My Lady Chef novel Chapter 73

Lorelei's POV:

The day of delivering rations to the Duke's Army has finally come. As the one in charge of everything; I was strict when it came to allocation, sorting, and even how the food was packaged.

I really wanted no bandits to make off with the rations this time. War often produces a lot of thieves and bandits who plunder delivery wagons like ours every time. Which was why I made sure we have more than the usual mercenaries and guards on duty.

Speaking of which. The duchess should have been here by now. It should not be hard to spot her since any man would notice her Grace's blonde beauty.

Did...Did she get lost?

Someone tapped me on the shoulder and I swirled around to greet Sir Merrick, the head guard in charge of the mercenary team.

"A knight from the Aisenburg House has requested to see you, milady." his words made me nod as he led me to a tree where I recognized the signature red and black colors on the young knight.

"Leave us for now. Thank you." I dismissed him and made sure he was far enough before I faced the knight, I was surprised at how young he was but his periwinkle eyes were solemn. "Sir knight, Did you come with Lady Aisenburg?"

He nodded and stepped back, a cloaked figure walked towards me and took off her hood.

She was a rather petite, curvy woman with raven hair tied into a ponytail, her clothes were simple and she had boots on. Compared to the angelic beauty of the Duchess, this woman was more down to earth in her prettiness as her brown eyes remind me of fine melted chocolate.

"Hello, Lorelei." Her voice shocked me. It was the duchess' voice but her form was different.

"You...Your Grace!" I gasped and covered my mouth quickly hoping no one heard me. "I-I mean...uhm"

"Call me Elena or Ely." She smiled as she turned around gracefully for me. "I had my people purchase a Mirage Stone Pendant so that I can go with you incognito. You can say that I am the duchess' new protege helping out."

Oh! Now I understood. However, she was still beautiful enough that I am afraid the men may not leave her alone.

"I am glad you made it Lady- I mean Miss Elena. We should be heading off now; Come, let us go."

The ration team soon set off. The Lady and I were placed in the middle wagon along with our knights as protection. The grains, bread, and broth cubes are kept at the 2nd and 3rd wagon while the meat, canned food, fruits, and vegetables are kept at the last three wagons.

The journey to the Warp Crystal Point will take a day and after it creates a gate to the nearest drop site, we should reach the encampment in a day or so.

"It has been so long since I have left my home." Lady Alaina stared outside as the road gave way to the vast plains where wheat and crops were grown. "I heard that Ilios has a huge wall built around this area to protect their crops."

"What is a cow? Those are Moomoos. They are pale bovine creatures with black or brown fluffy hides that provide milk, fur, and beef meat."

"Oh."

How curious.

I smiled. So there a few things that she is not aware of. How cute.

The journey should not be too dangerous since we are still in the kingdom's territory but after we warp to Guthrie's lands. We need to be very careful.

The war there has affected the people and most have turned to thievery and plundering travelers and their wagons. The monsters there have also run amok because of the negative mana emanating from too much death and destruction.

I pray that the Duke ends this war soon. Guthrie's King was a selfish and extravagant dictator who heavily taxes his people in order to live a lavish life. His reign most end and his lands restored.

But I am sure it will be different....After all, we have the Duchess Aisenburg with us. Her cooking will be sure to boost morale and hopefully our army will be stronger with delicious food in their bellies.