At this moment.
The main street was bustling, filled with sounds of joy and excitement.
It was just past nine in the morning.
This was exactly the time when many adventurers would delve into the Dungeon.
Here, East Street was crowded with ordinary people, bustling with activity.
Countless vendors lined the center or sides of the road, enthusiastically emitting fragrant aromas or the sizzling sound of grilling.
The entire road was decorated with ribbons and beautiful flowers, adding a touch of splendor compared to usual.
Above the street, colorful flags strung on ropes fluttered in the wind.
The flag patterns were divided into two types: the outline of a fierce lion representing monsters, and the elephant head emblem of the Ganesha Familia.
In this atmosphere, the people in the City were also stirred with enthusiasm.
Blushing Orc children repeatedly pulled at their mothers' hands, and the footsteps of the crowd also sounded particularly excited.
The sunlight in the sky was dazzlingly bright, as if celebrating this day.
At this moment, East Street was painted with the colors of a festival.
"..."
Ryu looked at the scene before her, a rare smile appearing on her face.
Seeing that Ryu seemed to be in a good mood.
Ling Xuan also nodded with satisfaction.
The two of them walked around, searching for Xier.
However, Ling Xuan was also very clear that he probably wouldn't see Xier today.
No, or rather, he would only see Xier's alternate form...
Just as Ling Xuan was thinking this, the expression on Ryu's face attracted his attention.
At this moment, Ryu's gaze was fixed on the croquette.
Although her face remained calm, Ling Xuan could still see the longing she revealed in that instant.
Then...
"Wait for me here for a moment."
Huh?
A look of confusion appeared on Ryu's face.
Ling Xuan quickly left the spot and reappeared before her shortly after.
"Ah—"
At this moment, Ling Xuan brought the croquette to Ryu's mouth, making a feeding gesture.
This sudden action made Ryu slightly startled.
Subconsciously, she licked the food near her mouth.
Immediately after, as if she had just realized, a blush appeared on her face.
Ah ah ah—
What was she doing?
This was clearly Miss Xier's partner...
How could she do such an intimate action that only partners should do?
Seeing the turmoil on the elf girl's face, Ling Xuan naturally understood.
However, he pretended not to know and said,
"What's wrong? Don't you like it?"
"No... that's not it."
"Could it be that you hate me?"
"No, no, no, how could that ever happen!"
At this moment, Ryu's face also inevitably showed a hint of turmoil.
Under Ling Xuan's urging, Ryu could only slowly close her eyes and bite into the crepe held to her mouth.
Soon, the not-so-big crepe was completely gone.
However, the cream filling squeezed out from the crepe skin got onto Ryu's cheek.
Ryu, with white cream on her cheek, exuded a unique charm.
This caused Ling Xuan to slightly pause, and then he used his finger to wipe the cream off Ryu's cheek.
???
This sudden intimate action once again made Ryu's brain stop functioning.
"Ling Xuan..."
"You had cream on your cheek, I just wiped it off for you."
Just wiping off cream...
Ryu thought to herself while exhaling deeply, forcing herself to calm down.
Soon, her face returned to its previous calmness.
"Then let's continue to look around. I don't know where Xier is, but if we keep looking, we might find her."
Just like that, the young man and the elf girl continued to weave through the crowd.
Soon, another figure appeared in Ling Xuan's sight.
"That is..."
Ling Xuan's gaze stopped on a figure.
And that figure also noticed Ling Xuan at the same time!
"Hey—Ling Xuan—!"
That's right, the owner of the voice was undoubtedly Hestia, who had just left the Feast of the Gods!
The moment she saw Ling Xuan, Hestia immediately pushed through the surrounding crowd.
In just an instant, she arrived in front of the two of them.
"Lady Hestia?"
Ryu said with some surprise.
She naturally recognized Hestia.
"Hestia, I didn't expect you to be here."
Ling Xuan also said with great emotion.
"Of course, because I wanted to see you, you appeared before me."
Hestia said proudly.
She even puffed out her large, soft chest that would make Loki envious.
However, the next second, Hestia's expression immediately returned to normal.
Her gaze lingered on Ryu.
"This elf lady is... If I'm not mistaken, she should be an employee of The Benevolent Mistress."
As she spoke, the air, for some reason, gradually filled with a sour smell.
And seeing this scene, Ling Xuan unhurriedly explained.
"Ryu, one of my team members."
????
"Ling Xuan, you formed a team? How come I didn't know about this?"
"Just formed it two days ago."
At this moment, Hestia, hearing these words, also relaxed her guard a little.
She sized up Ryu from head to toe. To be honest, she felt that this girl was quite good in both looks and figure.
Should she say, as expected of an elf?
However, despite saying that, Hestia became even more worried.
"You were an employee with my Ling Xuan before, and now you're his teammate. You wouldn't take advantage of your position to get close to Ling Xuan, would you? This is my Ling Xuan! You can't have any improper intentions."
Hestia said this, emphasizing "my" in her words.
Hearing these words, Ryu still maintained a calm expression.
"No, such a thing obviously won't happen..."
Ryu really wanted to say this, but suddenly recalled the scene just now.
She was a little unsure for a moment.
However, she quickly returned to her calm state.
As Xier's companion, isn't it normal for her to have a good relationship with Ling Xuan?
There shouldn't be any problem, right?.