Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1046 Harmonious Neighborhood Relations

But Penelope really didn't want to eat beef.

She likes sweet and sour food, and also likes soft and chewy textures.

"Then I want to eat braised rabbit with Portuguese sauce, cod cooked with artichokes, and shrimp and mango salad."

Alexis wasn’t too surprised by her youngest daughter’s choice.

Penelope's tastes may seem eclectic, but they actually follow certain patterns.

Although they eat all kinds of meat, the cooking methods are quite similar.

Fragrant, fresh, sweet, and with a touch of sourness.

Tsk~ I bet Lowry can eat with her.

She stood up and turned to go to the store to deliver orders... Although she could order tomorrow's vegetables from the delivery person every day, she still had to talk to the boss about some vegetables with special origins.

The fish, meat, eggs, vegetables, and fruits of Emilia City were all monopolized by the behemoth that was the Church of the Earth.

Although the Church of Wealth also had stores, they couldn't enter the daily necessities market at all, since the Church of Earth could also produce pots, pans, clothing, and fabrics.

They are primarily selling luxury goods and so-called high-end merchandise, as well as acquiring the spillover products of the Earth Church.

The shops that Laurel Street residents like Alexis shopped at were actually suppliers to the Laurel Church.

That means a double layer of protection from the Earth Church and the Dark Night Church.

If anything goes wrong, Alexandra won't be the first to suffer.

Therefore, Alexandra used it very easily and had no suspicions whatsoever.

After Mikhail suddenly made this request, Alexis had a rough idea of ​​why.

Her eldest son seems to have a more pronounced solar attribute, so he would naturally prefer foods with certain special attributes.

Judging by the timeline, from the confirmation of Antirochus's identity as the Son of the Sun until now, it is indeed enough time for the Church of the Earth to raise a group of animals that have grown up eating sunflowers.

It's normal to start with cows.

Although sheep also eat grass, they are small in size and therefore not very good at absorbing and processing new types of energy.

The size of cattle, combined with their unique eating habits, actually makes it easier to breed new species.

Of course, the Earth Church wouldn't normally be this proactive, but it's because it has a father who doesn't know what he can do!

It's understandable that Bishop Garrett would do something like this, as he wanted to avoid the trouble caused by Antirochus Lantana but couldn't completely abandon his family ties.

Although Alexandra disapproved of Bishop Garrett's indecisiveness and subservience, she was quite willing to take advantage of this situation.

There are definitely many more cattle, but the Church of the Earth is still observing Antiochus's reaction.

As Alexandra reached the door, she smiled at the person opposite her... She wondered if that unfortunate young master had thought of this.

If he figures it out...
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“Ms. Alexis!” Alexis, who had just reached the street corner, turned around.

Mr. Antirochus Lantau suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

"Ms. Ariges, are you going to the grocery store?" Antirochus asked knowingly.

Alexandra raised her hand, the shopping basket dangling on her wrist, the grocery store slip inside bobbing twice: "Yeah~"

Sensing Ariges's friendliness, Antirochus mustered his courage and asked, "May I come with you? My appetite has increased recently."

“No problem.” Alexis nodded readily.

As a neighbor, she could still help Antirochus with this introduction... Energy food isn't something just anyone can buy.

But it's not too troublesome, as long as someone can prove that he is indeed a professional recognized by Emilia City.

Antirochus could have gone by himself.

However, presumably for reasons that everyone knows, he preferred to appear as Alexandra's neighbor.

However, Antirochus is a very clever boy!
Alexandra guessed that he had figured out the origin of those sun-attribute beef a long time ago, but had just kept quiet.

Every now and then, Ariges would go to the grocery store to pick out the foods that her two children liked and wanted to buy again... Some foods that were in small quantities and particularly expensive would not appear on the deliveryman's order.

Even on Laurel Street, there aren't many families as generous as the Alexandra family.

Antirochus, just wait patiently.

Alexandra narrowed her eyes and asked gently, "What do you want to buy?"
Even if you've already taken a few days of cooking lessons, try to choose dishes that are easy to prepare; otherwise... cooking skills require practice.

Antirochus made no attempt to conceal his purpose: "The church recently served a very special beef dish."

The ingredients are actually of the sun element, which is so rare and very meaningful to my growth.

But the Laurel Church certainly won't keep ordering this ingredient, so I'll have to find a way myself.

The energy foods at the Laurel Church are mostly neutral in nature, and the few special foods that are occasionally available are mostly of the lunar nature.

The appearance of the solar attribute... is kind of funny.

Antirochus laughed for days.

But he had no choice but to take the bait.

After all, the Laurel Church will only back down this time at most... It's really too much to ask the chefs of the Dark Night Church to make food with the sun attribute.

Antirochus didn't want to cause others so much trouble; he preferred to handle things himself. However, he also didn't want to appear too hasty, nor did he want to come across as a righteous and benevolent person.

Therefore, he won't offer himself up.

We've been waiting for Alexandra to pick out the goods!

"Oh?" Alex thought for a moment before saying, "Is it that warm beef?"

My child also likes to eat it.

“Penelope?” Antirochus asked in a low voice.

"Why did you think of her?" Alexis asked, somewhat surprised.

"Hehe~" Antirochus chuckled awkwardly, "Penelope is in good spirits, full of yang energy."

"What have you been studying lately, the Path of Light?" Alexis glanced at him. "A bit too frank."

“My previous way of speaking doesn’t seem to fit the path of the sun,” Antirochus sighed, somewhat embarrassed. “Lantana just never understands what I’m saying.”

"Then teach him!"

The path of the sun doesn't mean that you have to speak openly and honestly.

You know what you're doing, right?
The sun god is known for his mystery.

Did he choose you to change your nature?
"Then why wouldn't he find someone as straightforward as your Lantana?" Alexis said simply and clearly, "Being more subtle and indirect is a common courtesy among nobles."

You can speak directly to direct people, but you can't confine yourself to a single environment.

Good things are good, and you shouldn't give them up for anything.

What you should do is let Lantana gradually understand the human world.

Antirochus, won't the people you deal with afterward still follow the same aristocratic ways?

Even if you can adapt, it's still just a simple lantana, won't it cause you trouble?
So, what brings you to see me today?

Antirochus was struck dumb, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

He bowed slightly and gave a respectful salute: "Thank you for your reminder, Ms. Alexis."

Alexandra glanced at him: "After being neighbors for so long, I'll still help with this little thing."

Weird.

Of course, it wasn't because of the neighbors that he suddenly became so enthusiastic.

Even before entering the secret realm of the tower, she wasn't this 'gentle and kind'.

But for the sake of her children being able to eat more 'well-suited' food in the future, Alexis can temporarily play the role of a good neighbor.

Moreover, she always felt that the brother and sister opposite her were very important.

In particular, the last time she was so shaken by the bronze bell that she lost her senses, a voice told her to look at the two children opposite her.

Alex would never doubt anything that Lori sent.

So she vaguely realized... Antirochus and Euphemia were very likely meant for her child...

Her child might not be as ordinary as she thought, except for eating a lot.

But it doesn't matter.

Alexandra had observed carefully that her child was simply born with high talent and intelligence, but had no divinity whatsoever.

Even if he has some special status, he is still her child.

She didn't ask for much, after all, she was already mentally prepared.

She will raise her children normally afterward, no matter what path they take in the future.

However, she also needs to change her previous thinking, especially her attitude towards Antilokos and Euphemia.

But she can't be too abrupt.

Fortunately, Penelope herself started it.

Although her only interest was Euphemia's pretty dresses, she did show genuine enthusiasm for the little girl.

In the past few days, whenever Euphemia goes out and sees Penelope hanging in the window, she greets her with a big smile.

Moreover, even Alexandra didn't know when the two of them hit it off... but from the fact that Antirochus would naturally call Penelope "Pepe," it was clear that they had not only completed their self-introductions and small talk, but had even taken a step further and started a friendship.

Alexis had never intended to interfere in the children's friendship; she simply felt it was best for her to stay out of it.

But now, it was Antirochus who approached her personally.

Although Ariges didn't know why the Chosen of the Sun God considered her, a member of the Church of the Tower, trustworthy and reliable, she certainly wouldn't let the opportunity slip by.

So even though the vegetable shop owner's expression was a mix of emotions and unclear, she still boldly ordered two cows with Antilokos.

Of course, she also seriously asked Antirochus what he planned to do. After confirming that the boy intended to roast the beef into jerky, Ariges generously invited him and Euphemia to her house for a visit and to use the automatic food maker.

After all, if Antirochus hadn't come with her, judging from the appearance of that person from the Earth Church, they would never have sold it to her.

It's okay, their two families will definitely place orders together again in the future.

(End of this chapter)