Chapter 114: Delicious Shaved Ice!

"My lord, let me help you!"

Outside the cave, Knight Mi Gen and others saw Gervas and Lei Meng carrying two large sacks on their backs as they emerged, and hurried forward to take the linen bags.

But as soon as they took hold of the linen bags, the group immediately sensed something was wrong.

"Ah, it's so cold. Is this ice?"

"That's right, it is ice!" Gervas nodded with a smile.

"This is simply incredible! My lord, this is the season of the scorching sun; if one stands exposed under the sunlight, even a person can faint from the heat, so how can there be such large blocks of ice!"

Even though they had just felt the cold wind at the cave entrance, seeing these huge ice blocks, wider than their own bodies, with their own eyes, Knight Mi Gen and others still found it unbelievable!

"Didn't I say there is a cold spring source there? It is not strange to have ice. Come, we must hurry back with the ice."

"Otherwise, if it melts on the road, you won't be able to taste a delicious food that I, my lord, know of!"

Another delicious food?

On that night when Andrew and Catherine were entertained, some grilled oysters remained uneaten afterward, which Gervas distributed to the knights as a reward.

And those garlic-grilled oysters could be said to be the most delicious food Knight Mi Gen and others had ever tasted in their lives.

Now, hearing that there was another delicious food known to Lord Gervas, how could Knight Mi Gen and others dare to be negligent?

"My lord, we will definitely rush back to the castle at the fastest speed!"

Afterwards, after loading the ice onto the carriage and bringing along the serf Mit who had guided the way, Gervas and others began their return journey.

Of course, Gervas once again issued a gag order to the serf Mit.

It was not because he worried that his subjects would have some bold ideas after learning of it.

Rather, he worried that in the future, some noble would grow envious and secretly come to steal the ice.

Upon returning to the castle, the Fire Stallions had already been settled in the pasture outside the castle.

After the repairs made some time ago, all the fences in the pasture were very sturdy; even the Fire Stallions could not escape.

Therefore, settling such a large herd of Fire Stallions within the pasture was the most suitable option.

"Chef Rose! Chef Rose!" The knights of Mi Gen followed behind Gervas, rushing frantically to the kitchen.

Before even entering the kitchen, they could not help but shout out.

Hearing the shouts, the first to poke out was Shirley's small head.

"Ah, Lord Gervas, you have come!"

The little girl Shirley had originally been somewhat puzzled, but upon seeing Gervas at the very front, she was instantly overjoyed.

"That's right, I have come. Has Shirley been good today?"

"Lord Gervas, Shirley has been very good today; Shirley has already helped Mother wash five silver plates!"

"Is that so? Then you are indeed very good. Then later, I will properly reward the well-behaved Shirley!"

"Really?" Shirley's round, big eyes blinked, full of hope!

"Of course it is true!"

Just then, Rose also hurriedly arrived at the door. "Greetings, Lord Gervas!"

Now that Rose had been watered by Gervas, she was truly becoming more and more vibrant and delicate.

Her magic potion bloodline, while helping Gervas cultivate, also seemed to be slowly activating, so she herself could also receive benefits.

Not only did she become younger and healthier, but even her skin could become tender and firm.

At this moment, Rose's skin was in no way inferior to that of noble Young Ladies or Ladies.

"Rose, you have come at just the right time. Go prepare some dried fruits, milk, honey..."

Immediately after, Gervas led Knight Mi Gen and others into the kitchen.

Waiting for Rose to prepare the required ingredients, Gervas took a small axe and began to constantly and gently chip away at the ice block.

Soon, a large plate of crushed ice was collected.

Gervas put the crushed ice into clay bowls, then sprinkled dried fruits into each clay bowl, poured in honey, and finally drizzled milk over it.

"It is done!"

Glug! Glug!

When Gervas finished everything, although it was something never seen before, several swallowing sounds immediately rang out in the room.

It was Knight Mi Gen, Shirley, and others.

"Come, the first bowl is for Shirley!" Gervas lifted the bowl and handed it to the little girl Shirley.

Shirley's beautiful eyes sparkled; looking at the beautiful shaved ice in the clay bowl, she swallowed her saliva but held back the temptation.

Shaking her small head, "No, Lord Gervas, Mother said that you are the adult, so this first bowl must be enjoyed by you first!"

Gervas was stunned; this little girl was so sensible it was heartbreaking. "Shirley is indeed sensible; you are doing well!"

Immediately, Gervas scooped a mouthful of shaved ice into his mouth, then took another bowl and handed it to the little girl Shirley.

"Now, can Shirley eat?"

"Yes, thank you, Lord Gervas. Shirley wants to eat with Mother!"

The little girl Shirley happily took the shaved ice and then handed it to Rose.

Although Gervas had also prepared a portion for Rose, he did not stop her.

"Come on, these are for you all!" Gervas stood up again, looking at Lei Meng, Knight Mi Gen, and others!

"Wahaha, thank you, my lord, for your generosity!"

Knight Mi Gen and others were not as refined as the little girl Shirley; amidst happy laughter, they unhesitatingly took their respective portions.

As the shaved ice was eagerly scooped into their mouths, Knight Mi Gen and others instantly shivered, feeling all their pores open up.

"Tr... truly, it is too too delicious!"

Knight Mi Gen and the others gasped, looking at the shaved ice as if they had seen a peerless delicacy.

It was no wonder they reacted so violently; originally, tasting ice in summer was the first time in their lives.

Moreover, milk and honey had been added, delicacies they rarely got to taste.

Thus, this milk shaved ice was already one of the most incredible foods they had ever tasted in their lives.

In fact, if there were white sugar, the flavor would reach an even higher level.

And regarding the matter of white sugar, Gervas was already making preparations.

After discovering Sugarcane Island, he had already ordered the Storm to transport some building materials to Sugarcane Island every day.

They were preparing to build a sugar factory there.

Although the planting area for sugarcane would certainly expand in the future, the sugar factory would absolutely not leave the island.

Regardless of the past life or this world, what makes the most money?

Of course, monopoly makes the most money.

Therefore, the sugar-making process, which is not particularly profound, is safest and most confidential only when placed on the island.

Afterwards, Gervas called for Old John, let him taste the ice, and at the same time informed him of the location of the ice cave.

He ordered him to arrange personnel to widen the road, build wooden houses, and have people responsible for guarding it.

Of course, wooden ladders must also be erected inside the cave to facilitate ice retrieval.

Upon learning that a bottomless ice cave had appeared in the territory, Old John, the veteran steward, was so excited he could not be more so, exclaiming that it was the grace of the God of Glory.

The reason this matter was not handed over to the Civil Administrator was that industries like the ice cave, which could directly generate large amounts of gold coin revenue, were considered castle assets.

Therefore, unified management by the castle steward was the noble custom.

After finishing the instructions regarding the ice cave, Gervas did not forget the deal with the fish-men and ordered Old John to prepare a cart full of beer.

Fortunately, Catherine had sent a lot of beer before, so Gervas did not need to prepare any extra.

Of course, besides the trade, preparations for the pirates were also needed; Gervas ordered Lei Meng and the others to notify the guard team and make combat preparations.