Pachakutek looked at Lin Ke with a slightly surprised smile, then took another sip.
Sure enough, his expression became even stranger.
Lin Ke could even see a slight glint in Pachakutek's eyes, as if tears were seeping from the corners of his eyes.
"Holy Pharaoh, what exactly is this [cocoa bean]?"
How can it have such a flavor?
Lin Ke simply took a sip as well, making a very enjoyable expression.
"Of course, my Holy Egypt is known for its exceptional food and drinks, if I may not mention anything else."
“Come, Pachakutk, why not try some more of the delicacies of Holy Egypt?”
Pachakutek slowly put down the cup in his hand with a slight shock, seemingly still deeply immersed in the impact of the "cocoa drink" he had just had.
"I had already tasted the delicacies sent by St. Pharaoh, which were quite impressive. I didn't expect the food here to be even more exquisite, even more so than the food sent by the Greeks!"
Pachakutek was intentionally bringing up the food he had received earlier, and as he said this, he tentatively observed Lin Ke's reaction.
Lin Ke smiled slightly, but did not respond. She simply gestured for the other person to try the snacks.
"I'm glad King Pachakutek is pleased! It is truly a blessing for Holy Egypt to have made friends with a leader like you today!"
Looking at Link's smile, Pachakutek became even more interested in this holy pharaoh of Egypt.
It was obvious that he liked Lin Ke's straightforwardness at this moment, at least for now.
Pachakutk picked up the food on the table and took a small bite.
The sweet aroma of dates and nuts mingled in his mouth, and he couldn't help but nod, restraining himself from praising them vehemently.
These foods are incredibly delicious, prepared using the finest ingredients in a simple way.
And it was precisely because of this that Pachakutek's brows trembled even more.
He couldn't understand why there was so much delicious food in Holy Egypt.
"Why is the food in Holy Egypt so delicious, Holy Pharaoh?"
"Could it be that this is related to the location of Holy Egypt? Is that why it is so rich in resources and has such high-quality ingredients?"
Lin Ke listened to what the other person said and simply nodded.
Finally, under Lin Ke's guidance, Pachakutek raised the question he most wanted to understand.
Holy Egypt...
What kind of kingdom is it exactly?
“Indeed, our Holy Egypt has many plains near rivers, which are suitable for cultivation.”
"In our land, there is a long river called the Nile."
“The Nile River floods regularly every year, bringing fertile silt to its banks, which is why Holy Egypt is also known as the ‘Black Land’.”
"It is precisely because of the fertile soil that we have high-quality grains and forages to make these delicious dishes!"
When Lin Ke said this, she deliberately showed a hint of pride on her face.
Not only that, he tore off half a piece of bread, poured honey into the milk, and sipped the honey milk while comfortably chewing the bread.
This scene completely stunned Pachakutk. He had never imagined that precious honey could be added to milk and consumed together!
So, without making a sound, he imitated Lin Ke and did something similar: a bite of bread and a sip of honey milk.
Then, his eyes welled up with tears again. Pachakutek could only pretend that he had choked, coughed a few times, and turned away.
Taking advantage of the moment, he quickly wiped around his eyes with the back of his hand. Of course, others would only assume that Pachakutk had choked.
But only those in the know understand the intricacies of these movements, which naturally couldn't be hidden from Lin Ke.
Moreover, this made Lin Ke even more convinced that the other party would be more interested in Holy Egypt and would then make their own demands.
"Cough cough!"
"Black soil, then Holy Egypt must be a great country that produces a lot of food."
As Pachakutek spoke, he raised his head slightly, as if recalling something.
“To tell you the truth, Holy Pharaoh, I have seen such land in my dreams. It was as black as ink and soft to the touch, like being embraced by Mother Earth.”
"Unfortunately, our Inca civilization is mostly hilly, and such land is always something that can only be found by chance."
Lin Ke caught the longing in the other person's words and chuckled inwardly, but on the surface he still pretended to speak casually: "I see, so this is what the Inca is like."
“Our Holy Egypt is not all fertile land; it is mostly vast desert.”
"To be precise, the desert is the birthplace of the Holy Egyptian civilization."
"However, judging from what King Pachacuti said, the land of the Incas seems to be very different from our Holy Egypt?"
After Lin Ke asked this question, Pachakutk's head suddenly sank slightly, and his eyes glanced at the ground to the side.
"Your country's civilization was born in the desert, while ours was born in the mountains."
"Inca, high in the mountains, shrouded in clouds and mist."
"Our farmland is scarce, and we usually have to buy it from the surrounding villages and kingdoms."
"Moreover, Inca rainfall is unpredictable and completely irregular, and our farmland is heavily reliant on rainwater for irrigation."
"However, in recent years, the climate has become increasingly unpredictable, and rainfall has been decreasing..."
He paused for a moment, looking at Lin Ke. Clearly, Pachakutek also realized that he had inadvertently made the topic a little heavy.
Then, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and then changed the subject: "In that case, it seems that it is wonderful that Holy Egypt has rivers that nourish the land!"
"Water nurtures life, and roads facilitate growth."
"It seems that Holy Egypt must have been a powerful and self-sufficient civilization!"
"If I have the chance, I would really like to visit your country with my own eyes."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ke immediately raised her glass, deliberately showing more enthusiasm and joy in her eyes: "What else is there to say?"
"If you have the time, why not come to Holy Egypt and have a look for yourself, and sit down for a while!"
"I, the Holy Pharaoh, hereby declare that if you are willing to come, I will certainly let you experience the most authentic customs and culture of Holy Egypt!"
"In return, I will prepare the finest delicacies from Holy Egypt to welcome you!"
Pachakutek was delighted to hear this. He clinked glasses with Lin Ke and took another sip.
At this moment, the delicious food, the cocoa drink, and Lin Ke's enthusiasm had left Pachakutke somewhat dazed.
He couldn't believe that such a leader existed in the world.
Moreover, Holy Egypt, the land of the Holy Pharaoh, was also a major grain-producing country.
It was as if the Inca gods had given them a revelation, enabling Pachacuti to establish a friendship with the other party and thus receive help from Holy Egypt!
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