Komatsu's Love Defense

Chapter 129 The Confusion of the Second Generation

When Alu heard that the predecessor Melk had not retired, he widened his eyes in astonishment and asked in a lost voice, "Didn't retire?"

I stood aside, finally mustering up the courage. I slowly turned around, my eyes fell on Melk II, and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Melk...about our visit today...actually, we have something to ask for."

Melk II turned his head slightly, his eyes fell on me, and asked, "Do you want to order a kitchen knife?"

I nodded and replied, "Yes, there is indeed a need in this regard, but...there are some other purposes besides this."

Melk II didn't seem surprised by my request. He waved his hand and said, "No problem at all. If we follow the order, your order will probably be placed in three years."

When I heard that I had to wait for three years, my body trembled violently and my mind went blank. Why did I have to wait so long? Was it because there were too many orders?

At this moment, A Lu who was standing by suddenly burst into laughter. He slapped his thigh without thinking too much of anything and laughed, "Ahahaha! Xiaosong, you are so lucky. Melk has agreed to make a kitchen knife for you, but you have to wait three years!"

I looked at A Lu's gloating expression in silence, feeling even more depressed. I knew he was joking and wanted to ease my depression at the moment.

I sighed helplessly, took out the broken kitchen knife from my pocket, and gently placed it on my palm, feeling reluctant and regretful. "Three years... Although many people have made reservations, there is nothing I can do about it... It seems that I can only buy a replacement knife from a department store and use it as a makeshift."

Melk II inadvertently caught a glimpse of the broken kitchen knife in my hand. He leaned slightly closer, his eyes immediately becoming focused. He slowly raised his head, turned his gaze towards me, and asked, "Then... that kitchen knife is..."

I lowered my head and whispered in frustration: "This... This is my kitchen knife. I am always very careful when using it. But a few days ago, it broke accidentally..."

Melk II stood in front of me, his eyes fixed on the kitchen knife in my hand, his eyes flashing with unprecedented seriousness and concentration.

At this moment, A Lu suddenly stood up from his seat, looked directly at Melk II, and said, "I say, Melk. I also have something to ask of you... or something I want to consult you about. Melk's stardust, have you heard of this?"

When Melk II heard Alu mention Melk stardust, his pupils dilated and he said loudly in shock, "What? You mean Melk's stardust?"

A Lu's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but yelled: "Do you know, Melk?"

Melk II gradually recovered from his shock. His face returned to normal. He looked at A Lu quietly and asked, "Melk's Stardust, what's wrong?"

A Lu's expression suddenly became solemn. He stared at Melk II with an unprecedented seriousness and determination in his eyes: "We are looking for this now... If you know anything, please tell me..."

Melk II frowned slightly, as if thinking about Alu's request. He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Melk's stardust refers to the whetstone. It is said that it can grind all materials in this world. It is a dreamlike whetstone..."

A Lu's eyes suddenly widened, his mouth opened involuntarily, and he shouted: "What, whetstone? Melk's stardust, isn't it an ingredient?"

Melk II smiled calmly, having anticipated Alu's shock. He spoke calmly, "Ah... it is true that golden powder is produced when grinding hard materials with a whetstone. I heard that it can be used as a seasoning for food... is this what you mean?"

A Lu's eyes widened. He looked at Melk II in disbelief, his voice trembling: "Seasoning?"

Melk II nodded gently, his expression revealing a deep certainty: "Yes, it seems that the powder is composed of a new type of amino acid, containing extremely delicious ingredients that have never been tasted before..."

[Note: I have searched all the relevant amino acids here. The new amino acid that is the captive of food here should be: glycine, which has a unique sweet taste, can alleviate the acid and alkaline taste, cover up the bitter taste of saccharin added to food and enhance the sweetness.]

A Lu was stunned, and the words of Melk II kept echoing in his mind. He seemed to be able to smell the alluring aroma of the powder and feel the ultimate deliciousness it brought: "I have never tasted... delicious..."

"The first person to discover it was my master, so the whetstone was called Melk's Stardust. In fact, it's something I've never seen before." When Melk II mentioned the legendary whetstone, there was a distant and eager light in his eyes, and his voice revealed his admiration for his master.

However, the next second, Melk II suddenly lowered his head, as if he was lost in the memories of the past. His hands kept rubbing back and forth in his slightly rough palms, muttering to himself: "If I had that whetstone... I might be able to grind the best kitchen knife ever!"

I stared at Melk II quietly, and saw a sad smile on his face, which made me feel a complex emotion. Since the day he entered this industry, this young grinder has always been persistent in gaining recognition from others and looking forward to making a flawless kitchen knife with his own hands.

At this moment, Melk II stands at an important crossroads in his life journey. What is presented to him is the road ahead that is full of unknowns and infinite possibilities; and what is left behind is the long time that has disappeared without a trace and the beautiful vision that has not been fulfilled.

The second generation stood alone, his eyes revealing a resolute and courageous look. But at the same time, he urgently needed someone to step forward and help him break through the heavy shackles that imprisoned his soul.