1428 Heaven's Gates
Everything seemed well and peachy. But in another corner of Baymard, 2 men checked in with the little bag they carried.
"Remember, why we are here..." One of them said."
"Hmmm..."
The other hummed.
These next 3 days were going to be the most difficult of them all!
The duo looked at each other tactfully, continuing their tourist act.
Who were they? And what did they truly want?
No one knew.
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Tick-Tock. Tick-Tock.
The little feast for the guests and representatives was finally over.
And as expected, Astar was taken to the room he always used whenever he came over.
Well, it was on the highest and most luxurious floor in one of the Guest Buildings.
And of course, though Mildred was his fiance, they were yet to be married.
Thus, she stayed in a separate room with 2 of her maids.
"Waw~... Princess, it's really beautiful here! Look! You have 2 bathrooms!"
"Yes! There's also a guest room and a master bedroom too! Princess, we'll sleep in the other bedroom. After all, there are also 2 beds in that room."
Jumping about the ace, Mildred and her maids felt like adventurers in a new world. This was their first time coming to Baymard.
So how can they not get excited?
Of course on the Cruise ship, they also had a spacious Suite that was a 2-floored family-sized suite with a balcony and whatnot.
There, they saw what a shower looked like, as well as mini-fridges.
So yes... They more or less understood how to use the few various fixtures and items in their current room.
But, the design of the place was amazing and different from the one aboard the ships, in turn giving it another feel.
The lights were what she saw on some pictures as Chandeliers, and the entire scene was very classic and just too lavish.
Looking around, they all felt very blessed to be here.
And though fixtures like air conditioners and phones were common between this place and the one they stayed in aboard the ship, they had to admit that some fixtures were either upgrades to the ones they saw or completely new altogether.
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Mildred stood before the massive doubled-sided force, opening it up in awe.
~La~~~
A nonexistent music played in her head.
Very big!
This was the highest fridge she had ever seen.
"Eh? Press here to release ice?... Really?"
Very quickly, she reached for a glass and pressed it excitedly.
Chang~
Success!
Let's see, fridge, freezer...
Ah!... There were several soft drinks and juice already in there.
Mildred's body trembled... Was this love?
She higher the derive, almost not letting go.
"Princess, you need to calm down." The maids said, trying to pry her away from the fridge.
"Yes, princess... Look! On the counter, there are several gift baskets with a bold note from the queen."
Ah- sister Lucy left her things?
Rip!
Mildred wasted no time opening them.
Of course before she did, she could already get the smell penetrating her nostrils.
Her favorite snacks! And any new ones too!
It looks like Baymard had created several more yet again.
Tsk... As expected of her Idol's empire.
"Quick. Help me out this over there, there, there, and there!"
"Ah-... Cake! Straight to the fridge!"
Like so, Mildred's entire focus was on organizing her snacks by the bar in the room.
Thinking of her fridge, it looks like they would have to go shopping to fill it up.
Instantly, here yes were twinkling like stars.
She heard that the markets here were called superstores and were a dream for many food buyers.
Great! This was definitely a must-visit location on her tourist checklist.
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That's right.
Others want to go indoor snowboarding, go to the zoo, race on a go-kart, or even swim with the fish.
But to her, the grocery stores were the first things on her list!
Swim with the fishes? Heh... Shouldn't they be worried that she would eat them instead?
The maids glanced at each other tactfully.
"Princess, you only have a certain weekly budget and can never go over that. If you finish it, you'll be a poor princess over here."
They warned.
Believe it or not, their princess was good with money in other departments.
If you told her to restock her wardrobe, that money would probably never be used for that.
Maybe she might heh 1 or 2 items in the end.
But where her money spending went was on food and beverages.
She wanted to eat it all. But for some reason, like his majesty, she seems to have the ability of not getting fat.
Many had a headache when pairing them together.
These 2 won't eat the nation's budget because of food, right?
Luckily for Asar, his only existing siblings loved him to death.
As one can recall, Micheal's ex and dead wife, Nopline's sister, had successfully wiped out his other wives and children, leaving only Aster's mother and Raul's mother.
Raul was rescued when Landon rescued Micheal, taking him to Baymard.
And during that time, Raul studied and worked in a government position focused on Agriculture.
And just several months before Astar's correlation, Raul officially went back to Terique, planning to assist Astar in running the empire.
His primary focus was on agriculture, increasing yield, and ensuring that the ordinary peasants never go hungry.
He also had to deal with the Tumbleweed issues that reduced crop yields.
In short, Astar had a capable team around him, not just from his family but from the ministers and many others.
And, they put Astar on an eating buffet just like his Princess.
It was funny because after watching One Piece, many felt that Luffy was made and referenced from Astar.
How can such a person lead the powerful Zoro, Sanji, and the rest with that nature?
If you say it's impossible, then what about their situation in Terique?
With all honesty, they truly wanted him to be monarch, not minding his straightforwardness.
The guy was just like Lucy. He would dive into a fight without even thinking.
Sigh...
What else could they do but watch his back?
It was really true what they said. Simpletons had their sort of luck.
All many could do now was pray that the child birthed by these 2 would have a brain.
Their expectations were low but hopeful.
Mildred munched on her snacks, feeling very pleased with her current situation.
But soon, she realized her current predicament.
"Ah-... I have to make sure that I sleep early."
Tomorrow, the entrance examination begins!
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Zzzzzz~~
The light was filled with snores, as many slept with books and papers on their faces. Some slept in the kitchens, others amidst several unopened beverages, and some slept on the floor with their backs touching the walls.
No way. Who made them study well into the night?
For fear that they wouldn't be able to get out or snooze their alarms, they dared not sleep in comfy beds.
The night went by in a blink of an eye.
And before many knew it, their alarms buzzed and rang crazily.
~Ring!!!!~~~~~
'Wake up! Wake up!... I said wake your damn ass up!'
Like lightning, many were up to their feet even though they wished nothing more than to get several moments of sleep.
Pah.
They slapped their jaws, throwing them into the shower, before finally having a quick meal at an unbelievable pace.
For some of them who were on the path to becoming culinary gods, how can they not know the importance of having a well-rounded meal before entering such a daunting battlefield?
The exams were long, with a few breaks in between.
But that didn't mean they should start this battle on an empty stomach.
Going on an empty stomach would not only make one have less energy but would keep them distracted thinking of nothing else but eating at some point.
And when one's mind was focused on such matters, they would try to rush everything else... Especially in such long exams.
"Quick? Pass me my apron!"
"Dammit! Where are my pens? I put them in my bag last night! They are my lucky pens! With this, I will pass the Bar exam into Law school!"
"F***! I forgot my XG-Paint brush models! Oh no! What should I do now?"
"Hurry! Hurry! The bus will be here any moment from now!"
(Q^Q)
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Din. Din. Din. Din. Din.~
The footsteps of many could be heard running across the streets and various sites, all heading for these locations.
It should be noted that for the public academies, they had their Entrance Examinations all on the same day!
So the rush was real, with people spreading towards many locations within District C.
They had come from the many empires in Romain and Pyno, anxiously heating to the examination sites.
Some princes, princesses, nobles and even famous chefs, government officials and many others were here.
Bubuum. Bubuum.
Their hearts drummed too loudly against their chests.
For some, their empires had sent them over. And for others, they came to better their skills and improve their businesses.
And standing before the incredible academy gates, it looked like they were before the doors leading into the heavens!
Knowledge, all the mysteries they had long been curious about were all behind these gates!
Suddenly, the golden gates opened.
"You may enter."
