Chapter 146: Territory Breakfast_1
After paying her taxes, Arlanda officially became a "farmer" in the Eternal Domain.
In Nuta City, she and her sister had also held the identity of human farmers. The person who provided their cover identity had given them a sum of God-given gold coins.
In the district where the poor gathered, one only had to hand over a God-given gold coin when the tax officer came around to live securely for a week.
Arlanda gave a God-given gold coin to Lao Hansi without raising any suspicion.
Then, from Lao Hansi's hands, Arlanda received a set of clothing, a towel, an item of unknown material, a fragrant white block, and other miscellaneous small items whose functions were unknown to her.
Lao Hansi said to the newly joined subjects of the domain, "The Domain Cafeteria is preparing breakfast for you. Take this time to bathe and then change into your clothes.
"Remember, that fragrant white object is called soap. It's for cleaning and cannot be eaten...
"Neither can toothpaste be eaten.
"I once saw a werewolf eat a piece of soap, and then he vomited bubbles for a week.
"Hahaha, just kidding.
"Once you know the use of soap, you'll like it. You'll like everything about this domain...
"All these are blessings from Lord Yan Xing to you.
"Lord Yan Xing, generous and kind."
All the newly joined subjects of the Eternal Domain shouted together, "Lord Yan Xing, generous and kind."
Then the new subjects were taken to the baths of the Eternal Domain.
The men's and women's baths were separate.
While bathing, Arlanda worried her ears would be exposed. However, everyone was captivated by the miraculous soap. In the steamy bathroom, no one paid particular attention to the ears Arlanda deliberately hid.
After cleaning herself, Arlanda took out the newly issued clothing to put on.
It was a style of clothing she had never seen before. The fabric looked very durable and sturdy, with many pockets both inside and out.
It was just like the many things in this domain that she had never even heard of.
And the underwear… it turned out to be like this.
The attendant who brought them to the bathhouse shouted loudly in the changing room, "If the clothes or shoes don't fit, you can come to me to exchange them. Especially the underwear... If your chest is large, don't try to squeeze into one that's too small; I have larger ones here.
"If you need any other garments or personal items, you can also come to me..."
"Could I have a hat?" Arlanda asked in a low voice, wrapping a bath towel around herself and approaching the attendant.
The Eternal Domain had issued clothing, so she could no longer wear her old veiled robe, and the new clothing did not have a hood.
Although her hair covered her ears, Arlanda still wanted to wear a hat, especially since her hair, after washing, was as fresh and green as early spring buds.
Its vibrant color was strikingly beautiful.
An assassin must always find ways to remain inconspicuous.
When the attendant saw Arlanda's appearance, her originally fierce demeanor immediately softened. "How beautiful! I have never seen such a beautiful girl... Your hair reminds me of when I was a young girl.
"Why would you want to cover it with a hat?
"When the Lord selects maids next time, he will surely choose you."
Arlanda replied, "I get headaches if I don't wear a hat, especially when exposed to the sun and wind."
"Oh, poor child," the attendant said with a touch of pity. "No problem... The generous and kind Lord has prepared hats for the subjects working under the scorching sun.
"I believe even with a hat on, your beauty will not be obscured."
With that, the attendant took out a wide-brimmed sun hat from the storage cabinet behind her and handed it to Arlanda.
She then also gave Arlanda a bra.
"As I just said, if your chest is large, don't try to squeeze into something too small; it will be very uncomfortable. This cup size is more suitable for you..."
"Thank you," Arlanda said with a blush, taking the hat and bra before leaving.
Arlanda, dressed in her work clothes, and the freshly cleaned new subjects were led out of the bathhouse to the Domain Cafeteria.
The Domain Cafeteria was constructed from simple prefabricated panels. Inside, long dining tables were neatly arranged, their surfaces wiped clean.
As breakfast time in the domain had already passed, only a few off-shift humans and werewolves were eating in the cafeteria at that moment.
Those who had finished bathing quickly were already lining up at the serving area.
The attendant leading their group took iron plates from a cupboard and distributed them. After she finished, she went to stand with Arlanda.
She had taken a liking to Arlanda and, showing a little favoritism, quietly advised her on things to watch out for in the domain.
Soon it was Arlanda's turn to get her meal.
Two steamed wheat buns, two fried eggs, two thick slices of fried ham, two fried chicken legs, shredded pickled vegetables, shredded kelp, and an apple.
Arlanda's eyes widened as she stared.
This… This is breakfast!
There's no mistake?
What did she and her sister have for breakfast in Nuta City?
Dark bread and vegetable leaves.
Lunch was dark bread and vegetable soup.
Dinner was dark bread and a vegetable salad.
That was the normal diet for a typical civilian family in Nuta City. They might occasionally have meat, eggs, and fruit, but their meals mainly consisted of dark bread and vegetables.
Nuta City was considered relatively affluent. In other places, ordinary families might not even manage dark bread and vegetables for every meal.
So what was this before her now?
Even small noble families probably couldn't afford such a lavish breakfast.
Could her identity have been exposed? Would she be sent to the guillotine after this meal?
But the food on everyone else's plate was exactly the same as hers.
Were they all going to be beheaded too?
Arlanda touched the bow handle in her pocket and cautiously scanned her surroundings for any sign of an ambush.
The chef at the serving counter, seeing Arlanda hesitate with her tray, said irritably, "Hurry up and take your breakfast! Don't waste time; we still have to prepare lunch!"
The attendant standing with Arlanda was not pleased. She shouted at the chef, "What's with the attitude? Where's the soup? The Lord said breakfast must include soup. Where is the soup you made?"
Seeing the attendant, the chef hurriedly forced a smile and said, "Sorry, sorry, Auntie Plump Rapeseed Flower... Please don't tell the Lord about this.
"We're really too busy. Everyone's preparing for lunch, so no one made soup.
"How about... you have some milk instead?
"We have powdered milk in the kitchen. You can mix it yourself."
So when Arlanda sat down at the dining table with her plentiful breakfast, Auntie Plump Rapeseed Flower brought her two full bowls of milk.
Arlanda asked in a low voice, "Auntie Rapeseed Flower... why is our breakfast so lavish? Won't you get in trouble for taking so much milk from the kitchen?"
Auntie Rapeseed Flower picked up a steamed bun, broke it in half, stuffed it with ham, egg, and pickles, then pressed it together and took a large bite.
She replied to Arlanda with satisfaction, "Lavish? This is a very normal breakfast. When the domain was first established, the breakfasts the Lord gave us were what you'd really call lavish.
"Now that there are more people in the domain, we have to make do with simpler meals.
"Look at me. I'm this plump because I've eaten well thanks to the Lord. I used to be as slim as you. Back then, they called me Rapeseed Flower; now they call me Plump Rapeseed Flower.
"As for this milk,
"it's something you can drink freely here.
"The kitchen staff are just too busy, and they're taking advantage of you newcomers because you don't know any better.
"Do you see that drink station over there? There's powdered milk and juice powder. You can mix whatever you want to drink.
"The Lord said... only by eating and drinking well do you have the strength to work.
"In our domain, as long as you don't waste food, you can eat whatever you like."