Many people who heard their discussion fell silent, eager to listen in on the inside information. The men at the neighboring table also failed to notice that the once-boisterous tavern had become uncannily quiet.
Everyone was surprised to hear that Lou Mountain Academy was holding a banquet to view the legendary fruit. They all thought about going to Lou Mountain the next day to take a look, hoping they might get to witness it for themselves.
「The next day.」
The road to Lou Mountain Academy was a sea of people, with a crowd rivaling an imperial procession. The government had to dispatch guards just to disperse the congestion and clear a path for the carriages.
The base of Lou Mountain was packed with carriages from every major estate. It would take at least four hours to walk from the foot of the mountain to the main gate, even at the fastest pace.
