Teaching a disciple who had no basic cutting skills, or he should have said, with misled cutting skills, wasn't an easy task.
Fortunately, Mala got the gist quickly, and was very proactively practicing in addition to Mag's "Midas Touch."
After practicing for the whole afternoon, Mala could already slice a potato into even, thin slices.
Mag watched Mala slice a potato slowly but steadily and nodded. "Mm-hmm. Not bad. I'll give this cleaver to you then. Practice your cutting skills whenever you're free at home."
"Really? Master, this cleaver… is mine?"
Mala looked at Mag with surprise. Although this cleaver was rectangular, it was easier to use than the chef's knife she had back home.
After spending the whole afternoon together and obtaining Mag's permission, Mala started to address him as "master."
"Of course." Mag nodded with a smile. "That's all for today. You can go back after having dinner."
