Storm of Gods

Chapter 155 Avogadro

This meal was quite an eye-opener for everyone at the Holy Zeal Academy. Chef Bocuse's dishes each had a cultural background, representing the characteristics of a region.

Since they were in Heldan, the main course was naturally the creative cuisine of Moncaleta. Other dishes included those from Lilong, the Black Meteor Empire, and several countries that had been promoted to Tanbei. Although they didn't have a deep understanding of these countries, Li Xin knew that the two dishes from Lilong were very authentic and could not be mastered so vividly and delicately from hearsay.

That being said, neither Li Xin nor Simmons were too happy. Li Xin was not full. Damn it, was it really that little? Did they think he had a small appetite? Shouldn't the standard for eating be to eat until you're full?
Simmons remained anxious, his heart still pounding. Even the most delicious food had half the effect. Celia, on the other hand, didn't have so many thoughts. She believed in fighting when necessary, battling when necessary, and dying when necessary. No one could change the outcome, and the process could be controlled. What was the use of being afraid? As for Li Xin, no matter what, he would have to reveal his secrets to Simmons when he got back, even if it meant to torture him severely.

Suddenly, a lively sound came from next door. It was clear that His Highness Prince Aklis had arrived. Simmons quickly stood up. He had to go over there, otherwise it would be troublesome if Zheng Shengxun stirred up trouble for him first.

In aristocratic circles, you can be incompetent, but you can't leave a bad impression on the royal family.

“Young Master Simmons, please sit down. You haven’t finished your dessert yet,” Li Xin said with a smile. “Waste is a great crime. I’ll join you in a bit.”

Simmons nodded awkwardly. He knew he had lost his composure and couldn't rush things. The more hasty he was, the worse his impression of the prince would be. Although he understood the reasoning, he was still tormented. He could only pretend to be calm and think about how to organize his thoughts.

Suddenly, the other side of the room fell silent, and soon after, there was a knock on the door.

The person who came in was Manager Roger. He was a follower of Chef Bocuse, had been to many countries and seen many grand occasions, but he had never seen anything as strange as this before.

"Mr. Simmons, we have another distinguished guest. His Highness the Prince would like to offer you a drink."

It goes without saying that Roger himself knew the changes in the expressions of everyone present. He knew that what Roger said was really inhuman. Although Montcarette had undergone a series of reforms and the royal family was now taking a more approachable route, the royal family's authority was beyond question and could be described as supreme.

Simmons looked at Li Xin. He knew his place; the question wasn't directed at him. Even if he had a hundred lives, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

"Let him come," Li Xin said.

A hearty laugh came from outside the door, and Prince Aklis, the second prince of Heldan who was now the most famous, walked in with a wine glass in his hand. Everyone present immediately stood up and bowed.

Aklis looked at Li Xin, and Li Xin looked at Aklis.

"Haha, I bet you won't die, Avogadro, we meet again, this is the happiest thing this year!" Aklis said. "Get up, everyone, no need for so much formality. Simmons, you're something else, doing something big without making a sound. I'm really looking forward to seeing how the Holy Zeal Academy performs this year."

Members of the Eternal Knights and the Glory Knights were all outside the door. When His Highness arrived, they dared not sit down casually, but there were too many people, so they could only wait outside.

Li Xin stood up, picked up his wine glass, and said, "Your smile doesn't seem very sincere to me. I thought you all wished you would never see me again."

“No way, even if there were, it would be Basil Caesar and Skorpan. Yan Tianguang and I have always been friendly competitors.” Aklis raised his glass, and the two clinked glasses lightly before drinking the wine in one gulp.

Aklis glanced at the table, knowing that things were almost over here. "Want to come to my place and eat some more? The chef here is a bit special; the food is delicious, but the portions are small. I can't force him to order more. Simmons, come on over too; it's been a while since we've all gotten together."

Although he knew he was a freebie, Simmons was overjoyed. It seemed that Brother Li and the Second Prince had a closer relationship than he had imagined.

"Young Master Simmons, would you like to go?" Li Xin asked with a smile.

Both Aklis and Zheng Shengxun and Auben behind him had slight changes in expression.

"Brother Li, stop teasing me, Your Highness. It's my honor. I've been wanting to pay my respects ever since I learned of Your Highness's return." Simmons was startled; there was no room for him to show off here.

"Haha, let's go together then," Aklis said. With two more people, they would only need two fewer on the other side; it was a small matter that he didn't need to explain further.

The group left for Aklis's private room, leaving Celia, Lancer, Locke, and the others looking at each other, feeling their minds reeling. How many people in this world could have His Highness Aklis personally come over to offer a toast?
Did Li Xin have other names?

Basil Caesar? The eldest prince of the Black Meteor Empire!
Skorpan? The third prince of the Tibatan Empire!

Yan Tianguang? The eldest son of the Yan family, a powerful military force in the Lilong United Kingdom!

Judging from His Highness's tone, what kind of competition are these two with Li Xin? Do they want to kill Li Xin?

Auburn was filled with curiosity. Zheng Shengxun must know something. Simmons is quite capable. He's holding back his big move. It looks like Shengxun is going to have a hard time. To make His Highness the Prince take him so seriously, he's on the verge of turning the tables.

Wait, doesn't this mean he and Celia have more opportunities?
"Simmons, you're really not a good friend. You snuck up such a talent behind the scenes and didn't even share him with the brothers. We'll be in big trouble if we suffer a big loss later," Auburn joked.

Simmons gave a wry smile. "Obtain, I'm a little confused myself." He vaguely knew a little, but not much, and he never expected it to turn out this way.

Aklis patted Simmons on the shoulder, "A great achievement!"

For someone as unique as Li Xin, with whom there was no conflict of interest, Aklis was naturally willing to express goodwill. If Li Xin were willing to stay in Heldan and serve the royal family, it would indeed be a great achievement, but it would not be easy. People who have gone far on the path of secrecy are not easily bound by worldly constraints, just like the head chef here, only their paths are different.

After everyone took their seats, Li Xin was placed in the host's seat. Zheng Shengxun gave a wink, signaling the two team members to leave. It would be too foolish to wait for His Highness to speak up for such a matter. But at that moment, Manager Roger strode over.

“Your Highness, Mr. Bocuse just said that we have distinguished guests coming, and he will make two extra servings. He will come over to offer a toast once the work is finished,” Roger said respectfully.

Everyone was taken aback. This Mr. Bocuse had a powerful background, and many nobles wanted to meet him after dinner, but he never showed up. It was said that Mr. Bocuse had only appeared when the King and Queen came for the first time, when the Chief Cardinal Archbishop came for the first time, and when His Highness Acles came for the first time, and only when the guests requested it.

This is the first time I've made this request on my own initiative.

Aklis looked at Li Xin and said, "You have more influence. Although we have different paths, this Mr. Bocuse is from there too, so he can be considered a senior."

Some people understand it, some don't, and those who don't understand don't dare to ask.

"What face? You're just a fox borrowing the tiger's power. You've changed a lot. I thought we'd start fighting as soon as we met."

“No way, we’ve all grown up, but we still need to learn some things. I’ll prepare properly at a more suitable time,” Aklis said.

Li Xin nodded. "Actually, we could have chosen a different path. We're on different roads."

Aklis shook his head. "It's fine if I don't see you, but if I do see you and give up now, it will become a kind of obsession. Besides, I'm about 60 or 70 percent sure now."

The food was definitely delicious, and even if you ate it again, it would still be just as amazing. However, everyone noticed that Li Xin's portion was different from everyone else's, which made Aklis a little unhappy. This didn't conform to the basic principles of a gourmet. Where was the principle of treating everyone equally when it comes to food? He was going to talk about it later.

This wasn't the first time Zheng Shengxun and Auburn had eaten here. Of course, the menu changed each time, with the chef selecting the best ingredients available and coming up with new ideas and inspirations. However, the focus today wasn't on the food.

Li Xin didn't care about any of that and ate with great relish. The key was that it didn't cost any money. Seeing that Simmons was full, he even ate Simmons' main meal. Aklis, who was next to him, did the same. He was also hungry and had expended a lot of energy. He was also excited to see Avogadro.

"Your name is Li Xin now?"

(End of this chapter)