103. The First Attempt [BONUS]

Carlos did not contact the Unknown Lord again until Mira told him she was ready.

She spent most of the morning in the kitchen with both Hearthkeepers. Carlos could hear pots moving and Mira telling someone not to add salt yet. He stayed outside because he knew better than to get in the way when she was working.

By midday, Mira came out with flour on one cheek and a serious look on her face.

"I can try something," she said. "But I need ingredients that are better than what we grow right now."

Carlos had expected that answer.

"Tell me exactly what you need."

Mira crossed her arms and thought for a moment.

"I need a strong main ingredient. Something that can hold mana or energy without falling apart while I cook it, normal ingredients won't ever go above high grade, they need to have mana. Then I need seasoning that does more than make food taste good."

Carlos blinked. "That sounds hard to find."