Chapter 3 Food Street

A month passed, and the relationship between Maximus and his wives continued to grow stronger.

Although they were not yet pregnant, they enjoyed each other's company and intimacy.

After Maximus used 'Celestial consciousness', despite his trash talent it helped him quickly gain strength and become an apprentice magician level 8.

As for the city, it was becoming more orderly and prosperous.

The food in his emergency granary was running low, and he couldn't think of a suitable reason to buy more food from the system.

So, he took about a variety of high-yielding crops, which can quickly grow and make the city self-sufficient.

Before that, however, once the food in the granary was consumed, he would buy food from other cities, even if it was more expensive.

He couldn't afford to let his system be exposed without sufficient strength.

Fortunately, the daily output of gold point was life-saving.

As his territory have no income, and the gold coins he inherited were gone with the purchase of his meditation method.

He also tried to pass the meditation method to his wife, but it seemed to be restricted, requiring him to purchase another copy.

With no other choice, he opted for a cheaper method called Elemental Breath, which cost 10 gold coins.

[Elemental Breath: A method that involves using a breathing routine to promote personal growth and transformation of elements. Chapter 1 Price 10]

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A few months later.

Maximus knew that a prosperous city required a strong economy, so he also invested in the development of local businesses.

He offered incentives to entrepreneurs and provided them with the resources and money they needed to establish successful ventures.

One of the businesses that thrived under Maximus's leadership was the food street.

Thanks to the abundance of affordable crops grown using high-yielding seeds, the majority of the businesses in the area revolved around setting up food stalls.

The food street quickly became a popular spot for locals and even attracted tourists from neighboring cities.

Maximus also established a market for local farmers to sell their produce, providing a stable source of income for them and ensuring a steady supply of fresh crops for his citizens.

As the city developed, so did Maximus's reputation.

His fair and just leadership earned him the respect and admiration of his people.

They trusted him to make decisions that would benefit them and ensure their safety.

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Meanwhile, the aroma of food was wafting through the streets as the restaurants began popping up, thanks to the earlier incentive provided to those starting businesses.

Coupled with the cheap but high-quality crop seeds that had already been harvested, the city quickly integrates delicious food into its daily life.

The food street and restaurants in Maximus' territory had been thriving.

The aroma of various dishes wafted through the air, and the sound of sizzling ingredients filled the ears of passersby.

It was a bustling hub of activity, with people lining up outside their favorite eateries to try their delicious food.

Hazel, the mistress of Count Maximus, strolled down the newly built and bustling food street.

She loved coming here to try out new dishes and to feel the excitement of the busy marketplace.

As she walked down the street, she stopped at one of the food vendors who was grilling meat. "That smells amazing," she said to the vendor, her mouth already watering.

"Would you like to try some?" the vendor offered, holding out a skewer of tender, juicy lamb seasoned with fragrant herbs and spices.

Hazel eagerly accepted the skewer and took a bite, closing her eyes as she savored the flavor. "This is delicious," she said to the vendor, who beamed with pride.

"Thank you," the vendor replied, "I've been recently perfecting the recipe."

Hazel continued down the street, sampling dishes from different stalls and chatting with the vendors.

She stopped at a sweet shop, the sweet aroma of the shop filled her senses, and she couldn't resist the temptation to indulge in a few treats.

"Welcome, miss. Would you like to try our signature pastries? They are made with only the finest ingredients and are the most popular item on our menu," said the friendly owner of the sweet shop.

Hazel couldn't help but smile at the owner's enthusiasm. "Sure, I would love to try them," she replied, and the owner handed her a beautifully packaged box of little pastries.

She opened the box and took a bite of the first macaron. The delicate pastry shell is way too creamy, with melt-in-your-mouth filling, exploding with flavors of raspberry and rose.

The creamy, velvety filling melted in her mouth, and the flaky pastry shell crumbled delicately with each bite.

"These are amazing! I have never tasted anything like this before," Hazel exclaimed, feeling delighted by the delicious treat.

"I'm glad you like them," the sweet shop owner replied. "My mother passed this recipe down to me. It's been in our family for generations."

Hazel continued to explore the food street, trying dishes from different stalls and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

As the sun began to set and the streetlights flickered on, she realized that she had eaten her way through the entire street.

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Kevin just got into the city and was enjoying his meal when he overheard two merchants sitting at a nearby table.

They were discussing the current state of the city and the news of the incentive for entrepreneurs.

"I heard the lord is still looking for more entrepreneurs to invest in," one of the merchants said.

"That's true," replied the other. "I heard he's even offering tax breaks and incentives for those who bring new and innovative ideas to the city."

Kevin couldn't believe his luck. He had been struggling to start his own business in his hometown, but the lack of resources and support made it nearly impossible.

Now, he saw a glimmer of hope in his situation.

As he finished his meal, he decided to explore the food street even more.

He stopped at a stall selling traditional dumplings and couldn't resist the delicious aroma coming from it.

The owner, a friendly elderly woman, offered him a sample.

"Try one, young man," she said with a smile. "I promise it will be the best dumpling you've ever had."

Kevin took a bite and was immediately blown away by the flavors. "This is amazing," he said with a grin. "How did you make it?"

The woman chuckled. "We use only the freshest ingredients and make everything from scratch that's why it's so delicious."

Kevin nodded in appreciation. "You should consider opening a restaurant," he suggested. "I'm sure it would be a huge success."

The woman's eyes lit up. "You think so? Maybe one day."

As Kevin walked further down the street, he noticed a group of people huddled together and whispering.

Curious, he approached them and asked what was going on.

One of the men said, "The store is starting to sell the rare spice that is good for men. I heard the city lord got this rare seed and was lucky enough to cultivate it."

Kevin was intrigued, He never knew what spice it is to be beneficial for men.

He asked someone where he could find the store, and he was directed to a nearby spice shop.

As he entered the shop, he was hit with a wave of fragrant aromas.

The shelves were lined with jars of different spices, each with a unique scent and color.

The shopkeeper noticed his interest and approached him.

"Is there anything, in particular, you're looking for?" the shopkeeper asked.

Kevin explained that he had heard about the newly cultivated rare spice and was curious to try them.

The shopkeeper smiled and brought out a small jar of dark, spiky, and earthy spice.

"This is the new spice that is given by Lord. It's called Dragon's Whiskers. It's a rare spice that is said to enhance one's strength and endurance at night," the shopkeeper give him a knowing look and explained.

Kevin was somewhat embarrassed but decided to purchase some anyway.

As the day came to an end, Kevin made his way back to the inn where he was staying.

He couldn't believe how much he had seen and experienced in just one day.

He made a mental note to come back to the city and explore more to decide what business he could do.