The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

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Carlo led Vena toward the kitchen, explaining every detail of the mansion along the way.

The two of them got to know each other as they walked toward the kitchen.

"The kitchen is just ahead," Caroline reminded her, pointing to a half-open door.

She was about to step forward when Vena stopped her, "Could the head maid please wait here for a moment?"

"...sure."

Despite his doubts, Carlo complied with Viña's request and then gracefully stepped aside to wait.

Then, Venus's figure gradually became transparent.

......

"It's actually more difficult than I imagined."

Looking at the "delicacy" that Lisette had prepared, Xiu Meiya gently touched her forehead, a hint of distress showing between her brows.

Logically speaking, if a daughter can handle highly difficult tasks like drawing magic runes and preparing magic potions with ease, she should be even more adept at simple tasks like cooking.

However, the result was not pleasant.

She really didn't want to admit that these overly creative dishes were taught by her students.

"Maybe we should just forget about it?"

Although it was her own suggestion, Xiumeia genuinely hoped that Lisette could give up this field that was not suitable for her.

In response, Lisette firmly refused, "I haven't even learned how to make a dish that will make people fall head over heels for me yet!"

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Chapter 495 No Wasting Food (▼he▼メ)

Xiumeia looked at the colorful and varied dishes on the plate, which seemed creative but actually exuded a dangerous aura, and felt a headache coming on.

If someone were to consume it, it's uncertain whether they would become completely devoted, but it's quite possible that they would never be able to leave.

"How about we start with the basics?" Xiu Meiya finally broke the silence.

Lisette couldn't help but glance at the dishes that resembled magic potions, and said somewhat guiltily, "...Okay."

Xiumei immediately waved her hand, summoning the maid who was helping out, and had all the failed dishes on the table removed.

Then she took out two heavy beast eggs from the preparation area, one for herself and one for Listy.

I followed the steps methodically, beating the eggs, mixing them, and steaming them, and surprisingly, there were no problems along the way.

"Now we just have to wait fifteen minutes." Xiu Meiya glanced at the clock on the wall.

"It's that simple?" Lisette asked, somewhat incredulous.

"High-end ingredients only require the simplest cooking methods. The most important thing about cooking for your loved ones is the sentiment behind it," Xiu Meiya patiently explained.

Time passed by minute by minute.

The overflowing steam and aroma foreshadowed the success of this dish.

Lisette looked at the flawless steamed egg in the bowl, and a hint of joy flashed across her face.

"Congratulations, you succeeded," Xiumeiya said, clapping softly.

Although it's just a simple steamed egg, it's the first step to success.

"...But what I want to learn is a dish that will make Vena completely devoted to me," Lisette said, somewhat troubled.

Only after trying it herself did she realize how difficult it was for Vina to cook each dish.

“That’s easy.” Xiumeiya smiled slightly and took out a small heart-shaped crystal bottle from her chest. It was about the size of a pigeon egg and contained a mysterious liquid.

She gently handed it to Lisette, saying, "Add this in, and everything will be perfect."

"...Is this the kind of cooking you described that makes people fall head over heels for you?" Lisette trembled all over.

Xiumeia's so-called secret left her with extremely complicated feelings.

Last night, Fadvi was sent to the study because he stepped into the bedroom with his left foot first. Afterwards, Xiumei came to her daughter's room and had a late-night mother-daughter heart-to-heart talk with her.

After their conversation, Lisette was no longer the naive little girl she once was.

“Yes,” Xiumeia said frankly, as if sharing a proud memory, “I used this to win over your father back then.”

"I would never try to win Vena's favor with something like that!"

Lisette, however, did not accept this approach.

She angrily threw the crystal bottle to the ground, but just before it hit the ground, it was caught by Xiumeiya with her mage's hand.

"Even if someone else takes Vina away, it won't matter, will it?"

Instead of getting angry, Xiumeia calmly held the crystal bottle up to Lisette again, letting her choose.

Lisette would never confide these things to her father, but would seek advice from her mother.

As someone who has been through it all, Xiumeiya has her own experience.

“Then I will take him back with my own abilities.” Lisette looked at Xiumeiya without backing down.

Just as the two were locked in a fierce confrontation, the steamed egg made by Lisette slowly rose into the air, and then Venus's figure slowly began to appear.

Holding the bowl of steamed eggs, Vena said with emotion, "I never thought I'd be able to eat food made by Lisette herself in this lifetime."

Actions speak louder than words. He savored the steamed egg spoonful by spoonful, even scraping off the scraps from the edges, leaving nothing to waste.

After finishing his meal, Wiener gently put down his bowl and commented, "It would be even better with a little more honey."

Even though it was Venus who had been peeping first, Lisette felt a sense of guilt, as if she had been caught doing something wrong, and was so nervous that she couldn't even put her hands down.

In contrast, Xiu Meiya appeared calm and composed, asking casually, "I didn't expect you to be knowledgeable about cooking as well?"

“I know a little bit.” Venere nodded. “Even if Lisette didn’t force herself to do these things, I would still be devoted to her.”

"Not wholeheartedly?" Xiu Meiya countered.

“I can’t guarantee that,” Viner said with a wry smile, “but Lisette will always be one of the most important people in my heart.”

Until Lisette's health problems are resolved, talking about growing old together is just empty talk.

The two were fully aware of this.

Xiumeia's gaze lingered between Lisette and Vina for a moment before finally settling into a soft sigh.

"Then you will be in charge of guiding my daughter's cooking from now on."

As she said this, she gently tossed the crystal bottle in her hand toward Vina.

After Vina caught him, Xiumeiya left with the remaining maids, leaving the two of them alone.

Wiener gazed thoughtfully at the crystal bottle in his hand.

"Why keep it? Just throw it away."

Lisette reached out eagerly to take it back, her cheeks flushing.

Venere chuckled softly and stopped her with his hand. "Don't you want to know what's inside?"

"What else could it be but...that kind of thing?"

Lisette's voice trembled, almost inaudible.

I don't think so.

A hint of amusement flashed in Viner's eyes as he slowly uncorked the bottle, releasing a faint floral fragrance.

"This is?"

Lisette's eyes widened; the scent felt strangely familiar and comforting to her.

"Remember when I said that steamed eggs were missing that one ingredient?"

Vena poured the nectar from the bottle into another serving of steamed egg, then scooped up a spoonful and gently brought it to Lisette's lips.

"How does it taste?" Vena tempted.

Lisette opened her cherry lips and gently took the steamed egg from the spoon that Venus handed her into her mouth; the familiar taste instantly filled her mouth.

At that time, she had just been rescued and was still very weak. She always had to take some very bitter medicine to regulate her body.

Whenever Lisette is frowning because of taking her medicine, Schumacher uses magic to make the medicine sweeter.

It's the taste of this nectar.

Lisette's eyes welled up with tears. She looked up at Vina and pleaded, "Feed me another bite."

"Alright, it's all yours." Vina smiled gently, scooped up another spoonful of steamed egg, and brought it to Listy's lips.

This time, however, Lisette did not rush to swallow it. Just as the steamed egg was about to enter her mouth, she suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed Vina on the lips.

The delicate and smooth steamed egg melted in their mouths, following their soft, fragrant lips.

They parted ways after a long time.

Lisette's bold move completely stunned Vina, whose mind was still filled with the lingering warmth of that kiss.

"Still can't taste it?"

Lisette took the spoon from Vina's hand, scooped up another spoonful, and put it in her mouth.

"Well--"

Before Lisette could take the initiative, Venus had already launched a counterattack.

Neither of them was willing to admit defeat, and they fought fiercely for the initiative.

This bowl of steamed eggs wasn't finished until it had completely cooled down.

Chapter 496 The Library is Still More Exciting

“It seems I don’t need to accompany you any longer,” Carlo chuckled.

Sensing the subtle tension between them, her tone revealed a tactful concession.

"Thank you for waiting here, Head Maid." Vena nodded her thanks, then asked as if she remembered something, "Does the Head Maid know where Felix has gone?"

"Mr. Felix has been taken to the horse farm by the master. The master said he must teach him riding skills."

After answering, Carlo gave a graceful bow and withdrew from the two men.

“Felix is ​​even more favored by your parents than I imagined,” Viner couldn’t help but remark.

Although this "Felix diplomacy" was his own idea, he did not expect it to be so effective.

“Only you could be so heartless as to lay a hand on Felix,” Lisette said with an expression that seemed to have expected it all along. “You have no idea that after hearing that Felix had no family, my parents even considered adopting him.”

"Then your position as the most favored person in the family is in jeopardy?" Wiener asked, feigning surprise.

Lisette reached out and pinched Vina's waist, waiting for her to beg for mercy before asking, "Now it's just the two of us...where do you want to go?"

"How about you take me outside for a walk?"

Aside from a few master rooms, Carlo took Vina on a tour of almost everything.

Although Vena was curious about what Lisette's room would be like, she didn't want to rush things, so she suggested that they walk around the house.

"Well...okay then."

A hint of worry flashed in Lisette's eyes, but she still did not refuse.

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Compared to Lumiel Village, it might seem a bit unfair, but even compared to Snowdrift Valley, Cordilla is much more prosperous.

The market was filled with all kinds of goods, and the shouts of vendors and the bargaining of customers added a touch of liveliness to the cold winter.

The people walking on the streets all wore satisfied smiles, silently testifying to the Fadewi couple's meticulous governance of this territory.

This also brought a small trouble to the two of them.

"Good morning, Miss Lisette!"