674 The King's Family

"That would be lovely. Are they here in the Palace? Or should we arrange a date to meet for interviews?" Wolfe asked.

The woman shook her head. "It's a bit different here. The chefs hold a rather high position in the Kingdom, thanks to their skills, so the placement is done by the Academy, who makes the appointment based on the requests of the chefs and the requirements of the employer."

"Interesting. Well, if you have one who doesn't mind working closely with Witches, as our Kitchen staff is almost all of the female witch persuasion, that would be perfect. The culinary specialty doesn't matter, as long as it's something that's edible for a wide selection of species."

The woman gave a quiet cackling laugh. "Yes, I have seen the reports that our assistant sends back. I will have someone suitable arranged to go with you when you leave, and the paperwork will be ready for you tomorrow morning."