Chapter 512 – The Peacemaker
He smiled to himself as he took his seat at the head of the long dining table. Cool white cloth. Gem-studded plates. Ambient charm lights above. Food arranged in that "formal but edible" way Lullaby always said was too pretty to bite.
It was too quiet.
Too formal.
This wasn't like the last housewarming.
This?
This felt like a divine summit wrapped in wine glasses.
Then came the soft chime of silver bells. The side doors opened without fanfare, and Lyra appeared with three servant maids trailing behind her—each dressed in the new custom uniforms Lullaby insisted were "cute enough to disarm envy." Powder-pink blouses, starched skirts, lace-trimmed aprons, and silk ribbons in their hair. Very… goddess friendly.
No sound except the smooth shuffle of polished shoes and the gentle clink of porcelain.
Lyra bowed lightly, her voice graceful and calm. "First drink. Per request—tea and milk."
No real wine.
No alcohol.
