Becoming a god by raising witches

The room was spotless; even in the light, no dust particles could be seen swirling around.

The newly installed fully automatic water dispenser reflected a blinding light.

Hannah almost thought she had entered the wrong house.

If she hadn't seen Locke and Xiao Ai in the house, she probably would have turned around and left.

"what happened?"

Hannah took off her coat, hung it on the coat rack, and asked the handsome boy with black hair and brown eyes in surprise.

She even reached out and touched her younger brother's forehead, worried that he might have a fever.

"Hannah."

Locke removed his sister's hand from her forehead and said sternly,

"Getting rid of debt is only the first step. The second step is to live life seriously, including cleaning."

"Alright, Locke, thank you for your hard work."

Hannah sat down on the sofa.

The black cat, Eileen, immediately let out a warning meow.

Locke immediately pulled Hannah to sit on a wooden chair at the dining table.

The witch is probably going to be angry all day. To prevent her from controlling Hannah's body and endlessly doing housework, Locke decides to keep his sister Hannah away from her.

"Xiao Ai isn't feeling well, so let's not disturb her."

"Huh? You don't feel well. Where does it hurt?"

"Hannah asked."

Locke whispered something in Hannah's ear, and Hannah gave him an "I see" look.

Eileen narrowed her eyes; her keen hearing allowed her to hear Locke's fabrication.

The next second, Locke's body moved uncontrollably to hug Hannah, and he reached out his hands toward Hannah's flat chest.

Hannah gasped in surprise, instinctively pushing Locke away, her cheeks flushing slightly.

"Hannah, it's not what you think."

Locke was also inwardly furious, never expecting that the witch's mind was only as small as a pinhead.

Before any tragic incident occurred, he immediately raised his hands in surrender.

"Today I'm making beef stew in Burgundy!!! It's hailed as the ultimate in delicious beef!"

Sure enough, after uttering the incantation for the delicious food, the witch stopped her pranks, lay down on the sofa, and let out a lazy meow.

Hannah, having recovered from her initial panic, regained her authority as the eldest sister and grabbed Locke's ear.

"Locke, have you been corrupted by Pala and the others? You actually attacked a lady's private parts, and this lady is your respected older sister. You're not entering the kitchen today unless you give me a reason."

"Hannah."

Locke tried to stop Hannah from saying the rest of her sentence, but it was too late.

Hannah suddenly grabbed Locke's face uncontrollably and kissed him hard on the forehead.

"Locke is getting more and more handsome, I can't help but want to kiss you."

Hannah immediately covered her mouth. Oh no! She had blurted out her innermost thoughts!

Locke was also stunned for a moment.

Hannah blushed with embarrassment, feeling utterly ashamed.

Although the siblings were very close when they were young, since they grew up, they rarely kiss each other's cheeks or even hold hands.

She turned around and rushed into her room. With the sound of the door slamming shut, Locke knew that his sister was going to stay home all day.

He touched his cheek, then turned and went into the kitchen.

So even his older sister thinks he's very handsome.

Locke sighed and began preparing the stewed beef.

Beef burgundy, also known as beef stew in red wine, is the most famous of all beef stews in Western cuisine, and food blogger Locke has naturally tried it many times.

This is the first time I've made one in this world.

The preparation process for this dish is very complicated.

Select high-quality beef, cut it into chunks, and place it in a deep enough pot. Add ingredients such as onions, celery, bay leaves, carrots, thyme, and orange peel. Then pour in a fruity red wine, seal it, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Since there are no refrigerators in this world, the night before, Locke put the ingredients into sealed containers and placed them in a large vat filled with ice water to cool them down, achieving the effect of a refrigerator.

I took it out today, and although it hasn't been 24 hours yet, that's enough.

After marinating, separate the wine, meat, and side dishes. Sear the beef over low heat until the surface is slightly charred, then add the side dishes and stir-fry together. After the meat changes color, pour in the previously separated wine and simmer over high heat to allow the alcohol to evaporate completely and the flavors of the beef and fruit wine to fully blend.

The complete process actually requires adding bacon and fresh mushrooms, but Locke simplified these steps, leaving only the main ingredients, and used nemonene, which is equivalent to chicken essence, instead of stock for the final seasoning. After simmering for three hours, Locke's version of beef stew in Burgundy was served.

After a pot of fragrant and tender stewed beef was served, Hannah and Eileen simultaneously produced a saliva-like urge.

Hannah pushed open the door, putting the embarrassment from just now behind her.

Eileen also sat down at the table, sitting upright with her eyes fixed intently on the pot of beef.

Chapter 14, The Elaboration of Lies

In Old Tom's small apartment on the third floor near the corridor,

Beside an exceptionally clean dining table, two people and a cat were intently watching the steaming gravy.

Locke swallowed hard, picked up the plate, and served Hannah and Eileen with tender, delicious beef.

Having been in this world for so long, this was the first time he had ever made beef stew in Burgundy, and he was inevitably a little nervous, afraid of messing up the dish.

Of course, amidst the tension, there was more excitement. Thanks to Miss Eileen, I was finally able to savor the luxurious Burgundy beef stew again.

He would be willing to do anything, even if Eileen only made him clean the apartment that was originally his, or even if she made him sweep Pete Street for a week, just to get this beef.

Hannah picked up her knife and fork, biting her lip, and looked at the handsome young man with great inner turmoil.

"Locke, is this really a good idea? None of us have found jobs yet."

"It's okay, we have enough money for living expenses this month. I believe we can find it within a month."

Locke encouraged him.

While the siblings were chatting, the black cat Eileen had already used her paws to put the beef into her small mouth.

A pair of blue eyes shone with a starlight-like brilliance.

The mouth is completely enveloped by the flavors of beef and fruit wine, as if fairies are dancing on the taste buds.

She was once again captivated by Locke's culinary skills.

[Ding! Successfully fed the witch!]

[Witch favorability +1]

[Witch Irene Mostia's current favorability rating: 8/100]

Seeing that the black cat had finished a plate of beef and was now reaching for the big pot, Locke had no choice but to serve her another plate to prevent her from licking the pot.

Hannah could no longer suppress her craving and used her knife and fork to put the beef into her mouth.

The beef melts instantly in your mouth, infused with the aroma of fruit wine, filling your entire oral cavity.

Hannah couldn't stop eating. She went from chewing slowly to wolfing down her food, completely disregarding her ladylike image.

"Delicious, so delicious! This is the most delicious beef I've ever eaten! Locke, you're a born gourmet."

Hannah praised him hesitantly.

Locke also sampled a simplified version of beef stew in Burgundy.

"The only downside is that using nemono margarine instead of stock is a bit of a stretch, but the flavor is about 70-80% there. I will definitely make authentic Burgundy beef stew for you in the future."

Food critic Locke commented.

Eileen lifted her fluffy cat head and looked at Locke expectantly.

Hannah also looked surprised.

"It's already so delicious, is it still not authentic?"

"Yes, authentic beef stew in Burgundy should be made with a whole bottle of Burgundy red wine, and stock should be used at the end."

Locke explained.

"I've never heard of Burgundy wine before. Where is this wine produced?"

Hannah's beautiful eyes were filled with curiosity. As a seasoned journalist, she was somewhat frustrated that she knew less than her younger brother, a "witch enthusiast."

Burgundy, France.

Locke realized as soon as he spoke that he had overlooked a fact: in this world today, there is no such thing as France.

"France?"