Chapter 115 - 119 – The Queen’s Cooking Skills
"Next, mix the crushed flower petals into the flour, and stir it together using hot water," the head chef explained slowly.
Queen Medusa followed his instructions and began kneading the mixture gently. Her movements were awkward and stiff, clearly unsure how much strength to apply—too much or too little, she feared she might ruin it either way. She just couldn't relax.
Though her technique was clumsy and riddled with mistakes, the chef, being a servant, naturally didn't dare to point them out directly.
On the contrary, as long as it looked halfway decent, he would even throw in a few compliments.
"Once it's thoroughly mixed, add sugar and a small spoon of oil, then keep stirring," he continued patiently.
Queen Medusa, flustered, did her best to follow along, occasionally asking, "Is it like this?"
By the time she finished the process, her stunningly beautiful face was dusted in a thin layer of flour.
Hurriedly, she wiped it off.
The chef nodded repeatedly in approval.
After nearly an hour of work—
Queen Medusa lifted the lid of the steamer and leaned in to inspect.