Chapter 104: Black Scale Pine Bacon

Longyi Province, Moruo Viscounty.

In the early morning, Lorraine Hill was woken up by the sound of blacksmithing.

Rubbing her eyes, she moved her body, sat up from the bed, took a sip of water, and then stood up.

Compared to her usual armor-clad appearance, this young girl in the early morning looked much weaker. Her golden hair was scattered between the white collar, and a few strands fell on her fair neck, making Lorraine Hill feel a little itchy.

She sat in front of the dressing mirror, shook her head, shook the hair behind her, then rolled it up and tied it with a light red ribbon. Because she didn't have to go out on missions these two days, she didn't wear that armor.

After returning to the girly dress of the past, Lorraine Hill showed her feminine temperament, and sometimes she would be mistaken for an outsider when walking in the yard of the caravan station.

"Miss Mecia is a princess, it's unbelievable." A young man commented.

"Is it possible that this is an eldest lady who has betrayed her family?" One person said a common passage in poetry.

"Maybe she is a mysterious girl from a foreign country, a legendary warrior with a great mission." Someone inadvertently told some kind of truth.

"Ahem, everyone should stop making random guesses. If word spreads like this, Miss Mecia will be unhappy again."

"Hahaha, but even the angry Miss Mecia is still so cute." The mercenary uncle laughed.

Lorraine Hill was a little overwhelmed by these remarks at first, but now he has gradually adapted and doesn't care much.

After arranging her hair and putting on her clothes, Lorraine Hill walked down the stairs in leather shoes. Only then did he see the scene in the center of the yard.

A large group of people gathered together, and a battle was going on in the middle.

In the past two days, due to the lockdown and not being able to go out at will, everyone found new ways to entertain themselves.

"It's amazing. Miss Lottie is also a rare genius." In the open space, Lottie was fighting with several mercenaries.

Seeing the flying pink hair in the field, the black sword rotating with the body, and the high-speed and powerful slashes, everyone couldn't help but applaud this superb sword skill.

Although it was not unsheathed, the sword still made a crisp sound when it hit the iron armor, bringing up a few iron filings. Those slender legs also seemed to have strong strength, kicking away the mercenaries who were getting closer and sliding on the ground.

A few minutes later, the sparring session ended. Lottie was panting slightly and had a little sweat on her forehead, and then she felt embarrassed amidst the cheers of everyone.

When she saw Lorraine Hill standing under the eaves, she immediately separated from the crowd and ran over.

"Good morning, sister Mecia~" This girl is now very dependent on Lorraine Hill, so much so that Lorraine Hill sometimes regrets that he said too much when enlightening her.

"Good morning, Lottie." The girl nodded, and then asked about what happened just now.

"Because I didn't want to be held back by practicing more, I took the initiative to ask to go on stage. They looked down on me at first." Although Lottie has good sword skills, she lacks actual combat experience, so she still needs a lot of practice.

Compared to the way she was curled up in a corner before, Lottie has become much more cheerful in the past few days.

After that, the girl and Lorraine Hill came to a corner of the yard and started another day of study, letting Lorraine Hill teach her sword skills and extraordinary knowledge.

"Mecia is amazing."

It was already noon after the lecture, and Lottie exhaled in surprise. Looking at the dense notes and insights in my hand, as well as the many thoughts that suddenly became clear, I felt a lot of joy in my heart.

This was after she left the family and once again gained knowledge and skills from others. What she once thought was hopeless for improvement now seems to have opened its door again.

Where did Mesia come from? Lottie had a lot of curiosity and speculation in her heart.

Others said princesses, but Lottie didn't believe it. Even the princesses of the Green Empire, she had seen most of them, most of them were beautiful vases that were out of tune with the world, and only a few of them she was ashamed of.

Among them, the two twin princesses, Evelyn and Teslyn, whom Lottie rated most highly, are as flawless as topaz and emerald. Unfortunately, after the new emperor came to power, these two princesses were also suppressed and rarely appeared in the eyes of outsiders.

And even these two princesses have a certain gap compared to Miss Mecia. This is not only a difference in appearance, but also a gap in life wisdom. So Lottie is now particularly dependent on Mecia, just like her own sister.

At noon, the fragrance of food came from the caravan yard. After smelling it, many people were curious about what delicious food was prepared today. A pink-haired figure followed everyone into the smoky little house.

"That's it, haha." An experienced chef sat in the fire room and introduced it to the people who came in.

Firewood was burning in a stone circle on the ground, and sparks burst out from time to time in the orange flames. The scent of pine wood filled the air along with the green smoke and flames.

The meat of an animal is placed on a thick wooden branch and is being rotated and roasted on the fire. The surface is constantly brushed with oil and sprinkled with some seasonings. It slowly becomes brown and black, and a burst of fragrance and green smoke rise. .

"This is a black deer in the mountains. As the weather gets colder, it will go to the outskirts of the forest to find some food, so it can also be caught during this season." A local resident said.

"The location of Longyi Province is not too far south. It is still on the north side of the Iron Ridge Mountains, so the wind and snow are not light in winter. When there is insufficient food in the forest, these guys will come out."

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"Hunters near the mountains can often get a lot of harvests in autumn. At this time

The prey's fat body weight will be reduced by winter. Although there is heavy wind and snow in winter, those animals cannot run, but it is more difficult for humans to have two legs, unless you are an extraordinary person. "

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"Are you talking about the method? That means smoking it. It will take longer than it does now, but it will also last longer."

"Out of the city to the south, there is a large area of ​​black-scaled pine trees. The skin of these pine trees is layered like dragon scales. Some people say that these trees were soaked in dragon's blood in ancient times to have this phenomenon. But in fact, except for the harder skin, the rest of the trees are It’s nothing special.”

"It's just that the bark has a special aroma when burned. The black smoky flavor will penetrate into the meat. It tastes very delicious and is unforgettable."

"Every time winter approaches, the rich and nobles from Iron Qiu City will send people over to buy some smoked and roasted meat to buy back. It is the capital of Longyi Province and can afford high prices."

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"If you go outside, there will be fewer people who know about it. After all, this is just a small place, and there are no big nobles to promote black scale pine bacon. It is difficult for outsiders to know about this seasonal food."

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"Other seasons? It's difficult to catch animals in other seasons. We still have to farm and work. We don't have the time and energy to go deep into the mountains and forests. Moreover, monsters are also a threat. If you go too deep, something will happen."

The local uncle patiently answered Lottie's questions, then cut a larger piece of meat, put it on a plate, and handed it to the little girl.

"Speaking of which, I also had a lovely daughter, but it's a pity that she is no longer here." The uncle chef was wearing a rough leather coat, and there were a lot of sawdust and firewood dust on the apron in front of him.

"Many people died in the war, and my daughter was one of them."

"Although I am sad, I still have to live and be with my wife. If you have time, you can go to a restaurant in the east of the city. There is a rusty wine glass sign hanging at the door. You can hear it from a distance. The sound of creaking and turning in the wind."

"My wife makes soup in the back kitchen. The soup she makes is really delicious. That's why I fell in love with her when I was young, haha."

As the chef spoke, looking at Lottie's inability to eat, he helped Lottie cut the meat into pieces, then used his rough hands to move the meat on the blade, and then slid it back onto her plate.

"If you have the chance, you can get some vegetables so that they taste better together."

"Thank you, uncle." Lottie held the plate and bent down gratefully.

Although she had eaten a lot of good things since then, this simple plate of meat slices in her hand now made her feel warm and happy from the bottom of her heart.