Chapter 229 The Taste of the Monili Fruit
Chapter 229 The Taste of the Monili Fruit
“This Monili fruit is really good.”
These were the three's thoughts after they broke open the fruit they had received from Kiha Village.
The village of Kiha has been cultivating the manilen for generations and is famous for its manilen nuts. It can be said to be a typical rural village, which is common near large cities, and there are many taverns and other shops that serve alcoholic beverages.
The Monili fruit tree is widely distributed in the world, but if you consider the seeds as food, you need fertile soil. The Monili fruit tree converts sufficient nutrients into fat and stores it in the seeds, which is also stored in the fruit.
The fertile land of Kiha produces these fats, making the fruit perfect for making mole sauce.
“They gave us a lot as a thank you for helping us.”
Fino took out a few boxes full of Monili fruit and said embarrassedly.
"With such good quality, I can definitely make a lot of money if I sell it."
"Kiha developed as a nut producing area and has quite extensive orchards. So they actually sell the fruit as a premium product in moderation to prevent the value from falling."
“They harvest all the fruit so as not to burden the tree, but then there’s a surplus. Usually that surplus goes into candles or just processes the seeds into nuts, but the profit margins are so low that they don’t worry about it.”
"Market rules are in effect. So we can't waste, we have to use it efficiently. You'll help, right, Fino?"
“Sure, no problem!”
The orc girl seemed to be looking forward to the taste of Monili-chan.
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The handmade Monlicote produced by the family was ready, and when everyone was about to taste it, a familiar face passed by.
"What are you doing, Mr. Ye Kai?"
"You have a good nose, Bethan. Is this a date?"
A large number of molds were arranged on the huge cloth, and after being cooled by Fino's range magic, they were busy being packed into boxes. This kind of private production with assembly line operation, Bessen responded with a surprised tone, but was asked back.
“What! That’s right, but is there a problem?”
"No, I think it's something to be happy about. I think you have the right to taste it."
"When Mr. Ye Kai isn't paying attention, he's surprisingly careless, isn't he?"
"You can't call it being cordial, can you, Mabel?"
“Yes, Mr. Ye Kai is easier to talk to now.”
Betrayed by her, Bethan sighed and gave in. He crossed the fence first, then helped Mabel through, and sat on the mat occupied by Ye Kai and others.
The impatient Senel birds pecked at the clothes and urged him to hurry. Ye Kai broke off the finished Monlicote in large pieces and threw them into their mouths. After they slowly savored it, they happily danced in celebration.
“It looks like it’s worth the wait.”
Seeing how confident they were, Ye Kai believed that he had succeeded. Senel birds are gourmets, but they don't ask for food continuously. They must have correctly understood the concept of a hobby.
“Then let’s try it too.”
Everyone got a portion and tasted it, and their eyes widened as if they were infected.
"Ah? Impossible?"
“Ha, I’m melting.”
“That’s amazing. Could it be so different?”
“Although I don’t quite understand it, it is indeed different.”
“This is amazing.”
Everyone expressed different feelings.
“Hmm, it’s a refined bitterness. Is it because of the subtle differences in the soil? I haven’t compared them, so I can’t say for sure.”
“I think the characteristics of the tree also have an impact. Maybe the people of Kiha Village have chosen the best ones and passed them down from generation to generation?”
“I see. That may also be an important factor.”
Mabel froze after the first sound, then collected herself.
"This is so strange! This Monlicote is totally different from the usual ones!"
As the daughter of Elanka, the production manager, she often tasted Monlikote because of her position. Although the Monlikote taste of the product is improving, this taste is really shocking.
"The difference in grades is too great. If such products are circulated, the production... "
Mabel's expression even revealed a sense of tragedy.
Monricot, which was processed into an extremely fine powder by transformation magic, is made with favorite milk and sugar purchased from various places. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a top-grade product regardless of cost. It is only natural that she was impressed by the finish of her tongue.
"Don't worry. It's impossible to maintain such a system with such a strong market pressure with such a production method that relies on magic. There are already very few Transfiguration Magicians, and they still have to bend their technology to produce it. It can be said that it is not easy to ensure that individuals can enjoy their share."
“Is that really the case…?”
Mabel, who was on the verge of crying, was comforted by Chaim who stroked her head. His judgment was correct. Even if the production method was popularized, it would be difficult to ensure enough magicians.
“When Fino first tasted the commercially available Monlicote in Holmt City, I didn’t think it was the flavor you could get at that price. Before, I might have been addicted to Monlicote. Mr. Ye Kai’s handmade version is special.”
“If that’s what everyone says, then it must be true.”
Mabel finally showed a relieved expression.
In Ye Kai and Tulio's minds, the image of Fino running as fast as a squirrel to complete the task and chewing Monlicote appeared.
The two men couldn't help but laugh, and the orc girl, who was sensitive enough to notice this, puffed up her cheeks, but she quickly recovered when the two men bowed and apologized and presented their own Monlicots.
Ye Kai originally thought that Monlikote was just a portable food that didn’t take up much space and was only for personal enjoyment, but the market for Monlikote is expanding. With the current stable economic growth in Western countries, it is expected to expand further.
The state in which addiction has a significant impact on the economy is like a symbol of peace to Ye Kai, and naturally, a smile breaks out on his face.
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That day, it was not the usual morning tea party, but lunch with Eleanor and the others. On the terrace of the palace, Eleanor reached out for the various sandwiches prepared, and then Ye Kai reached out for the Monolicot made in the morning, which made both father and son praise it.
"Although I am always surprised by Lord Ye Kai, this time I am so surprised that I can count on my fingers."
Ye Kai, who was dining with Fran, said something like this, which shows that Monolicot is very popular. However, Senna, who was always in a good mood when sitting with Ye Kai, seemed a little quiet.
"Come on, Senna."
Ye Kai noticed her situation and raised his eyebrows as if he was thinking, but after the look Chamu gave him, he started to act.
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