Chapter 279 Exaggerated Rumors
Frederick did not expect that he would be so famous in the Kingdom of Kush, and he would become the "King of Storytellers" during these days in Port Berserk.
In the beginning, it was just the police officer he met that day who asked him to drink and brag. The next day when they went to work, they went around and heard new stories from others.
That night, several minor nobles in charge of public security in the city held a banquet to invite Frederick, for no other reason than to listen to stories.
Frederick could only continue to brag to them as "Charles Smith, a member of Duke Wesson's escort". First, he talked about how to capture Majiapu City and occupy the Mahe area by boat, and then Weisen Duke Sen killed the Dharma God alone, but in the end he overwhelmed the army.
Then it couldn't stop. The Port of Port Sai was such a big place. As soon as the news spread, invitations from other nobles and businessmen came one after another.
Fortunately, the queen brought the one-year-old prince to visit his father and mother who were stationed here. The nobles in the city were busy welcoming them, allowing Frederick to take a breather.
Unexpectedly, the queen also wanted to hear his story after hearing about him.
That afternoon, she invited Frederick to have tea at the city lord's mansion where she was staying.
Afternoon tea in the Kingdom of Kush is different from that in the north. They like to spread gorgeous carpets under the cool shade of trees, sit or half-lie in the breeze, and drink tea and chat together.
Her Royal Highness Queen Simi of the Kingdom of Kush is the same age as Frederick. She got married early here. Her son Amir is one year old and is sitting on the carpet in front of her building blocks.
Today, many aristocratic young men and women from the city were also invited. Everyone sat on both sides of the carpet, with fruits and snacks placed in the middle.
The servant was brewing tea in the downdraft. Before the tea was served, everyone on both sides chatted about their own affairs.
This was the first time for Frederick to attend such a tea party, and he asked about the rules with an old friend who he had met a few days ago.
In fact, there are no rules. The tea party is not as formal as a banquet. It is just a group of people making noise and laughing together. However, usually the host will set a topic and the two parties will debate or sing to each other.
Frederick blinked when he heard the last part, thinking why Susan and the others hadn't played such a fun thing in Wesson?
Not long after, the tea was brewed. It was tea, but it was better to say that it was mixed with tea and juice. There was a straw inserted in the one-pound cup. It was sour and sweet, and it was delicious.
The highlight of the day came next. Simi made some opening remarks, and then asked Frederick a question: "Does Duke Wesson never bathe, he only bathes in blood?"
Frederick was silent for a moment. At first he thought Simi was playing tricks, but when he saw that her black eyes under the veil were full of curiosity and seriousness, the same was true for the ladies next to him, and he wondered if they were really. I think so.
“It’s not that exaggerated.” Frederick smiled and shook his head, “Commander still takes regular baths in normal times, which is good for health.”
Simi looked like he suddenly realized it, and said seriously: "So that's it, he only bathes in the enemy's blood when fighting!"
Frederick blinked, wanting to ask a question What is going on in your head, young queen?
Simi then asked curiously: "Does Duke Wesson put a pillow under the sword when he sleeps?"
Frederick once again didn't know what to say and thought to himself Doesn't your head hurt when you sleep like this?
But this is just the beginning.
In the following time, Simi and the ladies next to her asked many questions, including but not limited to:
"Did Duke Wesson once arm-wrestle with a saber-toothed elephant, two saber-toothed elephants?" He used his front legs, and then he won?”
“Did Duke Wesson never kill two birds with one stone? He shot one arrow and the whole flock died?”
"Does Duke Wesson never cry? He doesn't even have tear ducts?"
... There was sweat on Frederick's forehead, thinking about what he had been reported to be like, the most outrageous of which It is your own eyes that can emit hot light.
There are certain sayings even among men, such as "The fastest way to reach a man's heart is Duke Wesson's knife" and so on.
Frederick could only keep explaining, but some of them could only be "right, right, right". For example, someone asked: "Can Duke Wesson drink soup with a fork?"
Too lazy Explanation is exhausted.
Everyone heard a rumor that was completely correct, so they thought that the next person asked "Did Duke Wesson kill a whale in 10 seconds, of which the first 9 seconds were waiting for the whale to drum?" It should also be right to have the courage to charge at him.
What else could Frederick say? "Yes, yes, yes" and that was it.
After answering the question, Frederick began to talk about the "Dong Pulan Empire Restoration War" again. It was only in the past two days that he knew what other people called this war.
However, Simi was not very interested in the war. He just listened casually and teased his son from time to time.
Frederick saw it, so he finished the matter in a few words.
Soon it was time for Ximi to feed her child, and today’s tea party ended.
It's just that Frederick was a little depressed and didn't care about food.
But he was too lazy to complain. Anyway, he planned to leave in two days. He would walk upstream along the river. After reaching the mountains in the south, he would walk west for a while in the mountains, and then pass through the forest sea from south to north.
But before leaving, I have to buy some souvenirs to send back to everyone, mainly to ensure that I am safe.
It’s dark and late in the south, and there are still many shops open at this time.
Frederick inquired all the way and came to a shop selling local jewelry, and found that there were many good things.
There are many bugs here, including many bright and beautiful beetles, which the locals use to make jewelry.
It’s just that rich people don’t like this kind of beetle jewelry and don’t bother to wear it. Only people with a small fortune will buy it.
For outsiders like Frederick, gold, silver and jewelry are certainly precious, but these products with local characteristics are even more attractive.
He picked over and over again, this one was good, that one was pretty good, and he almost emptied his store.
While paying the money, Frederick suddenly saw a fishing rod behind the counter, so he asked the boss: "Is there a place for fishing nearby?"
The boss was counting the money and immediately replied: "There are lakes and rivers a few kilometers east of the city. There are many and fat fish there." , If you want to catch big fish, you have to go at night. But the city gate is closed at night, so you have to go out in the evening and come back when the gate opens."
Frederick heard the same thing. On a hot day, the fish is at noon. I had no mouth, so I asked the boss what kind of bait the fish here eat, and the boss said that just digging some earthworms on the surface of the water surface would be enough.
The boss was very happy to have done such a big deal today, and told him that there was a bridge on the river in the east, and the locations on both sides of the bridge were the best.
Frederick made a note that he might not be able to make it in time today. He would have to go to the travel agency to check in the goods later, and prepare dry food. He would rest during the day tomorrow before setting off in the evening.
(End of this chapter)