Chapter 265 - 168: Blind Date
Anfel used to be the personal maid of a noblewoman in Sarabia City. Her living conditions weren’t as harsh as those of farm slaves, so she initially refused to cooperate with Acronis’s arrangements after being forced to join the rebel army. She was reluctant to contribute to the cause and carried some bad habits she had picked up in the noble household, making her a troublemaker that was difficult to manage in the kitchen crew.
However, with Acronis’s patience and care, over time, Anfel gradually integrated into the larger community of the rebel army and began to showcase her talents. After all, compared to farm slaves, she—once a noble servant—was far more knowledgeable and capable.
"Anfel, we’ve recently taken in many newcomers. The original cooking team is no longer enough, and we’ll definitely form new groups soon. When that happens, Acronis is bound to promote you to head chef. Honestly, I’m really reluctant to see you go!" Minnie said with deep emotion.
"Sister Minnie, I don’t think that’s likely," Anfel whispered in response. "Didn’t the leader quietly mention a few days ago that soon the soldiers will have their own homes and land? When that happens, they won’t need our team in the supply camp to cook for them anymore."
"I almost forgot about that... You’re right. When the time comes, our cooking team will likely disband!" Minnie wasn’t happy about this realization and instead seemed a bit melancholy. After all, this team was one they had worked hard together as a part of for over a year.
Seeing her mood, Anfel was about to offer a few comforting words.
"Beep! Beep! Beep!..." A sharp whistle rang out.
The women by the riverbank immediately returned to their respective cooking groups and began cautiously loading their prepared food onto donkey and ox carts. At this moment, women who didn’t belong to the kitchen crew but were part of the supply camp would temporarily join the kitchen groups. Under the guidance of the head chef, they would follow the transport convoy, pass through the central road of the inner camp, enter the outer camp, and reach the area corresponding to their respective battalions, where they would distribute meals to the soldiers.
This was a very lively process.