Now that the momentum at the beginning was interrupted, Grand Duke Kawei had no intention of doing anything straight to the point. Instead, he showed off his aristocratic style and used various social and entertainment techniques. Anyway, the other side also has its own people to make arrangements, so the response to the matter will not be too outrageous.
Of course, the main reason for using these social skills is because it is already evening, and it will be dinner time after a while. Before setting off in the morning, the deacon serving the Marquis had been notified, so they should be prepared in advance. But to be responsible for feeding so many people, I'm afraid it will take some manpower and some time.
Talking on an empty stomach can easily lead to quarrels. This is Kaweigong’s life experience. In the past, when he didn't want to get things done, he would come hungry or make his guests hungry too. Usually in this situation, if the matter can still be negotiated, he will look at the person opposite and keep such talents in his heart.
We didn't come here just to quarrel, so it's not advisable to go hungry. The best time to talk is after eating and drinking, and during tea time. At that time, people are most relaxed and things are much easier to talk about. This is of course also based on experience.
In addition to hosting noble balls, the grand banquet hall in the West Building can also accommodate nearly a hundred people dining at the same time with a long table. Although there is no way to let all the Duke's Guards in, it shouldn't be a problem to let those with titles inside.
Almost all of the more than ten servants from the Grand Duke's family, including two deacons, were dispatched to prepare for this 'banquet'. They didn't even let Vana, who was originally a helper in this family, help. After all, Vana was just a civilian and had never seen such a big battle.
Besides, they who were sent to this home were holding back their breath and wanted to show off. Not that they expected to be transferred back to the Grand Duke's castle. They are sent to serve the Marquis Balan, and their performance is how good or bad the Balan family is. Even if you don't give the master face, you must not lose face. This is a family that has served the nobles for generations as servants, and they have no ambition at all.
But before today, staying in this magician's home, they had nothing to do except prepare three meals and clean the environment. It may seem that work has become easier, but the mental burden is much greater.
Look at the people in this family, the lich who was once the devil king, and an old black dragon. No matter how old it is, it is not something that mortals can resist. There is also the disaster of the empire, the demon prince Azad... Everyone is living their lives with fear, for fear that no one will be happy.
Today, a large-scale banquet of noble rank was finally held. Although it was not entertaining foreign guests, but relatives coming from afar, no one wanted to hear a word of reproach or even a word of criticism. So they all tried their best to make it perfect.
Finally, under the leadership of the Archdeacon, everyone worked together to prepare a feast for hundreds of people during dinner time. And together with the fine wine, the long table was filled.
Although the display style of this large amount of delicacies is still in the Midi style, or to be more precise, the banquet is held in the aristocratic style of the Gwana Empire. But the food that was served was completely different.
Since they came to this home about half a year ago, they had a arrogant attitude, thinking that as they came from a noble family, even if they were just servants, they had a better vision than many magicians. So on the grounds of ensuring the Marquise's dietary safety, they occupied almost the entire kitchen.
Except that the lich only ate the food made by the two magic apprentices, even the magician ate delicacies from the secrets of the Grand Duke's family. They are also quite proud of this.
As for noble attendants, they were not unfamiliar with Lich's attitude. There are many nobles who are afraid of death. They are not the chefs and servants they trust. They don't even drink water. Maybe that lich has the same habits.
Until one night, the two magic apprentices made a very strong-smelling dish called 'Curry' as a late-night snack. The Marquise who had tasted it was unwilling to eat the food they made at all, and even called it 'Pig' Food'.
Such a statement came from the mouth of the magician. It’s just that the other party believes that as long as it is food, it cannot be wasted. Anyway, the daily needs are just nutrients to maintain body functions, so there is no shortage of food. No matter how unpalatable it is, you just eat it all and then poop it out.
Without comparison, there is no harm. This also comes from that person's mouth. Anyway, the Marquise doesn't want to eat the food they cooked anymore, and it's impossible for the two magic apprentices to serve their group of servants. In the end, the chef specially sent by the Grand Duke to serve his granddaughter, who specialized in all kinds of delicacies, was reduced to cooking for everyone who was also a servant.
Not only would the chef himself not be able to accept this result, but if the grand duke knew about it, that noble man would probably not be able to accept it either. And the wrath of a noble was not something that the small families attached to it could bear. So what else can I do, save my face and humbly ask for advice? Anyway, as a chef, it is your duty to learn more dishes. Not to mention, it’s really delicious…
I don’t know if I haven’t asked for advice. After asking for advice, I realize that I am the frog in the well. What particularly shocked the chef and the deacon was that the two magic apprentices added spices as if they cost nothing. They couldn't help but complain privately. If they could sprinkle spices freely for free, the food they made would be delicious.
But this perception was soon overturned. The two magic apprentices know so many types and methods of cooking that one wonders whether they are really magic apprentices rather than professional cooks. You don’t have to sprinkle the spices all over the place to make the food taste delicious. Instead, you have to look at the taste and cooking method of the food itself, and then learn from each other's strengths to make up for each other's weaknesses. Only then will you be able to make a truly delicious dish.
Today's banquet should have been prepared with the original cooking method based on the principle of making no mistakes. At least the Grand Duke wouldn't be in the dilemma of having nothing to eat even though there was a whole table of food because he didn't like new flavors.
However, under the strong request of Marquis Balan, they could only serve the newly learned dishes. Otherwise, the family owner would rather starve to death than go back to eating pig food. They would not be able to open a small stove or really let this person starve to death. It is estimated that if the Marquis Balan complained that she was hungry, she would be arrested by the Grand Duke and tortured as to why he was starving his granddaughter.
Now, these newly learned dishes are finally on the table. The deacon in charge watched with uneasiness as the Grand Duke tried these unseen foods from afar with a puzzled expression on his face.
In fact, not only the Grand Duke, but also all the members of the Duke's Guard who were present were the same. Although the fish is still the same fish and the meat is still the same meat, different methods are used to make food that is both delicious and delicious. All that's left is to muster up the courage to try it.
At first, someone was determined to serve generously and picked up a piece of meat with a fork. With his eyes still closed, he stuffed it into his mouth. In the end, everyone was grabbing food frantically, stuffing their mouths full for fear of eating less than others. Even the Grand Duke was not immune, because the food was so delicious that he almost chewed it off his tongue.
As for the old man's original destination, it seemed that it had been thrown out of mind and completely forgotten.
