"Take it easy, if you piss him off, I won't want you anymore." Filia warned, the volume was loud enough to be heard by Reinhard behind them.
"Oh, haha, my uncle's hands are quite strong."
Reinhardt, the youngest Martial King in the history of the empire, followed the two angrily, but could do nothing.
Emily comforted: "My dear, don't be angry, Xiaoya has grown up, can you still control her for the rest of your life?"
"Li'er, I understand the truth, but I'm just angry."
"Is Rogge not good enough for Xiaoya? I think he is pretty good."
"Hmph, Xiaoya is so good, of course he doesn't deserve it!"
Emily curled her lips, stopped paying attention to the man who was still talking harshly, and went to find her sister Elena, whom she hadn't seen for several months.
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Two hours later, Charles Royal Estate.
All the nobles were invited to enjoy various delicacies and aged wines.
The atmosphere of the banquet seemed to be very relaxed and harmonious. The nobles were in groups, chatting happily.
After all, the host of the banquet is Charles, the largest nobleman in the empire. Everyone must give him face and it is impossible to cause trouble.
I have to say that when these nobles restrained their nature and gathered together, they really gave people a sense of elegance.
But Rogge always felt a little hypocritical. Perhaps due to the influence of Filia, Rogge now also likes a simple and direct style.
Rogge looked at the bright but empty smile of the third princess Charista not far away, and felt that this banquet seemed to be similar to her smile.
Everyone followed Emperor Charles around the banquet hall. Although they felt a little out of place, it felt good that no one was looking for trouble.
After finishing the courtesy, Charles led everyone to the side hall. The nobles gathered there were of higher status, generally above the count. Some of the familiar ones included the Earl of Caesar, the Marquis of Landens and others.
In the same polite circle, even Landens pretended to toast to Roger. After Roger drank the wine, he felt like he drank spoiled grape juice.
Charles led everyone further inside and came to the inner hall.
There are much fewer people here, including Charles's three wives, five children, and Matilda, Duke of Viper and her two husbands.
There is also an acquaintance, Count Dick, who is also in the inner hall.
Charles took the lead in sitting down at the main seat, Brandon sat on his left hand side, Matilda sat on the right hand side, and Roger and others also chose suitable seats to sit down.
Charles picked up the wine glass and said, "We are all our own people here. Let's just be casual and treat it like a family dinner."
Everyone raised their glasses in response.
The atmosphere in the inner hall was much more sincere than outside. Rogge looked at Emperor Charles' children curiously and analyzed what Filia meant when she said that they all had more or less problems.
From the outside, it seems that the eldest prince Charisman is unruly in his behavior, the third princess Charista is hypocritical and jealous, the fourth princess Chatfannie is full of arrogance in her eyebrows, and the second prince Charlison and the fifth prince Chakra cannot be seen clearly.
Ophina poked Rogge's waist with her finger and whispered: "Brother, why do you keep looking at the concubines of Emperor Charles? They are quite good-looking, but they are not as good-looking as me and sister Filia."
"...I'm not looking at the imperial concubines, I'm looking at the princes and princesses. Nana, what's wrong with you?" Rogge, who knew Ofina very well, felt that she must know that he was not looking at the imperial concubines, but that she wanted something from him. I want to find a reason.
Sure enough, Ofina lowered her voice again and said: "Emperor Charles said there is something delicious, but I didn't see it. Why don't you go ask for it? I'm hungry, hehe~"
"...This is not good, how about I go make you something to eat?"
"That's okay."
The brother and sister did not understand the hearing ability of the peak martial saint level expert, so Charles heard their conversation.
"Ahem!" The emperor coughed heavily to attract everyone's attention and said, "Recently, I got several delicacies from the Soul-Calling Holy Kingdom, especially a kind of dessert, which is really the best in the world!"
As Charles described it, Ofina's mouth started to water.
The emperor's status in her heart was still very high. The girl subconsciously thought that the emperor's food must be very good, but she ignored that they also ate in the Holy King's family when they were in the Holy Kingdom of Summoning Spirits.
At that time, Ofina still disliked the fact that the food at the Holy King's house was not as delicious as Rogge's.
I saw Charles mysteriously taking out several large food boxes from the space ring. His movements were very slow, which whetted the appetite of everyone, especially Ophina.
"Everyone, hurry up and open the food boxes and enjoy the delicious food!"
Ofina could no longer afford to be reserved and started running with basic martial arts. She circled the field like a gust of wind and opened the lids of several large food boxes.
The girl glanced at the food in the big food box, rubbed her eyes in disbelief, and then took another look as if she was sure of something.
After confirming that she had read it correctly, Ofina couldn't help shouting: "That's it?!!"
Charles: "???"
"Pfft~" Filia also saw the food in the food box clearly and couldn't help laughing.
The so-called delicacies were all dishes that Rogge had improved in the Soul-Calling Holy Kingdom, and what was in the largest and most gorgeous food box was a golden imitation holy fruit!
"I guess these are the work of the Bauhinia family." Rogge thought to himself.
Charles thought that the delicacies he received would surely amaze everyone, but he did not expect that the person who made them was in front of this table.
"Ofina, these dishes are popular among the upper class of the Holy Spirit-Calling Kingdom, especially this sacred fruit, which can be said to be hard to find. Aren't you satisfied?"
Ophina glanced at Charles with a disappointed look, and huddled in the chair like a deflated rubber ball.
"Satisfied, satisfied." Ofina said perfunctorily.
Ofina's attitude was beyond Charles' expectations, and it was Philiya who explained: "Emperor Charles, these dishes were improved by Rogge, and this sacred fruit is also Rogge's proud work."
When Charles heard this, he suddenly remembered that there were four words in the information obtained by investigating Rogge, "very good at cooking", but he did not expect that he was so good at cooking.
He decided to punish the spy responsible for the investigation. After all, as an emperor, it is impossible to make mistakes. The information must be not detailed and accurate enough.
"Uh, then..." Charles was a little at a loss after "liar"ing Ophina over.
"Emperor Charles, these dishes are indeed my creations. I have a contract with the Bauhinia Family of the Holy Spirit-Calling Kingdom, and I taught them." Rogge spoke in time to ease Charles' embarrassment.
"Everyone will taste these dishes first. I will lend you the kitchen and cook some for you."
Charles walked down the steps and said with a smile: "Okay! I didn't expect you to be the real owner, haha! Just cook the same dishes as these, let us have a comparison and taste how good your craftsmanship is."
"Okay." Rogge saluted and left, and Ofina, who was not interested in eating these "counterfeit dishes", also ran with him.
Not long after, Ofina, who acted as a temporary waiter, served dishes one after another, but the dishes were obviously missing a corner. Everyone looked at Ofina's oily mouth and felt relieved.
Most of the food brought by Emperor Charles was already on the table. Everyone was enjoying the meal, especially the fourth princess, Chatfannie, and her biological mother, the third princess. They had the most things on their plates and moved their mouths the fastest.
Those imitation holy fruits have also been distributed, and everyone was amazed and aftertasteful.
Upon seeing this, Ofina said: "Try my brother's cooking. It's definitely more delicious than these fakes. If you smell it, the aroma will be different!"
When it comes to eating, no one is as professional as Ophina, and they don't think the aroma of Rogge's dishes is so special. And just from the appearance, it seems to be similar to the dishes Charles brought.
The chefs of the Bauhinia family have been studying cooking skills for many years. Not to mention the taste, they are very good at researching the dishes. Because diners need to see the food first and have an appetite, then they will want to taste it more.
Chatfannie frowned and said, "It doesn't look like a big deal, and it doesn't smell much different, so just brag."
Ofina rolled her eyes, not bothering to argue with this man who wanted to have his nose in the air, and ran to the kitchen briskly.
The excellent fruits and many materials for making imitation holy fruits are stored in her spiritual ring. She is going to help Rogge and try one or two by the way.
Rogge temporarily left the table, and Reinhard's expression finally improved. He moved closer to Filia, wanting to talk to his sister.
"Xiaoya...uh!"
Filia waited for Reinhardt to speak, then immediately forked a piece of fragrant beef and stuffed it in, and put her hand on his chin to prevent him from spitting it out.
Reinhard hadn't eaten a single bite of the food just now. It was impossible for him to eat the food invented by Roger, let alone one made by him.
So he struggled, but when he saw Filia's cold eyes during his struggle, he stopped struggling.
Reinhard hesitated for a while, but finally succumbed to Filia's pressure and chewed the beef in his mouth.
The more you chew, the more delicious it becomes.
"Brother, is it delicious?"
Reinhard nodded subconsciously, then realized and shook his head.
Filia stood up, picked up Reinhard's plate, gave him some of each dish, and placed it in front of him, "Stop being angry and eat something."
"I don't want to..." Reinhard noticed the sudden sharp look in Filia's eyes, hesitated, and slowly began to eat one bite at a time.
Brandon, who had not enjoyed his daughter's care for a long time, said: "Xiaoya, I want it too."
"Pinch it yourself."
"OK."
Emily on the side looked at the awkwardness of the family of three, but felt very warm. She smiled and got up to pick up food for Brandon, "Father, let me pick it up for you."
"Hey, okay!" Brandon suddenly smiled. He is extremely satisfied with this daughter-in-law. She is beautiful and considerate, and she is also a saint of a country. She is so perfect.
"Father, the Holy King often mentions you." Filia said.
"Oh? What did the Holy King say?"
"The Holy King cares about you very much. He said he wanted you to look good. He also said that he would capture your brother and imprison him in the Holy Spirit-Calling Kingdom. But I believe you can understand him, right?"
"Uh..." Recalling his "double standards" approach, Brandon couldn't help but blush.
Filia finished ordering and said: "Eat quickly, otherwise it will be gone."
"Xiaoya, you should eat quickly." Brandon said.
"I eat it every day." Filia said calmly.
Brandon, Reinhardt: "..."
Rogge's dishes were obviously consumed much faster than those brought out by Charles. Although the dishes looked similar, everyone had to admit that the chef's dishes were of a higher quality.
Chatfannie, who said Orfina was bragging, became the one who ate the most ferociously, and her fighting power was terrifying, comparable to most of Orfina's.
When Ofina brought the golden imitation holy fruit to the table, everyone was instantly attracted by the strange aroma.
The production of imitation holy fruit is much more difficult than ordinary dishes, so the gap between the original version made by Rogge and the "pirated" version is even more obvious.
Everyone tasted it one after another, immersed in this real worldly taste and couldn't extricate themselves.
