Naseng Continent!
So this continent is called "Naseng," how exotic it truly is.
Moreover, even more exotic is the professional job system!
Andrew's Leg, such a crossing! Lin Ke had never seen the like in his previous life!
There is magic and fighting energy, but they have all been phased out.
They are like cold weapons replaced by firearms, or perhaps even more so.
After all, cold weapons, even in the era of firearms, still have certain uses in specific situations.
But in Naseng, the professional job holders have completely replaced the magic and fighting energy system; everyone goes straight into the career of a [Scholar] rather than a [Mage].
Even the high and mighty gods have been overthrown.
Lin Ke couldn't help but be amazed and also yearn for it: "So, how can I awaken my bloodline?"
Butler Billy chuckled, then quite unceremoniously patted Lin Ke's little head, "Master, when you turn six, the family will hire a professional [Enlightenment Teacher] to enlighten you."
A professional [Enlightenment Teacher], just like a professional lawyer or accountant?
So this is also a profession? How interesting!
Lin Ke suddenly felt a bit eager and anxious.
His birthday is only a month away!
"What can I do this month? Can I practice the previous magic and warrior training?"
Lin Ke asked again.
Some things are better started earlier, like early childhood education in his previous life or even prenatal education; there were countless summer and winter vacation prep classes.
Regardless of the final outcomes, those who were forced to study would mostly look back and be thankful for the effort they put in.
Kids are naturally playful, but at certain ages, being too playful can mean missing out or wasting time.
Balance between work and rest is the right approach.
Lin Ke doesn't want to become a "study machine" or "exam expert" of this world, nor does he want to become a waste from joyful education.
He can discipline himself, and through a balanced state of work and rest, he can train to surpass those peers who cannot discipline themselves.
"Training? No, no, no, no need for training," Butler Billy gently shook his head: "After you turn six, young master, you can start learning some professional knowledge! The specifics should be taught by the teacher; my knowledge is too shallow, and the correctness of knowledge is very important."
Lin Ke suddenly understood why no one had talked to him about these things.
Once you learn that "green should be green, yellow should be yellow."
It would then be hard to change that to "green is actually yellow, yellow is actually green."
Preconceived notions!
So having a great teacher's guidance is very important.
Especially when he is still a blank slate, who makes the first stroke is crucial.
Just as they were talking, the servants began to serve the dishes.
Although Azaenn Castle is located in the remote parts of the kingdom, some of the local products are quite abundant.
For example, within the Azanen Territory, there is an abundance of an animal called the "Gula Cow."
This cow resembles the Western-style bull with forward-facing horns, yet the cows produce delicious fresh milk, making it one of Azanen's specialties.
For instance, tonight's dinner was Gula Milk Stewed Wild Boar Meat.
Added to it were basil and herbs, abundant in the southern marshes, and special snow-white crystal salt transported from distant northern countries, finally served in exquisite silverware.
Two rough-skinned and rugged-looking maids, each holding one end of the silver square pot, carried the wild boar meat to the table and set it down.
The silver square pot had a lid, but it couldn't conceal the aroma inside.
After the two maids brought it over, they greeted Lin Ke and Butler Billy and then hastily left, unable to stop swallowing their saliva.
It was simply too fragrant!
Even Butler Billy's throat couldn't help but move.
Only Lin Ke remained expressionless.
The thing he found most difficult to adapt to here was actually the food.
It was either roasted meat or stewed meat, either basil or herbs.
And thinking of the past, Mapo Tofu, Boiled Pork Slices, Sweet and Sour Pork, Roast Duck, Braised Chicken, West Lake Vinegar Fish, Beggar's Chicken, Soup Dumplings, Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee, Cantonese Breakfast, Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles…
There were even some top-grade ingredients, like mushrooms you could see little people after eating, strength-enhancing fitness food, endless western winds, and the poverty-stricken soil.
Looking here again and even drooling over stewed pork.
In his past life, cooking in a foodie's country was called the art of living; elsewhere, it was called the technique of heating ingredients.
Lin Ke planned that when he got a bit older, he would cook a proper meal for these barbarians, at least some home-style dishes.
While he was thinking this, there was some commotion from the hallway; it seemed that the Duchess and his mother had arrived.
Along with Lin Ke himself, these were the only three people in the castle who could dine in the restaurant at the time.
"…That book is indeed good, the Knight Captain acts as silly as him, hahaha…"
"…Haha, sister, you describe him perfectly; he is that silly…"
They hadn't appeared yet, but their voices were already heard.
Always, Lin Ke's own mother and that Duchess got along well together, which has always been one of Lin Ke's headaches.
He feared that in the future, he might be threatened by the Duchess because of his mother, but his own mother always insisted that Lin Ke was prejudiced.
Thinking of this, Lin Ke felt a bit helpless.
"Little Lin Ke! Come here quickly! Did you say something wrong to your aunt today!" At this moment, Lin Ke's mother, who turned the corner, pouted as she called out to Lin Ke, looking a bit angry.
Looking at his own mother, Lin Ke sighed again, quickly switching to a naive look, and ran over to listen to his mother's guidance.
"Mother, what are you talking about?" Lin Ke, with his short legs, opened his arms, ran over to hug his mother's leg, and looked up innocently asking.
Thus, in Lin Ke's mother's eyes…
Fair and slightly chubby cheeks, eyes clearer than the sky after the rain, brown and soft fine hair…
Seeing this little face sweetly calling her "mother," Lin Ke's mother's heart melted instantly.
She pinched Lin Ke's chubby little face: "My Lin Ke, you will definitely be the most handsome young man in Azanen! Who knows how many boys and girls you will charm ～"
Oh, it felt like something strange slipped in, but never mind, just put on a cute act and get through it.
"Hmm?" Lin Ke blinked his eyes, trying hard to puff up his baby fat and big eyes, indicating his bewilderment.
And Lin Ke's mother's heart, just like a summer ice cream cone freshly bought from Snow King, melted into a puddle of sweet water on the floor.
The maids following quietly watched Lin Ke, each itching to come up and pinch his face.
Even the Duchess couldn't help but stare straight at Lin Ke's face, her little finger twitching, only realizing it after a light cough: "Well, sister…"
Lin Ke's mother was still unaware, her two little hands still fondling his face, speaking tenderly: "Ah, what's up, sister, come and pinch Lin Ke's little face! Wow! It's really so tender…"
Lin Ke: (ㅍ_ㅍ)
Duchess: (ㅍ_ㅍ)
"…Mother, you were saying something about the Duchess talking nonsense…"
Unable to endure being a plaything any longer, naturally, Lin Ke spoke up to steer the conversation, and he swore that even if it meant starving to death, jumping from here, he would never act cute again.
He'd had enough.
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