Knights, Let’s Smash Them

57 – Let’s try the legendary pepper crisp (4)

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Results of the 1st Count Rupel Cooking Contest.

#1 Sanders Fried Chicken

2Nd Place Crispy Red Pepper Chicken

3Rd Place Wife’s home

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Rupel Snow Leopard Knights Administrator, Lubern

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The cooking contest, which had many twists and turns, ended in great success. Thousands of people gathered to watch.

With the waves of tourists far exceeding the number of citizens of Petalonto, the self-employed people living in Petalonto couldn’t help but smile.

Especially at the tavern.

The majesty of Rupel Beer, which was known only among maniacs, spread across the country starting with this cooking contest.

Every business group clamored to take over the business rights of Rupel Beer.

In one tavern, the owners of the top five guilds gathered and even engaged in a bloody competition to sign an exclusive contract with them if they gave the store owner all the gold and silver treasures.

Of course, there was no way to take beer out of the country yet, so no business owner actually signed a contract with it.

Rather, the upper part said that they would find out how to do it somehow, and they had put up a fairly large amount of temporary deposit.

“Finally, now…… You see the light.”

“All thanks to Magistrate Alroy of Luberne.”

“I would like to express my gratitude to Count Rupel.”

“hahahaha, please show the expression of your last name as a tax this time.”

“Is it possible or not! In fact, we plan to deliver the money through donations from the Rupel Brewing Association itself.”

Brewery owners with smiley faces come to the knights and bow their heads to express their gratitude.

Brewers were not the only victims.

People engaged in the lodging business and caterers.

The inn, which was empty every time, was so full that even the attic was used, and the restaurant, for the first time in history, reached a situation where it could not serve food because all the ingredients prepared were exhausted.

I’ve been doing business for a year in just a few days.

In addition, the skills of artisans who have long been established in Petalonto, such as Albert the blacksmith and Compton the alchemist, are recognized as well.

I heard that you signed a contract with the existing guild on much higher terms.

Practically no one living in Petalonto suffered a loss.

The 7 retainers, who were not happy at first, had no choice but to keep their mouths shut about the income they had earned in just two days.

Now I’m used to seeing the treasurer play a game of joy, and I’m tired of it.

The retainers also did not say anything when they saw him burst into laughter as if fainting.

Honestly, what should I do if I explode?

The people who gathered like that ended up returning to their respective hometowns after the official schedule of the cooking contest was over.

Those who remain in Petalonto are merchants who are interested in the resources and content provided by Rupel Manor.

Bards still have a lot to say.

Mercenaries and wandering knights staying in the county with interest.

Aristocrats and officials from nearby estates visited to build friendship with Count Rupel.

And lastly, all the chefs who achieved ‘significant grades’ in this cooking contest.

And the most important person to me is these chefs.

“Nice to meet you.”

The Magistrate’s Office at the Knights Headquarters.

There, on top of the high-class sofa, five cooks were sitting and waiting for me.

Apart from the three who won the prize money, two were people whom I called in a special capacity.

‘Hughes’ developed rainbow chicken, and ‘Eris’ presented roasted chicken following crispy red pepper chicken with slightly disappointing quality.

These two scored lower than expected, but I saw potential in these two.

What was the purpose of the cooking contest in the first place? It was also to discover delicious chicken, but it was also to make that chicken a ‘unique’ specialty of our Rupel in the future.

Of course, it’s not just Rupell.

This kind of delicious food should be spread far and wide around the world.

However, you can’t just leak it, and you must keep the recipe that emphasizes Rupel’s originality.

In other words, I intend to do a franchise business.

Like KFC.

There may be a degraded version, but the originality must be felt only through the Rupell direct store.

“First of all, thank you so much for participating in this competition.”

“No, rather we were honored.”

Elliot, the third-class developer who developed Wife’s home chicken, shakes her hand and bows her head.

The spicy and hot sauce was just as good as its name.

It is a taste that reminds me of my older brother who got married early and always told me not to get married.

-Don’t get married…….

– Why.

-Just don’t do it, you bastard.

It was that spicy.

To the point where sweat flowed from his eyes.

“Then let’s get straight to the point…… Our Rupel Mansion intends to propose a kind of ‘business’ to those gathered.”

“Are you talking about business?”

At that, Harland’s eyebrows twitched.

“It’s kind of like a catering association. Have you read the terms and conditions we have shared before each of you participate?”

“Yes, I read it. I don’t think there was anything special about it.”

From noble mtl dot com.

“No, if you read carefully, doesn’t it say that if you win the Rupel Cooking Contest, you must disclose the recipe to the Snow Leopard Knights?”

I thought I would and brought the contract.

They read the contract all the time, checked the clearly written phrase, and laughed as if they were in a state of collapse.

That’s why you should carefully agree to the terms and conditions.

“What…… With this amount of prize money, the recipe seems to be fine.”

Unexpectedly, when Harland, who seemed the most naive, went over without hesitation, the two producers of Crispy Red Pepper Chicken and Wife’s Home Chicken also felt like they were passing over.

Still, those who know the minimum duty.

“However, isn’t it too unfortunate to just stick with the recipe? For us and for all of you.”

“I mean… ….”

“I would like you to become a member of the ‘Lupel Chicken Association,’ which is directly managed by the Knights of the Snow Leopard, or Luchi for short.”

“Lu Chihyup?”

I told them all about my business plan.

“We will set up our headquarters in Petalonto and branch offices in nearby cities. And only that restaurant sells our chicken.”

Basically, franchises often start from one region.

The 1st store, the 2nd store, and so on, expand within the region, then listen to rumors and gradually advance to the outside area.

“Yes? But don’t we all have different fats?”

“So, I would like to get an agreement on this part. If the recipe belongs anyway, wouldn’t it be much better if all of you, the original owners of the recipe, participate in the business together?”

The cooks soon fell into serious trouble.

Actually, it was an offer that they had no reason to refuse.

If you think of receiving prize money for the recipe, it will end there, but if you form an association and advance into each region, that’s money.

The Rupel Cooking Contest attracted quite a bit of attention, but this is the first time it’s been held.

As the competition may be held next year, it is natural that it is difficult for an individual to expect a clear publicity effect.

In the midst of this, the administrator of the knights who planned the tournament was the first to make a proposal.

Let’s run a business together.

“Your recipes are definitely in demand. Didn’t you see the reaction of the audience?”

“Because I have confidence in just one recipe.”

“However, the world is still too much for me to navigate alone. Wouldn’t that be the case with merchants right now? I don’t mean to disparage you, but there are many more villainous people in the world than you think.”

I add and Harland nods. It wasn’t just that, it was something all the other five agreed on.

“We, Rupel Manor, and the Snow Leopard Knights will vouch for you.”

I made eye contact with each cook as I spoke.

No one showed the attitude of guaranteeing what you are. The value of the name Luvern Alroy, the former chief administrator of the Imperial Black Lion Knights, is useful even in such a case.

“Good. I will agree to this offer.”

Harland is the first to convey the will to participate.

“I want to join you too.”

“I’m not good enough, but I hope you take good care of me.”

Other chefs all expressed their willingness to participate.

Roupel Chicken Association.

(Lupel Chicken Association).

Commonly known as Luchihyup.

It was the moment when the secret organization that would rule the empire’s poultry industry was launched.

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The cooking contest is over, but Lilia, the princess of the Duchy of Hebron, is still in Petaronto.

In the first place, the duration of the Sabbath was three weeks, which was close to the Sabbath month, and the schedule to visit Rupel Manor was also set at three days.

However, because she liked the Rupel estate itself, Lillia changed her plan to stay for another two days.

“I’m thinking of going to Tiffen Village.”

She brushed the hair of the blonde girl who was sitting on her lap.

Lucy Alroy.

At first, she felt that her blonde hair and black eyes were the children of Xi’an and Lou Verne, so she was embarrassed.

When she heard that she adopted a girl who had lost her memory and was wandering around, she was able to understand it right away.

If they gave birth to a child who looked at least 7 or 8 years old, it was as if both Lubern and Xianne had children at a very young age.

“Um, yes. In fact, there is only one place worth seeing in Rupel Manor.”

And she, Lou Verne, who was sipping her tea across from her, nodded at her.

“Since you don’t like attracting attention, why don’t you go down with the 4th Corps later? It was originally a troop stationed nearby, so I plan to return now that the event is over. If I tell the centurion to serve the guest of the knights, then your identity won’t be revealed.”

“Then you should be relieved.”

“Sister, are you going to the village? I want to go too!”

Then, Lucy, who was quietly getting her hair done, raised her arms and shouted.

How lovely.

It was to the point that I thought that she would like to be her own daughter without realizing it.

What kind of human scumbag could have left such a pretty child in the woods?

“No, Lucy. I can’t send it alone. We have to follow Dad and Mom are busy.”

“Hey, you’re always busy!!”

At the stern tone of warning, Lucy stretched out her arms with a tearful expression. She was the type to admit it meekly for a man of her age who wouldn’t listen.

It’s a more mature attitude than kids who look their age.

As expected, Lubern thought that it was because he had blood mixed with the gold dragon.

“Next time, we will formally invite the knights to our territory. After a very enjoyable and delicious rest, I want to serve you.”

Lilia said with a soft smile.

I was sincere. If you received this kind of consideration, as a duchy knight and princess of the duchy, you should be kind.

“Just thinking about it is good. I look forward to that day.”

Since there was nothing wrong with forming a strong relationship with the Duke of Hebron, Lubern Alroy readily accepted the offer.

It was then that the door to the drawing room, where they were having a leisurely conversation, was thrown open.

The leader of the knights with gorgeous golden hair. Her face was white for some reason.

Sensing that the situation was dire, Lubern and Lillia stood up almost at the same time, and Cianne shouted in an urgent voice.

“Lubern Administrator!! This is an emergency dispatch order!”

“Yes?”

“A huge earthquake occurred near the Ardaros Mountains in the northern part of Rupel Territory, and at the same time, a large-scale monster was moving south from the mountain range…… !!”

It didn’t take long for the two people’s faces to become as pale as Xi’an after hearing the shocking news.