Chapter 74
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Chapter 74: The Genius Young Cook!
Kanor Fuen was the only child in Hillenbrand Town who grew up eating at different homes.
In this remote town, untouched by disease, famine, or war, it was rare for adults to pass away unexpectedly.
Kanor was different because she wasn’t born in Hillenbrand Town.
She was abandoned there eight years ago during a harsh winter.
The mayor found the baby by the riverbank, wrapped in a swaddle.
The little girl with black hair and black eyes lay quietly, not crying or making a fuss, almost unnoticed in the snow.
The kind-hearted mayor brought her back to town and decided to raise her.
Though her dark hair and eyes set her apart from the Republic of Seychelles’ typical features, the townsfolk didn’t dwell on such differences.
Inside the swaddle, there was nothing else except a cloth with “Kanor” written on it.
So, naturally, this became her name.
But the people of Hillenbrand Town didn’t care about these things, they didn’t treat a baby or child differently based on hair or eye color like in classic stories.
After all, everyone in town was very friendly.
However, since the mayor already had a family, it didn’t seem right for him to raise Kanor alone.
After seeking help from many villagers, the mayor, who received a warm response from everyone, decided to place Kanor under the care of the pub landlady, allowing her to live in the house behind the pub, while the whole of Hillenbrand Town took care of the child together.
As the days went by, Kanor Fuen appeared to be exceptionally obedient and sensible, quickly fitting into the whole of Hillenbrand Town.
Sometimes, she would help many residents with odd jobs to thank them.
For example, she would help the fruit stall owner organize the fruits, clean the yard for a neighbor’s grandmother, or assist the mayor’s uncle in distributing notices to the villagers.
To everyone, she was just an ordinary child, nothing special besides being abandoned.
But only Kanor herself knew that she was not just an ordinary child.
Since she was a child, she learned everything quickly.
Reading a book only once would make her remember the skills, and she had already learned most of the craftsmanship of the artisans in town without any practice or teaching.
At the same time, her physical fitness was also very strong.
Although she looked like an average little girl on the outside, her strength was already a match for the careless Uncle Maider!
The only one who noticed this seemed to be her temporary lodging host, the landlady.
It was the landlady’s advice that made Kanor keep her special abilities hidden from everyone.
“You have a very special talent, Kanor,” the landlady’s voice echoed in her mind. “Though I am your guardian in name, I’ve never had to teach or discipline you much. But on this matter, I must warn you—do not reveal your talent to anyone, especially not to those so-called ‘good people.’ If they learn of your gift, it will only bring harm to those who care for you.”
“But one day, your talent will come in handy – when that day comes, your soul will tell you the answer.”
Kanor didn’t fully understand, but she believed everything the landlady said was always right.
After all, her surname “Fuen” was also given to her by the landlady.
She wasn’t sure if that was the landlady’s surname.
To prevent causing trouble for “those taking care of herself,” Kanor always pretended to be a normal child.
At the same time, she was also waiting for that day to come.
Since the Abyssal Demon “Master Lolth” arrived in Hillenbrand Town, Kanor has been able to feel her soul trembling!
She could vaguely sense that “that day” the landlady mentioned might be approaching!
And the day before yesterday, after drinking that soul-stirring delicious fish soup in the square with the residents, Kanor seemed to understand her inherent mission!
That is, to spread such deliciousness to every corner of the continent!
She wanted to become a great chef and cook meals as delicious as Master Lolth!
Excited after seeing the notice yesterday, she ran to the Southern New Development Zone, only to be told she was too young to be a chef.
Of course, it was understandable that Lolth turned her down – after all, Lolth didn’t intend to hire child labor.
But Kanor Fuen, who believed she had found the true meaning of life, did not give up. She managed to gather the information she wanted by talking to those selected grandmothers!
Master Lolth will conduct a one-week training for them in the temporary kitchen built in the Southern New Development Zone.
Kanor decided to secretly eavesdrop on the training!
Upon hearing this, she became even more fascinated by the process of creating delicious dishes!
She became more convinced that this was what she was born to do.
To become the greatest chef on the continent and create the most delicious dishes!
After listening once, she roughly understood these amazing “cooking skills”!
Watching the aunties on the other side of the wall, Kanor felt a pang of sympathy. Despite their enthusiasm, she saw them repeatedly fail in their attempts to take care of themselves.
Feeling conflicted, she decided to help them.
Anyway… “that day” had arrived!
With that thought, Kanor no longer hesitated and swiftly jumped through the kitchen window.
“Aunt Meisha, when stir-frying, you should use your wrist strength, and when you put the eggs in, the oil temperature was too high!”
“For thickening the tofu at the end, you need high heat after pouring the water starch!”
“Aunt Jessica, you can be a bit bolder with the salt!”
Kanor’s clear voice caught the attention of a group of aunties.
They glanced at Kanor, and the little girl smiled shyly.
“I… was eavesdropping just now… I hope the aunts won’t be mad at me!”
She timely revealed a playful smile.
And these kind aunts naturally wouldn’t get upset with a child.
“How could they, Kanor!”
“As long as the nobleman is not angry!”
Moreover… what Kanor said seemed to make sense.
After following her instructions, the aunts were amazed to find that it worked.
“Kanor, you really helped us a lot-”
“Have you seen clearly the dish called ‘Flavorful Eggplant’?”
“How much water should we put when cooking the staple food called ‘rice’?”
At that moment, Kanor became a little star in the kitchen!
