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Chapter 658: Lanchi's Journey to the City of Flowers
Chapter 658: Lanchi's Journey to the City of Flowers
In the capital of the Kingdom of Bosken...
There lies a city of flowers, Pariel.
On a misty night, the moonlight shone pale over the ancient and beautiful city. The outlines of the buildings were barely visible in the darkness, and the spires and spiral stone towers cast long shadows in the moonlight.
A carriage traveled along the cobblestone streets with its curtains drawn tight, and shadows moved within. The closed shops and shuttered windows along the street lent an air of uneasy quiet to the atmosphere.
And now, with a rush of air, a larger shadow loomed closer, like a celestial canopy.
A massive brown airship sailed through the sky over Pariel, a thousand meters above the ground. Its surface was covered with metal plates, and steam and arcane energy glowed through the gaps.
The oval-shaped airship resembled an aerial garden, with a sharp front end and a broad tail. Huge propellers on either side resembled a whale's fins, making the airship's movement through the air exceptionally smooth.
The interior of the airship was like a palace, adorned with delicate wooden panels and brass decorations. Flickering lights and the soft whirring of machinery created an enchanting ambiance.
"Passengers, this is an announcement. The supersized magitech airship, 'Floating Castle', has entered the urban area and will begin decelerating. We will arrive at our destination, Pariel North Station, in thirty minutes."
The metallic, trumpet-like loudspeaker broadcast the voyage message.
The passengers, dressed casually and formally, went about their own business; some were engaged in conversations while others quietly admired the view outside.
In the dazzling passenger hall, by the window, a young girl lounged lazily on the table.
Her name was Lisancey, and she had lost count of how many times she had been to Pariel.
Due to the fact that a portion of Pariel's land was used to construct the Bosken Demon Realm, and its large-scale barrier made it difficult for magitech trains to pass through the northern half of the city, the station was located closer to the south. If one wished to travel directly from a neighboring city to the north, it was actually more convenient to take an airship, as it saved them from having to travel dozens of kilometers after disembarking.
Of course, many tourists who wanted to sightsee also preferred to travel by airship.
Many countries in the southern continent did not allow large hovering vehicles to fly over their cities, but the Kingdom of Bosken had cutting-edge technology and aerial protective barriers, so the airships of Pariel were also a unique feature.
Usually, every trip to Pariel was uneventful.
But this time...
The young man sitting across from her was unique. He had bought three tickets even though he was alone, surprising the ticket inspector.
As a result, there were only two of them at this table, which was supposed to be shared by four people.
Nevertheless, she only occupied her own half of the seat and did not intrude on the vacant side.
Just then, as the airship sailed through a deep layer of clouds outside the window, the entire city came into clear view—
A brilliant city of lights appeared outside the glass.
Golden fireflies resembled gleaming specks of light reflecting off the city's surface.
And this vantage point, from which one could gaze upon the city of flowers at night, was like the eye of a storm.
Exclamations of wonder filled the airship cabin, emanating from the delighted tourists.
Even the young man sitting across from Lisancey temporarily set aside his book, 'The Code of the Kingdom of Bosken', and gazed into the distance.
After a while...
"Is this your first time visiting Pariel?"
Lisancey breathed a sigh of relief and finally mustered the courage to strike up a conversation.
The young man often gazed out the window, as if captivated by the allure of the scenery, eager to imprint every detail into his memory, creating the most beautiful tapestry of recollections.
They were both solo passengers, unlike the other occupants who were in pairs or groups.
This was why she found herself sharing a table with the young man who had purchased three tickets.
The next half-hour was going to be rather long, as it always felt tedious to her.
She was curious as to why he had bought three tickets, and this was the question she intended to unravel during the upcoming half-hour.
"Well, to be precise, this is my first time visiting the Kingdom of Bosken."
The youth with black hair and green eyes closed the book he was holding and looked up at Lisancey with a gentle smile.
The night air in the City of Flowers, Pariel, had a chill to it, and he wore a lightweight black waistcoat with a beige knitted cardigan over it.
His demeanor resembled that of an artist taking a leisurely break.
"So, you're a foreigner. There are quite a few grand events in the Flower City of Pariel during August, including the Flower City Holy Grail Familiar Tournament, the Platinum-level Card Maker Exam, the Fireworks Ascension Festival, the National Day celebrations, and more."
Lisancey listed them off.
She had assumed he was from another city in the Kingdom of Bosken, given the sharp decline in international travelers from the southern continent since the beginning of the year.
After all, there were persistent rumors about the Kreise Empire to the south, deterring people from venturing beyond their nation's security barriers on lengthy journeys to unknown destinations.
Of course, there had also been some rather unsettling rumors about the Kingdom of Bosken itself lately, causing unease among the populace.
"We're probably around the same age, so there's no need for formalities."
The black-haired, green-eyed youth spoke amicably,
"Are you here for tourism as well?"
Contrary to Lisancey's expectations, he didn't come across as a wealthy young master but was rather affable and approachable, and once he started talking, he seemed eager to engage in conversation.
"No, I'm here to look for a job. I want to earn more money in this big city. I just graduated from a small-town school in the Kingdom of Bosken, and I'm hoping to find a job as a pastry chef here in Pariel, though I might have to start as an apprentice and learn on the job..."
Lisancey replied, a little embarrassed.
While she had been studying magic, its practical applications were geared more towards freezing and baking spells used in pastry-making.
Even if she were fortunate enough to find a position at a decent bakery in the Flower City, she would likely have to start as an apprentice pastry chef.
"Advanced magical chefs earn quite a handsome salary, considering the food they create can enhance one's attributes in a short time."
Lanchi recalled the Demon King's Gift Restaurant in the Inferno Corridor Academy, where the chefs were truly exceptional.
If that woman were to set up shop there, Lanchi felt the entire school might go bankrupt.
Fortunately, Cat Boss was just an ordinary chef; he had no understanding of magical culinary arts and couldn't cook up dishes with any special effects.
But that was probably for the best. If the food had too much magical potency, it might not agree with Tata, and she could end up with an upset stomach or even gain a little belly fat.
The mere thought of it made him feel like an invisible hand was choking him.
"Wrong, wrong, wrong, Tata Sis!"
Lanchi hastily apologized in his mind, feeling flustered.
(End of Chapter)
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