A Living Armour Owns A Tavern - Chapter 29 Rebuilding Yelloweaf

Ever since Gus has transmigrated, he recently figured out that his new body does not require to sleep. Seeing as the morning light is still a few hours away, he used this moment to prepare breakfast for everyone. Before he started, he did another quick upgrade to the Orphanage Kitchen. He needs to store his dry ingredients properly and he also needed a wide, clean countertop to work on. He placed their old work table outside and replaced it with stainless steel, kitchen countertop. This steel table is commonly seen in professional kitchens. They do not rust and is very durable. He can do all his prep and knifework here.

Unlike the System’s Grocery store, Gus is able to purchase multiple kitchen equipment without spending his hard-earned skill points. The only drawback is that the System’s recreated equipment is quite expensive.

Gus bought Kitchen Detergent for 20 silvers, along with color-coded, plastic chopping boards which costs 300 silvers each. He added clean kitchen towels and rags set for 10 silvers total. Some people may argue that Wood is the best chopping board material for knife preservation, but for Gus, sanitation comes first.

The colors of the chopping boards represent the type of food you can use it on. Yellow for poultry, red for pork and beef, blue for seafood and lastly white for vegetables and fruits. He cared for the well-being of his customers. He also wanted to teach Sarah and the kids about basic food handling and sanitation. That is an important requirement for being a member of Gus’ kitchen brigade. Besides, Gus can sharpen their knives anytime he wanted to.

Making breakfast is as simple as breathing for Gus. He prepared the following food for today’s breakfast. Porc Bacon slices, Egg Omelettes, thin pancakes with butter, and finally, a basic Porc garlic sausage made from minced garlic, leftover raw porc meat, and it’s intestines, which is cleaned and salt-cured, to be used as a hog casing. Gus made sure to use 70 percent lean porc meat and 30 percent lean meat to fat ratio, to retain the sausage’s savory juices. As for the pancakes, Gus could’ve made it fluffier by buying baking powder, but he thought he should save his skill points till he really needs it.

As he finished his prep work for today’s breakfast, all he needs to do now is wait for everyone to wake up so he can simply cook the food on the fly.

Gus used this moment to focus on his agenda.

First, he needs to consult with Nico and Victor about his dilemma regarding his mission which is to own a tavern. He only has less than a month to complete his task. Failure to do so will cause him to lose his ability to barter with the system.

Second, he needs to talk with Sarah, Nico and Victor to consider potatoes as Yellowleaf’s commodity. By doing so, the working males won’t have to do manual labor outside town. Gus will need to teach Sarah, Victor, Nico, and Rhoanne how to cultivate and prepare potatoes, so they can also teach these to the villagers.

Third, besides the potato farm, Gus wanted the kids to have a stable income. He wanted to give them more ways to earn money besides tending the farm.

Last, he needs to get stronger. He doesn’t want a repeat of last night’s disaster. It was by chance that Nico and Rhoanne are in town to help. But he can’t help but wonder, what would have happened if they weren’t here.

Before the morning light came up, Sarah is heading to the kitchen to prepare food for the kids, but she was surprised that Gus took the liberty to prepare it himself.

“Good morning Gus, I see you have been busy. I’m sorry to have always trouble you cooking for us.”

said Sarah.

“Oh please, don’t mind me. I’m also at fault for not asking permission to use your kitchen this morning,” said Gus.

“Then, Is it okay if I ask a favor from you? I would love to learn how to cook under you if that’s alright?” asked Sarah.

After tasting and cooking so many of Gus’ food, she knew she wanted to learn more. Aside from that, Sarah is also starting to feel ashamed of herself, for letting Gus cook for them. He has been working in the kitchen for two straight days now. Her prideful nature would not just let this continue to happen.

Gus’ enthusiasm sparked even more! As a first lesson, Gus described every ingredient he used this morning. He let Sarah make porc sausages and how to stuff them in the hog casing. Gus also let her cook the food, while Gus coaches her along the way. It seems that Sarah is a fast learner. She only made a couple of mistakes, like overcooking the omelets and the pancakes on her first try.

Soon, everybody has shown up in the dining room to eat their breakfast. Once again, they couldn’t but help admire the food in front of them. Unlike last night, everything is simple yet abundant. It’s what Gus believes what a proper breakfast should be.

“Are you really sure you have no recollection of your past memories, Mr. Gus? I just can’t really seem to get used to experiencing new types of food every day. The world is getting bigger and bigger every time you cook.” said Nico.

“New food?! Where?! What is it?” asked the sleepy-eyed Rhoanne as the drowsiness in her eyes just faded away.

The children were excited to experience their second breakfast like this. Before, they only get to eat only hard rye bread and the occasional eggs that the villagers give, barely sating their hunger.

Then all of a sudden, The Gods seems to have finally answered their prayers, as they got to eat something warm, filling and delicious such as the pork stew and white bread. Looking now, they have such heavenly food in front of them which royalty themselves has never laid their eyes on. “What did we do in our past life to deserve such a fortuitous miracle.” Sarah thought.

Griffin was the first to bite at the thin soft pancakes. He could never get enough of the butter and sugar that completed the dish. Gretel and Ray were enjoying their favorite bacon with omelets.
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Little sage is being creative and used the pancakes to roll the bacon slices inside. She bit little by little as she wanted the flavors to last longer in her mouth. She didn’t forget to bring her new toys the Hardsuit Rhoanne action figure and Magna Defender Gus sitting on the dining table by her side. Cindy was quietly eating her food. She was greatly enjoying breakfast, as she ate a lot. But Gretel realized that she was still unusually quiet than normal.

After breakfast, the children have run off to do their chores. Gus took the opportunity to talk with Nico.

“Mr. Nico, Is it possible for you to help me purchase land in this town?” asked Gus.

“The thing is Mr. Gus, you cannot own land since you are not a noble. On another note, Only the Royalty has the authority to grant, or sell you land,” said Nico apologetically.

“As much as I would love to help you, Mr. Gus, I only hold a certain amount of authority in Tenrocks city. My relationship with Circa, is strictly business as I do not wish to owe favors to the Monarchy of MoSanchez.” followed Nico.

“Perhaps Victor can help Gus. We also need to talk to him about the potatoes, so maybe we can try our luck there,” said Sarah.

Gus sighed. the more he asked about obtaining his tavern, the more impossible it seems for it to happen. Nico promised to do what he can to help him.

While Rhoanne decided to help the kids tend to the potato farm, Gus Sarah and Nico decided to give Victor a visit.