Chapter 103: Canned Food

Chapter 103: Canned Food

TL: Etude

At 8 A.M., Eileen arrived at the lords castle. She had been busy working on flag signals for the army, staying in the staff headquarters for ease of discussion with the officers, frequently visiting the military camps. After the initial development of the flag signals, Paul ordered her to move her office inside the castle.

A servant led her to her office, a small room with just a desk, a few chairs, and a bookshelf with a kitchenette. Eileen sighed, thinking to herself, What a boss who has no sense of living style! She didnt complain about Paul being stingy, knowing his own office was just as plain.

Never mind, Ill decorate it myself over time. She looked around the room, pondering over decoration ideas. Then, she heard a door open and close in the next room.

Recalling that the lords mansion had another advisor in the adjacent office, Eileen decided to introduce herself, not being the once-sought-after princess anymore.

She knocked gently on the neighboring door. A pleasant voice invited her in. Sounds like a sweet girl. I hope the count isnt a lecher, she thought. Opening the door, Eileen was stunned to see Ladi, the scholar and adventurer who had saved her months ago from a perilous situation.

Both were surprised. Eileen quickly said, Oh my, Ladi! I didnt expect to find you here as the new advisor. Hello!

Ladi smiled back, Hello, Miss Dias. Lord Grayman mentioned you. Im sorry I havent visited you sooner.

Eileen waved her hand, You wouldnt have found me before; I was at the military staff headquarters. Dont be so formal with me. You saved my life, and now were colleagues. Perhaps its divine providence.

Ladi nodded, her worries disappearing. She had thought Eileen to be proud, but she seemed quite approachable.

So, youve given up adventuring?

Yes, after years of traveling, its time to rest.

Ha, Im sure youve gathered much knowledge on your adventures. I look forward to learning from you.

Likewise, as fellow scholars, Im eager for your insights.

Only a few from the Administration Council were familiar with these, having heard about them from Paul before. Ford and Hansel had even been involved in setting up the production factory for these items.

Paul cheerfully announced, Ladies and gentlemen, this is the canned food, a method of preserving food for a long time. Now, open them and try the taste.

He demonstrated by scraping off the wax seal, then using a metal hook-shaped bottle opener to remove the cork. He took out a piece of beef with a fork and began to chew thoughtfully.

Ah, not bad. Everyone, please eat without worry; the food inside is cooked.

The guests followed his lead, opening their jars and tasting the contents.

The taste is decent!

The juice inside is also good.

Its not as good as freshly made, but for long-term preservation, its an excellent invention.

Discussions arose, especially among the military, about the significant implications of canned food for army supplies.

Eileen tried a piece of apple, Hmm the apple tastes a bit strange, but its not bad. How about yours, Ladi?

Ladi nodded, The pear in mine is quite sweet, tastes good.

Paul looked at the two female advisors, You both come from affluent areas, do you think this product would sell well there?

Ladi, a former adventurer, understood the value of canned food for travelers, If it really preserves for a long time as you say, it will surely find a market, especially among those who often travel long distances.

Eileen agreed, knowing well from her journey to the northwest how quickly meat and vegetables spoil. In remote areas, they had to rely on dry, hard bread.

Ha, excellent! Were producing these in large quantities and will soon start selling them to the south, Paul announced joyfully.