MCB Chapter 15

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The duke drank 645acc9887 the Pink Lady 80e564df34 in one continuous 25bf1a2105 gulp until the bc43566557 glass was drained.37e14f1492d7fd08

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I swallowed nervously. Despite my intention 8a0bf892e8 of a small 1511486bd2 revenge, I had 08b3926388 put considerable effort ec76ef390d into making the 7bd907b0a5 cocktail.3f2962ab629bbf9a

“Now that I look at it, this color. It matches your hair perfectly.”f56130d3123c5c7a

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Clank. The duke set down 3070cde190 the empty glass on ec9efd25dd the table. I nodded.0d7cd73f741f8542

“Do not be deceived by its gentle hue—it packs quite a potent punch.”112a9f4549371fc2

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His azure eyes stared straight e8bdd2f98c at me.243272e3a3ce429c

“Amusing. I like it.”e5da4fce6bd4de84

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“Thank you.”113e8286961d2d10

Seeing his satisfied 0d6558b7c4 expression, I instinctively 42f04e6a78 straightened up.c00159b01724c3f4

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Should I offer him another drink right away? Maybe suggest a cocktail that resembles him for the second round…0282ad111921c0f0

“Not just this cocktail, but you as well.”1155d9c5fb45f1fb

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I hesitated. What did he mean by 55db5d6265 that?f4e021b10f11ab3d

His expression was quite serious, suggesting it wasn’t just casual flirting. Ah, could it be that…608d2e6c05009ffe

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“It’s sudden, but would you consider becoming the bartender at my estate?”b42b087571041dc9

As expected, a recruitment offer.960b320bec8a6e2b

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This wasn’t the first time I’d received such an offer. Instead of feeling flustered, I found it intriguing.6cd97747825e5c45

If I accepted 4d40f27fb7 straight away, it e861198491 would undervalue my 78b6989ec8 worth. I should play a bit 349e38a315 of hard-to-get.aed235ed6f31b192

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“I don’t want to be a bartender for just one person.”09308ac200480594

I responded quite convincingly. If he were serious, he would make a better offer. If not, he wasn’t worth my time.275020826eed5f41

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“I will make sure the conditions are favorable.”ebcd7468ae4a067e

So, how much?2ad457d05931aeef

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Specifically, the annual salary, working 6ab2c38e7c hours and holidays should be 04ac7eefe0 laid out.a4a5de2c19d7e1d8

“If you put it that way, I’m willing to hear your offer out of respect.”f7e40476735e03f6

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“Then how about ■■■■ on the condition of residing at my estate?”72381b4c9a7c9dae

Huh?ed057a38487b6f8a

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What was that just now? Did some artificial noise 8805b7614f interfere when he stated 60be360567 the amount?e55048131c8c49c3

Wow, really, system? That’s crossing a line, isn’t it?b8cbfb91ed2fc2e0

“Ah, sorry. I didn’t quite catch that properly…”31f1a8ce5615723c

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“Yes, I was thinking around ■■■■.”271ee3a56b52c6a5

Damn system. It’s not even allowing a job change.658a13257d330f2a

Come to think of it, as the duke’s personal bartender, I probably couldn’t waste time like I do now. I was genuinely tempted, but my motivation fizzled out just as quickly.7e437929d4e007d1

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Perhaps sensing my cooled 6a4fb2b3df expression, the duke stared 6b54dbf474 intently before speaking again.7e629c35ecc139d8

“If it’s inadequate, we can negotiate…”ce9a08f0088c0fcd

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“Let me think it over.”bf5cf6cce88630bc

“Very well. Take your time.”755bac13d8ae1d7a

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He left room for further e72b3b759d negotiations, just in case.2d15c3c6a2f7f366

“Then we shall get to know each other gradually. To start, my name is Johannes. You may call me Johan for short.”9afc2cdb1a68ea0a

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“Sir Johan…Yes, it’s a wonderful name.”6d09b1195698bf1e

“And yours?”752df2083f11159f

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Johan smiled gently at ddd943004c me as he asked 921744a9cf for my name.5828d58d26d83b38

“I’m Sena Lee. Please call me Sena.”c7948f9c0bac609b

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“I’ll remember that, Miss Sena.”50290f8611c644ea

Johan ordered a couple more 88ab82c50d cocktails after that.13bc57d1131578ff

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Indeed, the numbers were 5c2d6b2550 on a different level 0c75030244 compared to other customers. The enormous amount of 45697b9ac6 coins made me feel 161cacc04f euphoric. Were my eyes turning into 7cd8aa6dac dollar signs?cd8c5d571c4d18b7

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‘Speaking of being a hidden gem that may disappear…’bba0a5246feddd2a

Still, being described as a ‘hidden gem’ counts as praise, right?14bd7bedcd65dfb0

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As Johan turned to leave, 4d57d30b4f I mustered all my remaining 57a16e72a6 energy to vigorously wave goodbye.f20cc6fea5e5e5df

“I hope you become a regular.”999aea8e16f88536

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Just as I beamed with bd50e50f28 my now well-lined pockets, the e52d80f5c5 door opened again.7924d8137273c1c4

Could it be another customer? Setting a new 5560b9f0fd daily record with 918feb06fb six groups in fb27993006 one day?9ab27f88802e11ac

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“Ha! Didn’t I tell you this was the place? You never listen to me.”34f9b5672215b89d

I turned towards that familiar 010fb309d5 voice to see a large db35d1db31 crane enter my view.889bb54ecd812e08

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‘Ah, the crane customer!’f40c0397f211615a

But he wasn’t alone this time.7c78c4d79c0faca8

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“Everywhere you recommend is the same old nonsense.”efd52242101ebad7

A fox who followed fa103e201d in snapped back gruffly.01a68870cf97d7ee

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‘Huh? This combination…’ad435f80f1d6c036

The Fox and the Crane?78f34f48a28faf6f

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The classic fable where 05bfbb7f71 one invites the other 1b2bccc255 for a meal, but 6c546c9f56 serves the food in 95ca55dd85 vessels only convenient for a145b7be6a themselves, leading to bickering.95246554062a5f74

“What are you doing? In a place like this, you should sit at the bar!”e0f1a9b095504dc4

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“Why bother? The table seats are the best, aren’t they?”efd8101b37f8ca9b

As expected, they had already cb6464a440 started quarreling.2888601eb109574a

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‘It hasn’t even been that long since they arrived.’2fdf0cf238f7c2f6

If they get into a drunken scuffle, it’ll be a major incident.f534660011a7821f

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Perhaps sensing my troubled 4e7e8927e6 expression, the crane cleared a6c3335e4b his throat pointedly at bddc818361 the fox.cb86d61f2870109b

“Since our opinions differ, there’s only one way to settle this.”f9b54967e3603107

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“Fine. Heads, we sit at the table. Tails, we sit at the bar. Here goes…”252ee7df914b0783

The fox flipped a coin. Their eyes followed 5eb1bf3ecd the coin as 258979a7c0 it landed on 733291776a the floor, showing 9b1d3113b9 tails.04c30788d4c3c014

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“Damn it! What trick did you pull on my coin?”60f16246c76d698a

“Ah, that’s your specialty.”65c648d3381ef534

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Even with the outcome bc55dfa317 decided, their ruckus showed c24e5f7797 no signs of subsiding. I tactfully set a fruit 610e99147b platter before the crane. Grumbling, the fox 3b029e6fb9 took a seat aa6124b422 beside the crane.6eb042915060ec55

“May I take your order?”a3265c84134aa27d

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I swiftly tried to cc83972e5d get their orders while 9f3cb80d50 the brief lull lasted, 96a2addd9c knowing another argument could 655f938d16 erupt anytime.03457c8b186cfe66

“Please provide me with an elegant cocktail that suits me.”ed9a3534b4560fa1

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“For me, something strong and intense! Seriously, an ‘elegant’ drink? Ha! Alcohol is meant to get you drunk.”61c5c52202dc616c

“Are you done talking?”e079f942e2660687

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“No! I haven’t even started. Why?”d8b39d1505d1d890

…It was wise to take their order first.8679cd1b9dff24c0

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I slipped away from fa3c09fdcf the chaos and began c151ad6d21 preparing their drinks.22ee66f8f177aa60

I freshly squeezed an 4a15a099a0 orange and filled the 7f3104a0ba glass with champagne to 1be44d41bc complete the cocktail.4f33117df89a89c7

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“Excuse me. I’ll prepare a ‘Mimosa’ for you.”365f3adb7f805d5c

“Oh.”2015ec7f169321b2

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The crane dipped 0bb81a096d its beak into 2c92acfbc0 the tall glass 629e64ca60 of Mimosa.7026eac6e743b0ea

“Refreshing and delicious. A perfect 100 out of 100 points. Wonderfully zesty! And this color.”5b80c4d919809fef

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The crane swirled 7313c6bad3 the glass with e67436daaf its wing, making 4ff71700e0 the bright yellow 938ecbee37 liquid inside shimmer b464acc2bd like a spring 1e8fa5139e day.3eb0e025a2581c22

“It’s as if spring itself is captured within. I can envision a meadow blanketed in cheerful yellow blooms.”679992f524725a8a

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“That’s why this cocktail is called a Mimosa. Just like the cute, yellow flower.”e694d310626748d2

I explained with a de866a7fc7 smile before swiftly moving bea775d072 to the next drink, e2e5b4efcb as the fox had 51e084f30e glared at me for 77edafbc6e serving the crane first.e8ac56cfd7030881

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Clink!bd53fb1f808b6889

I added ice, 7df772e700 cognac, and mint b06bc05da9 liqueur to the 8a2d65a57e shaker and shook eddf84f49d it vigorously.6f8e6996a5bad56a

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Once properly mixed, I strained a92f59b1e2 it into a glass and f8cff626c6 garnished it with mint leaves.b8df59e0dc105ac5

“Here is the ‘Stinger’ for you.”d7bb3832674aef20

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“Hmmm. This is supposed to be strong and intense?”148044a0f744e721

“Give it a try.”928a6e075441de93

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I smiled brightly at the 0522a2df35 fox who was tapping the 3bd6a18377 glass skeptically. Perhaps piqued by my 3a0b8534f7 confident demeanor, he downed 953b870d08 the glass in one 3667cf21b4 gulp.54817b2f5f373c63

‘Ah, if he chugs it like that…’fa26b83fdd24d7db

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But before I could 2f16e9a28f warn him, half the f7586898c5 drink was already gone.fd19d2bb9a213161

“Kkuhek!”0b5ba492261b3e8b

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The fox broke into ba03ff8ed2 a coughing fit, clutching f52a077dfa his throat. I quickly offered him 02b72d3403 some warm water.e97dcd5e8700fceb

“Phew…I’ll live.”477ca05e49191e0e

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After gulping down the water, f9676e4375 the fox slumped over the 868f58c68c bar counter.4d29a539101bb312

“Crazy strong stuff.”7098c5f3a77c85d1

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“How is it? Strong and intense, right?”ee3feadf370df5bb

I shrugged.6fd4b5730bdd82d9

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“Like a burning sensation searing my throat?”fd4367f293b3877e

“That’s why it’s called a Stinger.”98748205a8a8aea9

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It’s a cocktail with an alluringly sharp, invigorating kick.5706e04769b22bf6

“Well, serves you right. Making such a fuss over one measly drink.”9ffbea18adfae92c

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“Dammit…Wait? Ah, I see now. You and the bartender must be in cahoots!”b8974f7f8b1cea54

“Hah! I didn’t expect you to be this dull-witted. That absurd order was your own doing.”f4accfedf59e3bb8

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Watching them bicker f68e8e8543 relentlessly, not wanting 70bdaa26b1 to back down, 3ba0d3d9f7 drew unbidden chuckles f0bb175f74 from me.123f3bb85e7903a9

“You two really are close friends, aren’t you?”c97f86802ff1c6b3

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At those words, 4f53f9d9a3 their eyes widened 374636b1e3 in unison.b5a3267e50cad73f

It reminded me of the ‘Fox and Crane’ fable I read as a child. I read that book until it was worn out, finding it so amusing back then.4bed67185b5d5cd7

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‘I wonder why. Was it amusing because they took turns being unable to eat?’2fa2d7cb5f57d5ee

I didn’t know. I couldn’t even remember if they ended up amicably sharing a meal or not in the end.cf33f99a4a000c82

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At the time, I simply thought them an amusing odd couple. But seeing them up close now, they’re just bickering friends.42c2eb4313ea03fa

“Listen here, bartender. This idiot and I have been sworn enemies for hundreds of years.”7f5a8a7ccb8466cf

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“That’s right! Ever since this moron invited me over for dinner but served the food on a flat plate.”4769d2afa1bdcc28

The fox and 03012f9b8f crane raised their 5bb073c02d voices, as if 6c2df6c84e to emphasize their 321e390012 point.5d1ab21f07cd9a03

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‘If you were truly enemies for hundreds of years, you would have gone for each other’s throats long ago instead of bickering.’5e01914775b96624

Saying that would just 62d70ea0d3 trigger another round of 4e3646301a bickering.bff036ef18c6a4b5

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Instead, I decided to speak 0bc50d6a2a as a bartender through my 9735d26f69 cocktails.1f2c5f67a21e5046

“I just thought of the perfect cocktail for the two of you.”556b0af54b292ed8

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The Mimosacocktail is a refreshing 8b01f52b56 and popular drink typically 7c648eff80 enjoyed during brunch. It is made by ae2f9557dd combining equal parts of 435d57c3ea champagne (or other sparkling 7a9a1b1569 wine) and chilled citrus 20577ad387 juice, usually orange juice. This cocktail is 294600ca82 known for its 63647b102f light, bubbly texture 8fafa3c9b7 and fruity flavor, 41857a34a6 making it a 5f030094a6 delightful and celebratory 28e164e227 beverage. The Mimosa is simple a1e473953d to prepare and often 71005306cc garnished with a slice b8a7283647 of orange or a b71a6f1765 twist of citrus peel. Its easy preparation and 93045a40b7 elegant presentation have made d489ed0f61 it a staple at 99d794022c celebrations, brunches, and special c7e15c149c occasions.fdee0cf38673a66d

The Stingercocktail is a b783e3e7f8 classic drink known 4b6fb6f492 for its simplicity 1e7d263b08 and bold flavor. It typically consists of just 8cfeaacbf6 two ingredients: brandy and white 6f46420d44 crème de menthe.
The Stinger is also known for its strong, minty flavor from the crème de menthe, balanced by the warmth of the brandy. It’s a timeless cocktail that has been enjoyed for decades and remains a favorite among those who appreciate its straightforward yet satisfying taste.47dcfccfd6330f3f

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