Chapter 552 - 293: Is This World Also an "Apocalypse"?
After making his decision, Earl Orkot strolled leisurely through Hope Village, taking the time to taste the highly praised local cuisine.
One could not deny that, purely from a tourist’s perspective, Hope Village was an exceptionally suitable destination.
Each of these culinary delights, offered just on their own, could become the ace product of a territory. Yet Hope Village gathered so many, creating a veritable feast for any food lover.
There would always be many who would travel great distances just for a few bites to eat.
Especially when food in many territories was just barely palatable.
In front of Hope Village’s offerings, even the food from the Capital of Gourmet, Norwich, would probably have to kneel.
Hope Village was indeed a gold and silver mine!
No wonder it had developed so quickly.
Earl Orkot thought to himself.
What Hope Village should be thankful for is the rules regarding territories on the Stan Continent, which are both restrictions and protections.
Otherwise, with what Hope Village has shown so far, many large territories would likely covet it.
Of course, Hope Village itself was also very clever. Before making itself known, it had already widely marketed its products.
When a secret is no longer a secret, people are much less willing to take risks for it.
Thinking this, Earl Orkot took a big bite of the burger in his hand, and after chewing, his expression displayed a touch of satisfaction.
This time, speaking of nothing else, just the food was worth the trip!
It seems that he could visit here more often in the future.
Perhaps he could even invite a few friends to enjoy the food and drinks while sharing some camaraderie?
Sharing such a great place with them, they would probably like it too.
Multa, standing beside him, paused slightly upon seeing his lord’s leisurely demeanor.
Alright then!
Once his lord made a decision, he would not let it bother him.
That was... rather nice.
The hard part was for his subordinates, who were not so mentally steady.
Originally, they had regarded Hope Village as an enemy of Bengala Town, and now, all of a sudden, their lord had given up on that idea.
Silently consoling himself, Multa also threw himself wholeheartedly into the culinary delights of Hope Village.
Sometimes, good food can indeed make one forget all worries.
Actually, even though the trip was a bit tiring, it was well worth it!
Thus, both of them swept through the entire food street, eating and drinking their way along.
Even the next day, their mealtime pursuits were as charmingly carefree as ever.
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In this way, the visit of Earl Orkot did not stir any commotion in Hope Village, remaining calm to the extent that even Bayer, who had been prepared, found it a bit unbelievable.
"Are they really just here on vacation?" In the office of the Lord Mansion the next day, upon hearing about their behavior from the day before, Bayer directly asked Zhou Bai.
Not looking for trouble was one thing, but not making any contact with them was another.
With no trouble at all, he was worried.
"I feel like they must have given up their original intentions due to some matter, just don’t know what." Zhou Bai said astutely, noticing that the visitors had not revealed their identities when entering the village, apparently seeking information about Hope Village discreetly.
During their time in Hope Village, they had ignored the adjoining food street and first took a tour of the territory, then mingled in the tavern and other places heavy with foot traffic and information. This did not seem like someone with no plans.
Yet suddenly, they started enjoying the food and ceased all else.
It all seemed a bit strange!
Were they overwhelmed by the strength of Hope Village???
Hope Village was quite prosperous, but Zhou Bai did not believe such prosperity could sway the heart of the leader of Bengala Town.
She had visited Bengala Town; its prosperity was not on the same level as Hope Village’s.
That was a real Magic Town!
Hope Village still had a long way to go before it could compare!
Under these circumstances, how could the visitors be without any thoughts or intentions?
Therefore, she truly believed that something must have influenced Earl Orkot’s decision.
"Should I have someone ask if they have inquired about something, or encountered something unusual?" Bayer, who always believed in Zhou Bai’s words, immediately echoed after she finished speaking.
Zhou Bai listened and shook her head, "According to the descriptions, they just moved around casually and didn’t interact with anyone. Let me think about it!"