Primordial Draconic Incubus With A Gourmet Chef System

"W-what!?" The guard was stunned. He could not believe what he had just heard.

"B-but Captain, that job can only be done by you." He hurriedly said when he noticed Captain Lya was a foot out the door.

Turning around, Lya looked up at the guard with an icy expression. "If I told you to write down those who enter and leave our city, I expect you to do just that! Do you understand!?"

The guard nervously gulped and nodded.

"Good, now sit!" Lya commanded and left the office once she saw the guard writing.

Lya swiftly made her way to the place where the store owners were stationed. Each step brought her dozens of feet.

Ever since she had learned what occurred in Moon Grove Forest, she had longed to go there because her Garrett was there. However, as one of the five Captains of Harmony City, she could not easily leave her post, without a valid reason. But now, this escort mission gave her a perfect excuse to leave.

Many Mages were flocking in droves to the Moon Grove Forest; therefore, the person who escorted them needed to have sufficient strength to protect them.

Soon, as Lya approached the area indicated by the guard, she saw the group of twenty store owners. They were mostly middle-aged, while some were young.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Captain Lya," The guards respectfully bowed to her upon seeing her presence.

Lya nodded her head in acknowledgment and looked at the store owners, "I've been informed of your request. To ensure your safety, I will personally escort you to the Moon Grove Forest."

After hearing her words, the guards and the store owners were shocked. They did not expect to be personally escorted by a Captain of all people.

"Captain, what about your post?" A guard nervously asked with his head bowed.

"Get Reynold to take over my post," Lya replied nonchalantly before her expression turned cold. "Or do you think you lot can protect these store owners with the City Lord's Medallion?"

Being reminded of the City Lord's Medallion, the guards paled and hurriedly shook their heads.

Last night, a report was sent to the City Lord from the Yu Family Head. They were not privy to what was written in the report, but ever since then, the City Lord ordered the guards to ask if the store owners in Harmony City were willing to set up their shops in Moon Grove Forest. Within a day's time, it was these twenty store owners who accepted the offer.

"Let's not waste any more time," Lya said to the store owners and a hundred guards, who all nodded their heads and thanked her.

After Lya and the store owners entered the carriages provided by the City Lord, they left for Moon Grove Forest, while surrounded by a hundred guards.

"Hey, is it just me or does Captain Lya seem completely different?"

"I was going to ask the exact same thing."

"I wonder what happened. Anyway, let's go inform Captain Reynold."

"Haah. I feel bad for Captain Reynold, he has just retired, and now he's being asked to work again."

The guards who stayed behind said before they left to inform the fifth Captain of Harmony City, who had been in retirement for a year.

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{Rewards Obtained: Jade Rabbit Hotdog Recipe and One Star Essence Fragment.}>

<{Star Essence Fragments: 2/100}>

As the last System Notification appeared in his mind, Lucian saw the Star Essence Fragment near his heart expand in size. It was a marginal increase, but it was an increase nonetheless.

Only then did Lucian walk out of the kitchen with one arm behind his back and the other in front of his chest, balancing three glasses of Berry Blast on his palm.

"Senior, you have done it again. Your new drink smells and looks wonderful. What is it called?" James praised, without an ounce of shame. Even though his words were meant to butter up Lucian, his words were also true. The drink's appearance was absolutely beautiful.

However, Lucian's expression remained indifferent as he used his left hand to place one glass in front of Garm, "This is my newest creation. I call it Berry Blast. It's priced at 500 Gold Coins. Please enjoy."

[Belieth, wake up.] Garm said as he inhaled the fruity fragrance.

Belieth yawned and looked confusedly at the beautiful drink in Garm's line of sight. [What the Hell is this? Where's the Siren's Melody Poached Egg?]

His words were spoken with an accusing tone, causing Garm's back to sweat.

After choosing his words correctly, Garm said carefully and respectfully, [Well, you see Master, Lucian made us… me a drink.]

[... Do you think I'm a fool? Why the Hell would he make you a drink?] Belieth felt like ripping his hair out… if he had any. [Speak!]

'Haah.' Garm sighed and then proceeded to explain everything from the moment Belieth went to sleep.

[... So, even after this Sovereign warned you not to do something stupid, you went ahead and almost offended him?] Belieth asked angrily before sighing, [Whatever… It's not like this Sovereign doesn't know your character. Go ahead and taste the drink.]

Meanwhile, Lucian sat down at a different table and patted the chair beside him, signaling to Lily to sit down.

Blushing slightly, Lily walked over and sat down.

"These are for us. Try it," Lucian said to Lily as he pointed at the Berry Blast before her. Read new chapters at empire

[It's so beautiful! Thank you, Big Brother Lucian. Sweet foods and drinks are Lily's favorite.] Lily said excitedly and quickly took a sip of the drink.

'Oh?' Lucian nodded his head. He decided to remember that for the future.

'I should add a dessert item to the menu next.'

He then indifferently took a sip of the Berry Blast.

As the liquid touched her tongue, Lily's eyes narrowed into crescents.

The perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor caused her tastebuds to dance in excitement. The drink was refreshing as it smoothly glided down her throat, leaving an invigorating chill.

"Ahh~" Lily sighed, letting out an icy breath of satisfaction.

On the other hand, Garm's face wobbled as he stared at the glass in shock.

[He's a real Alchemy Chef! Hahaha!] Belieth laughed crazily like a madman.