My Lady Chef

Bel's POV:

"What happened? Why did the duke leave so suddenly?" I asked Joel, one of the twins that Ezran left in charge.

"News of a few rebels infiltrating Guthrie reached the lord's ears. The duchess tried to protect the city gates and the duke went ahead to check on her."

"Dear Goddess. Is she alright?" Elliot, my younger brother the 3rd Prince asked. He has the same eye color as I but his silver hair had a touch of blue sheen on it. He has not met the duchess yet but is aware of how much the duke treasures her.

Amongst my brothers, I liked him the most.

"We are not sure, Your Highness," Joel answered him before he moved away.

I am pretty sure that those rebellious insurgents will be weeded out once the duke arrives.

News of the Fall of Guthrie Kingdom was on everyone's lips after the death of its king at the hands of the Duke of Aisenburg.

But what surprised everyone was how fast the clean-up was. The standard time for every conquered territory is about a year at the most.

But somehow everything has been done in just 6 months. Remnants of the deceased king's supporters have been killed or imprisoned and the surrounding towns and villages have accepted their fates.

But the rumors that floated around were incredible to behold. They say that the duke's wife took over supervising the soldier cooks making food which is why the quality has improved so much that the men were energized for every battle or mission they encounter.

I even heard of new food being crafted by the duchess that is eaten by the knights and soldiers alike. Things like Sheperd's Pie, Meatball Croquettes, Hearty Vegetable Stew and even desserts I have never tasted like Bread Pudding and Milk Jam Buns.

She was even called a "Cooking Goddess" by the senior knights according to the rumors.

was assigned by Father to accompany my brother Elliot to his new territory and to

of Ryu.

he heard of the delicious cakes being served in the Palace. (which was courtesy of the Duchess

husband's camp. I wondered who was baking this month's cake and was surprised to learn from my butler that the duchess trained the current head chef of Cafe Terra to make the cakes and the Cherry Ripple Cake that my sisters

once a low-tiered chef from

happier with where he was now. His position as a cafe chef was humbler existence than a

have bulked up and his appearance was much more dignified and he even gave

Strawberry Swirl Cream Roll Cake and some Chicken Chipotle Buns. All of which were dishes he devised and perfected with

a certain talent from people if she was been able to train Neo and mold him into an

am on my way to

after meeting her, I wonder how the lovely Alaina is

above everything but I cannot have the only chef who has a

have her falling sick and incapable

can appease my cravings for food from my homeland."Prince Oshi's bored voice broke my inner

official language of

she makes will appease you. Prince Oshi. She is the wife of a good friend of mine and has been informed of our arrival." I

garments called kimonos and pants resembling

wearing an expensive kimono made of red silk with the eastern dragon pattern and light cream-colored umanori

yet he seems pampered and spoiled with over 20 samurai guards for

and delicacy. Ryuen food takes the art of boiling and grilling fish and meat to

food preparation he was saying, nodding

well-known snob when it comes to food in the Exotic Lands. He could also pass for a

food and Illios trades a lot of soybeans, rice wine vinegar, and plum wine as well as other fish products among other things