[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-isekai-nonbiri-nouka":3,"chapter-isekai-nonbiri-nouka-isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-1020":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Isekai Nonbiri Nouka",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1395375,1848,"Chapter 1020: Mikel and Alfred","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-1020",1020,"\u003Cp>It is me, Mikel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I had noticed this for quite some time, but Alfred-kun has some rather strange obsessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, toilets, beds, and baths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is so particular about them that it honestly leaves me confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, they do not harm me, so I have no complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, I only benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am happy that the toilets are clean, and the soft beds are comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never had the habit of taking baths before, but lately I cannot feel at ease unless I bathe every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are also some obsessions of his that do cause me trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, boats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For various reasons, Alfred-kun ended up managing a deserted island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To get there, we need a boat, yet for some reason he insists on building one himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I do help him with that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first boat was made by gathering thin pieces of wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It floated, but it was amateur work after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way to the island, it broke apart in high waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fufu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, I truly thought I was going to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I cannot swim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would like to praise myself for not bursting into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the young fisherman nearby who rescued us, thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next boat, we reflected on our first failure and gathered thick logs instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We tied them together tightly with sturdy rope so they would not come apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one did not break in the waves, but it was so heavy that we could barely row it, and it would not move forward properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farthest we managed was about the distance one could walk from the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seakins watched us with very strange expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, we gave up on tying wood together and carved a boat out of a large log instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked impressive, but after capsizing more times than I could count, Alfred-kun finally gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is Alfred-kun’s obsession that is harmful to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, perhaps there is some benefit, since I did learn how to swim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, I can swim now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only short distances, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I do not want to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single time something fails, Alfred-kun properly borrows a boat and goes to the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has fields to tend there, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not going is simply not an option, but still, what am I supposed to think about that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I am grateful that he borrows one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proper boats really are impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he borrowed one from the beginning, would that not save all the time and effort of building one himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our clothes would not get soaked either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I will not say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having strong convictions is important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now then, next he plans to attach a sail to the boat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is not a bad idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just hope we manage to reach the island in one of his handmade boats before I become capable of swimming all the way there myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred-kun has a surprisingly delicate side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He once had trouble with the residents of a certain town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, to be precise, it was not really trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief exchange… no, communication?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, while Alfred-kun and I were walking through town to buy materials for a boat, we were approached by three burly men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Hey, lend us some money. We are in trouble here」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three burly men ignored me and spoke directly to Alfred-kun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, Alfred-kun certainly looks more like he has money than I do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understand why they ignored me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did they not see the sword at Alfred-kun’s waist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or did they simply judge him to be weak?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred-kun is skilled enough to hold his own even against O’Brien-sama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They may have had the advantage in numbers, but Alfred-kun could likely defeat them without even drawing his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought it might be best to strike first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alfred-kun did not throw a punch right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he wore a relaxed smile…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Took a handful of coins from his purse and scattered them onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「If you want them then pick them up」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see. He wants to provoke them first, then fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly took a single step back so I would not get in the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the three burly men got angry and targeted me instead, Alfred-kun would be troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I made sure I could run at a moment’s notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the three burly men betrayed Alfred-kun’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three burly men crouched in front of Alfred-kun, crying as they picked up the scattered coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Th-thank you! Thank you so much!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「W-with this, we can buy food.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「We can feed our little brothers and sisters…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they truly were in desperate need of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Thank you, really. You’ve saved us.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「If you ever need anything, just say the word.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「We’re usually near the southern pier of the harbor.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TN: Chapter 984\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward people like that, Alfred-kun’s act of scattering coins on the ground… was not exactly praiseworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I suppose it could not be helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those three men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They really did look suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded exactly like they were demanding money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Alfred-kun returned to his small Alfred-kun form, visibly dejected, and shut himself up in his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought he would brush it off and move on, but that was not the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an episode that made me realize how unexpectedly sensitive he can be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reflecting on it, he became a little more cautious in his actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, although he needed to return to his family home anyway, it is a good thing that he has a way to recover his mental state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incidentally, until Alfred-kun recovered… I suffered as well, since I could not eat his cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned to his family home, I even considered going along with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicious food is a frightening thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred-kun is an excellent cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And through his dealings with the round-faced fox tribe, he has gained access to a wide variety of ingredients, which has greatly expanded his culinary repertoire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the princes refuse to leave his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understand how they feel, so I let it slide. But I cannot accept that complaints are being sent to me saying the princes now refuse ordinary meals, leaving the royal castle’s chefs in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From my perspective, all I can say is that they should wait for Chef Ribic, who set off on a journey to find a city that serves food even more delicious than Alfred-kun’s, to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I replied that way, I received a letter that indirectly mentioned that the kings themselves wish to taste Alfred-kun’s cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was that sent to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the kings want to eat it… the princes must have bragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the portions are limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, such requests should be directed to Alfred-kun directly… no, that would not do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They should go through my mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is how I responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely that will make them give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should also caution the princes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understand the urge to boast, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Alfred-kun himself, if someone asks for his cooking, he provides it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using generous amounts of high-grade seasonings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt that at the very least we should pay something, so I consulted Mother and asked about the market price of those seasonings. I was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount Alfred-kun uses in a single meal could buy a decent house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, I wondered if Mother was exaggerating, but considering their rarity, shelf life, and the effort required to import them, the estimate was not far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, we must be careful in our dealings with the round-faced fox tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We must not let our guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, at every single meal, the princes and the members of the archive demand Alfred-kun’s cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I suppose it is fine, as long as they work accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the princes’ toilet project will require an enormous amount of funding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is still in the planning stage, but the cost will likely exceed what the royal family alone can support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should inform Mother so that we can secure some funding from the Korin Religion as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother’s review will be strict, so I would like the members of the archive museum to prepare a flawless proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is almost noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Raywhite Kingdom and the surrounding nations, people eat a hearty meal around sunrise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, when the sun sets, they eat a lighter supper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only royalty and nobles eat heavily again at dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the standard pattern of two meals a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Alfred-kun’s meals are different…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breakfast is moderate, lunch is moderate, and dinner is moderate. A well-balanced three meals a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, adjustments are made according to personal preference. Some eat a larger breakfast, others a lighter dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you grow used to enjoying Alfred-kun’s cooking, three meals a day naturally becomes the norm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, it did for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the places in town that serve food do not operate that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be specific, there are no places that provide lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royalty and nobles can simply rely on their personal chefs… but I do not have a personal chef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither does Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which means, for lunch, I either have to cook for myself or go to Alfred-kun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred-kun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I recall correctly, he is preparing lunch at the archive museum again today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the prince’s request, he said he would make ramen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I seem to remember reading in some document that the king of a distant great nation is trying to popularize a dish called ramen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it that same ramen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case… I have no choice but to pay a visit to the archive museum’s kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>",1643,"2026-06-05T23:08:45.136Z",1,"novelbin.me","0243c45d65716b1b46dc6d975c573cb8a22413ded537c4e8fdfe1d0f6e947cc7","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-1021","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-1019",1036,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fisekai-nonbiri-nouka-cover.jpg"]