As Lvera and Madam Penélope returned from watching the farce, the long-awaited family banquet in Tulip Castle began.
They chatted about interesting things and joked about war and peace. The atmosphere was not very harmonious, but it was not bad either.
In particular, Madam Penélope and Madam Marie, from time to time, they would exchange a few words, which instead livened up the atmosphere.
The Count sat in the middle, looking a little embarrassed. Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law did not get along. No matter in the world, it was the most troublesome problem for men.
Compared with his previous invisibility, the current Liszt was gradually adapting to his identity and was no longer transparent.
They were able to participate in all kinds of topics, and they were getting more and more comfortable. Sometimes, people would feel that the whole world was turning away from them once they got into a corner. However, once they got out of the corner, they would find that the world was still there, never abandoning them.
"Is this a specialty of Flower Town?" The Count ate the crispy peanuts with the gin. The more he ate, the more he liked it. "Peanuts are delicious this way."
"This is crispy peanuts." Liszt explained while eating, "I brought a lot of peanut flavors, but most of them are more suitable as snacks."
"Apart from boiled peanuts, I didn't expect there to be such a way to eat. Does Tulip Castle buy this kind of food?" The Count asked Madam Marie.
"If you like it, you can buy some. Liszt's Flower Caravan seems to sell this kind of peanut food in Coral City?"
"Yes, basically everywhere there is a Flower Caravan, these goods are available."
The Count nodded. "Then buy some more. I feel that the taste is good, especially after drinking and eating a few peanuts, it feels very comfortable."
Peanuts attracted the Count's attention.
The exquisite new bread of Flower Town was also presented on the table and won everyone's favor. Coupled with the egg soup and scrambled eggs that Tulip Castle's chef learned from Mrs. Abby, as well as the seafood that had become unavailable to Coral Island aristocrats, the delicacies provided by Flower Town occupied one-third of the table.
Levis nibbled on a hamburger with meat in it, which was also an invention of the Flower Town, while saying: "Liszt, you have a good chef. I never knew that bread and eggs could be made into such different delicacies."
"It's a pity that these foods don't have much commercial value. Otherwise, I would be richer than Viscount Tricke."
The commoners did not pursue the variety of food, and the nobles were more inclined to let their own chefs learn how to cook, rather than buying ready-made food. Most importantly, there was no monopoly on the source of these ingredients. They were all very common things, and everyone had the ability to gather them.
Viscount Tricke of Beer Island owned the Hops Sprite and monopolized the hops, which was the most important ingredient in brewing beer. That was why he was able to monopolize the sale of superior beer.
Egg soup, scrambled eggs, seafood, and peanuts. All he needed was a creative idea.
Most of these foods were invented by Liszt to satisfy his stomach. He also wanted Mrs. Abby to make some money before others could learn it.
The industries that could really do business were those with monopolistic nature.
For example, beer had a monopoly on raw materials, soap and liquor had a monopoly on technology, and cement, ceramics, glass, and white paper that would be developed in the future – this was where Liszt's hopes lay.
… …
After afternoon tea, Liszt walked around the Coral City.
First, he went to the Knight College to meet with the familiar students in the college and to contact the gradually estranged feelings. He also wanted to show his ambition, hoping that these future Earth Knights would consider him when they choose to follow the Lord.
Next, he went to Frank's home and chatted with little Sally for an hour. The friendship of youth still had to be considered, and he could not be too heartless.
Then, he visited several friends in the Coral City.
They were all aristocratic teenagers, mostly the second son of the family. Before adulthood, those teenagers who were destined to inherit the title liked to chase after Levis. Therefore, most of Liszt's friends were second sons like him. It was almost the same now. The aristocrats who wanted to inherit the title would still follow Levis. The second sons who could not inherit the title would place their hopes on Liszt.
"Sir Liszt, are you going to form your own Knight squad?"
In a small aristocratic manor, a young man named Rick asked Liszt, who was sitting in the main seat. "I saw Randy. Has he become your follower?"
"It hasn't been decided yet, but soon. After the New Year's Day, I will seriously consider forming a Knight squad. Flower Town already has the ability to arm a Knight squad. Russell and Randy may wait for me to form a Knight squad before officially pledging allegiance to me. "Liszt replied.
"So, can I follow you? I want to join your Knight squad. I want to go to the battlefield!" Rick asked hopefully.
"Have you become an Earth Knight?"
Rick's tone seemed a little proud and reserved. "Yes, just a month ago. Although it's a little late, I'm already nineteen years old this year."
"Of course, I'm very happy that you want to follow me. But I hope that after the New Year's Day, you can live in Flower Town for a while, just like Randy, and wait until I form a Knight squad before making a decision. " Liszt did not agree on the spot. It was the same reason as before. The Knight chose the Lord, and the Lord chose the Knight.
Another young man followed and asked, "What about me? Can I follow you? I haven't broken through to Earth Knight yet."
His name was Nemo, and his father was an elite Earth Knight who did not receive a title.
Liszt smiled. "Joining the Knight squad is definitely out of the question, but if you are willing to come to Flower Town as an official, I welcome you. Everyone here can come to Flower Town. You are one of my few friends. "A few months ago, he didn't want to pay attention to this group of friends.
After all, they were the friends of his predecessor, not his friends.
"But Flower Town already seems to have people like Gort and Isaiah. Are there any other official positions we can hold?" Nemo asked.
"You don't think I will stay in Flower Town for the rest of my life, do you?"
"Oh, sorry, Sir Liszt, I didn't mean that. Of course, you will become a viscount lord. This is inevitable. Everyone is so sure."
"No need to apologize, Nemo. Becoming a viscount is my goal. Having my own island or city is also my goal. In order to achieve this goal, I need a group of loyal followers. If you have any ideas, I welcome you to Flower Town. "
Looking at the already dark sky, he got up and said, "I have to go back. There is a dinner party at Tulip Castle that I need to attend. Tomorrow night, I will hold a banquet at Tulip Castle and invite everyone and friends from Knight Academy to come."
Rick said loudly, "I will be there on time, Sir."
"Me too." Nemo and the others said one after another.
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