Raised the Villainous Daughter and Ran Away

Side Story II. From ancient times, it was said that food and drink were the national rules of travel.

Pink meat on a grill.

Although it is the meat of an animal-shaped demon, its color and appearance resemble that of ordinary pork.

Profit.

A puff of pure white smoke was emitted, and an appetizing aroma was emitted, while a sound that raised expectations was heard.

“That’s strange. This is my first time eating meat like this.”

Frances said, quietly watching the meat being grilled on the grill. I laughed as I turned the meat over with tongs.

“Jongwon Food has a lot of dishes that are similar to traditional cooking methods, but are strangely different.”

There are dishes with the concept of barbecue in this vast continent, but this type of cooking is probably new to you unless you are a citizen of the Pantheon.

Because usually it is seasoned and then grilled whole before eating.

“Hmm. What is this drink? It’s clean and seems okay, but it’s also ambiguous. The alcohol content is too low.”

Kale furrowed his eyebrows subtly. He held a small glass in his hand.

“Cheongju. It is a traditional liquor of a certain country.”

“Such a weak alcohol content? What country produces such a drink?”

“… Anyway, the reason I ordered that drink is because it goes well with this meat.”

Snip, snip. The fully cooked meat was cut into bite-sized pieces and sent to the edge.

“Try it. I cooked it so it’ll be good.”

Everyone picked up a piece of meat with a fork. The golden color meant it was cooked properly.

“…oh.”

Dahlia covered her mouth as she chewed the meat. Her eyes, wide and round, sparkled.

“It’s completely different from what Kazar and I cooked. It was full of burnt flavor and the texture wasn’t that great before.”

Kazar, who was standing next to him, nodded his head in agreement.

“It’s perfect, soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. The taste goes without saying.”

That’s why meat should be grilled by someone who knows how to grill it.

“Eat plenty. I’ll cook all the meat.”

Needless to say, Ladea and Laia were already inhaling while losing their minds. Helena was also quietly absorbed in the meat. She let out a snicker in satisfaction.

As I was grilling the meat again, holding the tongs and scissors, Frances held out a fork.

“I’ll feed you since you’re busy. Oh, I’ll do it.”

I felt a ticklish feeling for a moment, but I accepted the meat she gave me and ate it. Then Frances smiled faintly.

“As expected, you are a married couple.”

“Honey is dripping from your eyes, Duke.”

“Ahem.”

Kazar and Dahlia snickered. Ladea twitched the corners of her lips and avoided eye contact. It wasn’t particularly embarrassing…

“Can I have some more of that cola?”

Lia intervened in the momentarily awkward atmosphere.

“Of course. If there’s anything you want to eat, order it without worrying about what other people think.”

Then, Laia ordered cola and took two bottles. She seemed to be captivated by the unique taste and the carbonation that made her throat tingle.

‘Everyone is eating well.’

I expected that the pork belly I was eating now would be a delicious food from the beginning, but I didn’t know that I would be able to eat it to the point of inhaling it.

If this is the case, everything else will be fine.

“Don’t eat too much. You’re going to try everything here in a week.”

There are mountains of food I haven’t tried yet. Food from all over the world is gathered here, so it’s not easy to finish.

“This is what the first dish of Pantheon is like. I’m looking forward to the other dishes as well.”

“I wouldn’t say it’s old-fashioned, but it does have a special taste.”

“I used to only eat bland food when I was a saint, so I was surprised when I ate the duke’s food. This is… … .”

Kassar and Frances are filled with excitement about the food at Pantheon. Dahlia is on the verge of tears with emotion.

‘…Was the food I ate as a saint that tasteless?’

I asked her out of simple curiosity.

“Did you not like the palace food?”

“My last memory is at the temple… … .”

You haven’t been able to taste the royal cuisine because your body was stolen by Baek A-yeon. I nodded.

“Then it will be a meaningful trip for Dahlia too. If there’s anything you want to eat, just tell me.”

“Yes,” Dahlia answered, and returned to her meal.

“Hmm. Certainly. This meat and the alcohol called Cheongju? The combination is good. The Cheongju washes away the inevitable roughness of the meat, separate from the taste.”

Kale, who was repeating one piece of meat and one glass of alcohol like a lonely gourmet, spoke. Narrow eyebrows and sparkling blue eyes. It was a profound face.

“There are still many types of alcohol left. Our trip will mostly be a culinary journey.”

It’s great to see the sights of the Pantheon, but tourism was originally a culinary experience.

“I’m looking forward to that.”

“Did you do well to follow me?”

“It’s okay.”

Kale grinned. If that’s what he was saying, then it was a very good thing.

We continued our meal while making small talk. The meat we had ordered was all gone.

‘How much have you eaten so far?’

Looking at the order sheet, I ate for 10 people. For 8 people, this is considered a small amount.

“Isn’t everyone hungry?”

I asked everyone for their next schedule.

“Not yet.”

“I can eat more.”

“It’s not enough.”

This way I can try other things too.

“Then let’s get up now. We should try other foods too.”

Everyone who had fallen for the charm of samgyeopsal showed a hint of regret on their faces, but soon nodded their heads.

“Okay. I said there are many famous attractions in the Pantheon.”

Then we got up from our seats and left Jongwon Barbecue.

“Where are you going now?”

“I’m going to go to my lodging first.”

I pointed with my index finger to the tall hotel in the distance, built by Jang Jong-won.

“My friend owns that building. He said he’d let me stay there.”

The group’s gaze followed my fingertips and then widened.

“That building? In this small city of Pantheon?”

“It’s not as good as the Magic Tower, but it’s still great… … .”

“You have quite a friend.”

Ladea and Laia, and Helena were speechless. Kale had an indifferent expression, as if he didn’t care much.

“Then let’s go and unpack quickly. I want to try other foods from the Pantheon.”

I didn’t know he was so interested in food.

“Okay, let’s go right away.”

* * *

We arrived at the hotel by carriage. I had to tilt my head all the way back to see the top.

“It’s been amazing from the start.”

As Dahlia said, Jang Jong-won’s hotel was on a different level from other buildings.

The flower beds lining the path leading to the entrance were filled with a variety of flowers regardless of the season, and large statues were erected here and there.

“It looks like the mansion of a great nobleman… … .”

Frances said with appreciation.

“It’s at a level that even the mansions of nobles in the empire are pushed aside.”

“W, how much money would it have cost…?”

“Well? Wouldn’t it have cost an astronomical amount of money?”

Ladea, Helena, and Kazar also began to reason with eyes full of interest.

“I’ll ask the owner when he comes later, so leave it there. Let’s go in for now.”

I led the group through the flowerbed. When we reached the entrance to the building, two knights were guarding the door.

‘He’s quite a skilled person.’

Although they were not sword masters who had awakened the Aura, they were worthy of ranking among the top knights.

“Welcome to the Jongwon Hotel. May I ask what your purpose is?”

The knight asked politely. I took out the card I had in my pocket.

“This, this is…!”

The knight’s eyes widened in an instant when he saw the card.

“You are the Chairman’s guest! We will serve you with the utmost care!”

Here, they call me Chairman.

‘By the way, this is what it looks like in the Pantheon.’

It was closer to capitalism and meritocracy than to equality and freedom.

“I will guide you.”

Then, our group was guided by the driver and headed to the reception desk.

“This, this card…!”

“The chairman’s!”

The receptionists also widened their eyes and covered their wide mouths as soon as they saw the card. Why is it that they all react the same way?

“I will serve you with utmost care!”

“We will provide the best service!”

Then we went up to the upper floors via the magic elevator. We were assigned rooms. Except for me, France, and the Ladea sisters, we all had private rooms.

“Then let’s each unpack our bags and come to our room. We’ll decide the rest of our travel itinerary then.”

So we each went into our rooms.

The interior was truly amazing. The rooms were spacious, each with its own bathroom and toilet, and the furniture was all of the highest quality.

It is on a level that rivals the Duke Descartes’ residence or the royal guest rooms.

“I can’t believe this is just an inn.”

“I know…….”

I wonder who it was made for. Is it for use by nobles from various countries?

Anyway, I put down the bags I was carrying in both hands and looked out the window at the Pantheon.

“… What a spectacular view.”

Frances looked out at the city with her mouth wide open.

White buildings with blue roofs. Clean streets. The horizon that seems endless. Several ships standing at the dock.

There was nothing invisible.

“It’s a different feeling from what I saw from Descartes’ Tower. You can’t see the sea there.”

She was right. It was the blue sea that completed this magnificent view.

Just then, while I was lost in thought, there was a knock on the door.

─Is it still far?

It was Kale’s voice. Everyone seemed to have unpacked and was waiting in front. I walked over and opened the door.

“Come in.”

So the group gathered again and I started the briefing.

“You will have free time until dinner. You can go wherever you want. If you are still hungry, you can go to a restaurant, but don’t eat too much, because the best chef of the Pantheon will be here for dinner.”

“Oh,” I added.

“If you tell the hotel, they will also rent a carriage for you.”

Then, as if everyone had already decided, the group was decided.

Kale, Ladea, and Laia decided to move together, and Kazar, Dahlia, and Helena decided to move together.

Naturally, Frances and I were left alone again. We were treated with consideration because we were newlyweds.

“You must come back in the evening when the sun has set. My friend will be here then.”

This concludes the briefing.

“Leia, where do you want to go from here?”

“I saw a dessert shop earlier! Let’s go there!”

“Okay, then don’t push me.”

Kale and his party left first.

“What are you going to do?”

“I don’t care where I go.”

“Then… let’s go for a walk?”

Then the Kazar group also left.

“France, what should we do?”

“Hmm… … .”

Frances lowered her head, resting her hand on her chin. Her expression was one of deep thought.

“We already ate, so that’s fine. I wonder what Pantheon drinks. Let’s go to the cafe first.”

I replied, “Yes, I will.”

I took the magic elevator down to the first floor, went to the hotel’s basic carriage service, returned to the street, and entered a cafe called Jangdabang.

“Welcome!”

A waiter wearing a black and white uniform approached and took our order.

“What would you like to drink?”

“Hmm.”

Frances narrowed her eyebrows as she looked at the menu. There were so many choices that it seemed difficult to decide.

“There are a lot of strange names.”

“Can I recommend something?”

“Okay, then.”

I smiled and said to the employee.

“One cappuccino, one blue moon.”

“Yes, I have confirmed your order!”

Considering her preference for bitter tastes like black tea, I chose cappuccino. I hope it suits her taste.

“What kind of drink is cappuccino?”

“It’s coffee.”

“…coffee?”

Frances tilted her head at the word coffee.

“Is this the coffee I know?”

“Yeah. But it’s different from what’s already out there.”

“How is it different?”

This is a cappuccino that Jang Jong-won created based on his memories from Earth. It would be rude to compare it to the tasteless coffee that you usually see.

“Well, it’s hard to explain. Just try it and you’ll know.”

I chuckled and shrugged.

Then the waiter brought espresso and Blue Moon.

“The cappuccino you ordered is Blue Moon! Have a nice time!”

Frances blinked and looked at her teacup. There was a picture drawn on the coffee with milk foam.

“Is this… a drink?”

“That’s right. I think it’ll suit Frances’ taste.”

As I said that, Frances looked at me with a suspicious look for a moment, then tasted her cappuccino.

“Hmm. It’s not too sweet and it’s smooth. It’s good.”

Fortunately, he seemed satisfied as he smiled slightly.

‘It’s the first day of the Pantheon.’

I’ll show you everything I can show you here.

Because I want to give Frances as many experiences as possible.