Mag and Edie chatted about the changes in the city of chaos, about life on the grassland, and how vast the outside world was.
When talking to older people, you can always get some truths from their words that have accumulated over time. Even if you are just a herdsman who went on a long journey when you were young, Mag will still benefit a lot from the conversation.
Alfonso listened quietly on the side, adding charcoal to the oven from time to time, and his eyes were mostly staring at Mag, as if there was light shining inside.
According to this distinguished guest, the outside world is broader and more exciting than what his grandfather said. There are dragons soaring in the sky, tree men as tall as hills, dwarves who are good at building and forging... and people on the plains. A huge city built on it.
"Decades have passed, and the outside world has undergone earth-shaking changes. The herdsmen on the grassland are still grazing slowly. It has not changed. It is a pity that the young people in the tribe have no other skills except herding. They can't even walk on this grassland. Don’t go out.” Edie said with some emotion.
"People outside are envious of your carefreeness, but you are also envious of the colorful world outside. It's hard to say in this world." Mag looked across the fire and looked at the young people wrestling not far away. A simple smile and such a simple life are hard to find outside.
Edie looked at Mag with some surprise. After thinking for a moment, he nodded with some shame and said, "It's me who is greedy."
Mag smiled and did not answer Edie's words. His eyes fell on Alfonso beside him. He had just felt his gaze and asked with a smile: "Do you want to see the outside world?"
Alfonso was stunned for a moment, stood up hurriedly, looked at Mag and nodded and replied in Common Tongue with poor pronunciation: "I think."
Mag looked at his hand that had nowhere to rest and smiled. He took out a money bag from his arms, took ten dragon coins and ten gold coins from it, and wrote on a piece of paper with the pen he brought with him. He handed a line of address to Alfonso, "When you follow your grandfather and can communicate fluently in common language, if you still want to see the outside world, come to me at this address."
Alfonso's expression gradually became excited, and the hand holding the dragon coin was trembling. He bowed deeply to Mag and said gratefully: "Thank you... thank you."
"This is unacceptable, guest. Alfonso can't afford such a large amount of money." Edie stood up in a hurry and was about to return the money to Mag.
"It's normal for young people to want to see the outside world, just like you went out to the grassland back then." Mag gently pressed Edie's hand, looked at Alfonso and smiled: "And , the young man on the grassland wants to live a good life in the outside world. In fact, it doesn’t have to be good at fighting or killing. Times have changed. As long as he can learn your skill of roasting mutton, I will help him arrange it when he gets to the city of chaos. .”
Edie looked at Alfonso's expectant eyes, and her heart suddenly softened. How could she not know what her grandson was thinking? He had often tried to run away from home since he was a child. This was exactly the same as him back then.
"Then I'll bother you then." Edie bowed deeply to Mag.
"You're welcome, just think of it as the reward for this roasted whole lamb." Mag smiled and looked at the roasted whole lamb that had turned golden brown on the grill. Compared with the previous roasted lamb skewers, this roasted whole lamb's The aroma is more unbridled, somewhat different from the aroma of blue sheep. The aroma of roasted lamb is more layered and lasts for a long time.
Edie flipped the roasted lamb, looked up at Mag and said, "Guest, this lamb is almost done. Do you want to eat it now?"
"Roasted whole lamb, of course it's best to eat it fresh." Mag nodded with a smile, stood up and called everyone back to eat the roasted whole lamb.
"This sheep is too lazy, like an ugly duckling. It can't catch up with Miss Anna and the others." Amy rode the sheep back, sat on the sheep's back and pouted with disdain.
"Mea~"
"Meow~"
The sheep and the ugly duckling screamed innocently.
Mag looked at the trained obedient sheep and was a little surprised at how Amy persuaded it.
"Horse riding is so fun." Anna was carried off the horse by Sheryl, with an excited smile on her face.
Mia and the others came back talking and laughing. Angela and Jane were obviously much closer to everyone, with smiles on their faces, looking very harmonious.
"It smells so good." Amy jumped off the sheep's back and looked at the golden-oiled roasted lamb on the grill with gleaming eyes. She swallowed and said, "Roast the lazy lamb like this, really. So greedy... cruel, but I like it so much."
"Wash your hands first, and then we can start eating." Mag took a wooden basin filled with warm water from the herdsman girl on the side and called Amy to come over and wash her hands.
After everyone washed their hands, Edie distributed short knives to everyone. When eating roasted whole lamb on the grassland, they always used the knife directly. However, the hot roasted lamb was a bit inconvenient for the two children and the girls. Take action.
Mag brought his own knife, took out the fat-headed fish from its sheath, and cut a plate of mutton by one person. The bones and flesh were connected, making it much easier to handle and enter.
"Father, can I have a leg of lamb?" Amy asked, staring at a leg of lamb.
"Of course." Mag raised his knife and cut off a leg of lamb and handed it to Amy. The little guy was just growing up and could eat as much as two or three ordinary adults.
"Thank you." Amy took the roasted leg of lamb, hugged it happily and started chewing it.
Mag then cut two kilograms of mutton for himself and put it on the plate. He had already paid for a whole roasted lamb at 11,000 copper coins, so there was no psychological pressure on handling the roasted lamb.
Edie looked at this scene with some surprise. This was a little different from the way they eat roasted whole lamb, but he was very sensible and didn't ask any more questions. This may be the habit of distinguished guests.
Of course, what surprised him even more was Mag's knife skills. Those hands that didn't look like working were actually able to manipulate a wide and thick square knife so well that he, a person who had been dealing with sheep all his life, was able to play with it. Stunning.
Mag picked up a piece of mutton with skin and bones with his hands. The mouth-watering aroma hit his nostrils along with the heat. The roasted golden sheepskin was shiny with oil, and the mutton also turned brown. The aroma of baka wood leaves was mixed with it. .
Without any hesitation, Mag took a bite of the mutton.
"Click."
The burnt skin makes a crisp sound when chewed by the teeth, and the burnt fragrance immediately fills the mouth. The right heat gives it the most attractive texture and taste, which is comparable to the duck skin of Peking duck.
Underneath the charred skin, the mutton is exceptionally tender. The rich oil under the skin gives the mutton good protection, allowing it to sublimate without losing its soul under the high temperature.
The freshness and sweetness of this mutton is even better than the previous kebabs. In addition to the fragrance of Baka wood leaves, the meat also has a light aroma. The more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes. Your taste buds have already surrendered. The wonderful taste makes people unable to help but immerse themselves in it.
