Chapter 97: A Solid Pir.


    Meanwhile, after Kim Kiwoo had set up a neutral zone in the Andes region and upied several areas, many Andean people had joined the empire.


    A Solid Pir was also one of the men who became imperial citizens at this time.


    Father, I want to live in the maind.


    What? How can you leave thend we have lived in and go all the way there? Didnt I already tell you that its impossible?


    Im sorry. Im going even if you oppose.


    You, you!


    White Eagles face turned red at A Solid Pirs defiance.


    But A Solid Pir did not flinch.


    His current life was not bad.


    This region had also undergone rapid development after being absorbed by the empire.


    Thanks to that, he was able to enjoy a prosperous life that was iparable to before.


    Hoo


    White Eagle let out a deep sigh.


    His sons expression was different fromst time. It was very firm.


    He looked like he had made up his mind and came to him. No matter what he said, his sons will did not seem to change.


    Fine. Lets go inside and talk. What is the reason why you want to leave your family behind and go to the far northnd?


    At his fathers direct question, A Solid Pir poured out his desire.


    I have only seen the brilliant appearance of the empire through newspapers and rumors. The people who have been to the empire praised the excellence of the maind until their mouths dried up. I want to see that sight with my own eyes.


    Even after his words ended, White Eagle could not say anything.


    Unlike usual, his voice was full of vitality when he talked about going to the empire.


    Because of that, he could clearly feel how great his sons desire was.


    We have no intention of crossing over to the maind. Even if you go, you have to go alone. It wont be easy to settle down in the maind by yourself. Are you sure you can endure it?


    I will.


    At his sons resolute words, White Eagle finally gave in.


    All right. Do as you wish.


    Thank you, father. I wille back sessful from the maind!


    ***


    There were twists and turns until he made his decision, but A Solid Pirs actions were fast after everything was settled.


    He said goodbye to his family and went straight to the port to board a ship to the maind.


    Are you also immigrating to the maind, sir?


    Yes.


    Haha. You made a good choice. I hope you will be blessed by the spirits in the future.


    A Solid Pir nodded briefly at Sailor, Warm Golds words.


    There are many.


    He looked around and saw that there were quite a lot of people who were trying to immigrate to the maind like him.


    From those who were going with their hard-earned money like him, to those who were immigrating with their whole family, their types were also diverse.


    Complex and subtle emotions such as anxiety, hope, expectation, etc. flowed out of them.


    After the voyage began in earnest.


    Time passed quickly.


    The ship that left from Andes soon arrived at Oceanus.


    Wow


    A Solid Pir eximed as he stepped foot on Oceanus region.


    This region was not the maind, but it was so developed that it was iparable to where A Solid Pir lived.


    This shock did not go away until he unpacked his luggage in the city.


    I want to look around more.


    A Solid Pir left the inn right away.


    They had a day off to rest onnd, so they had plenty of time to explore this enormous city.


    Hey, bro! We meet again.


    Then, a familiar voice came from behind.


    The sturdy pir turned around and looked at him.


    As expected.


    The man who called him was none other than the sailor, the warm gold.


    Ha ha! Is this what they call fate? How about it? Do you want to join me if youre bored?


    Would that be okay?


    Of course. I was just feeling bored myself.


    The sturdy pir smiled at the warm golds words.


    He didnt know anyone in this strangend.


    Moreover, the man in front of him was a sailor of the empire.


    That meant he probably knew this city well.


    They exchanged names.


    And his guess was right.


    Just follow me. Ill show you the best sights of this city, brother.


    I trust you, bro.


    The two soon became close and wandered around the city.


    Wow!


    The sturdy pir eximed as he saw the huge statues erected in the square.


    He recognized the identity of thergest statue in the middle at a nce.


    It was no wonder, since it had the same face as the one on the gold and silver coins.


    Ha ha. Isnt it magnificent? I always stop by here whenever Ie to this city. To pray for blessings for the next voyage.


    I didnt expect to see such a big statue of His Majesty here.


    Well. There arent many in Andes yet. But youll get used to it soon. There are statues of His Majesty in every city, even in every vige, on the maind.


    Is that so?


    Of course. Why do you think we live so well? Its all thanks to His Majesty. Even if its small, there should be a statue of His Majesty!


    The warm golds voice, which was always cheerful and light-hearted, became serious.


    It was a moment when he could tell how much he respected Kim Ki-woo.


    But who is the statue kneeling next to His Majesty?


    Oh, thats the sturdy steel sword. He made great achievements since the first war in the Creak era, and established a foothold in Yanghae as the expeditionmander-in-chief.


    I see.


    The warm gold then exined the identities of the other statues in the square.


    Ha ha. I got too excited. Im such a chatterbox.


    Not at all. Thanks to you, I had a lot of fun.


    Thats good then.


    After that, they continued their sightseeing.


    And the sturdy pirs admiration continued as well.


    This is how amazing Yanghae is, how incredible must the maind be?


    At that, the warm gold smiled brightly.


    The maind is amazing too. But dont get me wrong, Yanghae is not the maind, but its as prosperous as any other major city. Dont forget that this is the trade center of Yanghae, Andes, and the western part of the central continent.


    As the warm gold said, Yanghae had been growing rapidly with transit trade, and now it was one of the most prosperous regions in the empire.


    Oh, I see


    Only then did the sturdy pir agree.


    Come to think of it, it was true.


    Even at this moment, a huge amount of goods were moving across the city.


    After realizing this, he looked around again with new eyes.


    There are so many different people here.


    They looked different depending on their region.


    The mainders and Andes people like him, and even the natives of the central continent.


    The solid pir was amazed by everything.


    He had seen many things since then.


    He couldnt visit every area of the city, but thanks to the warm gold, he was able to see many important ces.


    I wish I had more time to see the rest of the ces.


    I agree with you.


    The two left their regrets behind and entered a pub.


    And there, the solid pir had a fateful encounter.


    What is this?


    Have you heard of it? This is a food called chicken.


    Oh! Is this chicken?


    The solid pir nodded his head.


    He couldnt recognize it at first because of the fried coating, but upon closer inspection, he noticed the distinctive shape of chicken meat.


    Chicken had been introduced to Andes a long time ago.


    As a result, chicken was a very familiar livestock to the Andes people.


    The solid pir had eaten many chicken dishes, but he had never tasted chicken.


    However, his mouth began to water at the smell of frying that tickled his nose.


    Go ahead and try it. Im sure youll love it. Here, this leg part is the best, you know?


    After grabbing the leg that warm gold handed him, the solid pir took a big bite.


    Crunch!


    !


    And his eyes widened as much as they could.


    The crispiness of the chicken, the sweet and spicy sauce, and the unique greasiness blended together and gave him a taste he had never experienced before.


    How is it? Delicious, right? Haha! I knew it. This ce is really a gem. I alwayse here whenever I visit this city, you know?


    Warm gold chattered excitedly, but this did not reach the solid pirs ears.


    He was like a man possessed, eating chicken without thinking.


    Warm gold realized this and smiled wryly, then spoke to the owner.


    Haha. This guy seems to be totally hooked on your chicken.


    Of course! No one can resist our special sauce!


    The round shield, who ran the pub, said with a thick pride in his voice.


    Chicken was already a verymon food in the empire.


    Especially since it was a food made by Kim Ki-woo himself, the imperial people wanted to taste chicken.


    However, in the early days, chicken was not poprized due to the shortage of cooking oil, but when cottonseed oil was refined for edible use, the supply of cooking oil became smooth.


    As a result, chicken gradually became poprized and many pubs and restaurants started selling chicken.


    Among them, round shields pub was famous for its taste even within the empire.


    While they were having a conversation.


    Chomp, chomp.


    The solid pir sucked on the sauce stuck on his chopsticks and came to his senses.


    !


    He looked at the te.


    But there was nothing left but bones.


    He had eaten a whole chicken without realizing it.


    I want more


    Even though he was very full, he couldnt get rid of the fantastic taste of chicken in his head.


    Then have a good trip to the maind, brother. It was nice meeting you.


    Yes, thank you.


    This continued until he finished drinking and went back to the inn.


    And this was also the case at that moment when he headed to the east port the next day.


    I have to go to the maind


    Would he be able to taste chicken like yesterday on the maind?


    If he left like this, would he regret it?


    That thought made the solid pirs footsteps heavy.


    He stopped!


    Phew


    He finally halted his steps.


    And turned around.


    Yeah. I can always go back to the maind, right?


    The border region seemed like a nice ce to live.


    More than anything, he felt a strong destiny from the chicken he ate yesterday.


    He headed straight to the pub he visitedst night.


    As expected, it was too early in the morning and the door was not open.


    But he waited in front of the shop without hesitation.


    How much time had passed?


    Round Shield came with some ingredients for the shop.


    Hmm? Didnt you say you were leaving for the maind this afternoon?


    I did, but I changed my mind. Please take me as your disciple. I will serve you as my master!


    Round Shield could not answer right away at the sudden absurd words.


    But seeing how serious he was, Round Shield gestured him toe in.


    Come on in.


    Yes, master!


    Haha. This guy.


    He followed Round Shield into the shop.


    And so, the legend of Solid Pir, who would shake the food industry in the future, began in the border region.