Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3417

Chapter 3417 Ears and Eyes (Part 2)

"Why should I be the ferryman? We are both women" Tista grunted.

"Indeed, but I'm a delicate creature whereas you are a war machine." Rena countered. "Also, would you rather row the boat yourself or sit there and bring along a stranger who'll stare and listen to us the entire time?"

"Point taken. Tista sighed and grabbed the oar. "Begrudgingly, but taken nonetheless."

A flick of the paddle brought the gondola off the dock and another out of the hotel and into the canal.

"What the fuck?" The valet was shocked. "Even with only one passenger, it takes strength and technique to fight the currents yet those guys maneuver their gondolas like toy boats floating on a fountain!"

The Verhens spent the day touring the lower side of the city, visiting the shops, and admiring the different pieces of art from different periods that decorated both sides of the canals.

They met up only to lunch together in a floating restaurant in the shopping district. Vinea's cuisine was rich of delicious fish- and seafood-based dishes that the Verhens explored and shared.

Alas, even though all hotels prided themselves on ensuring the privacy of their guests, the concierge's fainting left the register open to less discreet eyes, and the young valet had no qualms about running his mouth with anyone willing to listen to him.

Before lunchtime, rumors of Lith's arrival spread like wildfire, reaching all kinds of ears.

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"Gods, I must come back here with Raaz." Elina said, her eyes misted with emotion. "Admiring the sunset from the bay is a mystical experience. The light reflects on the water making it look on fire and the city behind us is simply majestic.

"This day couldn't end any better."

'It actually could.' Kamila inwardly grunted while keeping a smile on her face. This would be the perfect moment to share with my husband and maybe exchange a few tender words.

'I could also kiss Lith under this romantic light and show him how much I love him if not for my mother-in-law sitting right next to me!

"I couldn't have said any better, Elina." She actually said.

"I'm glad you like it." Lith smiled with satisfaction. "I'm glad no one suffered from seasickness but I think we should spend the rest of the evening on the land not to get sea legs during the night."

"Excellent idea." Elina nodded. "Also, the chef was so kind to point us to his brother's

restaurant. If he's as good as his brother says, you should like dinner more than lunch, baby"

Vinea also had cultivated fields and animal farms, giving it a rich tradition of meat- and wheat-based dishes as well. Its citizens loved the concept of two cities in one so they served seafood only in the canals and meat only on land.

'Beaten to the punch again.' Kamila sighed. 'What the heck happened yesterday? Elina has always been loving and caring with Lith but today she's cranked it at eleven!"