook his neck to the right and left.

No, I'll see you later.

That's all I have to say to restart my meal. Just eating alone, Gilbert's meal was fast. After a while, Sofia headed to the wagon to prepare her after-dinner tea.

"Ah...."

The voice leaked unexpectedly. Teapots and cups are fine. The right amount of tea leaves has already been put in, so you won't get lost.

"─ ─ What's wrong?

The problem is the pot with the water. This was a magic tool that warmed the water by touching it. I can't handle Sofia. It's pathetic that Gilbert, who looks at us worriedly, can't even make tea. But if you talk about it on the spot, Gilbert will definitely boil the water. Now that I'm working as an employee, I feel like I shouldn't do that, and I take a step back.

"Um, nothing...."

Will you turn it on when I get back to the kitchen? But I wonder why I can't even do that. Except for Gilbert, Hans and the maid captain know Sofia has no magic. I leaned over my thoughts on what to do.

─ ─ Just be honest.

Sofia raised her face with a loud noise. After the rest of the meal, Gilbert stood up and walked in front of Sofia.

Master Gilbert, no ─ ─

I raised my voice without thinking. Gilbert did not mind, however, stopped immediately and looked over the wagon.

"Is this it?"

Gilbert touched the pot switch with his right hand. I wonder if the temperature has risen slightly, or if white steam is coming up. Sofia lay down her eyes for a while.

"... I'm sorry."

The sigh that I heard above my head sinks Sofia's heart.

"No, it's fine. That's not true. It's just that you can count on me more."

The words spoken were much better than expected. But Sofia, who didn't nod honestly, squeezed her hands tightly. Gilbert touched Sofia's hair once and went back to the chair.

"Thank you very much.... I'll brew it soon."

I knew how to make tea. Pot warm water and wait for the sand on the hourglass to fall before pouring into the cup. It smelled like fluffy and gorgeous flowers. The scent comforts me when I feel depressed.

Gilbert's slightly loose expression delighted the moment he put it on the table and mouthed it.