As soon as I arrived at the Capital, there was a big gate that separated the residents' home with the town. It is told that there is a powerful barrier that protects this inner kingdom as the 3rd line defends. As soon as I entered the gate, I was astonished. Our mouth is wide open and gaping upon the magnificent of the place.
All of the citizens are mixed up with a variety of people that are from a wide-range of classes in society. Some of them are scholars, students wearing academic clothes, elves, dwarves, druids, humanoid, fairies, and many more. They are socializing with each other.
We don't even know them yet they are greeting us nicely. This feels like I was in a fantasy game. There are many people from all around the world and some of them have their familiar, magic beast, mana companion, and spawn. There are also people with unique attire that wear armor while carrying their own weapon such as staff, bow, sword, wand, grimoire, gun, potion and many more. I noticed they also have their own personal carrier to carry stuff either wearing a backpack or carrier. But I can see only a few people using a dimensional inventory. They must be skilled.
As I believe, there is a huge portal in this capital which I still haven't gone there yet. But I already know where it is because I have the Master's knowledge.
I was happy to look at everyone here.
The people can freely use magic without restriction while some of them are levitate, riding a broomstick, teleport and using their own way to travel.
"So this is the face of Altyzurian Kingdom really is"
My eyes stared at the Academy of Magicians, Citadel of Empyrea, that was built like a big castle that is located far ahead from the town but I can already see it from here as it is enormous.
Not only that, there is also a hill where the Royal Palace, Majestic Fortress of Aurelia, is located and it is way much bigger than the academy. I can't believe with my eyes that the palace is built from a magic crystal.
This place was more magnificent than I ever imagined it could be. I could say that from my experience that I had on Earth, it is far away compared with this place. It is very beautiful and astounding.
Elijah suddenly pointed to the big tree in the central town.
"Look brother, there is a big tree!" Elijah told me what he saw.
Even Elijah would be amazed with the place. I wondered how old that tree was. But from the insight that I got from the Master, there is a bigger tree than this one that resides on the seafloor till it reaches the sky. But I would still be amazed with this because there is a hole inside the tree and filled with beautiful light, glimmering that area. There are also people that are resting there, taking a momentary picture, picnicking with their family and many childrens is running around. They all are having their moment to enjoy this place.
I continued to head to my destination to find a restaurant. The restaurant is located upstairs where they make a renovation on the tree which is placed on the outside of it.
Suddenly, Elijah pulled my hand and pointed at the children that were playing at the playground. I told him that we can play that later and go everywhere that he wants. But first we need to fill up our empty stomach.
There are many restaurants outside, but I chose the tree restaurant. We decided to take a seat at the empty table and everyone was wondering what we were doing here.
When the attention is pointed at us, the workers come and greet us politely.
"I'm sorry kids, but do you come with your parents?" The waiter asked me politely.
He must be wondering about our guardian.
I coughed, "Well, it is just the two of us."
"But… Do you have money to pay for your meals?" The waiter was concerned.
"Of course." I nodded to him with confidence.
"Are you sure? I know you are well-dressed but all of the food here is a little bit expensive." The waiter still contemplated.
"Don't worry. I bring quite a lot of money." I assured him.
The waiter sighed. "Alright. Here is your menu. You can take your time.(I bet they will be gone in a minute after looking at the menu)."
I misjudge the waiter for being rude, but I think he's just concerned about me and Elijah. He looked friendly and kind.
The waiter left us while looking reluctant.
But as soon as I open the menu, I quite understand his meaning that must point to the price.
I almost coughed blood just looking at the menu that was not just expansive but extravagant. I can't see any price that is Diamantite. Most of the price is Verdejade and that is the lowest. The highest price would be in a Mythril coin.
No wonder Jake said to me that his food is a couple magic runes. Every food in this world is orderly to another world level.
"Brother, are you okay? It is fine if you don't have enough money. We can eat somewhere else." Elijah was concerned about me when I was looking pale after checking out the menu.
"It's fine, Eli. I can manage." I assured him.
"Are you going to use your magic trick again?" Elijah asked.
"(He must have noticed me earlier) what are you saying?" I pretend to not know what he meant.
"I saw when you put the pebble inside your pocket, it turned into money." Elijah explain what he had saw.
I chuckled. "That's not true, Eli. Here, look."
I put my hand inside my pocket and reached a couple Diamantite to turn it into pebble.
Elijah looked surprised. "The pebble is still here in my pocket" I had to lie to him. I can tell him that I get it from Jake. "I actually got some gifts from Jake. He gave me that money for us."
Elijah seems to believe me again. "So, can I order anything that I want?"
"Sure. But make sure you manage to finish your meal. Understand?"
He nodded to me.
I tried to look at the menu and it was well-organized. The restaurant writes down the customer's review and highlights their signature. The dishes also are apportioned for a family or single and also for adults or children. However, there is no option for a takeaway because of competition with strict policy. Maybe they want to keep their confidentiality for their unique recipes. That is really unexpected for me to see a world like this.
…
The food that put my eyes catch on it is:
Food (F)
Stardust Sorbet: A noodle with shimmering soup made from crushed stardust crystals, giving it a sweet and ethereal flavor. Mermaid's Delight Sushi: Sushi made with enchanted seaweed and seafood harvested from the depths of the magical ocean, known for their transformative properties. Phoenix Feather Fritters: Delicate fritters made with batter infused with crushed phoenix feathers, offering a rejuvenating effect to those who eat them. Glimmering Goblet Gruel: A humble porridge that, when eaten with a special spoon, reveals glimpses of the future to the diner. Elven Star Bread: A bread adorned with edible star-shaped gems that impart wisdom and insight to those who consume it.
Drink (D)
Dragon's Roar Brew: A potent brew that, when consumed, temporarily boosts one's confidence and charisma, echoing the strength of a dragon's roar. Luminous Lagoon Libation: A refreshing drink made from water collected under the light of a full moon, offering a momentary enhancement to one's senses. Elemental Elixir Quartet: A set of four elixirs, each representing an element (earth, air, fire, water), granting temporary control over the corresponding element. Serenity Sip: A gentle tea that brings tranquility to the drinker's mind, allowing them to meditate and focus their thoughts more easily. Unicorn's Grace: A velvety-smooth beverage made from ingredients harvested in enchanted meadows, conferring a short-lived feeling of purity and grace.
Dessert (Dt)
Faery Floss: Delicate strands of cotton candy made from spun faery silk, offering a delicate sweetness and a momentary feeling of lightness. Crystal Clear Custard: A translucent custard dessert made from shimmering crystal ingredients, providing a soothing effect to the senses. Phoenix Feather Parfait: Layers of rich custard infused with crushed phoenix feathers, granting a rejuvenating effect when eaten. Elixir Éclair: A magical éclair that contains a core of concentrated elixir, granting a brief burst of energy and clarity to the consumer. Enchanted Truffle Trio: A trio of chocolate truffles, each with a different enchanted flavor that temporarily enhances the consumer's senses.
…
It took me a while to read the menu and Elijah was waiting for me.
Finally, I raised my hand to call the waiter to take our order. The waiter looked surprised for me for continuing to order to eat at that restaurant and not leaving.
"Listen kid, are you really sure about this? If you want to go, this is the right time." The waiter offered me a time to run now.
"Nope. Not a slight of doubt." I smiled at him confidently.
"Don't you care about your parents? They are going mad at you. If you don't pay, we will find your parents to pay for it. If not, they will be put in prison and be enslaved until they achieve the same payout." He tried to persuade me but my decision is final.
"It's fine. You can take my order now. We are really hungry." I asked him to hurry and take the order.
The waiter sighed. "Don't blame me for anything. I'm just a worker here. Also I cannot even afford to eat here."
"It's fine. It's never going to happen. So, can I take my order now?" I asked him for confirmation.
"Geez, spell it out then." The waiter reluctantly agreed.
"I want an F1 one and an F5 one. D4 one and D5 one. And for Dt… I want a Dt5 one… and that's all from us. So the total would be 15 Verdejade. Here is the money" I handed him the money I prepared in advance.
The waiter was speechless as I ordered the menu out. "Are you a regular here? You order it like you are an expert."
"Well, you can say I'm used to it." I utter a lie.
The waiter looked impressed because I am looking like an adult taking an order. Even some regulars could still not get used to the ordering system here. But for me, thanks to the gift that I got from the Master, I already have this knowledge in my mind.
But I suppose the waiter should have been more surprised at the price that I ordered. All of it, the total is 15 Verdejade. I hope he doesn't ask me where I get the money.
As soon as the meals arrived, my brother and I enjoyed our meals together. He looks very happy to eat fancy food like this. Honestly, I would repeat having meals at this restaurant once a year if I had the money.
After finishing the meals, I had to called out for the waiter because I still not learn casting a verbal spell. he seem surprised when I hand out to him 20 verde jade and give him a tips for allowing a kids like us having a meals there as a token of gratitude.