Princess Rupert said, picked up a golden bell with her hand, and at the same time turned her head and asked the middle-aged craftsman behind her, "Achilles, I have also arranged a seat for you, do you want to take a break?" ”

This was the first time Fang Yu had known the name of the middle-aged craftsman, and it was said that the other party had never introduced himself in front of them, or out of humility. Achilles smiled slightly, and replied in a mellow voice:

"No need, allow me to stand by your side, Your Highness Princess."

Princess Rupert smiled softly and looked at him with affection.

She turned back and shook the golden bell in her hand slightly, and the servants rushed in again, with silver plates on their heads, and presented seven or eight dishes.

Barbecues of various shapes, lambs and cows, several rare fowls, three fish from different regions of Kaulin-Ishurian, including a silver trout, a sturgeon, and a smalltail perch; Roasted until golden in color, the surface is cut with a silver knife, criss-crossed, and a layer of sparkling oil oozes under the scorching fire, plump and even, and the tender flesh is fluffy, and it is piled with different kinds of nuts, grains and spices, and a bunch of emerald green pine branches are placed on the tip, which is bright and mouth-watering.

There is also a stew in a bowl of black porcelain with evenly sized pieces of meat like amber, seasoned with pepper, frankincense, cinnamon, ginger, carrots and onions. Add the chickpeas and safflower, pour bitter orange and lemon juice, sprinkle with chopped almonds, and put a small bunch of mint leaves.

There are also a few desserts, dairy products soaked in honey, camel milk, goat's milk or fermented products, placed on a thick layer of crushed ice, and the mist curls. A few sheets of dry bread, crispy bread, fried cereals until golden brown.

There is also naan, a local staple called 'shawara', which is wrapped in wheat rolls with turkey, beef and Istanian flatfish, several different kinds of nuts, vegetables, sauces and hummus.

It is also a local custom to cut half of the mushrooms, bake them until browned, and place them on one side of the plate for garnish. Mushrooms do not grow in Istania, and all mushrooms are airlifted from Kaulin via floating ships, and only appear at royal feasts.

There is also wine, Istania is famous for its wine, the golden one is as brilliant and dreamy as the morning sun, it is a locally produced gin, and the blue one is the color of the sea of clouds and the sky, it is a kind of moonshine wine.

There is also the drunken red, hazy wine, synonymous with Istania, which has a refreshing taste that is different from its namesake counterpart on the planet.

It is said that many gluttons from all over the world have come here to taste this legendary wine.

However, large and small silver plate crystal cups are all arched against a huge gemstone gold cup in the center, and the changing sunlight shines through the lattice windows, making the luxurious gold cup shine dazzlingly.

The light of the water contained inside is only like flowing gold liquid, exuding the brilliance of Bobo, like a whirlwind.

Fang Yuan's eyes were attracted to the gem and gold cup at first glance, but Princess Rupert did not introduce it, as if she had forgotten her previous words.

She simply ordered the servants to serve them one by one, and in a soft, gentle tone, introduced them to the origins of these Istanian delicacies.

But all the most ordinary dishes have extraordinary origins-

The lambs were specially bred in the gardens of Penelope's royal family, and she had her servants bring them from Kashm.

The beef comes from Arhanl, where the ruby blood beef is said to have a sweet and luscious flavor – not only in Istania, but also in Kaurin-Ihurion.

The price is even more expensive -

Fish and exotic birds are flown in from all over the world by floating ships – silver trout from Al Pahin, almost thousands of miles away, and smalltail perch and sturgeon from Iban and the Scepter Coast respectively.

Princess Rupert told them in an understated tone.

Before slaughtering, it is required to keep the ingredients fresh, otherwise they will be discarded. It may be an exaggeration to say that there is no one out of ten, but with the preservation conditions of Aitalia, it is fortunate that one of the two or three tails can meet the requirements after a long journey.

Smalltail perch and sturgeon are just that, and silver trout are sky-high prices in Istanya.

Fang Yu was secretly frightened, thinking that this was too extravagant.

"Please."

Princess Rupert didn't have any food in front of her, so she only raised her hands and spoke softly to everyone.

The low tone and rustling voice seem to be able to penetrate people's hearts.

Others were more or less restrained, especially at the thought that such a meal might have to eat thousands of gold Istanian double-sided anchor coins—the nearly six-figure equivalent of Risel.

Only the aristocratic daughter, Ai Xiaoxiao and Tianlan can still maintain their composure.

There is also a Paparal with a chest.

The former's saliva was already flowing all over the ground, and his eyes lit up as he picked up his knife and fork—whatever the meat was, just stuffed it into his mouth, and in a moment his cheeks bulged out like hamsters.

The little fat man also picked up a fruit with his hands and feet while chewing, and took a bite with a 'whoosh', which was indecent, which was simply breathtaking.

Even Attila frowned.

And the box is the other extreme, this guy is actually holding a knife and fiddling with the nuts on the plate, driving it from the east to the west, and all over again.

Excited, as if it were something new.

Fortunately, the host here did not mind at all, but showed a ray of satisfaction, as if the satisfaction of the guest was her honor as the host.

Fang Yu has some worries, and he tastes every dish lightly.

What he liked the most was the stew – when the amber pieces of meat were gently bitten open, the aroma mixed with the gravy would bloom in his mouth like a stream of melting heat, sweet and delicious, flowing straight into the depths of his heart.

His brow furrowed, and he couldn't help but look at him in surprise.

Princess Rupert seemed to notice this detail and said, "This is the flesh of the sand dragon, Mr. Eddard. ”

With a snort, Ai Xiaoxiao almost squirted out the piece of meat in his mouth, choked the soup out of his nose, and coughed half to death. Tang Xin hurriedly put down the knife and fork and patted her back with her hand.

She said angrily: "Are you going to die? ”

"No, it's not." Ai Xiaoxiao said with tears in her eyes.

Fang Yu looked at the pieces of meat on the plate before asking, "Is it the giant sandworm that people often say?" ”

Princess Rupert nodded: "This is the meat of its mid-belly, and it is also the most fleshy and fat, and in recent years, the salon has become less and less caught by hunters, and this meat has become more and more precious in the market." ”

With a clanging sound, the knife and fork in Tianlan's hand also fell on the plate, and his face turned from white to blue: "Sand, sandworm? ”

"The sand dragon is a chordate, and the sand worm is just a name we have for it, but it makes more sense to call it a giant sand snake, and the biologists even gave it a new phylum, the suborder of the sand snake," replied Kita, "so it's not much different from the beef and mutton we usually eat." ”

"This young lady is really very knowledgeable." Princess Rupert praised.

Tianlan's face is a little better.

And Parker wiped his mouth and asked, "Don't you French even eat snails?" ”

"That's them, not me!" Sky Blue said angrily.

……

The little episodes at the dinner table passed quickly.

After tasting each dish and dessert, the servants served tea, and everyone was satisfied.

Even someone who claimed that being able to eat four portions of food in one person was a racial talent of the Paparals, patted his belly, claiming that he couldn't eat a little more.

But the big cat man and Attila put down their knives and forks and exchanged glances with Fang Ou, and Sylvid was very quiet. Obviously, several people understood that this banquet had just begun.

Fang Yu couldn't help but look at the center of the feast. The servants had served every dish to them, except for the jeweled gold cup in the center. Thinking of what Princess Rupert said before, the contents of the cup should have something to do with it.

Sure enough, when Princess Rupert had finished their meal, she clapped her hands again, and another servant came up and took down the plates for them.

After all the scraps were removed, only the glittering golden cup was left in the hall, and in this way, not only Fang Yuan, Attila and the big cat man but also the eyes of the others couldn't help but attract it.

Princess Rupert said softly, "I said before that the most delicious delicacy in Istanya is the one in this cup. ”

Although some people in the crowd had already thought of it, including Fang Yuan, they still couldn't help but be a little surprised.

The Paparals even complained: "Shouldn't the most delicious delicacy be served as a main dish?" Now we're all running out of food, and we can't eat even a little bit of the most delicious food. ”

"You're the only one who eats, Parker." Sky Blue struck him.

"All in all, isn't it the duty of the master to remind him?"

Princess Rupert smiled slightly: "Generally speaking, this is true, but the contents of this cup are extraordinary, and usually the most delicious delicacies are of course placed on the main dish, but the contents of this cup are just right at this time." ”

"What? But my stomach was bursting. Parker said.

"Please don't hesitate, Mr. Parker, and you'll know after you taste it."

She said as she motioned for the servant to come forward.

The servant carefully held the golden cup, and one of the other servants had already placed a smaller marigold in front of Fang Yu, and the former brought it to him, tilting the mouth of the cup slightly.

A ray of gold liquid, reflecting the shimmering afternoon sun, like molten gold, flowed into his cup until it was full, and not a drop was spilled.

"Mr. Ed, please taste it."

Princess Rupert's voice was slightly ethereal.

Fang Yu picked up the cup, hesitated for a moment, and took a sip first. But it was as if there was an invisible magic that prompted him to hold up the bottom of the cup and drink it all. And before he could even react, a cold spring slid down his throat.

After the wine entered his throat, a feeling of expansion bloomed on the tip of his tongue, as if he had swallowed an entire universe that wanted to stretch his mouth open. But he couldn't open his mouth, and the sensation pressed against the roof of his jaw, as if it had penetrated the skin and rushed straight into the Heavenly Spirit Cover.

Then a tingling sensation went down the nerves, as if to make Fang Yuan's whole body tremble, and only a layer of fine goosebumps rose on his skin.

His whole body was dizzy for a while, and he didn't know what was happening, as if in the clouds, countless thoughts came one after another, and some fell silent for a moment.

When he shook his head and woke up suddenly, he found that everyone in the banquet had the same look, looking at him in amazement. Sylvide lowered her head and looked at the glass in her hand.

Parker was touching his little belly in amazement—the feeling of fullness in his belly before seemed to be empty again after drinking the wine.

Although there is no hunger, it gives a sense of poise.

It's warm and comfortable.

Fang Yu held his wine glass and couldn't help but ask, "Is this ......?"

But he suddenly stopped, as his gaze fell on his dragon knight system, with a small line of prompt text on it.

Tianlan, Luo Yu, Ji Ta, Ai Xiaoxiao, Tang Xin, Alyssa and Luo Hao, even the box couldn't help but let out a 'huh' in surprise. Every one of the Electors present was given this prompt:

Vitality gains a slight increase.

Fang Yu almost immediately checked his starlight, and sure enough, it had increased some, although it was not much, it was not enough to resurrect once. But he won't be mistaken, the last time he used the Elven Ring, his vitality was reduced by half, only enough for one and a half resurrections, and half a starlight was missing.

But at this moment, that half of Starlight had gone a long way forward, almost close to two resurrections, although it was still a little short.

He couldn't help but raise his head and look at the eldest princess in amazement.

It's not just delicious food.

It's a great gift.

In Aitalia, all the substances that can increase Starlight are the core resources that the major guilds compete for. Because it can not only enhance the professional life of a Chosen One, but more importantly, the purest Starlight will often give very rich high-dimensional information rewards after returning to Earth.

Almost all of the prizes in the top competitions in the Second World are related to Starlight.

But they only rescued Afifa once, and the other party had already expressed their gratitude once last time, so why did they give such a big gift this time? And Fang Yu was sure that at the banquet that was interrupted before, Her Royal Highness the eldest princess definitely did not plan to come up with such a precious thing.

So what caused such a change? Was it their battle with the wandering alchemist in the 'Sand Journey'? But what does that have to do with the Penelope royal family?

He couldn't help but think of the other party's previous words: "Thank you for doing me and my father a great favor." ”

What's this big deal?

Princess Rupert looked at everyone's stunned eyes before she smiled and replied, "You should feel the effect of this 'gin'. It is actually 'Stardew', a holy relic born only in an illusory oasis deep in the Istanian desert, and the production of this cup has only been this cup in ten years, which is one-fifth of the reserve of the Penelope royal family.

The stardew is said to be the tears of Milella, the goddess of life. Of course, it doesn't have such a magical and extraordinary origin, but it does contain a strong life force and can increase starlight. ”

Fang Yu couldn't help but open his mouth when he heard this, this is a great favor.

But Princess Rupert seemed to sense his thoughts once again.

In a melodious voice, she replied empathetically: "You don't have to worry, this glass of 'gin' is just to express gratitude.

Different things have different values for different people. You may think that you have done nothing, but in fact you have given me and my father enough in return, and this glass of 'gin' is nothing compared to it. ”

Fang Yu put down his wine glass.

"Your Highness Princess," he asked, "can you tell us more about the cause and effect?" ”

Princess Rupert nodded.

"As you might have guessed, Mr. Eddard, this is related to the wandering alchemist you fought at the Sand Lodge a few days ago.

Nineteen years ago, my mother gave birth to me, and three years later, Afifa also came into the world. But when she was not yet a year old, her mother was attacked by a group of gangsters while on an outing and died. ”

"I'm sorry, Your Highness Princess, I'm also sad to hear such a thing." Fang Yu asked, "But I would like to ask, could it be that your mother's death has something to do with that wandering alchemist?" ”

"It may not necessarily be him, but there must be someone behind it."

Princess Rupert replied with great certainty: "In fact, the same thing happened in Istania at that time as it does today. Some wandering alchemists attacked the Vargo Artisan Guild and took several pseudo-dragon knight structures. ”

And not long after that, something happened to my mother. Before that there had been sightings of wandering alchemists passing through the area. ”

Fang Yu frowned when he heard this, Princess Rupert should have no reason to say these lies that could be broken at the first poke for no reason, the death of the Sand King's wife must have been a big event at that time.

The relevant situation at that time will be revealed after a check.

But if Her Royal Highness the princess didn't lie, why didn't the Japanese military mention it to him at all?

As he was groaning, Ji Ta suddenly whispered, "Your Royal Highness, it seems that there is only one death record for your mother in history, right?" ”

Princess Rupert bowed her head slightly, "Yes, because my mother died tragically after taking away the starlight for someone. To this day, my father and I have not found out what this is all about. ”

"Take Starlight!?"

Fang Yu raised his head suddenly.

He was so shocked by the words that he almost stood up from his position.

On the side, Jita couldn't help but let out a low 'ah'.

Because they were so familiar with this term, a thought couldn't help but flash through Fang Yuan's heart, could it be that the mastermind behind the attack on the princess nineteen years ago was actually a wanderer?

But Istania has never been involved with the Dragon Witch, so what is the other party's intentions?

"Mr. Ed," Princess Rupert said, "I heard that you have been recruiting workers lately to build a floating ship, right?" ”

Fang Yu looked at Her Royal Highness the eldest princess again. Based on this, it is not surprising that the other party can deduce that they are going to build a floating ship of their own.

But when the other party mentions this at this time, it should be intended to show his intentions.

Sure enough, the girl continued: "I heard Abed say that you have caused some trouble from the royal family of Kaurin, and I have heard some things about the prime minister, so it must not be a small trouble, right?"

You're planning to leave Tansnir soon, aren't you? But can I take the initiative to entrust you with something for me, if you want to, maybe you don't need to leave this place.

At the same time, I can help you find the best workers and craftsmen, and sign a document to empty the royal dockyard in Tansnir for you to use.

Half a year or a year, the choice is yours—"

When Fang Yu heard this, he was immediately moved: "Lend us the royal family's dock?" ”

Taking Humane Misty Fjords to rebuild a dockyard is of course far more time-consuming and effort-intensive than using an off-the-shelf one. What's more, the dockyard is also very functional - the dock used by the Penelope royal family is of course much better than their makeshift dock.

But Fang Yu also understands that there is no free lunch in the world, and this shrewd and capable princess, of course, will not give them these benefits in vain.

He calmed down for a moment before he asked in a deep voice, "Your Highness Princess, do you want us to help you track down the whereabouts of that wandering alchemist?" ”

Unexpectedly, Princess Rupert shook her head.

"I know that Mr. Ed has only met the wandering alchemist, and the other party is quite dangerous, although Mr. Ed is talented, but he is not the opponent of these people at the moment.

I will not embarrass Mr. Ed to look for these people. I just have another favor, and need the intervention of some outsider who has nothing to do with Istania's interests, and Mr. Eddard should be the most suitable person after being examined by Achilles and my sister Afifa.

And this matter should also be very much in line with Mr. Eide's own wishes. ”

Fang Yu was curious when he heard this, but he didn't expect that Her Royal Highness the eldest princess would turn around and avoid the topic of wandering alchemists. He paused for a moment before asking, "Then may I ask, what is the matter?" ”

"It's about slaves."

……