"Come on, friends of the Blond Hair Pirates, let me show you around Alubarna. There are many beautiful sights here."
King Cobra led Kazu and his entourage on a leisurely stroll through the capital, introducing the long history and culture of their Alabasta Kingdom as they walked.
Led by Igaram and Chaka, the thousand guards became the vanguard clearing the way.
The flow of people was dispersed along the way to avoid congestion and ensure a smooth tour.
Kazu and his group were just here to have fun, so what's the harm in having fun? Plus, they had a free royal guide, which was quite an interesting and novel experience.
Several hours passed in the blink of an eye, and they had only explored one-tenth of Alubarna.
" Kazu, it is getting late, and the banquet at the palace is ready. Please follow me back to the palace."
King Cobra had just received news that the banquet was ready and they were just waiting for them to arrive.
To be honest, this was King Cobra's first time being a tour guide, but whenever he talked about the history of Alabasta with others, he could always speak fluently and vividly about it to Kazu and the others, and he never tired of it.
"Haha, is the food finally ready? I've been starving!"
Carlmand spoke first, his face beaming with pleasure.
"Let's go, let's see the feast prepared by the king."
Kazu led the group back to the palace with King Cobra.
Ten tables of exquisite food have been prepared in the banquet hall, each with dozens of fine dishes, all of which are Alabasta specialties.
This is the place where the Alabasta Kingdom usually hosts banquets for kings or nobles from other countries.
The banquet hall was decorated in a rather lavish manner, as this represented respect for the guests and the strength of Alabasta. It was many times more luxurious than Cobra's own residence.
"Not bad, now that's more like a superpower."
Kazu always felt that while other parts of Alabasta had a rich and ancient culture, their economy was rather meager, lacking the grandeur of a superpower.
That's understandable, considering it's a country that rose from the desert, where many ordinary resources are incredibly precious.
Simply put, there are too many places to spend money, and there isn't enough money on hand for development.
"Ah, hahaha, I'm sorry to have made you laugh."
King Cobra was genuinely embarrassed. Kazu had indeed been praising the place, but it didn't make him happy at all; instead, it gave him a bittersweet feeling.
King Cobra did not invite the other nobles to accompany him; it was just him, Igaram, Chaka, and Pell.
He was afraid that if there were too many people, these free-spirited men of the sea would feel awkward, and that would backfire.
The true essence of this banquet is simple relaxation and joy.
Because he knew that these were the things that Kazu and his gang valued most.
King Cobra showed great sincerity, bringing out many delicacies that even he, as king, would normally be reluctant to eat, to entertain the Blond Hair Pirates.
"Wow, this thigh meat looks delicious! What kind of meat is this?"
Behrens was completely captivated by the deliciousness of the dish and immediately asked Cobra and the others, planning to have Captain Kazu put some into his Independent Space before leaving.
"Haha, this is a type of lizard from the vast deserts of Alabasta. Locals call it the golden lizard because it's entirely golden in color and very difficult to spot in the desert, making it extremely challenging to catch."
"But the meat of this lizard is exceptionally good; it's a famous delicacy here."
Cobra has developed a fondness for telling others about everything in Alabasta; the feeling of showing off his own territory is truly exhilarating.
Kazu and Carlmand quickly picked up the thigh meat and took a bite. The meat was firm and delicious, and with the chef's superb cooking skills, it was indeed so delicious that it was admirable.
"Great, take a few hundred servings with you before you leave. That way, you won't have to come all the way here whenever you want to eat it in the future."
The banquet continued, lasting a full five hours in a pleasant and enthusiastic atmosphere.
Kazu and the others discovered that they wanted to take half of the dishes with them, Cobra naturally took on the task.
It's just some food; if even that can't be satisfied, then he's truly wasted his life as king.
Night had fallen, Cobra had already prepared rooms in the palace. Kazu and his gang stayed there.
In the following days, Cobra took Kazu and the others sightseeing in Alubarna, which was quite a show of sincerity.
Of course, a banquet was a must. Kazu and the others ate for seven days straight. Chaka, Pell, and Igaram, who accompanied them, were overjoyed. They could never afford such a luxury normally, and they had all gained several pounds in the past few days.