Chapter 671 Ranchi and Talia sometimes work together

The paths of Parière are filled with the fresh scent of flowers and morning dew, as well as the aroma of roasted coffee beans coming from a cafe in the distance.

As they walked, they ran out of topics to talk about.

“Meow…”

The cat boss looked up and observed Lanqi and Talia.

It seemed like the two of them really had no telepathic communication this time, they simply didn't know what to talk about with each other.

It remembered that last time Lanqi taught Loren that on a first date, if you are not sure about the other person's interests and hobbies, it is best not to start a conversation rashly to avoid getting stuck in a conversation dead end that may be embarrassing for both parties.

Even if you have nothing to say, never ask cheap questions like "What's your favorite color?" or "What's your favorite food?" It will only make things more awkward if you answer the basic questions.

But at this moment.

Lanqi understands Talia's interests and hobbies very well.

The only thing he could talk about was food.

So now he seemed to have reached a dead end, and for a moment he didn't know how to talk to Talia.

I can only say that Teacher Da Lan really has a hard time dealing with Tata.

Tata is different from other girls.

People on the streets of the old town that the two passed by began to get busy. Some Paliers hurried to work, while others stopped in front of shops on the street. In the small shops, bakers were handing freshly baked croissants and soft baguettes to early risers. The steaming, golden bread was covered with tiny sugar grains and was shining.

The two of them strolled quietly along the Selina River. The breeze blew on their faces, and ripples appeared on the water. Occasionally, one or two white doves danced gracefully, drawing arcs freely in the air, and then landed lightly on the bridge railings, quietly looking at the morning of the city.

"Lanqi, what's your favorite food?"

Talia suddenly spoke up.

It seemed that she also felt that the two of them were silent for a long time and it was a bit awkward. It was not like the date that Professor Bolao had said would enhance tacit understanding, so she decided to take the initiative.

"……?"

Lanqi looked at Tata and it seemed that his brain had short-circuited.

"Is this really the first time for the two of us to hang out together?"

He frowned.

I always feel that the sense of déjà vu is too strong.

It was like living this day in a dream.

"Technically, yes."

Talia was sure.

She and Lanqi had either had dinner together, stayed together for business, or met by chance before, but this was the first time they had agreed to go out aimlessly so early in the morning.

"That's weird."

Lanqi touched his head.

"Why, are you bored with me?"

Talia still had little questioning tone.

"Not really, I just feel like I know you too well, so I'm thinking about what to talk to you about."

Lanci spoke frankly about his true thoughts.

"What do you know?"

Talia looked ahead at the road and spoke calmly, without a trace of emotion in her voice.

She didn't like the way Lanqi always acted like he understood her.

“Know what you want to eat every morning, noon, afternoon, and evening.”

He said.

“…”

The plain answer made Talia a little angry, but she couldn't be angry.

Because she really felt that if someone could do this, she would be very satisfied, and it would also be a hard-earned friendship.

"How long until the destination?"

The strange and beautiful environment slowly passed through Talia's eyes. She didn't know the way, but she was sure that Lanqi had carefully looked at the map of the Flower City Pariah.

On both sides of the street, the green branches of the sycamore trees sway gently in the breeze, telling every passerby their eternal voice.

"About half an hour? How about that?"

Lanci inquired.

If Talia felt the journey was too long, they could always switch to other forms of transportation.

"Good."

Talia replied.

The last time Miss Zhu Zhu went on a date, her boyfriend was very reliable in this regard. During the date, the girl could follow him with peace of mind without having to worry about route planning.

It seems that Lanqi also has this rare advantage for boys.

"But why do you know the way?"

Talia thought that it was okay in Ikerit, but even in a foreign country he could find the route quickly without looking at a map.

“Because I have this book.”

Lanqi took out a booklet from his pocket, "A Map of the City of Flowers That Even a Three-Year-Old Can Understand", "As the saying goes, every failure makes you wiser. Now I am very good at reading maps by myself."

Since it is not very far away and it is still early for the auction to start, you can take a walk over to appreciate the flower city of Parië and check out if there are any good dessert shops on the street.

The most important thing is that they both have a lot of free time and are more accustomed to taking things as they please rather than living a fast-paced life.

"Yes, it seems there are some things you don't need me to teach you."

Talia commented.

Although I don’t know who helped Lanqi cultivate these good habits, it’s good as long as she can enjoy them.

"I think the food at Person Kingdom should satisfy you."

Lanci said.

The cat owner was startled in its hand.

When you encounter a topic like "What do you like to eat", answering it will only end the conversation, just change to a similar topic.

"Then introduce me to Persian cuisine."

Talia threw out the words lightly.

She decided to test him on how much homework he had done.

Although she and Lanqi were not dating for the same purpose as Miss Zhuzhu, she would not be angry even if Lanqi was perfunctory, but she was curious about how much Lanqi cared about her.

"Then you've asked the right person. The cuisine of the Persian Kingdom is famous for its innovation. Flower City Pariel, as the heart of Persian, offers a variety of gourmet experiences, from luxurious restaurants to cooking halls and dessert shops in the alleys."

Lanqi immediately became serious and explained to Talia beside him,

"Broadly speaking, Bosen cuisine emphasizes the use of seasonal and high-quality ingredients, including fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and seafood. Such picky ingredients ensure the taste and nutrition of the dishes, from basic frying, stir-frying and roasting to more complex cooking methods such as braising, stewing and soaking, each technique is designed to maximize the flavor of the ingredients."

He gestured as he spoke, as if he was giving Talia a lecture.

And Talia was actually listening very attentively at this moment, nodding slightly from time to time.

Boss Cat just looked at the two men like this.

We chatted for more than ten minutes.

They all seemed very interested.

One was talking while the other was listening, and their attention was completely on the other, not even looking at the road.

"Tata, let me tell you, sauces and seasonings are indispensable to Bosnia cuisine. They are used to add layers of flavor and richness to the dishes. In addition to the five main sauces, there are countless variants of sauces. After seasoning, they pursue the perfect balance of taste, texture and color. Bosnia has its own unique cuisine in different regions, from seafood in the north to Mediterranean flavors in the south and local dishes in the center. The diversity of its cuisine reflects its rich cultural and geographical characteristics."

The famous Boisson-style pastries, cheeses and drinks are not to be missed.

At this point, Lanqi finally finished his story, and Talia was already feeling a little hungry.

"The results are satisfactory."

Talia praised.

"...You seem to rarely praise me."

Lanqi looked a little stunned.

He didn't expect Talia to say this out of the blue.

“Hehe.”

Talia didn't answer, but just snorted softly.

Although his face was still expressionless as always.

But it seems that the mood is better than before.

"You two, meow, you forgot about me when you were chatting."

Boss Cat looked at the two of them and said.

"Aren't you the one who didn't speak?"

Lanqi looked down at the ball of black bread in his hand.

“…”

It’s hard to say about the cat boss.

The two people were so immersed in their state just now that it didn't look like anyone could interrupt and influence them.

Maybe if they want to succeed in cooperative card making, they have to maintain the state of mutual selflessness like just now.

"Meow meow meow, at the Huadu Auction House we're going to later, can we also buy work contracts for demon employees?"

The cat owner decided to change the topic to one that it could also talk about.

"Uh, do you want a demon employee?"

Lanci asked uncertainly.

"Hmmm meow, after seeing Lisance, I felt that our restaurant could actually hire a demon chef and add some special dishes."

Boss Cat nodded.

In the past, it was very afraid of demons.

It was only after I came into contact with Lisance on the airship that I discovered that there are such docile and friendly demons.

Now it is even tempted to recruit employees who are proficient in demon cooking skills and bring them back.

The most important thing is that this kind of professional demon chef from the Person Kingdom might be very good at making magic dishes with added attributes! It also wants to have magic dishes in its own store. Occasionally, it will watch, learn, and ask questions. Maybe it can also become a kitten who masters magic dishes! There should be no problem in hiring a demon. Their restaurant still has a high proportion of human employees. During the annual inspection this year, it will not be investigated by the Hutton Security Bureau, the Food Business Hygiene Department, and the Kingdom United Parliament.

"Lanqi, will there be any problem in recruiting the demons and bringing them back?"

Boss Cat consulted Lanqi about the legal risks with a little concern.

Otherwise, if something goes wrong and is exposed, it will have a great impact on its reputation. It also wants to live in the Kingdom of Hutton for a long time.

"Go ahead, just recruit any one you want, no problem."

Lanqi stroked it and said.

Now that things have come to this, it doesn't matter even if I recruit a hundred demons.

"That's great meow!"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Boss Cat rolled around with joy.

“Why is the August event in the Person Kingdom related to the recent popularity of the Petras Auction House?”

Talia walked nearby and muttered in confusion.

Last night, she and Lanci heard from Countess Rosalinda at the Count's Palace of Asturias that the Petras Auction House was experiencing a very busy trading period in August, and they might get a surprise if they went there, such as encountering rare treasures for sale.

Apart from the delicious food of the Persen Kingdom, she didn't care much about other things about the Persen Kingdom before she set off.

"On the one hand, the Persian National Festival and the Platinum Card Creator Exam attracted a large number of card makers to watch, which also boosted consumption. On the other hand, it is the final transfer period of the Flower City Holy Grail Familiar Competition. Many contracts of potential new players and contracts of more famous familiars may be sold there."

Lanqi answered Talia.

Basically, as long as she didn't ask questions like "Why are we in prison?" that made him feel uncomfortable, he would answer them seriously.

The upcoming Flower City Holy Grail Familiar Competition was originally under discussion as to whether to cancel it temporarily this year.

Since almost all the participating demons have private contracts and are more easily affected by the curse than the citizen safety contract, according to analysis, the competition is more likely to have the risk of cursed demons going crazy on site and causing safety problems. The Pariel City Hall is preparing to stop it.

But the Senate seems to be prepared to let the competition continue.

As long as the person behind the forbidden curse dares to take any action, Person's authorities must find some clues.

"The curse of the great wizard Parroni has been happening frequently in the Person Kingdom recently. If the mastermind wants to destroy the relationship between humans and demons in the Person Kingdom, these events are the perfect stage for that."

Talia said, crossing her arms.

She felt like there was a thread connecting them. Although she didn't have a definite clue yet, she could roughly sense some cause and effect.

"I'll buy the tickets and we can go watch it then."

Lanqi's plan was to watch this game.

The history of the Flower City Holy Grail Competition that they were talking about can also be traced back to the period of King Lan Yi XIV of Bosen, with a history of about three hundred years.

Initially, the competition was a way to resolve business disputes without open violence and the potential damage to business activities.

Businesses or merchants would hire emissaries to fight on their behalf in athletic tournaments as a way of settling disputes and rivalries, with the winner of the tournament determining the outcome of the dispute.

This system gradually developed into a huge league project, involving not only commercial disputes but also the struggle for power in the Persian Kingdom.

"Can."

Talia was pleased with the experience of having everyone take care of everything for the trip.

Their journey to the Kingdom of Person was like both a business trip and a vacation. It seemed to be a little dangerous, but it was actually very relaxing.

"Help me, help me buy a ticket too, meow."

The cat owner said, afraid that the two would leave it behind.

"I know."

Lanci assured.

The rules of the Flower City Holy Grail Familiar Tournament are fairly simple and straightforward. The main purpose is to determine the winner. The specific rules may vary from competition to competition, but the core principles remain the same.

Participants must represent a business or individual, these participants are called "employers", and each employer can choose an ambassador to participate in the competition as its representative.

"Among them, the messengers can be demons or humans. There are also some rare races such as fairies and orcs that are not common in the Person Kingdom. However, in recent years, demon messengers are the most numerous. Those famous players basically have long-term contracts and will continue to fight for their employers."

Lanqi told Boss Cat and the others what he had learned about the competition.

The game is basically rule-less, and any combat skills and methods are allowed. The purpose of the game is to make the opponent lose the ability to fight until one side can no longer fight, or clearly expresses surrender. Later, after the introduction of the artificial shadow world, the casualty rate is no longer there.

Of course, there are also employers who are just rich but not good at training messengers. They will hire coaches and training teams to train their messengers.

The outcome of the competition will directly affect the commercial interests between employers, negotiation results, and even the ownership of the contract, according to the agreement.

There will be a knockout tournament every August, and the two major countries in the eastern region, the Kingdom of Alolan and the Kingdom of Hutton, will broadcast it.

"Don't go, meow. I'm afraid that High Priest Loren will recall the incident that Ikerit City Hall criticized last year. If Xu Bao sees you appear on the screen, he will probably be unable to sit still."

The cat boss jumped onto Lanqi's shoulder and whispered in his ear.

It has already recognized that Lanci is a legendary coach.

"Don't worry, the intense competition is over. Now it's time for me to learn how to enjoy myself calmly."

Lanqi replied while stroking the cat's head.

“…”

Talia also had a deep impression of that day.

She was so afraid that her relationship with Lanci would be discovered and mistaken for a demon, that she was expelled from the kingdom and left early.

It turned out that her decision was correct, and it eventually turned into a major accident and made the news.

She didn't know how Lanqi trained five sunny and cheerful third-year students into a special killing force of the Demon King's army.

But the help of great poets is definitely indispensable.

Now that the Great Love Poet has been banned, Lanqi will definitely not be able to make a living.

She decided to believe Lanqi's words for the time being.

"It is said that Duke Migaia won the championship as an employer, and then after the victory, he returned the freedom to the champion's messenger."

Lanqi suddenly thought of something and said to Talia and the cat boss.

As Countess Rosalinda said, this country is full of legendary stories left by Duke Migaia, and it is a pity not to bring Hyperion with her.

Of course, Hyperion might not feel anything when she came, as she always felt that her father was just average.

"Why would he want to attend?"

Talia felt that Hyperion's Duke's family was not short of money at all.

The annual knockout tournament was mainly a competition for the players to test their worth. The 3,000-pound prize and the pink sacred materials of their choice for the winner were not much for employers, and they were even less attractive to Duke Migaiya.

Although there were prizes such as honors and medals, Hyperion had told her that the Duke's Mansion was almost full of these things. Hyperion's father never cared about reputation, otherwise he would not have married Ifatia.

"Duke Migaia said in an interview that the reason was very simple. He just wanted to please Miss Ifatia. She really liked watching the game."

Lanqi spread his hands and replied.

"oh."

That Talia could understand.

Sometimes Ifatia does like to watch the fun, and she doesn't mind getting involved. Anyway, she just lies there, and it's none of her business as long as her house doesn't explode.

"So his messenger is a demon?"

Talia asked again.

It seems to be very popular in this country to hire demons to do this kind of work, so even the competition is called the Familiar Competition.

"She was indeed a demon. I think her name was Aitiou. She was not very promising at the time, but Migaiya saw her talent and taught her a lot of knowledge and skills, which allowed her to grow and transform quickly into an extremely powerful person. In the end, she won the championship."

Lanqi told the story he learned when he was looking through the champion record book this morning, "It is said that Migaiya's partner messenger is now a powerful lord in the Bosen Demon Realm. She was originally a slave because of her crime, but she regained her freedom more than ten years ago and started a new life."

The Bosen Demon Realm is now divided among several demon lords. They are almost the highest decision-makers in the Bosen Demon Realm and are directly connected with the Senate of the Bosen Kingdom.

For example, the Executioner Nigel’s former teacher was also a lord of the Person Demon Realm.

"Wait a minute, what if she falls in love with Migaiya because of this kindness and experience but can't express it to you, and Migaiya helps her just to please Ifatia, how will she feel then?"

The cat boss interrupted Lanqi and asked a question.

"Uh... probably not."

Lanqi thought about it and felt that Boss Cat was too obsessed with love. "This is too twisted."

It shouldn't work.

Based on Countess Rosalinda's description of Migaia and Ifatia's daily interactions, he couldn't imagine what a torture it would be for Migaia every day if the messenger really had deep feelings for her.

And it's impossible that there are other women in Person who want to be Hyperion's mother.

The demon named Etiou might meet the two criteria of "having a demonic aura" and "being aloof", but he lacks the most crucial "eight hundred years of charm".

It will be directly rejected by Hyperion.

“…”

Talia stared at Lanci and pressed her thumb against the knuckles of her index finger, making a slight cracking sound.

There don't seem to be any police around here.

"But Miss Kaliela was really charming. At that time, many great demons in the demon world listened to her. She was not comparable to ordinary demons."

Lanqi suddenly sighed.

“…”

When Talia heard that Lanqi was talking about the Fallen Lord Kaliela, she let go of her hand.

And the implication of Lanqi's words is -

Kaliela is charming, and so is she.

"You two are chatting privately again, meow!"

When the cat boss heard Lanqi's sudden incoherent words and the expressive micro-expressions of the two people, it knew that it was being excluded again!

Recommend this book ~ "I have maxed it out, you say this is the favorability?"

(End of this chapter)