Primordial Draconic Incubus With A Gourmet Chef System

"We aren't all perverted like you," Lane muttered under his breath.

As for the others, they simply ignored Hervy as though he did not exist.

After a moment, James sighed and finally replied to Fenwick, "We're here for the potential resources that can be found in the Secret Realm. If we left now and the Secret Realm opened after, it would be the regret of our lifetime."

"Doesn't the Orchard Family own plenty of Secret Realms, though? Why do you want to enter this one?" Fenwick asked with a frown.

"Of course, my family owns plenty of Secret Realms. But as a Merchant Family, money and merchandise are what we live for. We would never say no to more." James explained.

'And I'll be sure to reap the most benefits from the Secret Realm's opening - the dimension itself,' He added inwardly.

The Merchant Guild was founded over a thousand years ago by three powerful Ancient Families — the Orchard, Xu, and Shi Families — who had existed for over ten thousand years.

And being part of one of the founding families of the Merchant Guild, his family had extensive knowledge. Therefore, he was confident he knew more about Secret Realms than anyone here.

Although James was part of the Orchard Family, that did not mean he was born into the family. He was an orphan picked up off the streets and given the last name Orchard. Therefore, in regard to his position in the family, he started at the bottom. In fact, there were many people like him in the family — orphans given the Orchard Family name.

However, compared to other families who bestowed orphans their last names and then used them as disposable pawns, the Orchard Family did things differently. For them, only the most successful Merchants were regarded heavily and given resources. Even orphans who joined the family could become the head of the family.

For example, the current family head used to be an orphan, who rose up and took control of the family, by making tremendous contributions to the family. And that was exactly what James planned to do.

He wanted to take control of the Secret Realm!

Without missing a heartbeat, James continued, "Also, since there is a Secret Realm here, it means there should be a key to open it. However, if there is no key, then only when the right conditions are met will it open."

James did not mind sharing information that was common to them.

"Furthermore, I received a long-distance message from one of my clients in Thunderfall City that a phenomenon occurred above the city. So I'm fairly confident that the Secret Realm will open soon." He added with a confident smile on his shady face.

'Now, as long as no one from the Orchard Family arrives here, I'm confident this Secret Realm is as good as mine.'

As for the Mana Soul Realm Mages? He could care less about them. They were stronger than him, but strength could only take one so far.

Merchants relied on their brains, not their Mage Ranks.

While they were all lost in their thoughts, suddenly, a change occurred to the black wall that blocked their vision from seeing into the kitchen. It began shattering into shards of black glass before disappearing into thin air.

And with the disappearance of the black wall, a wave of fragrance drifted out of the kitchen and impacted their senses.

"Ahh~"

"It's smells even better than heavenly nectar!"

"This familiar smell of the ocean never gets old."

"Smells-

Great."

They exclaimed with drool leaking from their mouths but did not care.

James nodded after sniffing the fragrance, "What a wonderful smell."

"Big Brother Lucian's food is the best" Of course it smells wonderful!" Lily said with her chin raised arrogantly as though she had been the one who cooked the dishes.

However, their senses were occupied by the delicious smell to respond to her.

With a plate of Siren's Melody Poached Egg in each hand, Lucian unhurriedly walked out of the kitchen.

The longer he took to serve the dishes, the more their anticipation grew.

However, to their frustration, Lucian did not immediately serve them. Instead, he stopped before Lily.

"Lily, help me serve the customers," Lucian said. Though he could have done it himself, he could tell Lily wanted to help him.

Lily's eyes immediately lit up. "Okay, Big Brother Lucian. Leave it to me!" She then took the plates from his hands.

As she walked to the occupied tables, a rich fragrance flowed into her nostrils, causing her to lose focus and her steps to become unsteady.

'This will be harder than Lily thought!' Lily's eyes widened as she hastily circulated her Mana, bringing a bit of composure to her fear-filled face.

'That was close. If Lily fell, Big Brother's Lucian dishes would have been ruined.'

Soon after recalling how Lucian had served her before, she repeated as she placed the plates before the twins. "Here are your two plates of Siren's Melody Poached Egg. I hope you enjoy your meal."

"Thank-

You."

The twins said with their eyes still closed.

"Hey, what about my Siren's Melody Poached Egg?" Hervy slammed the table with his fist and yelled angrily at the waitress.

Lily frowned after being yelled at and angrily snored, "Humph, because of that you will be served last!"

Lily was a vindictive young lady!

And that was exactly why Garrett did not become angry on her behalf. Otherwise, he would have slammed Hervy's face into the table… repeatedly, till even his mother could not recognize him.

Lily snorted one last time with her hands on her hips and entered the kitchen. And just like she had said, she did not serve Hervy until he was the last one waiting for his dish.

In fact, she had purposely even waited a few seconds extra before serving him.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Humph, next time you yell at someone. You should first think about whether you have the qualifications." Lily pouted while releasing her Mana Vein Tempering Realm Mage pressure.