Stir-fried shrimp, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried cabbage, roasted beef with potatoes.

Vegetable bisque, pork chops, flavored omelet.

Delicious dishes with enticing aromas are neatly laid out on the table.

Brother Sigma's cooking skills are amazing...... Alain's beautiful little nose sniffed, and there were some doubts in his heart, Mr. Mage neither divided the meal, nor let her prepare knives, forks and cutlery, did he have to use his hands to grab it?

-- The meal system in Nolen Continent is more complicated today, and the so-called separate meal system and the group meal system reflect different concepts, and personal hygiene and other reasons are secondary.

In public dining and large and solemn banquets of high society, people usually choose to divide meals for the sake of food convenience, hygiene problems and pretense, and everyone eats their own plates.

The dinner system is also very popular, the clergy of the Holy See of Light regard each other as brothers and sisters, the dinner system shows their concept of unity and friendship, and the dinner system is also prevalent in the army, in order to show the brotherhood of keeping each other, as for the extremely close family members and relatives, whether it is a high-ranking royal family or an ordinary family, they are also accustomed to having a dinner in private, for the simple reason that it is used to enhance the relationship between family members.

However, whether it is a separate meal or a gathering, the hygiene problem has been implemented and solved, everyone should wash their hands openly before eating, show that their hands are clean, in order to show the respect of the most tablemates, soups and other dishes have a public independent spoon. Private utensils are not allowed to reach in...... This qiē is the same as the Western meal system of Sigma's previous life, but it is also a normal thing, this magical and magical world. Nature and the earth will give rise to points of divergence.

However, to his sense of wonder and a little pride, he inadvertently influenced the world of sword and sorcery.

- Fiona took out a delicate wooden box from the basket she had brought, opened it, and took out a pair of thin wooden sticks carved with delicate patterns, and distributed them to everyone under Alain's astonishing gaze.

When the captain of the guard handed Sigma a pair of thin sticks in his hand, the Qianqianyu hand trembled slightly. The girl's calm eyes also fluctuated slightly, but Sigma didn't notice this qiē, he looked at the pair of wooden utensils in his hands. The longer you are away from home, the more familiar things bring back memories.

This thing is called "chopsticks", and the pronunciation in the Norren continent is also "chopsticks".

This term was written into the Holy Empire's Royal Encyclopedia. There is also a scientific name called "Sigmar's Palace".

The continent of Norren has an equally prosperous and long-standing civilization. But as a traverser, even if he forgets the flowers and plants of his motherland, he will not forget the bird smell of jì sour and hot potato shreds, in the days when he grew up in the Washington family, from the beginning of a little autonomy, Sigma opened some small stoves for himself in his previous life according to his memories, and how can he eat Tianchao dishes without chopsticks?

And the brothers and nobles of the Washington family think that the food made by the little cub is really fucking delicious. But the violent maniacs are not very interested in slender chopsticks, and their cutlery is usually a short knife and a bear's paw-like hand. Sigma also tried to show this group of bastards the uniqueness of chopsticks, a tool that interprets the beauty of simplicity to the extreme in the thousands of years of food culture of the Celestial Dynasty, but because the chopsticks are too flexible, he can always compete for success in the dinner, and the result is that without exception, the uncles are angry and angry to snatch and beat, so that the matter is over.

But there are still people in this world.

In the years when he was in school in the imperial capital, Sigma drove the small stove as always, and the people who ate the overlord's meal changed from the rogue brothers and nobles of the Reaper family to the princess of the empire, and Lyudmila saw the chopsticks for the first time The simple shape but complicated use of the utensils, and then quickly discovered the charm of this thing, took it back and recommended it to the emperor, which was immediately well received, and then slowly promoted it in a small range of monarchs and ministers' dinners, and finally formed a trend that swept the upper class of the empire.

Under the influence of the martial culture of the human race, the nobles unanimously believe that chopsticks represent a more elegant but powerful table manners, a small two thin sticks, both clamping, poking, pinching, chopping, holding, peeling, digging, prying and other functions, especially favored by fast swordsmen, because the use of chopsticks can exercise and show the flexibility of the wrist - at the dining table, can use chopsticks dexterously and gracefully, can show a person's swordsmanship skills, and can highlight his elegant style, for the nobles who pretend to be forced, It is not difficult to understand that it is an excellent tool to improve the style, just as gladiatorial fighting is a bloody and violent inferior competition, while fencing is an elegant aristocratic sport, and noble people always like to be high and different.

In the end, the most martial nobles even abandoned their knives and forks and used chopsticks as their only utensils, because for this group of warriors, even in the face of thick steaks and a whole roast suckling pig, they could use two wooden chopsticks to dismantle them.

This pair of small chopsticks, which represent the memories of Sigma's previous life, inadvertently left a deep imprint on this world of sword and magic in a way that Sigma never expected.

It was even written into the encyclopedia, and there was also the name of the "Sigma Palace", a powerful and domineering bird, and those who didn't know thought it was an artifact such as a shield or armor.

- Of course, there is a small episode in this matter, as Sigma's fiancée, the eldest lady of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has been able to eat Sigma's small stove since she was a child, but this woman has been silent about chopsticks, and when chopsticks suddenly became popular, Sigma also secretly laughed at his fiancée and missed this big business opportunity, but he didn't expect that almost overnight, the natural kingdom engraved with the phoenix fire coat of arms, the ambergris wood elf holy tattoo cloud carved virgin incense eight stars and eight diamonds Sigma The royal palace suddenly seized the high-end market of the nobles, The momentum was so thunderous that even the Royal Chamber of Commerce, which had a first-hand source of information, was caught off guard, and from head to toe, it was full of "premeditated", which made Sigma stunned. I couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh: this woman's deep scheming and the evil taste of "I just want to see your stunned stupid face" are simply outrageous.

"This is ......" Alan looked at the chopsticks in her hand, the warm material and exquisite pattern made her feel the extraordinary nature of this object. But no matter how chopsticks prevail in the upper class, they are still unfamiliar items for an ordinary little girl, after all, ordinary people's food recipes do not have much room for chopsticks to play a role, and the nobles do not want to see their forced artifacts become rotten so quickly, and the shrewd businessmen who seized the high-end market early also know more about the truth that scarcity is expensive, after all, the production of a pair of natural kingdom ambergris wood elf holy pattern cloud carved virgin incense eight stars and eight diamonds sigma royal. Naturally, it is more profitable than producing 10,000 pairs of wooden chopsticks, and this cake is guarded by many forces. Whoever touches it dies.

"It's called 'chopsticks.'" It was Lyudmila who spoke, perhaps after a long absence, and she had eaten Sigma's dishes again, and the imperial princess was in a very good mood, and she even took the initiative to talk to her face. The chopsticks circled nimbly in her hand a few times. Her Royal Highness smiled at the little girl, "The blind fools in the imperial capital don't really know that the most suitable use for this thing is to eat Sigma's dishes. ”

"Use it this way." Sigma cleaned up her mood and smiled the same, "The dishes I cook are not divided into meals, and it is not convenient to use a knife and fork to eat after all." In contrast, it is easier to use chopsticks. Look, use ...... like this"

He picked up a piece of beef and placed it on Alain's plate, adding other dishes: "Take your time." ”

Ji Li, who was sitting next to Alain, also stretched out her chopsticks, cut the pork chops in Lori's plate horizontally and vertically, and divided them into small pieces that were easy to eat, the small wooden chopsticks were in her hands, sharper than a fast knife, after all, it was a paladin whose body lì exceeded the limit of mortals, and threw it with all her might, this wooden chopsticks could even break a giant wooden waist, just a pork chop, what a way.

Sigma took a piece of flavored omelet, took a bite and praised it, he looked at Lyudmila and Fiona, the two girls from the army with beautiful faces, calm bearing, cherry mouth open, chewing slowly, tasting the demure appearance of this table of home-cooked food, no different from the ladies in the impression of the previous life, it turns out that good things are always the same - and then he saw that the chopsticks moved dexterously in their delicate jade hands, easily cutting the pork chops into neat small pieces, and then clamping them and sending them into their mouths, The whole process is smooth, and the chopsticks are like knives, and even the Cantonese people, who were the most worrisome in the range of recipes and dietary practices in their previous lives, do not have such terrifying combat effectiveness......

But in this way, everyone sat together, not to divide the meal, but to take food from a plate, this intimate way of eating warmed his heart, evoked memories, and drove away the loneliness in his heart.

Sigma was delighted.

It's delicious...... Fiona sighed from the bottom of her heart.

Powerful, mysterious, responsible, kind, compassionate and tolerant, and approachable enough, with some inconsequential little flaws, but it makes him look more like a flesh-and-blood person, and his cooking skills are so good, he is simply a peerless good man in his mother's mouth, but the only regret is ...... He seems to be engaged, and the princess is very ...... about him

Fiona sighed in her heart, no wonder her mother kept saying that good men are hard to find in the world...... Thinking back to her thoughts in front of the kitchen door, she looked up and saw Sigma's heartfelt smile full of warmth, contentment, and remembrance......

She almost jumped up, but fortunately, the captain of the guard locked a change of love with an excellent will, and despite the helpless sorrow in her heart, she still lowered her head quietly and continued to eat, but her precise movements like a machine were slightly confused.

Sigma still didn't notice Fiona's abnormality, and he looked at Alain again, little Lori was fighting with chopsticks, but unfortunately she couldn't do it in a short time, and after trying a few times, she couldn't pick up a piece of pork smoothly - but the child always had a naughty way, she glanced around secretly, and after finding that no one was paying attention to her, she poked lightly with the tip of the chopsticks, forked up a piece of pork, and quickly put it into her mouth.

- And then he was caught by Sigma.

The meat in his mouth almost choked in his throat, but fortunately, Sigma reached out and stroked her back, and I don't know what method was used, the meat swallowed smoothly, Alain's face was flushed, and he just wanted to explain something, but he saw Sigma laughing softly, and he also stretched out his chopsticks to pick up a piece of pork and put it in his mouth, and said with a smile: "Just like magic, chopsticks are also tools." Tools are for people, not for people to serve them, as long as they are needed. It can be used in any way that suits it. ”

He casually talked to Alan about magic in the kitchen, and Xiao Lori listened to it ignorantly, but with the real thing of chopsticks as an example, it suddenly became clear, and Alan nodded suddenly: "I understand something......"

"Magic?" Sigma opened the conversation, and Gilly heard it, then laughed. "What did you tell Alain? Why, want to take in a student? ”

Mr. Mage's student, it seems to ...... Also a mage?

Although I think this matter is outrageous. But Alain couldn't help but look forward to it, she liked the breeze blowing on her face, and longed for Sigma's magical ability to manipulate the elemental changes at will, so she looked at Sigma almost immediately. There was a hint of nervousness and longing in the big eyes.

Sigma shook her head and said, "No." It's not appropriate. ”

Although she was mentally prepared, although she knew that it was impossible for a pie to fall from the sky, Alain's eyes were still full of irrepressible disappointment, but the little Lori was very sensible and had a good attitude, so she quickly restrained her feelings and put on a carefree smile - Alain, you little fool. You only met Sigma for the first time, and you wanted someone to take you as a student? I'm not ashamed. And became a mage apprentice. What about Mom?

But the little girl still sensed the change in the atmosphere at the table with a child's instinct - and just after Mr. Master refused, the eyes of the other three big sisters became strange, as if they understood something, and as if they were sorry for something......

However, the strange atmosphere only lasted for a moment, and then immediately dissipated and became invisible, and before Alain could wonder, he heard Sigma ask, "Alain, is your mother still sleeping?" ”

Alain listened, showed a grateful smile to Ji Li, and nodded loudly: "Well, mom slept soundly, thanks to Sister Ji Li!" Thank you so much! ”

When Sigma and Lyudmila arrived at Alain's house, Jiri was grooming Alain's mother with the light, and Sigma chatted with Alain's mother for a while, a quiet woman who spoke in an orderly manner and had a calm look in her eyes, and only such a mother could teach a sensible child like Alain, and there was no father in this family.

She is very weak and has been confined to bed recently, and almost everything has to be done by Alain alone.

But even so, the little girl can still live an optimistic and healthy life.

Ji Li warmed Alain's mother's body with holy light, and after combing it through, Alain's mother, who was nourished by the holy light, fell asleep, Ji Li has experience, in this case, she probably has to sleep until night, Alain left one for her mother after making lunch, put it in a pot of insulation, and went to the bedroom to take care of her mother, tucked the quilt corners, and then returned to the living room, entertaining the guests from afar as the host.

"That's good......" Sigma touched her head, and was about to speak, when the sound of horses' hooves came from far and near, and the shouts of the riders reining in their horses.

"Please don't be nervous." Fiona saw Kiri and Sigma's frowning brows, "The sound of hooves is clear, the frequency is urgent, the horse is extremely fast, this is a scout, I'll take a look." ”

Wiping his mouth with a napkin, the captain of the guard pressed his sword and went out, and after a while, the sound of horses' hooves sounded again, and the comer left, and after Fiona returned, with Lyudmila's approval, she said directly: "The Marquis of Cambra was struck by lightning, and according to eyewitnesses, it was almost exactly the same as the lightning strike at Nina Vidora's estate last night. ”

"Tsk...... Troublesome. Lyudmila frowned and looked at Sigma, "Albert Tesla has been rampant to this point?" How did he do it? Whatever it is, it's going to cause a lot of trouble, and I have a hunch that this lightning strike should be just the beginning...... The situation may be even more chaotic. ”

Sigma also nodded and said, "Then let's solve the affairs of the manor...... The game is getting more and more interesting. ”

Lyudmila said again: "The Marquis of Cambra has been very obedient all these years, and he has cooperated with me very much in this matter, and I will visit him both in public and private, do you want to go with him?" ”

"What am I going to do? Annoying? Sigma smiled, "Let's keep my identity secret for the time being, and don't let anyone else know about it, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble." ”

Lyudmila nodded.

When something like this happened, several people lost interest in eating slowly.

After sweeping the table, Lyudmila stood up contentedly and glanced at Alain, who the little girl still did not know. The majestic-looking big sister who ate at the same table with her turned out to be the legendary princess, and the Iron Princess smiled at Alain: "The egg rolls and pork chops are delicious. Can I come again next time? ”

Sigma exclaimed, "What about mine? What about mine? ”

The princess ignored her, looked at Alain, and said with a smile: "Of course I won't eat you for nothing, I will pay you." It's a bit cheesy to talk about money or something, do you have any wishes? Interested in magic, for example? If a stingy guy doesn't want to take you as a student, I can recommend you somewhere, but only if you have some talent for magic. ”

Alain blinked. Looking at Sigma as if asking for help, Sigma smiled back with encouragement.

A little reminiscence drifted through the little girl's eyes, as if she had thought of something. "When I was a child, I went to the city with my mother, and I heard beautiful music and singing in the fountain pool in the square. The uncle wore a hat with a beautiful feather. Fiddling with a beautiful instrument. Playing beautiful music and singing beautiful songs, I asked him, "Uncle, what do you do, why do you sing here?" He said that he was a bard who showed people singing, sincerity, enthusiasm and joy through guò in exchange for money...... I never thought before that a person could make a living this way. and to be happy, contented, and full of dignity. At that time, I thought, there must be a lot of interesting things in this world, I want to see it, see the big world, and more interesting things......"

"Want to travel the world? That's ...... too" Lyudmila nodded, with her power and status, it was enough to give this ordinary little girl what she wanted.

"No, no, Alain has grown up, the standard for a child to grow up is that she will understand that dreams will always be dreams...... "Alain smiled, "I only have one relative to my mother, and my mother only has one relative, between dreams and relatives, I choose the latter, I want to take care of my mother, with her, there is nothing bad about living like this...... So sister, when Sister Gilly agreed to help my mother with her illness, I didn't lack anything. ”

"Is that so......" Lyudmila smiled, "good boy." ”

Alain sent several people out of the house.

"Let's come back in the evening, your mother is weak, and she needs to use the holy light to recuperate." Ji Li pinched Alain's face, "Is it okay to stay here at night?" ”

"Absolutely! As long as my brother and sister don't dislike it! Alain nodded vigorously, "I'll clean up the house!" ”

The horse's hooves sounded, and Lyudmila and Fiona were gone, as she always was, without any delay.

Ji Li went to lead the horse, Alain and Sigma looked at Lyudmila's departing figure side by side, little Lori seemed to have a lot of courage, pinched the necromancer's sleeve, and said timidly: "Brother Sigma, can I ask, why don't you want to accept me as a student?" Is it because I don't have talent? Of course, I just wanted to ask, just out of pure curiosity, because I felt ......"

As if afraid that Sigma would misunderstand, the little girl explained in a panic, Sigma pondered for a moment, squatted down, looked into Alain's eyes, and said calmly: "It's because I don't want to teach you, Alain, I don't want you to be like me...... There are many kinds of mages, as a druid, you will live a full and happy life, as an elemental mage, you will be respected, but as a necromancer, you will be greeted only by the indifference and constant loss of the world...... And I'm a necromancer. ”

Alain's eyes widened, with surprise and confusion in his eyes, and Sigma smiled and grimaced, "Frightened?" I'm the necromancer in the story who eats children's hearts......"

After listening to the necromancer's words, Alantir had neither fear nor laughter, and she said with a straight face: "Brother Sigma is not a bad person, I think so, and my mother thinks so too. ”

Sigma was curious, "Your mother? ”

"Well, Mom said, you are a kind person, and you have a peculiar temperament in you, as if you are sad about losing something, but you are still clinging to the path you have chosen." The little girl blinked, as if she understood, "It turns out that necromancers are not as evil as in the story, they are just a group of sad but stubborn good people like big brothers." (To be continued......)