I, the heir of the great Eastern nation

Upon seeing the newcomer, Liu Zhao's first reaction was to look at the top of his head.

A bronze-colored "Noble" title.

Logically speaking, she must be more than three ranks lower than her own prince.

This is the knight York, whom old Thor referred to as the supreme ruler of the territory of White River Village.

Behind York, a young brown-haired boy also knelt down beside him.

His title, however, was a dark iron-colored one: "Serf."

Although he had just experienced an absurd interaction with old Thor, he still felt very awkward when he saw the two of them kneeling with such utmost respect again.

"So it's the Knight of York. Stand up and speak."

Liu Zhaoyan may have made his tone and voice sound natural.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

The Knight of York rose and looked up.

The brown-haired boy behind him, after getting up, still bent slightly and stood to the side with his head down. Although he was also facing Liu Zhao, his gaze was habitually kept just below Liu Zhao's chest.

He must be Simon, the son of old Thor, right?

Just as Liu Zhao was about to ask a question, the Knight of York took the initiative and glared angrily at old Thor beside him.

"That damned old man, how dare he defile His Highness with such inferior food! This crime is utterly unforgivable!"

Old Thor was so frightened that he trembled and collapsed to the ground.

"But... but that piece of black bread was already the best food in my house."

Sir John York scoffed at Old Thor's explanation.

"Still trying to deny it! That makes your crime even more serious!"

He turned and bowed respectfully to Liu Zhao.

"Your Highness, it is regrettable that such a thing happened in my territory, but please rest assured that I will severely punish this old man who dared to offend you."

"With your noble status, staying in this lowly serf's quarters must be unbearable for you every second. The Baron, having heard of your arrival, has already prepared delicious food and wine for you at the castle. Now, please come with me in the carriage to the Baron's castle, shall we?"

King York, who believed he had handled the matter very appropriately and was certain he had left a good first impression on His Highness the Prince, gave a confident and gentlemanly smile.

However, to his complete surprise, the "prince" in front of him not only did not immediately agree with his suggestion after hearing his words, but his expression also instantly turned ugly.

Why are you yelling so loudly??

Liu Zhao's expression was serious.

The Knight of York was stunned.

"Your Highness, please forgive my ignorance, I did not understand what you meant."

Liu Zhao frowned slightly.

"Old Thor's son saved my life, and his family are my benefactors whom I must repay. Why are you treating him like this?"

Upon hearing this, the Knight of York glanced at old Thor, who was huddled in the corner, and then at Liu Zhao, who had a serious expression, looking completely bewildered.

"Hmm...benefactor? To repay?"

"As the lowest of serfs, having the opportunity to save your noble lord is already the greatest honor of their lives. How could they possibly be worthy of being your benefactors, let alone accept your repayment?"

York looked puzzled, his tone full of confusion.

Old Thor, standing nearby, nodded repeatedly in agreement upon hearing this.

"That's right, that's right. To have the opportunity to behold Your Highness's majesty is already an immense blessing for me. How could I possibly dare to ask for anything in return?"

For a moment, both of them looked at Liu Zhao with deep confusion.

There was also a hint of... shock, as if looking at an alien.

At this moment, Liu Zhao fell silent.

On the first day after transmigrating to this world, my values, which I had cultivated over many years, were once again subjected to a tremendous shock and shattered.

Is it a blessing for serfs to save nobles?

Is repaying kindness considered an anomaly?

How could a life-saving grace be so insignificant in the face of the difference in social class?

What a twisted world this is!

Damn! Will the Knight of York suspect me because of this?! I need to be more careful what I say in the future!

But this just doesn't feel right. How can I be so ungrateful to my savior? Nobody could do that!

Take a deep breath.

Liu Zhao adjusted his mindset as quickly as possible.

Then, facing the Knight of York's questioning gaze, he slowly spoke.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Upon hearing this, the Knight of York was taken aback at first, then visibly showed fear and knelt down heavily on the spot.

"Your Highness, I had absolutely no intention of offending you. Please forgive me!"

His head was bowed very low, clearly showing his fear at Liu Zhao's reaction.

Seeing this, Liu Zhao, who had been feeling a little uneasy, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Very good, this reaction should be correct."

In this alien world where social hierarchy is deeply ingrained, the commands of those in power ultimately carry more weight than morality or values!

For a moment, Liu Zhao barely grasped the underlying logic and had a general idea of ​​what communication methods would be most effective when dealing with people in this world in the future.

"Alright, get up."

"I don't mean to blame you, but I don't want to see you make the same mistake again, understand?"

Liu Zhao tried his best to keep his tone calm.

Seeing the palpable tension on the Knight of York's face further convinced Liu Zhao that his idea was correct.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

The Knight of York bowed respectfully, then spoke somewhat nervously.

"Then, Your Highness, regarding what I just mentioned about going to the castle..."

Liu Zhao waved his hand.

"We definitely want to go to the castle, but not now. I still have things to do here. I'll go with you after I finish them."

The Knight of York's expression turned solemn.

"Is there anything I need to do? Your Highness, please feel free to give me your orders, and I will do my utmost to fulfill them."

Liu Zhao shook his head.

"No need, this is very important, I must do it myself."

What is so important to a prince of a country that he would value so much?

Could it be... that it involves royal secrets?

The Knight of York felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help but feel nervous.

Old Thor, standing nearby, was even more shocked.

Then, just as everyone present was wondering what big event it was, Liu Zhao said something that surprised everyone.

"I want to invite the Tor family to dinner here."

Everyone was stunned by these words.

Have a meal?

it's here?

Please ask your family?

Whether it was the knight York, the serf Thor, the young Lina, or the brown-haired boy Simon who had remained silent until now, none of them immediately understood what Liu Zhao meant by those words.

Faced with everyone's doubts, Liu Zhao smiled and said...

"It's a bit different here. In my hometown, repaying kindness is the most basic moral standard, so I certainly can't ignore the life-saving grace of the Thor family."

"However, some unforeseen circumstances have occurred, limiting my ability to offer much in return. So, after some thought, I've decided to treat your family to a meal as a token of my gratitude for saving my life. What do you say?"

silence.

After a brief silence, everyone except Liu Zhao showed expressions of disbelief and shock.

The Knight of York opened his mouth as if to say something, but then immediately restrained himself and finally kept his mouth shut.

Old Thor, looking terrified, waved his hands repeatedly and stammered as he spoke.

"But...but Your Highness, the best piece of dark bread in my house has already been..."

Liu Zhao smiled and waved at him.

"Why are you eating black bread? I really can't stand that stuff. Besides, I already said it's my treat, so why should I let you bring anything?"

Liu Zhao reached over to the headboard, grabbed his backpack, unzipped it, and casually pulled out three colorful packets of... instant noodles, much to the surprise of the others.

Yes, that's right!

It was the three packs of Master Kong instant noodles that he had left over after visiting his classmate's hometown and camping in the mountains. He had casually tossed them into his backpack.

"Heh, how can you get full eating that kind of black bread every day? Come, come, today I'll show you some good stuff you've never seen before."

Facing the surprised looks of the four people present, Liu Zhao smiled and looked at the brown-haired boy.

"You must be Simon, the one old Thor mentioned who rescued me in the forest. I have something I'd like to ask you to do."

"Yes, Your Highness, I am Simon. Please feel free to give me your orders."

The brown-haired boy nodded and bowed respectfully to Liu Zhao.

Liu Zhao nodded and smiled.

"I'll tell you how to cook the food I have here. Now go boil some water, cook it yourself, and we'll eat it together, okay?"

Upon hearing this, the brown-haired boy's eyes widened immediately.

"Your Highness, are you referring to...me?"

He was initially delighted, but then he glanced at the Knight of York beside him, and his eyes dimmed slightly.

"Your Highness, my status is lowly, and doing such a thing would only tarnish your dignity. Perhaps it would be better to leave it to Lord Knight York."

Simon gritted his teeth, but ultimately couldn't help taking two steps back and standing behind the Knight of York.

The Knight of York was overjoyed at the sight.

But the next second, Liu Zhao's voice rang out.

"That's an order."

Simon suddenly looked up.

Liu Zhao had already handed him the instant noodles with a smile.

"Don't just stand there, hurry up and go. You can't afford to take responsibility if I get starving."

Simon was startled, and an emotion he had never felt before surged into his heart.

He suppressed his excitement and immediately accepted it respectfully with both hands.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

With Liu Zhao's hands-on guidance, a few minutes later, accompanied by a rich aroma, Simon brought out bowl after bowl of steaming instant noodles.

"It smells so good!"

At that moment, the Knight of York and old Thor and his daughter were both completely captivated by what was in the bowl.

The Knight of York, in particular, was utterly shocked!

Even as a member of the nobility, one of the most prominent knights in Greenstone Territory, and the pinnacle of power in the entire White River Village.

Faced with these bowls of noodles, he couldn't help but shout wildly in his heart.

"How can it be so delicious! By the God of Light, this is absolutely the most delicious food I have ever seen in my life!"

With that thought in mind, he couldn't help but swallow several mouthfuls of saliva, and then bowed respectfully to Liu Zhao.

"Your Highness, since you wish to dine here, I will withdraw and stand guard outside. Please feel free to summon me if needed."

He took one last deep look at the noodles in the bowl, gritted his teeth, and prepared to turn around and leave.

At that moment, he saw Liu Zhao smile slightly at him.

"Where are you going?"

"You get some too, come on over and eat!"