Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1325 Chef's Bread

Meeting the chef again, Shangluo didn't know what to say. It felt like a long time had passed, because things had changed. The chef was a humble toaster at the beginning, but now he is the ruler of the Columbian Automaton Kingdom, who can compete with the Roman Empire.

His power as a ruler was already so strong that it could not be strengthened. He did not seem to need to compromise with anyone, nor did he need to be responsible to anyone. The only rule he followed was to make bread for all mankind under Shangluo's orders.

This motive is simple yet strong, enough to mobilize this huge mechanical empire to accomplish this goal by any means necessary, and it is focused and unique.

The source of all this is the skinny servant automaton holding a tray in front of Shangluo.

Like all other servant automata, the Chef's body is driven by a series of loose wheel springs, mainsprings, and crankshafts. The Vulcan core that drives this body can only provide weak power. Even the strength of a child can make this body lose balance. Even a dog can bite a dent in the fragile iron.

The power of a single automaton is weak, but once they are united by the same goal, they can use their wisdom and sophisticated craftsmanship to accomplish many impossible things, just like ants can build ant castles and bees can build beehives.

Although the Columbian Automata have not yet attempted to make any perceptible changes to the Earth's topography, Shangluo feels that judging by their style of doing things, they will probably do so soon.

"Greetings, your majesty." The chef bowed to Shangluo and handed him the freshly baked lye bread.

"Thank you." Shangluo picked up the bread and took a bite. It was still the same recipe and the same familiar taste. But the taste was more refined and harmonious, and it tasted better than before.

“Are you still working on bread now?”

"Of course, my Lord. The only purpose of our existence is to bake bread for you. We are your toaster, providing bread services for your empire. You just need to find someone else to perform the circus. But I am confident that we can replace the circus in the near future, because bread itself is the most exciting performance. We not only pursue production, but also strive for excellence in craftsmanship to make the most perfect bread."

[Isn't it still bread?] Apollonia muttered, [You can't become a bread immortal by making bread and then ascend to heaven in broad daylight.]

"Well." Shangluo thought for a moment, "So you are interested in steamed buns?"

"I am very interested because I also want to provide bread to your compatriots. Because according to previous feedback, you don't seem to like the Roman cooking method very much."

In fact, Shangluo had previously conducted some experiments on bread on a small scale. He mainly supplied bread for a fee, and the suppliers were mainly canteens. He also had quite a few of them in his school.

But as the chef said, the sales of these breads are not ideal. After all, the people of the Ming Dynasty have a limit to their acceptance of bread. The chef has tried very hard to make small buns at the level of snacks, but they still don't suit the taste here.

"It's not that I don't like it. It's just that this kind of snack bread can't be eaten for long."

“So I really want to know what makes steamed buns so soft.”

"There's no rush. I'll take you to my house later and you can try it then."

Shangluo has asked someone to prepare steamed buns - which happens to be today's dinner.

When we arrived at the door by car, the aroma of steamed buns was already wafting out.

"This is..." The chef sniffed. As a cooking robot, he did have a nose.

His well-developed olfactory receptors picked up the smell in the air, which is what Shangluo calls the steamed bun smell.

“The aroma of moisture, yeast, and wheat is different from bread.”

"Of course, the taste is very different." Shangluo opened the door, "Please come in."

"Then I am overstepping my authority." The chef was more polite than he had imagined. After all, the master-servant relationship between the two had already been established, and even if Shang Luo was polite, he would not use this as an excuse to overstep his authority. When he stepped into the door, he saw a familiar yet strange person at first sight.

"Shangluo, you're back? This steamed bun is so delicious!"

Victoria grabbed the steamed bun and gobbled it up, while Phaethon could only watch helplessly.

[Is it really that delicious?] Apollonia asked in surprise, [It’s not like I haven’t eaten steamed buns before.]

"Ask her herself." Phaethon opened another bag of steamed buns. "This girl's diet is actually very narrow, so as long as she has never eaten it, she will think it is delicious no matter what it is. Let me explain, she is a special case, because Ms. Agatha is extremely strict about the diet."

"Indeed." Lady Agatha, who was standing nearby, said, "I raised Victoria in the Spartan way. I usually provide her with a Spartan diet: efficient, delicious, a balance between luxury and simplicity, and safety. Safety is the most important thing. The wheat that Her Majesty Victoria eats has been carefully screened by magic."

"Then why does she like eating steamed buns so much?"

"I don't know about that." Ms. Agatha was also a little confused, "But as long as she doesn't overdo it, I don't mind her indulging herself occasionally."

"Is eating steamed buns considered indulgence?" He sat next to Victoria. "Is this steamed bun delicious?"

“Delicious! Very delicious!”

"Where's the delicious food?"

"Soft and fluffy! Extra soft, just like angel bread!"

"Huh?" Shangluo was stunned for a moment, "Are these two really the same? I think bread tastes better because it has a baked aroma."

"Excuse me, can I have a taste now?" The chef also came over.

Phaethon and Lady Agatha both glanced at the newcomer - Shangluo had already informed them that the [Master] of Columbia Automata was coming. He was not familiar with anyone other than Shangluo.

But since Shangluo invited him, others had no objections.

Although Victoria was eating voraciously, she actually only ate two steamed buns, because the buns were almost as big as her face.

After obtaining the consent of Shangluo and Victoria, the chef also took a piece of steamed bun. He put the bread into his mouth and chewed it carefully.
“I see.” He stuffed the entire bun into his mouth, making sure no waste was produced.

He said to Shangluo, "I know why Her Majesty Victoria loves to eat these steamed buns so much."

"why?"

"This steamed bun has the flavor of ancient elves."

"What do you mean?"

"This steamed bun was made with the yeast from the last fermentation, and the yeast from the last fermentation was the yeast from the last fermentation. The yeast in this steamed bun has gone through countless stories, so it tastes good."

(End of this chapter)