"Ice... ice goose?"
After hearing Fang Mo's explanation, Komatsu froze for a moment, then chuckled belatedly. "Ah, ahaha, honestly, Mr. Fang Mo, you startled me. But I don't think I've ever heard of an ice goose..."
"See? I told you that you were the one whose mind went somewhere weird."
Without answering Komatsu's confusion, Fang Mo shrugged and called toward the kitchen. "A Xue, come on. You should try this Century Thick Soup too."
"Coming, Master~"
A Xue had no idea what she had been tinkering with in the kitchen. Upon hearing Fang Mo call her, she soon emerged, humming softly. However, when she saw the soup, she seemed to freeze for a moment too. "Oh my, this soup looks so clear..."
That was right.
Although the dish Komatsu had brought was called Century Thick Soup,
it was actually extraordinarily clear and translucent. Not only did it completely lack the heavy texture of Western cream soup, there was not even the slightest trace of oil floating on top.
It was even more outrageous than plain boiled water.
In the bowl, it looked like nothing more than a faint transparent outline, as though it contained a bowlful of air.
After briefly examining its appearance, A Xue picked up a wooden spoon and gently scooped up a little Century Thick Soup to taste.
"Mmm..."
The moment the light, transparent broth flooded her mouth, A Xue actually went blank for an instant. Then an astonished expression immediately appeared on her face. "Such a rich flavor... It feels completely different from how it looks. This sensation is practically like..."
"Boiled cabbage in clear broth."
Fang Mo smiled as he added, "Right?"
"Mhm."
A Xue nodded instinctively, then took another small sip from the wooden spoon. "But the flavor is even richer than the stock