Akira, who wasn't short on money, decided to experience all three types of fish. He truly felt the miraculous effects of these fish. While the first two were impressive, the Detox Fish was truly extraordinary.
After just a short period of letting the fish feed, Akira could clearly sense changes within his body. Not only did it bring a sense of mental clarity, but it also eliminated physical fatigue, and the flow of his aura on the surface of his body felt smoother.
Soaking in the spacious bath, Akira closed his eyes and relaxed his mind, enjoying the hot spring.
...
Three days later.
"Boss, I'll take that white plate."
Akira stood in front of a small stall on the antique street, lost in thought. Since arriving in Moros City, Akira had not only enjoyed the hot springs but also explored the city, immersing himself in the local culture and customs.
Especially when it came to food, he was truly amazed. Here, he tasted volcanic cuisine and deep-sea cuisine, both of which he had never encountered before.
Thanks to the unique geographical conditions, the locals had developed two distinct culinary styles.
Volcanic cuisine was more straightforward, giving off a carefree and hearty vibe.
A representative dish was the grilled meat of the Jin Bird Beast, roasted with volcanic stones. It was said that this bird was only found near the Kila Volcano, and its meat had a unique texture.
Akira found it to be a mix of chicken and lamb, but without the gaminess of lamb, making it rich and flavorful. It wasn't cheap either—a fist-sized piece cost 200,000 Jenny.
As for deep-sea cuisine, it leaned toward refinement, giving off a more high-end feel.
This was evident from the large plates that held only a small piece of fish in the center. It was comparable to Michelin-starred cuisine on Earth! But it had to be said, despite the small portions and high prices, the taste was truly exceptional.
With just one bite, you could savor the flavors of multiple seafood, all centered around the essence of "freshness"! Akira even detected a familiar taste—Menchi "Extreme Freshness"!
Although there was a significant difference in skill, Akira could still recognize it. He guessed that Menchi "Extreme Freshness" must have included some of the fish from this region.
It might not necessarily be the main ingredient inside, but rather added as a supplementary material.
After enjoying a few days of gourmet hot springs, Akira finally turned his attention to the Moros Ruins.
Tomorrow, he planned to explore the Moros Ruins, but today he decided to visit the famous antique street in the area. He also intended to use "Gyo" to observe and see if he could find any antiques. Akira himself wasn't short on money, he just wanted to have some fun.
....
Holding the plate in his hand, Akira could clearly see a white film of aura covering its surface.
Pokedex ability activated!
Name: Rodo Memorial Plate
Origin: A Memorial plate produced by the Rodo Company in 1655, extremely rare in quantity.
Could this be the Memorial plate mentioned in passing in the original work? He remembered that in the manga, there was an antique plate collector who wanted to collect memorial plates made by the Rodo Company in either 1655 or 1657.
Initially, Akira had bought it out of curiosity after noticing the layer of aura covering it. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was actually something that had a "role" in the original work.
"Excuse me, sir, could I take a look at what you're holding?" A sweet voice came from beside Akira. Turning around, the first thing that caught his eye was a pair of white and pink rabbit ears, followed by short golden hair.
She was dressed in a rabbit-themed outfit, with a predominantly pink color scheme that made the girl look incredibly cute.
In just a glance, Akira recognized the girl identity.
One of the Twelve Zodiacs of the Hunter Association—Pyon, the Rabbit!
If he remembered correctly, she was an paleograph hunter, a linguist, and a translator. Her characteristics were her rabbit-themed attire and the fact that she always had her phone in hand, never letting go.
Pyon leaned slightly forward, causing the short rabbit tail on her lower back to sway gently, making her look even more adorable. Without saying a word, Akira calmly handed the memorial plate to her. He wondered why Pyon was here.
As for the possibility of Pyon running off with the plate, he never considered it.
As an antique, the Rodo memorial plate was undoubtedly valuable. But it was far from being something that Pyon, as one of the Twelve Zodiacs, would go to any lengths to take.
Watching Pyon appraise the plate with great professionalism, Akira recalled her identity as an paleograph hunter.
With this identity, Akira could probably understand why Pyon was here.