I'm not just human!

The chairman of the Manipulative School stood up, raised a tall crystal glass, and toasted Director Edison.

Although Director Edison was still wearing a scientist's white coat and his graying afro was messy, he seemed like a completely different person at this moment. He was no longer engrossed in the study of the occult, but instead stood up with a smile on his face and picked up a wine glass.

However, the chairman of the Myriad Machines School deliberately set his wine glass half an inch lower than that of the president of Edison's glass, as a sign of respect.

This is the rule at the dinner table, even on Caligari.

"Haha, Brother Eker, you flatter me! Without the research data provided by your Myriad Machines School, how could I have written such a paper? Now let's see if those great scholars of the church still dare to call me a self-taught amateur, hahaha."

Director Edio was quite pleased with himself, his face flushed.

Half of the reason is that, it is said, although the great scholars of the Silver Church and the Natural Church outwardly looked down on His paper, they privately praised it highly, allowing Him to save face.

The other half, of course, is because Speaker Arthur bought that incomplete outer magic treasure from Shafa at this whale watching event, and as an ally, He naturally had the right to borrow it.

This not only strengthened the alliance between the Myriad Machines School and the Cataclysmic Research Institute, but also enabled them to better confront the Ancient Alchemy Kingdom.

Speaker Arthur, on the other hand, was all smiles, stroking his white beard, clearly in a very good mood as well.

"Speaking of which, Xia Fa is quite a good young man. I think it's been decades since then. Thanks to him, we finally obtained another incomplete external mystic treasure."

A complete set of Outer Mystic Treasures is practically the most powerful secret weapon of the Myriad Machines School and the Natural Disaster Research Institute. They are usually kept hidden away, and each side only has one.

The ancient alchemical kingdom possessed two complete external mystical treasures, but they would not use them lightly.

However, once such a fragmented external mystical treasure is separated from the icy blue skull arm and its spiritual contamination is removed, it can be used by the rulers and extraordinary monarchs at any time.

This is of great help whether you are adventuring in the realm of the uncanny, exploring ancient ruins and relics, or even venturing into mysterious forbidden zones.

Seeing that Speaker Arthur had brought up the topic, the deputy director of the Disaster Research Institute understood and raised his wine glass to Marshal Gaius from afar.

"Marshal Gaius, I have long admired your name. Today I finally meet you in person. Here, let me toast you."

Marshal Gaius immediately rose with trepidation, raised his cup with both hands, and offered it to Gaius.

The deputy director of the Institute of Natural Disasters was a transcendent monarch who had signed fifteen secret contracts, only slightly weaker than Director Edioson. Of course, he dared not be negligent.

"I've heard so much about you. To be honest, several courses on magical mechanics and elemental application in the three major academies of our Augu Kingdom use textbooks compiled by you."

The deputy director of the Institute of Natural Disasters couldn't help but show a hint of pride after being praised by Marshal Gaius.

After all, for Him, passing on His knowledge of mysticism was more important than anything else.

"Haha, it seems the professors and teachers at your Extraordinary University in the Kingdom of Augu have excellent taste. By the way—"

He clearly hadn't forgotten the main point, and changed the subject:

"I've heard that Xia Fa is a member of your Augustus family?"

Marshal Gaius smiled:

"Yes, this is quite lucky for our Augustus family, to have produced such a genius as Shafa, hahaha."

The deputy director of the Institute for Natural Disaster Research downed his champagne in one gulp and laughed:

"Such an outstanding young man should not be allowed to go to waste. I think, of course, I just think, that it would be better for him to go to a bigger stage, such as joining our Natural Disaster Research Institute or the Myriad Machines School."

The chairman of the Wanji School also seized the opportunity to act:

"Yes! To be honest, Marshal Gaius, we have been researching how to help the developers of the Silver Throne fuse the mobile armor for a long time, and we already have a complete special training program."

"Once successful, when Xia Fa enters the Silver Throne state, he can directly construct his own Silver Throne mobile armor using Rhine Silver Mercury, which is equivalent to a new form of the Silver Throne, and will greatly increase his combat power!"

"As long as Xia Fa joins our Myriad Machines School, we will provide him with the best special training resources to help him accomplish this great task. What do you think?"

This was clearly a passionate enthusiast of mobile armor, but also a formidable transcendent monarch. As he spoke, his whole being radiated with joy, and his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

Marshal Gaius gave a wry smile:

“I understand everyone’s good intentions, but I can’t make the decision for Xia Fa, can I? It all depends on his own choice.”

Although these were very clear words of rejection, none of the important figures present showed the slightest displeasure. After exchanging glances at each other at the table, they all took the initiative to change the subject.

"That's true, that's true. By the way, I was lucky this time. I found a high-value sealed artifact inside the belly of a traveling whale worth over two million gold pounds. Would you guys like to take a look?"

"Speaking of which, me too. I cut open a seed from some extraordinary plant that I don't know what it is. I was just thinking of taking it out tonight and studying it together."

"Haha, I also have an ancient power core from a mobile armor here, which was also cut out of the belly of the traveling whale this time. Come on, take a look at it yourselves."

While everyone was chatting, they didn't neglect Gaius at all. On the contrary, they tried their best to include Him, letting Him handle and appreciate all sorts of wonderful treasures.

The reason is simple, and everyone understands that if they want Xia Fa to join the Myriad Machines School or the Natural Disaster Research Institute, or even if they take a step back and at least win Xia Fa over and establish a good friendship, they must first win over Marshal Gaius.

That was just a test. If it didn't work, we can try a few more times without much trouble.

For a young man like Xia Fa, who has not joined any of the earthly god kingdoms but whose strength is comparable to the top geniuses in those earthly god kingdoms, no force on the planet Karighi would not want to win him over.

"By the way, speaking of the ancient power core of the motor armor, I am reminded of an interesting incident from more than three hundred years ago."

Speaker Arthur toyed with the ancient power core of the mobile armor, which resembled a large piece of corundum, observing its intricate internal structure and the way supernatural power operated within the magic circuits. He seemed quite enamored with it, and then said:

"At that time, I was planning to go to Panridas on business—"

Sizzle!!

The air suddenly became inexplicably turbulent, as if countless electric currents surged through the banquet hall in an instant.

Speaker Arthur immediately stopped speaking, and the others seemed to realize something instantly, sitting up straight almost immediately.

Whether they were rulers, extraordinary monarchs, or veteran extraordinary monarchs, all the important figures around the marble round table immediately became so quiet that they dared not even breathe loudly, let alone say a word, and their faces even turned somewhat pale.

It was a mixture of fear and excitement.

Immediately afterwards, everyone's eyes turned to the few empty seats on the marble round table.

These empty seats were originally reserved for old friends who would arrive later for the banquet.

But now—

Noisy!

Another strange electrical malfunction sounded, which also sounded exactly like the buzzing of a faulty telegraph machine.

Immediately afterwards, a figure that was so blurry that it seemed to be wrapped in a mosaic suddenly appeared from one of the seats!

It was... the legendary entity, the Glutton!

Instantly, Speaker Arthur, Director Ideo, and all the other important figures present felt a chill run down their spines.

It really is the Glutton!

This powerful entity, whose strength is said to be on par with, or even slightly superior to, the "Bard" and the "Storyteller," has reappeared after many days!

Everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to the extraordinary feast on the table.

Especially the extremely thin slices of chili peppers cut from the heartwood of the Flaming Giant Tree, the stew of giant salamanders, and the poached eggs made from the eggs of the Dragon-Hunting Giant Serpent.

The extraordinary feast made from these three supreme ingredients is something even they can only enjoy a few times a year.

It must be said that Lord Gluttony, as a physical being, truly lives up to his name.

"Here it comes, stir-fried sun peppers. There's been too much meat and vegetables today, so let's have some vegetables to cleanse our stomachs. Although we are the rulers, our digestive systems aren't that weak; we can even digest extraordinary metals, hahaha—"

Suddenly, a very hearty laugh rang out from the side door of the banquet hall leading to the kitchen.

A chef wearing a tall hat came out from the side door carrying a plate of green stir-fried peppers that were burning with flames.

But, in that very instant, He saw many familiar faces frantically winking at Him, and He also saw—

The legendary glutton!

This chef is none other than the president of the lawless "Chef's Guild," a powerful and extraordinary monarch.

Normally, He doesn't cook. Only during the annual whale watching festival will He personally visit the City of Ten Thousand Stars, enter the Wanderer Hotel, and prepare delicious and extraordinary meals for Speaker Arthur, Director Edison, and other old friends.

In fact, only the head chef of the Chef's Guild can handle the heart of the Flaming Giant Tree and the tail of the Earth Core Storm Salamander, which are both supreme-level extraordinary ingredients.

Otherwise, even if it were an angel, just touching these ingredients would easily cause them to lose control due to mental contamination, or they would be unable to withstand the extraordinary power within them and explode and die.

But at this moment, the president of the Chef's Guild, who was extremely famous on Caligi, stood there, suddenly at a loss.

He never expected that the legendary Glutton, who was said to be among the top three of all entities, would actually... appear here!

and many more……

The head chef's guild suddenly thought of something and his heart was filled with excitement.

Isn't this the opportunity I've always dreamed of?

By preparing an extraordinary feast, I can please the gluttonous gentleman and at least make myself known to him!

Besides this wish, the president of the Chef's Guild's greatest desire is to personally taste a dish made by a real "gourmet," which is said to be the most delicious food in the world.

Even if it means paying a price, He is willing to do so.

Unfortunately, over the years, He has never encountered the entity of the gourmet even once.

At this moment, the head chef of the guild, who quickly realized the situation, took a deep breath and walked step by step, with great solemnity and awe, to the marble round table, under the prompting and pleading of his old friends.

I've arrived... beside Lord Gluttony!

"Your Excellency, please allow me to introduce today's dishes and present them to you in turn."

The head chef's guild leader's voice trembled, his eyes filled with excitement, but his lips were somewhat pale. He first carefully placed the plate of stir-fried sun peppers next to the extremely blurry figure.

Immediately afterwards, He gracefully made a common gesture with his hands and bowed to His Excellency the Glutton.

Then, he stood up, picked up the clean knife and fork beside him, and reached for the red, transparent slices cut from the heart of the giant flaming tree.

"Your Excellency Glutton, this is made from thinly sliced ​​heartwood of the Flaming Tree. It has a fresh, spicy, and fragrant flavor, and it especially enhances the flavor of the thick, gelatinous meat of the Earth Core Salamander's tail."

As he spoke, the head chef's guild leader first placed a piece of the heartwood of the Flaming Tree onto Lord Glutton's plate.

Then, using a knife and fork, he picked up a very succulent piece of tailbone meat from the large pot of stew and placed it in the small bowl next to his plate.

The tail of the Earth Core Violent Salamander is cut into thick sections, with a bone in the middle and a ring of meat on the outside. At first glance, it looks like a large pig's tail, but it is rich in collagen. So much so that when it is forked, the surrounding thick soup becomes a translucent sheet and refuses to separate from the thick soup in the bowl.

At this moment, Xia Fa sat upright at the marble round table, his back ramrod straight, but he was utterly astonished.

"These old folks really do eat well..."

He never expected that his random attempt to freeload a meal would lead him back to the Vandefort Restaurant.

Secondly, what I didn't expect was that the veteran extraordinary monarchs, such as Speaker Arthur and Director Ideo, actually knew how to enjoy themselves so much!

It's worth noting that even though he had previously spent over 500,000 gold pounds to treat Alexander, the Laughing Clown, and Tefal to dinner at the Wanderford Restaurant, the best dish he could order was merely a stew made from the leg meat of the Earth Core Storm Salamander.

He had certainly heard of the Core-Breaking Salamander, a dominant supernatural creature that lived year-round in the Earth's core, whose tail was its most prized feature.