Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds Novel - Chapter 558:
Chapter 558: 558
Sugar-and-Spice
It had been a long day in Distant Harbor.
The morning was filled with fear and silence.
The morning was shrouded in numbness and confusion.
Noon was filled with fanaticism and blindness.
The afternoon was filled with ecstasy and sadness.
The night was filled with nostalgia and disappointment.
Under the night sky, the city still seemed to be filled with an intoxicating fragrance.
That taste was something that the lowly peasants had never tasted in their lives.
Perhaps it was in a cheap, dark tavern, or in a street corner that emitted a stench. They had heard the most experienced but poor people brag about it with fantasy and intoxication.
It was said that there was a magical and wonderful thing called spice in this world. It was produced in the Twilight Moon and was transported and sold by the elves ‘fleets and merchant associations. Only noble lords and rich merchants were qualified to own and taste it. As for the poor, even if they did not eat or drink for months to save money, no merchant would be willing to sell it to you because it was exclusive to the big shots.
As for the poor people, they could only eat salted fish and black bread, drink ale mixed with water, and even use lemon juice when cooking.
Because spices were very precious, very precious.
It was said that the spices could make the dishes very, very delicious. After eating a bite, one would feel like wandering in the kingdom of God. It was said that spices could cure diseases, prolong life, make people smarter, and make people stronger. Therefore, the nobles were always high and mighty.
Today, they finally understood what spices were.
The soft noodles and tender meat, after taking a bite, spilled juice and exploded in their mouths. The trembling feeling went from their heads all the way to their tailbones, making them crazy. It was difficult to describe the taste of exploding souls. This taste was enough to make everyone unforgettable.
There was actually such a smell in this world.
The nobles actually lived such a life.
Humans could actually live like this.
The noodles, broth, and meat that he bit and swallowed were like knives that were stirring in his body, leaving bloody marks on his sorrowful and numb soul.
After the shuddering, the delicious, and the intoxication, there was an empty fear.
Such a thing…Would he be able to eat it again in the future?
After a short period of indulgence and happiness, the cruelest question surfaced in everyone’s mind.
Therefore, some people cried, some people shouted, and some people became ruthless. Something called ambition and desire grew. They wanted to eat such delicious food every meal.
No, once every three days, once every five days, or even once a month.
The unforgettable taste remained between their lips and teeth, and even with every breath, they could feel the intoxicating aftertaste. The sticky and thick taste left on their tongues could be squeezed out by smacking their lips. People were even reluctant to drink water, even if they were thirsty.
Their hearts were torn. They were conflicted and unable to endure it. They swore that they would enjoy this delicacy again, but they had no idea how to get it. This supreme delicacy was given by His Highness Kant. He said that there would be another chance, but when would it be? A day, a week, a month, a year?
They didn’t dare to ask, and no one could answer. They didn’t dare to snatch, but how could they have such a bold idea? While he was scratching his heart with all kinds of emotions, someone said…
Yes.
“Attention, everyone!”
The voice amplified by the alchemy equipment sounded from the center of each street.
“His Highness has ordered-”
At this moment, Kant’s order or will was like a divine decree. Everyone held their breath and listened quietly. The city was unprecedentedly quiet.
” Broth must be finished before tomorrow night. Otherwise, there will be the danger of rotting-”
“When it’s cool, place it in the shade-”
“The unopened cake can be stored for a long time. After opening it, it must be sealed and stored to prevent moisture. It should be eaten within four days…”
Then, it was what everyone wanted to hear…Oracle.
“His Highness has ordered-”
” Soon, the first recruitment will be held in Faraway Harbor City.”
” The reward can be used to buy today’s food. The laborer will get to eat-”
” When the time comes, bring along your identification and head to the designated location to register-”
In an instant, the entire city came alive.
Cheers, shouts, and cries were even more exaggerated than when they had learned that the war had ended. People ran to the streets, anxiously communicating and inquiring about when the recruitment would be held. A few days ‘pay could buy the food they ate this time. They were delighted and praised, as if the rumors and criticisms against Kant previously did not exist at all. Kant’s favor finally felt real.
Previously, when the war had ended, even if they had heard that Kant, a Forbidden Mage from Skyquaking, had ended the war, they had not seen it with their own eyes, so they did not know who that person was.
Now they knew.
He knew who His Highness Kant was.
Strong and upright, rich and generous, cold and kind.
He was so powerful that he could defeat the elves and save the Far Harbor.
He was honest and kept his word. He promised to give silver coins and meals to all the spectators in the city, and he kept his promise. Everyone received that simple favor.
He was rich and generous. The food he promised was not hard black bread or stinky salted fish, but food that only nobles were entitled to enjoy. He even provided it to the entire city. The wealth behind this was unimaginable.
He was cold and merciful. When dealing with traitors and enemies, even the noblest nobles, he would strip them of their titles and honor and let them die in pain like wild dogs. However, to those who obeyed him, he was merciful and kept his promise. The warm and beautiful aftertaste that was still in his stomach was the best explanation.
In the low hut, under the dim light, a thin woman in a linen dress turned around and looked at the children’s bright eyes. She hesitated for a moment and shook her head helplessly.
She carefully picked up an earthen jar and opened its lid. After cooling down, a wonderful smell wafted out. His Highness Kant had promised that everyone would have one, so the family of five, including the youngest five-year-old child, received silver coins, tags, and the same amount of food. Children had small appetites, which meant that they could save some. She had plans for this precious food, but…
His Highness Kant had already said so.
Then he would finish it within two days.
The housewife poured about one-fifth of the soup into the cooking pot. Then, she sealed the pot and added more water. The children eagerly carried the charcoal, and their black faces revealed flattering smiles. Their mother glared at them and took out half a piece of black bread from the bread basket. She broke off the hard bread bit by bit and threw it into the cooking pot. It should be delicious to make bread porridge.
She covered the pot with a lid. The soup was so delicious, so she could not let even a little smell escape to avoid wasting it. The fire shone on her haggard face due to hard work, and also on the children’s expectant faces. One by one, small. Suddenly, the woman felt a little sad. They were so young, but they had already tasted something that they could never taste in their lives. Their lives were still so long. What should they do in the future…
But then she thought of the box wrapped in layers of precious canvas strips that she had carefully hidden under the third brick under the bed. Inside it were five silver coins and five cakes wrapped in silver paper.
There were also five signs with the family’s names on them.
He also recalled the order that His Highness Kant had just given.
He said that those who went to watch the execution would get money and food, and he did it. Then, he said that he would be hiring people in the city soon, that was also… He definitely knew how to count.
Such a big shot.
He shouldn’t be lying to us, right?
The poor woman fell into a state of worry, sometimes anticipating, sometimes uneasy. Their child stood opposite them, staring at the cooking pot without blinking. Suddenly, the door opened, and the family turned around. The pillar of the family pushed the door open and entered. The honest and depressed man worked all day. The burden of life had long made him lose his smile, but now, his voice was filled with excitement.
” Lord Kant is hiring. I must go!” He said firmly,”In the next half a month…” Oh no, a week! I have to eat this good meal once a week!”
The children cheered when they heard that.
In their eyes, their father was second only to the king. Whatever he said, it must be true.
The woman sat by the fire, smiling and waving at him.
Tidal Manor.
In fact, Kant had taken it for granted.
There was actually no need to tell the people to finish the soup of the instant noodles as soon as possible. After all, he could not fully imagine the impact of carefully selected and developed food under modern technology on the civilians of the Otherworld.
The townsfolk were called to watch the beheading in the morning, which meant that they did not have to work for the whole day. If they did not work, they did not have to work. If they did not work, they did not have to eat. They would only eat a little for breakfast, or even not eat at all. By the time they received food, it was already afternoon. They were already hungry. Who could resist eating the most delicious food in the world? One must know that appetite was the most difficult desire for humans to resist.
Moreover, it was such a peerless delicacy.
Basically, most people finished the instant noodles and soup on the spot. Only a small number of people still cared about the elderly and children in their families. After eating half or half of it, they finally stopped. There should not be many families that had more soup noodles left.
However, he still let his lackeys do the notification.
Anyway, he wasn’t the one doing the work. He only needed to give an order.
As for instant noodles, in theory, they couldn’t be left overnight, but that was for Earth. In the other world, the civilians didn’t care about the bit of nitrates and bacteria toxins. The food that these people usually ate was more or less rotten and contained a lot of harmful ingredients. The instant noodles that were left overnight were simply drizzling. In addition, the temperature had been relatively low recently, so the order was to finish them before tomorrow night.
Considering the discount for carrying out the order, they would probably finish it the day after tomorrow. If they paid attention to the temperature, there should not be too much of a problem in theory…It should be.
If he had diarrhea because of this, he would be more convinced of Lord Kant’s advice.
What he needed to pay attention to now was no longer such a matter.
Tonight, Tidal Sound Manor held its first banquet since the change of ownership.
The banquet invited the generals and officers from the three countries ‘navies, the powerful and influential people who had abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, the wavering business fence-sitters in the city, and the representatives of the civilian class.
There were even the leading mages and military officers of the Investigation Corps stationed at the outskirts of the Far Harbor.
Today’s incident could be considered a complete victory. He had carried out his will and carried out his rule. He had also demonstrated Kant’s power to his opponents. It was not just his military strength, but also his financial resources and his ability to incite others.
One silver coin for a meal of junk food that every mother on Earth despised.
It was enough to remove all the hard labor and labor of the nobles.
After showing off their power and intimidation, of course, they had to celebrate and show off to the villains in the dark corners. With the local customs of the continent, a grand banquet was the best choice.
Holding a banquet was a rather troublesome job. If anything went wrong, they would be despised and ridiculed. There were many rules and regulations, and the lackey Colonel Henry volunteered to take care of it.
After Kant explained the concept of a buffet to him, the Empire’s people thought to themselves,’Isn’t this the f * cking way of eating for the northern pirates? Why do you have to act so impressive?’ However, they still smiled and expressed that there was no problem at all. This kind of free banquet saves the tedious ceremony and will definitely be liked by everyone. Your Highness is wise.
The success of a banquet depended on money. To be more precise, it depended on the ingredients. Usually, the ingredients for a grand banquet had to be prepared a long time in advance, but it was not a problem for Kant.
The White Fog World was directly airdropped. The wealth of resources in modern society was something that even ordinary people on Earth could not accurately imagine. When the guests of Tidal Manor arrived and saw this unheard of buffet, they did not have the time to complain or feel subtle. They were all attracted by it.
The long dining table was covered with a long silk cloth that was as white as snow and flawless.
On the bright and transparent crystal plate, all kinds of food were piled up like a mountain.
Soft and elastic soft candy, chocolate that emitted a rich fragrance, nuts that had been stir-fried with spices, crispy fried potatoes, fluffy and soft bread that was overflowing with milk fragrance, crystal clear jelly, hard candy that tasted excellent, and even more indescribable but extremely delicious food that he had never seen before! Sweet, salty, spicy, and fragrant dishes were piled up like a small mountain. They were randomly piled up on the long dining table. There were only two words that gave these decent people the feeling!
Candy!
Spice!
Yes, it was! Sweets and spices! The things that the nobles loved the most, the things that they couldn’t live without for a meal, the symbols of wealth and status, were now sprinkled all over the manor like water. This was simply a banquet piled up with sugar and spices! It was a complete, pure, and violent show off! It was even scarier than the battleship outside the harbor!
It was important to know that the people attending the banquet tonight were not ignorant commoners. After eating the noodles, those nobodies thought that they were the spices eaten by the nobles, but these decent people did not! Some of them had also secretly eaten some of it, and it definitely did not taste like any of the known spices! His Highness Kant’s banquet today had fully demonstrated that he had more and better things to offer!
Therefore, the banquet went on enthusiastically and successfully.
Every customer swept the table with amazement and respect.
He ate them one by one, unable to stop.
No matter how old the wine was, it was useless! Everyone clinked glasses elegantly with their milk tea and Sprite.
This is what people should fucking drink! This was what the upper class drank! Candy, candy, candy is still candy!
When these decent people felt the same shock as the citizens of the distant port today, the naval soldiers of the three countries could not escape the same disaster.
The Earthlings had played a despicable trick here.
For example, when the citizens lined up to receive their meals, the temporary staff of the court were still eating the dry rations provided by the warship. When the warship docked, they would be supplemented with fresh vegetables and meat, which was definitely better than the pig feed they ate during the voyage. However, everything was afraid of comparison. When these naval soldiers were eating barbecue and bread, they saw these lowlifes holding fragrant instant noodles and wailing. The taste was really tempting.
Even the military officers who had seen the world were itching to eat. They thought to themselves,” These commoners who have nothing to do have such food to eat. Although we used to oppose His Highness, aren’t we also working for His Highness now?” Why can’t we eat those good things that the nobodies can eat?
However, such a small protest and attempt was immediately met with the supercilious eyes and suppression of the superior. I don’t dare to.
When night came, the soldiers who had not eaten dinner still had to go through the streets to remind the people not to eat too much, not to keep the instant noodles overnight, and how to keep the pancakes. This made them even more resentful and aggrieved.
Then, His Highness Kant’s gift arrived.
Want to eat instant noodles, ham sausages, and luncheon meat?
—What kind of chicken are they!
There was a large amount of meat floss and fat smeared on the soft and fragrant meat floss bread. There was also a large amount of cream and syrup on the bread. It was simply delicious. There was also a self-heating hot pot, vermicelli, and instant noodles.
Apart from that, there were also a large number of sweets, desserts, seaweed crispiness, meat rolls, waffles, crackers, all kinds of fragrant and spicy jerky, chicken drumsticks that were practically soaked in a spice pool, extremely crispy grease residue, and fiery red chili sauce! Eat as much as you want!
The elven soldiers, who had their eyes on the top of their heads, began to doubt their elven lives after eating this sumptuous dinner.
Everything was afraid of comparison.
They had once envied the instant noodles, luncheon meat, and ham sausages that the bumpkins ate.
But now, the delicious food in front of them made them feel twice as touched and satisfied. This was f * cking much better than what the lowly people ate! As expected, His Highness Kant will treat us well!
The sugar-coated bullets of the despicable Earthlings had also hit the Investigation Corps. Stella had left the troops formed by Goethe’s court in the distant port. Today, they had also heard some news from Danfeng Lucerne. While they were in a dilemma and without a leader, Prince Kant’s warmth came.
One could imagine how those guys would feel after eating this food.
Tonight’s Far Harbor was a night of delicious food.
In the conference room on the third floor of Tidal Sound Manor, Kant left after a short speech and congratulatory speech. He was going to hold a small meeting to give a summary report and new instructions.
The commanders of the fleets of the three countries, the chairman of the Execution Committee, Han Zezheng, who had performed well in the past two days, and two representatives of the snitches were present.
As a small reward for Han Zezheng, his eldest son, Han Guangcheng, was allowed to sit in on the meeting and was responsible for some menial work such as serving tea and pouring water. This was countless times more effective than monetary rewards. Even a shrewd businessman like Han Zezheng lost his composure for a moment.
” Let’s take stock of today’s results,” Kant said, sitting at the head of the table.
At the same time, while every household in Distant Harbor was reminiscing about the beautiful day, while the soldiers under Kant’s command were gorging themselves on seafood, and while the country bumpkins at the banquet in Tidal Manor were still sweeping around, secret meetings were taking place in the city.
Kant had broken the rules, stripped the nobles of their titles, and executed them in the cruelest and most inhumane way. Such a thing was enough to shake the nobles of the entire continent.
This time, the nobles who stood against Kant had all heard about what had happened today. The unexpected shock, the enormous financial resources, and the intention to take drastic measures.
They were counting on the support of the entire continent, but Kant had already cut them with a knife.
The entire city’s middle and lower class had been bought over by that meal and that silver coin. This meant that their foundation had been shaken and their authority had been lost…This was even more terrifying than a direct massacre.
“Didn’t he want to buy people’s hearts and establish his prestige? Didn’t he want to feed the lowly peasants?!”
In the secret underground chamber, a decisive shout sounded.
” Then let’s see if he can provide food for an entire city by himself!”
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P.S. 1: I’ll touch it after I sleep well…Sigh, the main thing was that even if she slept early last night, it took her a long time to fall asleep…
