Chapter 157 Nothing to do today, take a bath!

After a tedious process and with the evidence captured by Rand, the nobles and royal family of the royal city quickly understood the situation.

The Scourge Cult was not very active in the past, but there are still records of them. They are a group of lunatics who worship death.

As an informant and a suspect, Rand met the second prince again.

The last time I saw him was in the military tent of Black and Brown City. The last time I saw him was in the midst of a chaotic army. This time when I saw him, he already had some of the majesty of a king.

The Second Prince naturally did not believe that Rand had any connection with the cultists, because he knew very well that Rand must have a background in the Torch Church.

A long time ago, in the military tent of Black and Brown City, he had talked with the Marquis of Black and Brown. Rand's army and commander were very much in the style of the Torch Church.

Later, the Torch Church completely withdrew, but Rand was still preaching nearby. He also read the content, which was similar to that of the Torch Church.

In fact, he was very optimistic about Rand during the civil war. Later, Rand led his army to kill the Fourth Prince, which lived up to his expectations. Although before that, when he was confronting the Third Prince's army, Rand's Fifth Army was late, which made him a little worried, although he also knew the reason.

This summons to Rand was just a formality.

Rand has changed a bit now. He looks a little more mature. He no longer looks like a teenager like when we first met.

"Viscount Rand." The second prince was younger than the Black and Brown Marquis, but he was still an elder to Rand. "I want to ask about the details of those young men and their encounter with the cult."

"Your Majesty." Rand saluted. As a nobleman, even if he was just a viscount, he only needed to perform noble etiquette when facing the king.

Rand then began his presentation. Although both parties knew it was just a formality, Rand did not go through the motions but elaborated on the details meticulously.

After saying this, the king looked at Rand. He remembered Rand's background in the Torchlight Church and asked, "Does Viscount Rand know the activities and habits of the Scourge Cultists?"

Rand did know that, to be precise, in the world of Deep Moon, almost all cultists liked to hide in downtown areas and sewers.

In fact, if Rand was not there, if the Cult of the Goddess of Plenty wanted to invade the city, they could only choose the relatively chaotic downtown area or even the dirty and smelly sewers.

Rand said with empty eyes: "Maybe they control some gangs in the downtown area, or hide in the wider sewers."

"However, I still suggest you seek the advice of the Bishop of the Torch Church." Rand stood upright in front of the king. "The priests and knights of the Torch Church are definitely better at dealing with the cultists."

The king didn't say much, just nodded and signaled that Rand could leave.

Rand's suggestion was similar to what he thought. He planned to let the Torch Church members stationed here and the guards deal with this cult problem together.

However, this Rand seemed to have a certain degree of recognition of the Torch Church. His original guess was that Rand might be the illegitimate son of a certain cardinal, or a separatist with different ideas.

But looking at Rand's attitude now, it is hard to tell what his relationship with the Torch Church is like.

Originally he had some plans for the Torch Church in the country, but now it seems he needs to slow down.

Now, it seems that we still need to maintain a superficial relationship with the Torch Church for a while. After all, we still need them to deal with cultists and undead.

Although it is not necessary, you can also use knights and court mages, or hire adventurers, but in the end, it is much more convenient to leave these problems to experts.

The king gave orders to the clerk at hand and signaled that Rand could leave.

After Rand returned to the mansion, there was nothing to do. There was supposed to be a dance party tonight, but it has been cancelled due to the recent cult incident. Now he can only read the newspaper for entertainment.

Now the trial of Earl Flying Fox and Earl Buck is about to open. It is said that Earl Flying Fox is trying to find flaws in Earl Buck and trying to explain his suspicion.

However, according to the information shared with him by Count Stag and Marquis Black and Brown through their intelligence network in the royal city, it seems that Count Flying Fox is not very positive about this, and these actions seem to be just for show.

Did he already have a solution?

Rand didn't know that there wasn't much he could do in the royal city. He had to capture the Scourge followers, deal with a few young nobles, and show up at the ball. There wasn't much else he could do.

And if you are too positive, people will suspect your motives, which could backfire.

He relies on the Marquis of Black and Brown and the Earl of the Stag to obtain intelligence here.

There is also the matter of the Marquis of Black and Brown. The last time we met, the Marquis of Black and Brown said that his children were very hostile to him. He must have mentioned this if it was true.

Now Rand needs to prepare more.

The Black and Brown Marquis has done his best by being willing to tell him this information. When the Black and Brown Marquis really dies, it is estimated that the new Black and Brown Marquis will not treat him very well.

Now we can only hope that the Black and Brown Marquis lives longer.

Putting aside the worries in his mind, Rand stuffed the last piece of fried meat into his mouth.

Today's plan is to develop new cocktails.

In his previous life, Rand was a student at an agricultural college. However, in order to raise tuition and living expenses during his school years, he worked part-time as a bartender in a bar for a long time. In a sense, bartending was also his hobby in his previous life.

But actually his hobby in this life is taking a bath, but there is no rush now.

The one I'm trying today is Tequila Sunrise, the original ingredients are tequila, pomegranate syrup, orange juice, and orange slices.

But there is no agave in this world, so Rand used a high-sugar and juicy herb similar to agave that he had noticed in the hideout before as the raw material for making wine.

Before setting off, he prepared in advance, made the base wine using the distillation process, and brought it with him.

Tequila Sunrise is a summer drink. Although it is late summer now and the heat has dissipated a little, it is still a bit hot. Besides, Rand is not luxurious enough to bring ice cubes, so the cocktail he mixes will definitely have some flaws.

The rest is not difficult. Since the base is a substitute, Rand chose lemon slices instead of orange slices. Lemon juice will provide a certain acidity and a refreshing taste.

Pour in the orange juice and base wine, and finally add some coarse sugar cubes.

For the final coloring, Rand chose a fruit similar to a cherry, which sinks to the bottom after being punctured.

After modulation, it's done.

Tequila sunrise in a glass.

The colors are bright and vivid, gradually changing from yellow to red, full of the girl's passion, purity and sunshine.

Rand followed the same method and made three cups.

There were three people present, each with a cup.

The presentation is very good, and it can be said that it is the best-looking of the new dishes and drinks developed by Rand.

Like the sky at sunrise.

Before meeting Rand, Ellie and Olenna lived a life of luxury and had seen many magical and delicious foods.

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The cocktails that Rand makes now are already comparable to those made by court chefs who have spent their entire lives studying gourmet food.

Moreover, the production process is simple and the price is low. If the taste is good, it can become a new profit point for the den.

Rand was very disappointed because there was no ice, which is the soul of cocktails.

He looked at Ellie with ice-blue eyes: "You really can't, like the White King, summon ice and cold?"

Ellie raised her eyes and made an expression similar to rolling her eyes, but not completely: "Not possible."

"Damn it," Rand sighed, then handed a glass to Ellie and Olenna.

Due to the mixture of fresh fruit juice, it is full of fruity aroma, the distilled liquor increases the alcohol content, and the slightly spicy taste is matched with the sweet and sour taste of the fruit juice, which is blended on the taste buds.

"It tastes very good." He commented after taking a quick tasting with the elegant manner of a royal.

Olenna also nodded, indicating that she agreed with Ellie's evaluation.

"That's good." Rand picked up his glass and took a sip. As expected, there was no ice. The difference in all aspects was still inferior to the taste in his memory. However, drinking is not only about the quality of the wine.

In his previous life, Rand tasted wine mostly for work. But now, although it was just in the kitchen, with two beauties by his side, it was much more romantic.

Although it was a noble mansion that was purchased, the kitchen was originally prepared for the servants, so it could not be called luxurious. It could only be said to be relatively large and clean.

Ellie and Olena were also wearing casual clothes that were convenient for movement, which were actually the women's adventurer's outdoor suits designed by Ellie.

Now the sales of this set are increasing, and it is becoming popular.

Could it be that Ellie is a hidden fashion master? Anyway, since the Earl of the Stag bought a few sets of adventurer suits, many nobles came to order them, as well as serious adventurers and many wealthy people who began to choose the clothes, weapons, and special props provided by the resort.

For example, the potions produced by the alchemy workshop and the weapons produced by the blacksmith shop.

Meanwhile, Rand in a tuxedo and Ellie and Olenna in adventurer suits were enjoying cocktails in the kitchen.

It looks like the cocktail of the highest quality.

But Rand was still very satisfied. In his previous life, he had no chance to meet beauties like Ellie and Olenna. Moreover, tasting the newly developed food in the kitchen really made him feel at home.

And it looked like Ellie and Olenna thought so too.

After the tasting, after cleaning the kitchenware and tableware, Rand suggested, "Take a nap?"

Olena looked at the sky outside and said, "The sheets have just been washed and are not dry yet."

Rand looked at Ellie. "Can you summon fire to dry the sheets?"

Ellie rolled her eyes again: "Maybe the Crimson King can do it."

The mages in this world are really inconvenient.

"How about taking a bath?" Rand said that he had not yet fully experienced the bathtub in this mansion.

Olenna nodded. She actually didn't object to nor hate close contact with Rand. It was just awkward when Ellie was around. Now that she had gotten used to it, it wasn't that awkward anymore.

I'm just a little shy.

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The knights and priests of the Torch Church entered the sewers of the royal city along with the royal guards. The stench and filth were too much for these pampered people to bear, but unfortunately a mission was a mission and the king's order had to be completed.

As for the knights and priests of the Torch Church, although they also felt disgusted, they were still somewhat skilled. After all, cultists just liked to go to places like this.

After finishing the work, you have to take a good shower, and also ask the king for more subsidies. The sewer mission is really torturous.

(End of this chapter)