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Chapter 717 Oberon (crossed out) [Chinese] Civilization’s “Incredible”

Merlin smiled slightly and said, "I know. It's about the ruins of the Oberon civilization, right? To be honest, I never thought that the ruins of Oberon would appear here. It all happened too suddenly, it's simply unbelievable."

At this moment, a member of the Aize Federation couldn't help but speak up, "President Merlin, you should be aware that the Oberon ruins discovered so far on the Aize continent are basically fake. Even if there are a few that remain, their authenticity is still uncertain. What makes you so sure that the ruins in your territory are the real Oberon ruins?"

Merlin smiled confidently and said, "I'm certain that the ruins within our territory are genuine Oberonian civilization ruins. They are completely different from the previously obscure, hard-to-determine ruins. Within these ruins, we discovered the unique writing of the Oberonian civilization, and we also found something that can be called a treasure."

"Treasure?" Everyone in the Aize Federation, including Andorra, couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

Andor thought to himself that he had almost turned the Leo family's territory upside down in order to search for the possible remains of Oberon, but found nothing.

How come Merlin discovered the ruins right after he came back and claimed there were texts and treasures?

All this was so strange that a trace of doubt arose in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface.

Merlin looked at everyone and said with a smile on his face: "You all have come from a long distance and must be very tired. You should have a good rest first. Our territory has specially prepared delicious food to entertain you. I hope you can stay for a few more days. The teleportation array will be built soon. When it is completed, it will be much more convenient for you to go back."

Members of Andorra and the Azer Federation had long known that the Earldom of Rio was installing a teleportation array, but they couldn't help but wonder: Was it really necessary to expend resources on building a teleportation array for such a previously insignificant city? And would anyone really be willing to use the teleportation array to reach this once-barren place? Could it be, as they suspected, that the discovery of the Oberon civilization ruins had given Merlin such confidence?

Merlin led everyone to the restaurant. Pete and Kanna were already waiting there. When they saw everyone coming in, they hurriedly stood up to greet them.

Merlin smiled and announced to everyone, "Everyone, you will be the first people on the continent of Azer to taste the cuisine of the Oberon civilization."

"what?"

When everyone heard this, they were shocked. "Oberon civilization dishes?"

Merlin nodded and said, "That's right. After excavating the remains of the Oberon civilization, we found many stone tablets and bamboo slips engraved with information about the Oberon civilization. There are many things about the Oberon civilization recorded on them, including a recipe book."

"Bamboo slips? What are those?" Andorra asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Merlin patiently explained, "Bamboo slips are made of bamboo and used to record text, similar to modern books. They can't record as much text as paper, but they're easier to preserve. It's thanks to these bamboo slips and stone tablets that we can recreate the cuisine of the Oberon civilization."

This is incredible!

The members of the Aize Federation and Andorra found it hard to believe.

Andor couldn't help but ask, "You guys deciphered the writing of the Oberon civilization so quickly?"

Merlin smiled and replied, "This is all thanks to Vice Dean Jenny. She brought the deans of the School of Arts and the School of Secrets of the Arcane Academy to help. I also invited the most knowledgeable scholars of the elves. With everyone working together, we were able to decipher the text."

Merlin continued, "Let's eat first. We can chat while we eat."

Everyone took their seats, and then the maids walked in lightly pushing the dining cart.

The dining cart is filled with plates tightly covered with lids, making people curious about the dishes inside.

Merlin clapped his hands, and the maids placed dish after dish on the table in an orderly manner.

Merlin looked at the table full of dishes and began to introduce them. "The cuisine of the Oberon civilization is completely different from our current culinary system. Oberon cuisine has a long history and exquisite cooking techniques. The dishes are rich and diverse, with many schools and styles, each with its own characteristics and unique charm. It places particular emphasis on the six elements of color, fragrance, taste, meaning, form, and nourishment."

At this time, a member of the Federation could not help but ask: "What do these six words mean?"

Merlin smiled and replied, "That's a good question. Color refers to the color of the dish. It's a clever combination of the color of the ingredients themselves and the colors of the seasonings. Sometimes, fresh vegetables, fruits, etc. are used to set off the dish. The purpose is to achieve the best visual effect, so that people are attracted by the color before they even taste it."

"Aroma refers to the aroma emanating from a dish, which includes both natural aroma and bone aroma. Natural aroma is the rich aroma emitted by a dish during the cooking process, which instantly whets one's appetite; while bone aroma is the unique fragrance that permeates from the inside of the ingredient after being specially cooked, leaving a lasting aftertaste."

“Flavor is undoubtedly the soul of a dish, referring to the taste and mouthfeel of the dish. It is the result of the fusion of the main ingredients, seasonings and different cooking methods of the dish. The balance and level of each flavor determines the success or failure of the dish.”

"Meaning" refers to dishes that evoke associations or are meaningful. A dish imbued with profound meaning not only satisfies the taste buds but also touches the soul, allowing diners to experience the cultural connotations behind the food while savoring it."

"Form, in fact, was originally a concept that gradually evolved from color, focusing on the shape and decoration of the finished dish. The shape and decoration of a beautiful dish can add a unique pleasure to the dining experience."

"Nourishment" reflects the importance that the Oberon civilization places on food nutrition. As the saying goes, food nourishes us, and Oberon cuisine focuses on the selection of ingredients and cooking methods, fully leveraging the nutritional value of food, allowing people to achieve the goal of health and wellness while enjoying delicious food."

After listening to Merlin's detailed explanation, everyone suddenly understood, and their eyes showed a mixture of amazement and curiosity.

Given their status, they have seen all kinds of strange things, but such a unique food culture is indeed unheard of for them.

At this moment, they had begun to believe Merlin's claim of discovering the remains of the Oberon civilization.

After all, such a systematic and sophisticated dietary concept cannot be created out of thin air.

At this moment, these representatives from different forces seemed to have become "country bumpkins" who had just entered a new and strange world, their hearts full of longing for the unknown.

Their eyes were fixed on the dishes on the table that had not yet been unveiled, and their hearts were filled with impatient anticipation for the dishes of the Oberon civilization.

Imagining the delicious food that is about to be tasted, how it perfectly combines color, fragrance, taste, meaning, shape and nutrition, everyone's taste buds seem to start to stir, and saliva is swirling on the tip of the tongue, just waiting to lift the lid and find out.