The dinner was over. Alvin was satisfied and amazed by the delicious taste of every dish he ate.
He couldn't wait to learn how to cook from the servants.
"Alvin, are you satisfied with the dishes?" Duke Elgard asked.
"I'm very satisfied, father! I can't wait to learn how to cook too!"
"Hahaha. Keep fighting, Alvin! We will definitely support you!"
Alvin nodded enthusiastically and then smiled broadly at them.
"Wow! Your smile is beautiful, Alvin. No wonder my cute little brother fell in love with you." Virena praised sincerely.
"He really likes my smile, Sis Virena. Hehehe."
They laughed together at the dining table. The warm atmosphere in the dining room made Alvin feel comfortable living with them.
As all members of the Altavis family wanted, Alvin was no longer formal when speaking to them because Duke Elgard and his family didn't want the atmosphere to be awkward while the high elf was staying with them.
Morning came, Alvin woke up from his sleep. He saw Kazien who was still sleeping soundly next to him.
Mwah! Alvin kissed his cheek affectionately. Kazien woke up from his sleep.
"Good morning, Alvin." He greeted softly.
"Good morning too, my dear. Sorry to wake you up."
Kazien just smiled while gently pinching his cheek.
"I'm going to the kitchen to learn how to cook!"
"Okay and good luck, Alvin! I want to read a book in the library. If you're looking for me, just ask the maid where it is!"
Alvin nodded in understanding then left the room and hurried to the kitchen. And there, there were four maids busy preparing breakfast for all the mansion's residents.
"Good morning, young master Alvin. Are you ready to start learning to cook with us?"
"Good morning too. Please guide me!"
He hurried over to one of the maids. Whatever the maid did, she always watched carefully.
"After you see how I do it, please cut these vegetables like I do!"
Tak! Tak! Tak! Tak! The sound of the knife cutting vegetables on the cutting board was always heard.
Alvin was very careful when cutting the vegetables. The knife cut very slowly. That maid was very patient in guiding him, but with great discipline. Meanwhile, the other maids were focused on preparing breakfast for everyone. Every now and then, they glanced at Alvin, who was focused on chopping vegetables on the chopping board with a smile.
Scratch! The knife sliced his finger. Blood gushed out from the open wound. The waiter next to him panicked.
"Y-Young master, your finger! Your finger is injured!" The maid exclaimed in panic.
"It's okay, I can heal it."
With his healing magic, Alvin healed the knife wound. His finger was back to normal as if nothing had happened.
The maid beside him was relieved that the wound had healed.
"Please be careful when cutting it."
"Yes, I'm sorry for making you worry."
After cleaning the blood stains on the cutting board, Alvin went back to cutting the vegetables.
The longer he learned to cook, the more he enjoyed it. In just a short time, he had become adept at cutting vegetables. His knife movements were also getting faster and more precise. All the vegetables he cut were the same size.
This was strange! Ever since I contracted with him, I seemed to be able to do anything I saw with great ease. Was this also because of my future husband's abilities? I'd better ask him later.
Now, he tried to cut meat. And Alvin could cut it properly. There were no mistakes, even the size of each piece of meat he had cut was the same.
"Young master, you're amazing! You've become very skilled at using a kitchen knife."
Alvin smiled with satisfaction after being praised by her.
"Now, the boiling and seasoning stage!"
"Please guide me!"
Alvin continued to watch everything the maid did intently. He barely blinked as he watched her and didn't want to miss anything she did if he blinked.
As the maid took the spices, his eyes watched the amount of spices on the tablespoon. Whatever the maid did, Alvin always paid very serious attention. He didn't speak and continued to watch every movement the woman made.
Alvin was asked to taste it. His eyes widened and felt the delicious sensation in his mouth. His tongue felt happy as he tasted and felt the very delicious soup broth.
"Great! This is very delicious!" Alvin praised sincerely.
"Hahaha. Thank you, young master! Now, you have to do it yourself!"
"Yes! I will try my best!" He exclaimed enthusiastically.
He poured water into the pot. When the water began to steam, all the vegetables and meat he had cut were added to the pot. He stirred them evenly. As the water began to boil, Alvin immediately added all the necessary spices to enhance the broth's flavor.
That maid was surprised to see Alvin taking all the spices and herbs in the exact proportions, just as he had done before.
Amazing! He can do everything perfectly. I'm sure, young master Alvin will soon be a master at cooking.
The mouth-watering aroma wafted into the kitchen. The other maids immediately approached him. They watched Alvin cooking closely.
"The aroma is very appetizing. You're great, young master!" praised the other servants.
"Thank you! I'm very happy if you compliment it. I hope I can make Kazien satisfied with my cooking!"
"Young master Kazien will definitely love your cooking."
Soon, the beef soup was ready. And the four maids took bowls and poured the beef soup.
Slurp! They began to sip the soup broth and immediately fell silent.
"Young master! You did it! It's so delicious, it even surpasses the dishes we make!"
"Really?" Alvin asked to confirm.
"That's right, young master! Let's quickly serve this soup you made to the master and mistress too!"
Alvin was very happy. He felt that all the hard work he had done to make Kazien happy had paid off. That success made him even more confident that he could make many other delicious dishes.
"Please help me!"
With the help of the four maids, Alvin began pouring the beef soup into bowls.
Once ready, they headed to the dining room and placed the soup Alvin made along with the other dishes on the table. After asking one of the servants, Alvin went to the library.
Creak! The door opened and he approached Kazien who was focused on reading a book.
"My dear, everything is ready! Let's have breakfast!"
"Are you done? Okay, let's go!"
Kazien was very impatient to taste his cooking.
"You've worked hard, Alvin. I'm so proud of you."
"I will do it for your happiness, my dear. I hope you are satisfied with my cooking."
The two of them went to the dining room. And there, their entire family was already sitting at the dining table.
"As usual, you're always late!" Virena complained teasingly.
"Sis Virena, why do you always tease me like that?" Kazien replied annoyed.
They laughed together at their antics who always argued when they were at the dining table.
As Alvin sat down, Kazien served him like a queen.
"My dear, you could have just sat down without having to serve me like this!"
"You've worked hard. As your future husband, it's my duty to make you feel like a queen!"
"Wow... I never thought my little brother could treat his lover this affectionately." Virena praised but it seemed like she was teasing him.
"Sis Virena, are you praising me or making fun of me?" Kazien exclaimed, confirming with an annoyed look.
"Hahaha. Why are you getting so upset? I was praising you." Virena replied defensively.
"Hahaha. Let's just enjoy Alvin's meat soup!" Duchess Larina interrupted and intervened between the two of them.
Slurp! They all began to slurp the soup. Kazien and his entire family fell silent. They stared at Alvin. Suddenly, it made him a little afraid that his cooking wouldn't satisfy them.
"Alvin, is this really your cooking?" Duke Elgard asked to confirm.
"Y-Yes, father. The four maids were the ones who suggested I serve it as breakfast right away."
"You did it! Your cooking is very delicious, Alvin!"
Alvin smiled happily and satisfied after hearing Duke Elgard's praise.
"You've worked hard, Alvin. Your cooking is very delicious!" Duchess Larina praised.
"What is this? Is this Alvin's? It's so delicious!" William praised in disbelief.
"I agree with you! It's so delicious!" Selena replied.
Virena and Davin nodded in agreement.
"Hahaha. My future wife is indeed amazing! He managed to cook something this delicious in just one try!"
Then, Kazien looked at his proudly.
"In the future, I want to always taste your cooking!"
Alvin, who felt that his struggle was not in vain, cried with joy in front of them all.
"Thank you so much! I'm so happy that my struggle to be able to cook this was not in vain!"
"Let's enjoy the food!" Virena exclaimed enthusiastically.
Everyone ate the dishes on the table happily. Especially Alvin. He was truly happy because he had succeeded in satisfying Kazien and his entire family.