"This taste, just as I expected..."
Then, he dipped some honey in his bread, took a sip of milk, and ate a date.
At that moment, his lips began to tremble slightly, for he felt as if he were in heaven.
"A subtle wheat aroma, a hint of nutty flavor, followed by just the right amount of salt, and finally, only a sweet aftertaste remains."
"The texture is so perfect, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, every bite is..."
"It's all happiness."
Pachakutek was halfway through his meal when he unconsciously exhaled a breath through his nostrils.
He seemed about to cry, but there was a hint of sadness mixed in with his tears.
"So there are such delicious foods in the world. What kind of life have my people and I been living all this time...?"
Pachakutk, the "Stone Shaker" who had fought on the battlefield and experienced countless hardships, was speechless at this moment.
He couldn't imagine what kind of kingdom Holy Egypt was, with such excellent grains and the ability to transform them into food.
He silently closed his eyes, allowing himself to fully savor this unprecedented deliciousness.
When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was even more moist.
No wonder...
"That makes sense."
"No wonder they give this as a greeting gift to everyone. With such delicious food, the Holy Egyptian goddess of harvest must be blessing them."
"It seems there is indeed a reason why Holy Egypt was able to participate in the World Conference."
"Come on, everyone, let's eat to our hearts' content today!"
"There's still a lot left! If we store it, I'm afraid the flavor will change!"
"Come!"
Then, the room was filled with laughter and joy as everyone enjoyed this unexpected gift.
Some people were so excited that they danced with joy, while others clasped their hands in prayer, thanking the gods for giving them the opportunity to taste such a delicious treat.
This brief meal became one of the most unforgettable and beautiful memories of their long lives.
"My life has been worthwhile, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you for bringing me here! I never imagined I would have the privilege of tasting such delicious food in my lifetime!"
"Even if I die tomorrow, I will have no regrets! At least I will know that such beautiful things still exist in this world!"
That's enough!
Pachakutek, upon hearing this, merely smiled and gently rebuked, "Don't talk nonsense!"
"You must live long, live a long life! After returning to the Inca, I want you to stand by my side and witness, with your weathered eyes, the moment when my Inca civilization returns to its former glory."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to where Pachakutek was.
"Your Majesty, shall we return to our former glory?"
"So, you already have an idea? But you haven't raised your demands at the World Conference yet!"
After all, everyone knew that their king, Pachakutk, was going to raise the request for aid at the World Conference.
This means they need help from other kingdoms, and of course, the Inca will pay them after the famine ends.
It could be more gold, or it could be more of other products, depending on what the leaders of other civilizations actually want.
At this moment, Pachakutek looked around and saw the happiness on everyone's faces, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
He seems to have made up his mind.
"Before the World Conference, I plan to visit that Holy Pharaoh."
“You see, all these signs indicate that Holy Egypt was a civilization capable of producing excellent food and cultivating crops on a large scale.”
"Now that the Holy Pharaoh has taken the initiative to extend an invitation, perhaps this is a revelation given to us by the gods."
"We cannot let this opportunity slip by easily."
Pachakutk paused here.
"Besides, you all know that the World Conference is a turbulent place, and those guys won't easily sell us their food."
"This newly joined Holy Pharaoh may be different from the people here."
Upon hearing this, everyone was first taken aback, and then exchanged glances.
"Your Majesty, are you serious?"
Pachakutk nodded firmly: "Of course."
"The person who can give such a generous gift must be no ordinary person."
"Moreover, our people are suffering from hunger. If Holy Egypt truly possesses such abundant resources, why not seek cooperation?"
He paused, his gaze falling on the dwindling amount of food left on the stone table.
"Moreover, such delicious food is simply irresistible."
"I want to know what kind of land could nurture such extraordinary food."
"I'm also more curious about who that Holy Pharaoh really was."
Everyone nodded, agreeing with Pachakutk's words.
However, one of the elders seemed hesitant, as if he had something to say.
He looked left and right, and finally spoke his mind.
"But Your Majesty, what should we bring as a return gift?"
"These foods are so precious, but what we brought this time, besides gold, also includes the leather of some rare animals."
"We also do not know the Holy Pharaoh's preferences, and we are afraid... it might backfire?"
Pachakutek pondered for a moment before speaking: "That's right. However, judging from these foods, the territory of Holy Egypt must have been vast; otherwise, such excellent crops could not have been cultivated on such a large scale."
“His gift to us was not gold or jewelry, but food, because he said it was one of the specialties of Holy Egypt.”
"Then how about we reciprocate with our own specialties? What do you think?"
These words were immediately accepted by everyone.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right, that is excellent!"
"Excellent! Excellent!"
Pachakutek nodded: "Then prepare our best leathers."
"Although we are short of food, animal husbandry in the highlands is quite prosperous. The fur of the alpacas and jaguars is of the best quality and is a specialty of our Inca people."
"In addition, bring out our Inca-specific gold and silver ornaments, especially those amulets inlaid with colored minerals."
"The Holy Pharaoh of Egypt might be interested in these artifacts."
Everyone obeyed and left, except for one soldier who remained standing in place.
Pachakutek was having his attendants help him change his clothes when he saw the warrior and just looked at him with puzzlement.
"What's wrong? Is there anything else?"
The soldier wiped his eyes and gazed affectionately at the food scraps.
"Your Majesty... I just want to say... this is the best food I've ever eaten in my life!"
"Seriously, without a doubt! Even the delicacies from the legendary Golden Kingdom couldn't possibly be better than this!"
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