After the toast was over, they drank to moisten their mouths with drinks and each of them began to eat.

　Elinora's sister may have been too uncomfortable with the red wine, but she ate a piece of fried food as a palate cleanser.

　There are many of Elinora's favorite dishes today," she said. You can do what you want with them.

We'll start with the spaghetti. Bastian, you can share it.

I'm sorry, sir.

　As Viscount Dorr said this, Bastian quietly came over and dexterously took the spaghetti with a spoon and fork.

　Viscount Dorr is the type to leave the troublesome things to the servants. Well, that's the common aristocrat in the world.

　My family and the Silford family are just the type to do such things by themselves.

''Then let's eat.''

　Viscount Dole said, and dexterously manipulated the fork to twirl the noodles and bring them to his mouth.

　Viscount Doll's hands are so big that the fork looks like it's made for a child.

''Delicious!　That's a lot of meat sauce, and you're getting it right on the noodles!　Far better than anything I've had before!

　Viscount Dorr squealed with delight and quickly used his fork to eat the spaghetti.

　Good. Apparently, he liked the food here.

　Seeing the guests eating their food with pleasure, both Nord Dad and Erna Mom felt somewhat relieved.

　However, when other people are eating well, it seems to be delicious.

　I'll have some meat spaghetti nearby, too.

　I toss the sauce and noodles into the sauce and noodle mixture firmly and place it on my plate, then take a bite.

　Yes, the meat sauce is sticky and delicious on the noodles. The cut vegetables were fresh and the meat and tomatoes were a perfect match.

　The sauce, the vegetables and the noodles seem to come together and go down my throat.

Hmm, these are steamed vegetables. They're all big and of a nice color.

　While I was tucking into my meat spaghetti, Viscount Doll turned his attention to the steamed vegetables.

　On the platter were bright vegetables like potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, wild greens, and podded green beans. The steaming of them made them raise a faint steam.

''Viscount Doll has a good eye for them, don't you? At first glance, these steamed vegetables may look plain, but this is a dish we are proud of that makes the most of the flavors of the vegetables caught in our territory.''

You think that's such a bad idea, Lady Erna? Then I shall have it.

　Yes, don't underestimate that they are just steamed vegetables. But steaming them like this brings out the flavor many times more.

　Slowly steaming them at a low temperature is also very good.

　As the vegetables are arranged by Bastian, Viscount d'Or pokes them with his fork and brings them to his mouth.

　Then Viscount Dole opens his eyes and exclaims.

''Mm!　What a sweetness!　Carrots are such a sweet thing!

　Steaming brings out the flavor of these vegetables, which are so concentrated in their flavor that they can be considered fruits. You can't help but wonder if a number of them are fruits or vegetables.

They're also delicious served with a sauce called mayonnaise.

Oh, okay, I'll take it.

　Brother Silvio, sitting next to him, casually handed him a small plate of mayonnaise, and Viscount Doll dipped a carrot in it and ate it.

''Oh, what an exquisite combination of sweet and sour sauce. Oh, what an exquisite combination of sweet and sour sauce, it goes perfectly with the vegetables.

　Viscount Dole seemed to really like the combination of steamed vegetables and mayonnaise, and he gobbled up the steamed vegetables with gusto.

　Yeah, I'm glad he didn't go crazy and try to put mayonnaise on everything like Eric did.

　The guy has really turned into a genuine mayo-er.

　Looking back, it was probably a mistake to give him mayonnaise so easily just because he doesn't like vegetables. Feed him steamed vegetables like this. It would have been better to feed them steamed vegetables like this so that they could get to know the true taste of vegetables.

　Will we try it when we come to our house for the harvest festival?　No, maybe it's too late.

　With that thought in mind, I eat the steamed potatoes.

　I roll the hot potatoes around in my mouth, slowly sticking my teeth into them.

　The potatoes are well heated inside, and the flesh breaks down and spits out a simple sweetness.

　Oh, I especially like the gentle flavor without the fancy. It makes my heart feel warm and fuzzy.

''It's wonderful to see vegetables like this being caught in the territory. Eating them reminds me of my old self.'

What was your old self?

　I can't imagine what Viscount Dorr used to be like, and I can't help but ask.

''Although the production of clothing products is thriving in my estate, there is no foodstuff that can be considered a specialty. As a child, I had an inferiority complex about my domain.

　I think the Viscount Dole is the best place to make the best cotton and cloth. The best thing about it is that you can make all the fluffy comforters and cushions you want.

　However, wouldn't a normal little boy think of such a thing?

'So why do you like dolls?'

'I owe it all to your mother for making me a doll. Knowing the wonders of dolls has made me keenly aware of what a wonderful place my fiefdom is.

　Ah, I think I could imagine that somehow Viscount Doll's mother could tell him about this and that, the charm of the territory, but it didn't work, and the young Viscount Doll who jumped at the chance to make a doll while worrying about it.......

''It was unexpected. I thought Viscount Doll had a love for dolls ever since I can remember.''

Ha-ha, I've been a naughty boy for a while now. I was really stupid at the time.

　Don't call him stupid, even if you don't say so much.......

　That said, you've learned a surprising fact about Viscount Doll's childhood.

''Speaking of dolls, I heard you were writing a script for a puppet show.

　Dad Nord asks Viscount Doll if the puppet show is really bothering him.

'Yeah, you're right. We need to make puppets and train puppeteers and voice actors, so it's going to take some time yet.'

A puppeteer is a person who manipulates puppets, right?

''That's right. It's someone like Alfreet-dono who can control a puppet with attributeless magic psychics. Right now, our Tickle is training under the tutelage of Lord Alfried.

　When Viscount Dorr indicates Tickle, who is waiting for him, all eyes are on him, and Tickle bows his head in embarrassment.

''What is a voice actor?　From the sound of it, you sound like an actor?

　This time Mother Erna asks, and Viscount Doll opens her mouth to say that she's been listening very well.

'He's an actor who specializes in acting with only his voice. He is the kind of person needed to bring the doll, the main character, to life. Unlike actors, they don't appear on stage and perform. The main character is the puppet. When the script is completed, I will be able to play the role not only in the territory but also in the royal capital
But we're going to recruit.

Even in King's Landing?

　At Viscount Dor's statement, Mother Erna shouts in surprise.

　Eh, wait a minute. Isn't recruiting to King's Landing something too big to talk about?　Aren't you enjoying yourself in your own territory?

　I froze in place, while Nord's dad got a serious look on his face.

If I may ask, does Viscount Dorr aim for a theatrical run in King's Landing?

"Huh, what can I say...

　Viscount Doll laughs at Father Nord's question.

　Haha, I know, right? Holding a puppet show performance in the theater of the royal capital is too big a scale. As expected, even Viscount Doll wouldn't do something that big.

　When I was thinking that in my mind, Viscount Doll

The puppet show proposed by Lord Alfried is a groundbreaking idea that will shake the world. Naturally, we aim to perform it in the theatre in the capital and show the people the benefits of puppetry.

　....What?　What are you talking about, old man?

　While I was dumbfounded, Father Nord said timidly.

'You can't perform in King's Landing, can you?

Don't worry about it. The manager and I are very close friends. I'm good friends with the manager over there. But there's no need to ask for help from my connections. I'm sure that once Alfried and I have completed our puppet show, we'll be able to secure a slot in the show.
You can win it. I'm convinced it's that good. Nah, Lord Alfried!

　Excitedly, he gave a thumbs-up and said, "Nah! Viscount Doll said to me.

　The expression on his face is very lively and childlike. There's no malice there at all.

　I can't help but feel pained by Nord's father and mother's jittery gaze, saying, "Look, have you seen that?

　I'm the one who started it, and there's no way I can say, "Let's stop the puppet show. Or rather, even if I did say it, this guy would make an effort to complete the puppet show.

''Yes, you're right. I can't wait to see it finished.''

'Mmm!　I'm going to write the script in a hurry, so give me your feedback when it's done!

　I ate my dinner under the indescribable gaze of Father Nord and Mother Erna.