The Demon's Menu-Chapter 1589: Journey! (part 2)
Maybe a bit eccentric.
But so what?
As long as it doesnโt harm others.
Itโs harmless.
Itโs manageable.
That, is enough. ๐ง๐๐๐๐คโฏ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฃโฏ๐ญ.๐คโด๐ฎ
The group left the platform.
On the platform, the temporary lights for the loaded train were turned off one by one.
But it wasnโt dark.
In the distance, the scattered lights from Lordeโs construction sites, bustling through the night, were exceptionally conspicuous.
Just like stars in the night sky.
The two seemed to be echoing each other.
Both tranquil and lively.
And the train moving through the night broke the surrounding silenceโ
The large steam engine running at full power.
As Sewockโs famous โRoyal Trainโ, it was not only fast and secure, but also luxuriously appointed inside.
Overall, there were six train cars.
Including three accommodation cars, one office car, one banquet car, and one supply car.
The accommodation cars were divided into suites, attendant rooms, and guard rooms.
The โRoyal Trainโ had a total of 24 crew members.
Aside from the conductor, chef, and six waiters.
The remaining 18 were seasoned military men with vast combat experience.
And these 18 were the direct security of the โRoyal Trainโ.
"Impressive!โ
Sitting in the guest area of the suite, Taniel looked at the brass fittings of the car, stepped on the soft carpet, glanced at the chandelier that didnโt sway one bit despite the high speed, and then picked up the drink placed before him.
A drink blended with blueberries, lemons, and honeyโSamen had asked if alcohol was needed, which Jason and Taniel refused.
Taking two ice cubes from the ice bucket, Taniel put them in the glass, shook it once, took a sip, and immediately squinted his eyes.
"Comfortable!โ
Nestled in the soft sofa that could envelop oneโs entire body, Taniel praised.
It was genuine praise.
Taniel wasnโt riding a train for the first time.
But such comfort was his first.
Even with first-class tickets before, it required over twenty people squeezing into one car.
Even with special tickets, which provided a small compartment, it meant dealing with 3-5 others, in a cramped space. If someone smoked, the smell was awful.
Far less pleasant than standing in the corridor enjoying the breeze.
Yet after standing for too long, one had to return to the compartment, and that feelingโฆ was indescribable.
Hence, with the trend of train travel in recent years,
Taniel never liked it much.
But todayโs train journey completely changed his mind.
"No wonder itโs the royal special train.โ
Taniel remarked, glancing at the waiter in a white shirt, black vest, and red bow tie next to him.
The waiter, who served drinks to Jason and Taniel, had a smile full of etiquette.
"Honored guests, do you need a late-night snack?โ
"We have prepared steak and lamb chops.โ
"The steak is Kandell Black Angus filet.โ
"The lamb chops are from Walkerโs prairie lamb.โ
"Side dishes mainly consist of olive salad and romaine lettuce, mashed potatoes, and shrimp.โ
The waiter asked.
"One of eachโฆ ten portions,โ
Taniel answered instinctively, but when he saw Jason frown slightly, he quickly corrected himself.
"Very well, sir.โ
Though surprised by the ten portions, the waiter, serving the Sewock royalty, showed no sign of it, slightly bowed in respect, and did not immediately leave.
Instead, he placed a fresh flower on the suiteโs pillow.
The flower was golden.
With water droplets on it.
Appears freshly prepared.
"Lily of the valleyโa flower of victory, the official flower of Sewock royalty, quite rare.โ
Noticing Jasonโs puzzled look, Taniel explained.
As a โPharmacistโ, Taniel had substantial knowledge of plants.
Jason nodded, watched the waiter leave, and then focused on the silent Samen.
In fact, just now, except for Taniel,
Jason and Samen remained silent in the car.
Samen seemed to be thinking.
Jason?
Was observing.
As a resident of the โNightless Cityโ, a thorough observation in new locales was almost instinctive.
The train seemed made of brass overall.
But that was an illusion.
The interior was likely reinforced with steel plates and had some โMystical Sideโ power augmentation.
Making it sturdy enough and able to defend against special circumstances.
Of course, the most crucial part was the security force of 18 men.
Each was steady, strong, and sturdy.
Moreover, each should have undergone โBaptismโ, as Jason clearly sensed a โMystical Sideโ power aura from them.
Three of them, appearing to be leader figures, should be โProfessionalsโ.
Just unsure of what rank of โProfessionalโ.
Besides this, there were the conductor, chef, and waiters.
Besides having skills related to their jobs, they also had some combat basics.
Just like the waiter earlier, whose steps were completely silent in ordinary ears, each step perfectly measured.
Itโs clear the Sewock royalty took their safety very seriously.
However, this didnโt reassure Jason.
On the contrary, Jason became even more alert.
Simply put, what kind of danger was such security meant to ward off?
