Level 1 Strongest Sage ~

Book 4: Chapter 26

Chao Fan and Apology

I changed into the butler suit that I brought home, set my hair, and headed to the kitchen.

I told everyone to wait inside their respective rooms until I finished preparing.

Alright, lets do this.

Sasha might come soon, so I must get over with this as soon as possible.

I often made chao fan back in my previous world.

I started making it when my younger sister told me that she liked chao fan.

When I entered the academy of magic, I also made it for Tina a few times.

In the end, it became popular.

I didnt have the opportunity to cook back when I was at my parental house, since Tina and the maids absolutely didnt allow me to enter the kitchen.

When I said that it would be practice for when I lived independently, Tina blocked it by saying that shell always be with me, so there was no need for that.

Also, chao fan was not really a mainstream thing in this world.

There was a recipe that was handed down by a reincarnated Hero, and there was a restaurant that used that recipe as the basis for the chao fan theyre selling, but it was somewhat mushy, so it was unpopular.

I was also curious so I ate it, but it wasnt delicious.

Soon after I entered the academy, I started to crave for my previous worlds chao fan.

The desire to eat was a great motivator.

I looked first for rice that was suitable for chao fan.

During our day-off, Tina and I visited different countries through flight magic.

Finally, we found rice that was close enough to Japanese rice in a far eastern island country.

Apparently, it was Youkos home country.

The culture was very similar to Japan, so I was hit by nostalgia, but since our purpose was to make chao fan, we only bought rice then we went home.

I already created a teleportation marking, so I could go there anytime.

I occasionally visited that country to buy rice, and I had Tina cook it for me.

Tina and the others were fascinated at the white rice at first, but now it has become our staple food.

Really, rice is still the best!

By the way, the other ingredients were available at the academys marketplace. They were relatively similar to the ones we had in my previous world.

I made chao fan when Tina was not in the mansion. When she returned, she was shocked that I cooked, and was shocked further when I let her taste it.

From then on, Tina requested me to make it for her occasionally. I also made it from time to time since Youko, Mai, Mei, and Leaffa came.

Merdie was the happiest.

Alright, I have to hurry up and cook chao fan.

Tina, are you there?

I went to Tinas room and knocked on the door.

I wasnt doing my butler act, yet.

The door opened.

What is it, Halt-sama

Tina was stupefied upon seeing my appearance.

I activated my mind reading skill to become the perfect butler.

Butler mode on.

Miss, thank you for waiting. Dinner is ready, so I am here to call you.

H, Halt-sama, that appearance

 Too handsome!!

Hmm, this is embarrassing.

But I have to keep my cool since Im currently Tinas butler.

Please accept this as my apology for the bracelet incident. It is also my expression of gratitude for your support in the management of the shop. Miss, this is your reward. Is there something you would like me to do?

Please kiss me!

Oh no! I shouldnt pester Halt-sama!

Eh?

Eh? Ah, no, thats not what I meant

I was surprised. I didnt see it coming.

She forcefully demanded it, as usual.

But cant help it, since its a request.

Miss, please excuse me.

I stroked her cheek, then lifted her chin with my finger. I drew closer.

I kissed Tina.

..

..

Tina froze. She also blanked out.

Tinas body suddenly lost strength.

I hurriedly caught her body that slumped forward.

Tina, are you alright?

P, pardon me

I was so over the moon that my energy left me. Halt-samas so sly.

Can you stand?

Y, yes, somehow

It would be nice if he carried me princess-style towards the bedbut its impossible, right?

Okay, leave it to me!

Eh, H, Halt-sama!?

I carried Tina in my arms and brought her to the bed. I properly train, so carrying Tina was a piece of cake.

I gently lowered her down on the bed.

And then I kissed her once more.

Miss, thats all for today. Can you come and have dinner with us?

Yes.

Her mind was in a jumble, so I stopped mind reading.

Then Ill call the rest. Please wait for a while in the dining room.

After saying that, I left Tinas room.

Five more.

Being a butler is quite hard.

Next, I strode towards Leaffas room.

Leaffa, is it okay to enter?

Yes, Ill open it now.

The door opened, and Leaffa emerged.

And she also froze, just like Tina.

Alright, butler mode on. Mind-reading is on, too, of course.

Dinner is ready, so could you please come down to the dining room?

Eh!? Ah, yes.

W, why is Halt wearing his butler suit!?

Speaking of which, this appearance is my apology for the bracelet incident, and also my reward for Misss hard work in serving the guests at the shop. How is it?

Its lovely! Youre so handsome!

S, saying its an apology

Eh. T, Thank you very much.

I wonder why, when my wife praised me, I forgot what Im supposed to say?

Really, Im becoming bashful just by being praised directly by my cute wife. 

Alright, time to switch over.

Is there anything you would like to request from me?

ahm

I want you to kiss me, thoughIf possible, a little forcefully, perhaps? As if I can say that!

I understand.

Eh

I gripped Leaffas shoulder, and lightly pushed her to the wall.

A, ahm, H, Halt?

Leaffa was surprised, but she didnt resist.

I placed my hand on the wall and blocked Leaffas escape. In short, I did a kabedon.

To think that the day would come when Id do this.

And just like that, I kissed Leaffa a bit forcefully.

Pardon me, Miss is too cute, so I couldnt help myself.

Lets go with that setting.

How did you know that I wanted a kiss?

Im Misss butler, after all.

Halt

Youre so cunning

Afterward, we flirted for a while longer, and then I left Leaffas room.

Four more to go.

Wont the chao fan go cold?

I thought about it as I walked towards Youkos room.

T/N: I have mixed feelings again. I frequently have those while tling this novel, sorry, hahaha. Im happy for the girls, since Halt is doing his best to fulfil their wishes, but Im disappointed at how Halt treated all this stuff. Like, Im done with her, so whos next? Too casual, like a real womanizer lol. And I dont really feel his sincerity? Like, count down: one done, five to go, butler stuff is hard. Meh, lol. (dear readers, please dont stake me for my ramblings, its just my otome heart acting up hehe).

And here are the ways to escape from the famous kabedon if you dont like your partner lol!:D but if not, then please, by all means, enjoy! ctto google images

Edit: Man, its been a long time since I read this lol, I already forgot about this note. Even though hes a womanizer, I cant deny his skills as a Sage and as a magician are pretty impressive, and his perseverance in looking for ways to improve himself is quite admirable ?