CHAPTER 258: CHAPTER 258 SOLOMON

It’s a bit disappointing that there isn’t a charming young lady to accompany me.

Aiven could only find a place on his own to experience the charm of this tourist city’s distinctive cuisine.

After asking a few locals nearby, he received a unanimous recommendation—"Codfish Dock."

Although not very famous among tourists, it is extremely rich in local characteristics and is renowned for its signature "Red Wine Lemon Pan-Fried Cod Fillet." It’s one of the favorite restaurants for well-off locals.

It’s definitely not in the same league as those so-called "high-end restaurants" that are opened specifically to fleece outsiders!

Though the place is not easy to find.

But Aiven’s persistence for food led him to walk through the gates of "Codfish Dock" after twenty minutes.

Jingle ding—

"Welcome!"

Under the enthusiastic greeting of a large woman with a thick waist and neck, Aiven sat in a corner of the restaurant, which had a high occupancy rate.

He had just ordered three signature dishes: one "Red Wine Lemon Pan-Fried Cod Fillet," one "Nisk Ink Pasta," and one "Salt Lake Roasted Fish."

But at the moment he looked up, he surprisingly saw an unexpected "acquaintance."

"What a coincidence, Captain Solomon!"

A colonel in a navy uniform with a majestic captain’s cloak was sitting not far from Aiven, enjoying his sumptuous lunch, completely oblivious to the pressure his uniform might cause others.

Besides various delicacies on the table, the most eye-catching was the incredibly exaggerated and unforgettable "Golden Book"!

It’s none other than the battleship "Royal Guardian" captain, the third rank in this "Navy New Star Plan," belonging to the Tyrone Kingdom, Colonel Bertram Solomon.

"Oh? It’s Captain Aiven, please come join me!"

As Aiven saw him, Bertram also noticed Aiven. Putting down his knife and fork, he warmly invited Aiven to join him for lunch.

A moment later, Aiven’s lunch was also served. The two, holding equivalent ranks, were carrying out the same mission after coming to Nisk, so they had nothing to hold back.

Sitting face to face, they ate and chatted, the atmosphere relaxed.

"Captain Aiven has good taste, to find this place.

The cod used in this restaurant is the long-arm silver cod caught in the nearby sea, weighing no less than 10 kilograms... rubbed with salt on both sides... pan-fried until both sides are golden... and finally, the juice is finished off with red wine from Dibo Manor.

The light fish aroma paired with the sweet and sour sauce is definitely a delicacy not to be missed when visiting Nisk!"

However.

Bertram across from Aiven talked enthusiastically about the dishes, eyes glowing with interest, resembling not a navy officer but a seasoned gourmet.

It’s rare to meet a fellow gourmet who shares the same passion for food.

Aiven savored his three signature dishes while listening to Bertram recount the history and preparation of each dish, finding it very entertaining.

He toasted Bertram with a glass of wine, thanking him for explaining the stories behind each dish.

"Seeing your surname, I should have thought of it earlier, Sir Solomon, you’re indeed a wizard."

Aiven’s gaze passed over the Golden Magic Book on the table, not particularly avoiding the topic just because they were in public.

"Haha, in Tyrone, this is no secret. But I didn’t expect that the first of our ’Navy New Star’ is also a wizard."

Bertram raised his glass elegantly and clinked with Aiven’s. This simple gesture perfectly highlighted the innate composure and nobility he possessed.

Of course, Aiven was not seen through because Bertram had any special abilities.

It was because today he just reached the apprentice limit, causing his spiritual power to surge.

Though he didn’t realize it, to others, his eyes seemed to sparkle, somewhat dazzling if looked at directly.

This usually restrained spiritual power rarely manifests and draws attention.

In the eyes of fellow wizard Bertram, guessing the truth was naturally not difficult.

"Hahaha, excuse my mistake. Although our ’Violet Eye’ has some reputation in the Phaletis Kingdom, it can’t compare to the millennium-old prestige of your ’Solomon Clan’ within the Tulip Alliance."

While pointing out that his identity was that of an official kingdom wizard, Aiven’s remarks about the Solomon Clan were not flattery.

In the Extraordinary World of the "Tulip Alliance," setting aside the actual power comparison, if we only talk about notoriety, the relatively new "Violet Eye" can’t compare with the esteemed wizard family "Solomon."

The "Violet Eye" emerged roughly within the last century, a product of Alchemy School’s return to the Old Continent and cooperation with Phaletis Royal Family.

But the Solomon Clan steadfastly continued as royal advisors from the founding of Tyrone Kingdom, maintaining an influential presence for a millennium!

Even during the continent’s most church-dominated eras, when the persecution of wizards was severe, they remained unaffected.

It’s conceivable how mighty this family truly became.

Compared to the "Life Tree School," which was suppressed by the church to the brink of extinction, it seemed pathetically weak!

After achieving the status of an Official Wizard, the collection in "Shadow Library" became further accessible to Aiven.

Having spent a month in "New Inn Port," equipped with "Data Visualization," how could Aiven let such a great opportunity slip by?