The setting sun slanted westward, the rolling heat wave began to subside, and Xia Chan, who had been chirping for a day, gradually subsided. However, compared to the sleeping island surrounded by the sea on all sides, the castle is still a bit sultry.
Evelyn, who was covered in sweat, walked up to the second floor, pushed open the bedroom door, and a chill suddenly enveloped her.
"Today's test was hard," a mature and capable woman with black hair smiled and said, "How is it, is it going well?"
Her name is Shuju, she is the oldest witch in the mutual aid society, and she is also a very kind senior. In just one day of being together, she already felt the care and concern of the other party.
"I... I don't know," Evelyn replied with some frustration. "Everyone else used their abilities. When it was my turn, His Royal Highness only asked a few questions and let me down. Did... He think I Useless?"
The scroll reached a glass of ice water, "There are no powerless abilities, only abilities that have not yet been developed. This is what His Highness Roland often tells us, so you don't have to worry about it."
"But..." She took the cup and hesitated.
"Worrying about not being useful and being left out?" Shu Scroll couldn't help laughing, "It would be possible if it was the previous co-assistance, but in Border Town, His Highness has never treated any witch differently, and this hummingbird can testify. ."
The girl who was burying her head in the closet looking for clothes raised her head, "That's right, like me, Mystery Moon, Lily, and Miss Nana, who have nothing to do recently, His Highness also encouraged us Play Gwent to relieve your boredom."
"Relieve the boredom?" Evelyn's eyes widened.
"Well, it's incredible, right? Work hard when you have something, and play happily when you have nothing, that's what he said," Hummingbird paused, "but I think His Highness is still a little biased, and he is obviously better to Anna. "
"That was the first witch he knew, and the relationship is naturally much deeper," Scroll tapped her on the head, "Clear the clothes quickly, and there will be no more running water later." Then she looked at Eve Lin, "you come with us too."
"Where to?" The latter asked stunned.
"Shower," Scroll smiled, "In Ji Xia, there is nothing more pleasant than standing under the shower and taking a bath."
When Evelyn followed the two into the bathroom, she couldn't help crying out in surprise. She seemed to have walked into a vast grassland with a sea of clouds and mountains in front of her, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window and reflected on the walls, dyeing the clouds with a touch of gold.
"This is"
"Soraya's masterpiece," Scroll laughed, "this is not a traditional decorative painting, you will know when you take off your shoes."
Evelyn carefully put the wooden sandals into the shoe cabinet at the door, and when she stepped on the "prairie" barefoot, she immediately understood what the other party meant. The delicate touch of the soles of the feet is like lush green grass, and the tips of the grass also contain plump water droplets, as if a heavy rain had just fallen.
Scroll took off his clothes, let go of his ponytail, and his long black hair fell down. I saw her walking to the wall, twisting the wrench, and dozens of waterlines suddenly spewed out from the showerhead that protruded above her head, covering her.
"How is it, it's very convenient, right?" Hummingbird handed a round object into her hand, "This is a toiletry product invented by His Royal Highness. It can't be better to use it when taking a shower. Come on, I'll teach you how to use it. ."
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When Evelyn returned to the room again, her whole body felt a little lighter.
She had never experienced such a comfortable bath before. When the soap was used to make foam on her body, and then washed away with water, the sticky feeling all over her body was instantly swept away, and it was replaced by refreshing and smooth. After changing into clean clothes, the sultry air seemed to cool, and she could still smell the rose fragrance left on her skin when she raised her arms.
This is the daily life of the witches of the Mutual Help Society
Evelyn was still a little unbelievable. She was born in the outer city of the capital, and her family ran a tavern. Although most of the visitors were farmers, the topic of conversation was always inseparable from the nobles in the inner city and their lavish lives. , she also heard a lot when serving wine for guests. For example, a gold-encrusted tub filled with wine, and a milk tub sprinkled with rose petals... But even in the rumors that they are stunned, none of them can compare to her personal experience today. At least Evelyn doesn't feel that using wine and How comfortable a milk bath can be.
It is normal to think that the owner of the castle is a real prince, and it is normal to pay attention to comfort and pleasure. But the witches actually lived like the royal family, which was unimaginable to her. You must know that even maintaining an ordinary and peaceful life is an extravagant hope before heading to the Sleeping Island.
"Are you hungry?" Scroll dried his hair and tied his braids again, "It's almost time for dinner, let's go to the hall."
In the parlor on the first floor, the long square wooden table was already filled with various dishes. Evelyn roughly counted six pots of meat alone, as well as egg custard, vegetable soup and grilled mushrooms. No worse than last night's welcome feast.
When the other witches were in place, everyone started moving. She noticed that in addition to knives and forks, some people also used a pair of wooden sticks to pick up food, and His Highness himself did the same. He seldom even picked up knives and forks. The sticks in his hands flew up and down, which looked very flexible. The food in the bowl is also different from large steaks or whole chickens and whole ducks, which is different from the common food in taverns. The steak is cut into small pieces, and the boar legs are deboned, which can only be sent directly to the mouth.
When the dinner came to an end, His Royal Highness suddenly clapped his hands, "I recently researched two new things, which I intend to promote as a product, but I don't know how effective it will be. I want you to try it out first. If you have any opinions, you can share your thoughts. ."
"What is it, food?"
"Okay, I'm going to try it!"
"And I goo!"
The witches of the Mutual Aid Society burst into cheers. Evelyn looked at the scroll blankly, and the latter explained with a smile: "Your Highness often invents some novel things, such as the soap you used before, as well as perfume, chopsticks, Ice cream... He will let us try it out before it goes into production."
"Cough," the prince cleared his throat, "the first thing is white wine. Compared with common ale and fruit wine, it has a more mellow taste and is more intoxicating, so underage witches are not allowed to participate."
"Your Highness, this is prejudice!" Lightning shouted, "I can drink more than those grown-up sailors!"
"That's not OK."
"Hmm..." The little girl pouted, but Roland was unmoved, and ordered the attendant to bring up the baijiu and distribute it to the adult witch.
In front of Evelyn, there were also three glasses of crystal clear glass with different drinks. One was transparent and colorless, like clear water, one was milky white, and the last one was bright orange-yellow. Under the throbbing candlelight, some small floating objects could be seen, which looked like unfiltered fruit wine.
"They are white wine mixed with apple juice, white wine mixed with milk, and pure white wine," Roland introduced. "You can add ice cubes according to your own taste. The more you put in, the lighter the wine taste." Then he smiled at Evelyn, "You have stayed in a tavern in the capital, and your ability is to brew different kinds of wine. I hope to hear your comments on this new wine."
Evelyn couldn't help but thump twice in her heart. She took a sip from the glass of orange wine, and sure enough, as His Highness said, the taste of white wine is far stronger than that of ale, and it even pierced her throat, and the tip of her tongue felt it. There was a hint of bitterness, but the fragrance of apples diluted its influence, and finally, several flavors of the wine itself reverberated in her mouth in turn. It was the first time she had tasted such an excellent wine.
Liquor mixed with milk is more mild, and the bitterness almost disappeared. She can taste it. In addition to milk, there should be some honey or sugar in it. The sweetness and wine aroma are mixed together to form a brand new taste. .
When it was her turn to drink the last cup, Evelyn was already full of anticipation. She took a small sip, and the burning sensation rolled across her tongue and throat, just as she expected, without the interference of other flavors, only pure Alcoholic. First hot, and then sweet beneath bitterness.
"The taste of these three glasses of wine is... unforgettable," she put down the glass and took a breath, "Your Highness, some people may not be able to accept its strong and stimulating taste, but I think people who really love drinking should not resist. With such a mellow aroma."
"Really?" Roland smiled, "That's good, but this glass is not the strongest liquor, I can further enhance its aroma and let you taste it later."
Well, did he choose himself to test his new wine? Although Evelyn was a little confused, she still replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
After the wine glasses and dinner plates were removed, His Royal Highness ordered his attendants to bring a bunch of boxes and put them on the long table.
"This is the second new thing, and it's also a small gift I intend to give you," he paused, "a special piece of clothing.".
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