Food Poems

Chapter 165 Dinner Invitation, Advent Container

The dim moonlight illuminated the stone buildings on both sides of the street, and claw marks and bloodstains were still left on one wall.

On the bloodstained cobblestone road, the short-haired beauty took out a white handkerchief from her breeches pocket, wiped the blood off her hands, and then put the swift sword back into its scabbard.

Viscount June is known as the 'Red Rose of the Lannister family', and the family emblem of the family is a blooming red rose.

June follows the Lannister family motto, and will repay a favor double for a slight.

"Yeats' timely arrival undoubtedly saved my life and Elsa's life..."

June silently remembered this favor, her golden eyes flickered slightly, and she whispered:
"Baron Yeats, you said you have guessed who the murderer is. Can you tell me the result of your speculation?"

"The werewolf that attacked Elsa will most likely appear during the exploration of the Luna Ruins," Ye Zhi deduced. "Also, this is most likely a case of using Transfiguration to frame someone."

"Transfiguration?" A hint of surprise flashed across June's eyes.

Ye Zhi nodded and said, "But at present, I don't have any solid evidence. If I act rashly, I will only alert the enemy. So I plan to go to the Moon Goddess Ruins myself."

"Why would Your Excellency the Baron risk his life?" June was puzzled. In her opinion, Yeats seemed to have no motive to track down the murderer.

Ye Zhi knew June would ask this question, and said calmly, "Baron Cran and I are working together to track down the murderer who has committed multiple murders in the academy. I suspect that the murderer is the same werewolf who attacked Elsa, so we need to continue the investigation."

June was startled, and looked at Ye Zhi with a little more favor in her eyes.

Although Elsa admired him, to be fair, a talented poet like this who pursues justice is indeed worthy of close friendship!

"The werewolf's attack on Elsa and me has violated the common interests of the Lannisters and Wicks. I will use my abilities to investigate."

June's face was stern. He raised his pointed chin, his golden eyes reflected the figure of the silver-haired boy, and he said seriously:

"In addition, I will also prepare a thank-you gift for the Baron as soon as possible to repay your timely rescue!"

Ye Zhi nodded slightly, thinking that the murderer's ultimate goal was most likely to hold a sacrificial ceremony at the Moon Goddess ruins.

If the murderer is really as he expected, then with the merit of arresting the murderer, it will be a natural thing for Snow Owl to obtain a place in the trial of the Mage Academy.

The night wind blew with a sense of desolation as it passed through the streets filled with the strong smell of blood. There were still bloodstains on June's cheeks. She pushed aside the short hair in front of her forehead and glanced at the silver-haired boy.

"Lord Yeats...seems to have a natural ability to bring a sense of security to others."

June thought to himself, "I considered him a competitor before, and I really underestimated the Baron's ability..."

At this time, Elsa got off the carriage and looked at the figure in the pool of blood. Her green eyes were full of sadness. She immediately raised her eyes and glanced at Ye Zhi, and said softly:
"Thank you for your help, Baron... I, I really didn't expect such an accident to happen..."

In the second half of the conversation, Elsa was choking up and took out her handkerchief to cover her face and cry.

Elsa is young and inexperienced. Compared with June, the steel rose, she is like a white rose kept in a greenhouse. She grew up in the pampering of the Duke of Vic.

Yeats even suspected that it was the first time she had seen the deceased.

"Don't worry, this matter will definitely have a satisfactory explanation." Ye Zhi paused and said, "It's already late, why are you two here so late at night?"

Elsa took out an exquisite invitation from her bag, her emerald eyes filled with mist, and she said softly:

"My father... invites you to attend a dinner at Vick Manor in Jianhe County in the near future..."

Elsa said intermittently:

"I wanted to personally deliver the letter to you to show my sincerity, so I came to see you as soon as possible, but I didn't expect..."

Ye Zhi was stunned.

This was an active show of goodwill from the Duke of Vic, and there was nothing wrong with attending the dinner.

Ye Zhi accepted the envelope, and immediately looked around at the red and white roses, June and Elsa, and said:

"I have contacted Mr. Clan to come and handle this matter. You two have just been attacked and must need to calm down. Why don't you stay in my palace first? What do you think?"

Elsa naturally had no objection.

June nodded slightly and said, "Then I'm sorry to bother you, Baron..."

Soon, Cran arrived with several followers. He learned the news of the werewolf attack from Yeats and his eyes were filled with surprise.

"Werewolf?"

"We previously inferred that the murderer was a vampire, and it is very likely that the murderer deliberately released a smokescreen." Ye Zhi speculated, "Even the werewolf may not be the murderer's true identity."

Cran's eyes flickered, and he said, "You mean, the murderer used something like the wizard's or druid's transfiguration?"

"There is another possibility." Ye Zhi said, "This is really a cursed werewolf, who usually disguises himself as a human and lurks in Jianhe University."

"The scope of the investigation of suspects has been narrowed down a lot." Crane said, "You really helped a lot, Lord Yeats!" Yeats nodded and said, "If you have any new discoveries, please contact me via SMS, Baron Crane. I will return to the palace first."

Crane was startled, and used the communication technique instead, saying, "Are Elsa Vick and Viscount June going back to the palace with you?"

Ye Zhi was puzzled and asked, "What's the problem?"

Clan's face turned serious, he shook his head, and thought:
"It seems that Baron Yeats is still unmarried... No matter who he marries, it will have a great impact on the situation in the Golden Lion Kingdom!"

Immediately, Cran ordered his followers to deal with the bloodstains at the scene to avoid causing panic at dawn.

Yeats returned to the palace with Gray and others.

On the banks of Jian River, the palace was brightly lit.

Ye Zhi dismounted and looked back at June and Elsa who were riding the same horse behind him. He said, "Wait a moment in the hall. I'll go prepare some snacks."

Gray followed behind Yeats and whispered:
"Ye Zhi, what is the origin of that werewolf just now? How dare he attack the daughter of the Duke of Vic?"

Ye Zhi pondered and said, "The Wick family and the Lannister family are the two ancient bloodlines of the Golden Lion. Legend has it that their ancestors were the Templar Knights of the King of Lorraine. With Elsa's bloodline, they can be used as a vessel to carry the evil god's arrival..."

"Container?" Gray exclaimed softly, "Will it be the same as the last time in Pan's Labyrinth? Is it the Apostles who are causing trouble?"

Ye Zhi frowned slightly and thought, "Last time, when Sariel descended with only a pair of eyes, he had the aura of a six-ring master. If I obtain a vessel that can carry His power, the consequences will be disastrous."

"So I'm going to the Moon Goddess Ruins." Ye Zhi said:
"It will be a full moon night soon, which is also the most suitable time to hold the Apostle's Advent Ceremony. I plan to take this opportunity to disrupt the ceremony and catch the real culprit!"

"What now?" Gray tilted her head.

"Now?"

Yeats glanced at the salmon on the chopping board and murmured:

"Let's have a midnight snack first..."

Creamy salmon roe and lemon-grilled salmon were served by servants on the long dining table.

Elsa had no appetite and seemed to have no interest in these two delicious dishes.

June had just finished a battle and was severely exhausted. She urgently needed to replenish her energy. She thanked Yeats and picked up a piece of salmon to taste.

"Hmm..." June was stunned, her eyes slightly startled.

The gourmet chef can use materials rich in magic to make food more delicious and add beneficial effects to the food.

This salmon dish is not only delicious, but also makes June feel that her strength is recovering quickly!
"Baron Yeats, there should be a professional caterer in your palace?" June's eyes flickered, trying to test Yeats's attitude and wondering if he could let this caterer work for him.

After all, gourmet chefs and potion masters are both extremely valuable professional talents. If they can improve their attainments to the expert level or above, they will be treated as honored guests no matter which family they go to!
"I am the gourmet chef." Ye Zhi smiled. "Lord June, are you satisfied with the taste of these two dishes?"

June looked surprised.

Aren’t you God’s chosen poet?

Instead of poetry, you're reading recipes?!
When Elsa heard that the dish was cooked by Baron Yeats himself, a gleam flashed in her eyes as green as lake water. She picked up the knife and fork and tasted the grilled salmon elegantly.

The tender and juicy salmon had a fresh and fragrant taste, and the roasted skin was crispy. The rich taste lingered on her tongue, and her sad mood was relieved.

"June, he is really a gourmet..." Elsa leaned towards June and said softly.

"Indeed." June felt the magical energy remaining in the food, his eyes flickering, and murmured, "Being able to use ordinary ingredients and auxiliary materials to cook an effect similar to that of a magic potion... Ye Zhi, the food chef, must be extraordinary!"

Elsa nodded silently. After experiencing the danger just now, her temperament had changed a little.

"It is not enough to just admire Baron Yeats. I must take him as my goal and keep learning from him."

Elsa lowered her head and thought to herself, "If I encounter a similar situation again, I will at least not become a burden to Baron Yeats and June..."

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In the dim moonlight, a hairy monster stumbled to the end of the alley, knocked over a barrel, and sat against the wall, gasping for breath.

"Dark Vision..." The werewolf panted, his blood-red eyes filled with disbelief, and he muttered hoarsely to himself, "Is that Mara's teaching goal this week?"

Immediately, the werewolf shook his head, and the figure of a silver-haired boy seemed to appear in front of him, and he gritted his teeth and said:
"It's so hard to find a suitable container, but he messed things up... No, I must remove the curse on me at all costs."

"I don't want to live in the pain of distortion day and night!"

The werewolf looked up at the dim moon in the sky, which was only a fraction away from being full. A suppressed growl came from its throat, and the urge of thirst for blood surged into its brain, and its eyes turned bloodshot.

"Brady's Yeats, your bloodline is also an ideal vessel!"

(End of this chapter)