This world has a variety of inventions that either mirror or exceeded the capabilities of the ones in my previous world, still even taking that into account this world is still considered medieval compared to mine.
The basis of their inventions after all was magic not science, magical crystals with properties comparable to earths inventions are distributed as a substitute, all that could actually seem like a futuristic high-tech piece of technology is instead just a shiny rock in a casing.
And of course, the most obvious is the social caste system, something that advocated complete obedience for those with titles, where someone could get executed for talking disrespectfully to the wrong person.
' And I abused that system greatly '
Still, it showed how outdated the thought process of the people here compared to my original world and that also extended to how they had fun.
Honestly aside from gambling and getting drunk the most fun people would get is through watching a duel or attending a banquet and even then, that was mostly reserved to higher echelons of society.
If I wasn't constantly swamped by work, then I would have long since died from boredom, on the upside though it gave me endless ideas for my date.
Looking at Isabella who was seated in front of me, I calmed my beating heart and began to speak.
" Any guesses on what we will be doing today? "
Turning towards me as she heard my question, Isabella tilted her cutely to the side as she seemed to think about it for a bit before letting out a small smile as if saying she had got it all figured out.
" We are heading towards the lake so you must have prepared for a boat ride, then perhaps a dinner at a high-class restaurant "
A boat ride, a cliche dating experience in the empire and the only reason someone would usually go to the lake with their lover, seeing her so confident in her answer I couldn't help but let out a small smile, though I proceeded to crush that confidence right after.
" Your wrong "
" I'm wrong? "
Watching her confident face change so suddenly to one full of confusion was also gratifying in a weird way
" There is a boat though "
Leaving that as a bonus to deepen her confusion, I turned and looked outside the window acting as if I didn't notice Isabella looking at me full of questions
' Don't blame me, I wasn't the one who set the standards of fun in this world '
.....
After a short ride full of Isabella's wrong answers we had arrived at the arcane lake, looking at the endless expanse of water, one could never think it was a lake.
Reaching my hand to help Isabella down we moved toward the port where a magically inscribed boat waited for us.
Turning towards me with eyes full of suspicion, Isabella pointed at the boat as she questioned me
" I thought you said we aren't going on a boat ride? "
But instead of answering her I simply walked her back from the port to another location farther away where a large replica of the flyer 1 with a few tweaks was standing with two built in seats.
' Never thought that essay I did about the wright brothers would ever come in handy '
I only remembered the outline of it but that was enough as the rest including safety, navigation and power was easily substituted with magic.
' I should probably give a hefty bonus to the workers who I woke up in the middle of the night '
Sitting hesitantly with me guiding her, Isabella looked around like a child seeing a new toy.
" Is this a new vehicle that was made in the arcane territory? " She asked looking intrigued
Still, I decided to tell her the truth while twisting the facts a little
" Not really, a pair of brothers made it though they are not in this world currently "
Nodding at my words Isabella then stopped for a second as one her eyebrows was raised a little
" Then why the boat? "
" Ah, well, a kickstart "
" A Kickstaa.... !!! "
Sadly, for Isabella before she could ask what I meant the plane started moving having been pulled along by the rapidly racing boat ahead of us.
Rapidly approaching the edge, the wings finally caught wind starting to float and with the extra boost of high compressed air from the magic crystals the plane quickly flew off causing for Isabella to quickly reach out to my arm not from fear but from growing excitement.
' It is impossible to make a A rank scared from something like this '
" What is this!!!! We are flying!!! "
Jumping through the air at high speeds or floating casually is the norm among higher ranks but doing something like this is most definitely a first considering how taming flying monster was deemed impossible ages ago.
Still, I didn't stop there as I cut the connection between the boat and plane and increased the air on the wings raising our altitude even more, revealing the endless view of the lake and the territory before it.
" A neat trick don't you think? "
I said my voice muddled by the wind passing by us, yet somehow still reaching her
" Trick!!! Nicholos this is unbelievable!! "
Reaching out to me she completely hooked her arm with mine as she started pointing towards the scenery
" I mean look at this!!! "
At that point any sense of noble talk was thrown outside the window as she smiled her eyes filled with stars, looking more beautiful with each second that went by
" Then do you want to see more? "
Moving the planes trajectory without waiting for the answer we flew towards the territory we had just passed through.
Unlike how it was in the carriage, this time we could see the endless roads of the arcane estate and the acres of forests and villages far away.
It was a beautiful sight and having been able to share it with Isabella made it a thousand times better.
Wishing to say anything to express my feelings, I soon froze in shock as I found Isabella's head rested on my shoulder.
Feigning composure, I quickly relaxed my shoulders as I navigated the plane around for the next hour or so embracing the gentle warmth that came from beside.
.....
Having landed safely we stayed still for a moment before stepping down and riding the carriage again ignoring the astonished look the driver gave us. Sitting down a comfortable silence settled between us as we watched the roads pass us as we went to our next destination.
" I never noticed how different things looked when I moved around in the air " Isabella broke the silence with a smile " It was much more beautiful than I imagined "
" Indeed, I couldn't stop staring " I said replying to her
" Right, the view was great "
" I wasn't talking about the view "
As the meaning of my words seemed to register to her causing her to whip her head in my direction, the couch's voice saying that we had arrived cut our conversation short.
Helping her down acting, sneaking glances at her completely red face, I moved around escorting her into the restaurant that I had booked for today seating her down at the table.
" How about you drink this to cool down "
Taking the cup of water from my hand Isabella drank it quickly as her blush gradually seemed to cool down.
" So, I was right about the dinner after "
She suddenly brought up as if trying to prove a point, or maybe better act as if she wasn't embarrassed at all.
" Yes, you were
though, if possible, could I give you a recommendation? "
nodding enthusiastically to my comment, she seemed willing to try anything I suggest doing after her experience with the plane. So, with a smile on my face I stood up and took of my coat hanging it on the chair while slowly raising my shirt cuffs.
" Are you going to cook yourself?? "
Perhaps realising what I was going to do, her eyes widened a bit
" Yeah, the food I am going to make is rather special "
Yet even after I had explained why I was going, her face was still filled with confusion probably because how out of character it is for a noble scion to learn cooking
" I had to learn how to cook for myself growing up "
" Is that so... "
" Yeah, so you can rest assured about my skills "
Nodding again, I excused myself as I moved towards the kitchen but just as I was about to go down Isabella's voice reached me.
" Wait what is the food called? "
Turning towards my face lit up with delight and respect to that great food, I uttered one word
" Burger "