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"Seriously, how could you do this!"
"That's all my hard-earned money, Frieren!"
"How could you exchange gold coins for Magic books, Frieren!"
On the bustling street, Yulian complained incessantly, while Frieren walked proudly ahead, whistling.
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"Hmph!"
"Seriously..."
Seeing that no matter what Yulian said to Frieren, she just looked happy as if she couldn't hear him, Yulian gave up on continuing to criticize.
A box full of gold coins?
Boohoohoo!
It's fine, just a little hardship!
Yulian touched the gold coins he received at the City Lord's Mansion in his pocket, feeling slightly comforted.
"Ouch!"
Yulian rubbed his aching nose, tears welling up in his eyes.
His heart, which had just been comforted, was struck by another ten thousand critical points.
It was Frieren, who was walking ahead, who suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?"
"We're here."
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Frieren explained, and Yulian immediately looked up.
What came into view was a cozy signboard featuring pudding cake and chocolate.
In the center of the signboard, the seven large characters [Alice's Dessert House] caught his eye.
"So this is the important thing you were talking about..."
Yulian's face was a complete blank.
"Huh, what's wrong?"
"I haven't eaten in a long time."
Frieren licked her lips, puffed out her cheeks, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with light.
Yulian felt like if he refused, he would be doing something terrible, so he could only nod and wave his hand grandly.
"Upstairs."
Walking up to the dessert shop on the second floor, Yulian immediately felt the sweet aroma filling the air.
Sweet but not greasy, it was a light and elegant fragrance, like a secluded orchid.
Undoubtedly, this dessert shop was definitely a good one.
"I haven't been here in so long, I didn't expect it to change so much!"
Frieren walked to the window and sat down, her face full of joy and her words full of emotion.
The light shining through the window onto Frieren's face made her skin look very fair, especially when she smiled with her lips pursed, it was incredibly gentle.
The old lady is quite good-looking.
Even Yulian, who had seen countless beauties, had to admit that Frieren at this moment was absolutely stunning, a true white moonlight.
"What are you muttering about? Sit down quickly."
"This time, I'll treat you."
"Treat, treat me?"
Yulian glanced at the expensive menu, his eyes widening slightly.
She really was a damn white moonlight!
"One fruit tart, one honey cake, and one Black Kur Pudding."
"If you want to eat anything else, just order it yourself."
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Frieren handed the menu to Yulian and gestured to the server who was taking notes nearby to listen to Yulian.
[Fruit Tart: 6 silver coins]
[Almond Frosting Cake: 4 silver coins]
[Jam Omelet: 2 silver coins]
[Candied Fruit: 3 silver coins]
[Cheese Cracker: 3 silver coins]
[Black Kur Pudding: 3 silver coins]
[Fresh Milk: 2 silver coins]
[Watermelon Juice: 1 silver coin]
[Vanilla Ice Cream: 3 silver coins]
...
[Honey Cake: 4 silver coins]
[Nuts: 4 silver coins]
Each item cost several days' worth of food outside!
Yulian felt like he was going to fall for it, is this what a rich woman is like!
Yulian could also understand why Frieren exchanged his gold coins for Magic books.
"One watermelon juice, and one honey cake, please."
"Okay, please wait a moment, both of you."
The server smiled and turned to leave.
The interior of the shop was simple yet elegant, with soft lighting casting a brilliant glow on the exquisite desserts.
Yulian and Frieren sat by the window, the sunlight from outside shining through the curtains onto the table, creating mottled patterns of light and shadow.
Afternoon is always lazy, and there weren't many people in the dessert shop; one could even say Yulian and Frieren had the place to themselves.
Yulian felt a subtle atmosphere at this moment, just like the hint of sweetness in the air of the dessert shop.
However, this sweetness was instantly broken after the desserts arrived.
"Awoo~"
Even while eating soft and sticky desserts, Frieren could make a satisfying sound, and her face showed no regard for her lady-like image, revealing a look of infatuation.
The words "Loyal Dessert Fan" were practically written on Frieren's face.
"Aren't you eating?"
"I will in a bit."
"If you don't eat, I will."
Frieren's Black Kur Pudding was eaten quickly, and seeing Yulian dumbfounded, she set her sights on Yulian's honey cake.
Most of the desserts ordered eventually ended up in Frieren's stomach, and Yulian only ate a small portion.
Fortunately, Yulian wasn't particularly fond of desserts.
Most of the time, only gold coins could pique Yulian's interest.
"So delicious."
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Frieren slumped in her chair, looking completely satisfied with life.
"Let's rest for a bit after eating and then go back."
Yulian rested his chin on his hand, sometimes he really couldn't understand Frieren.
She could be sweet or salty, and sometimes she could even pretend to be a big sister, which made her full of curiosity.
"Let's play a bit longer~"
Frieren was rarely a bit coquettish, which made Yulian wonder what kind of hardship she had gone through since they last met to be so nostalgic about city life.
"It's possible, but..."
"But there's nowhere else to go, right?"
Yulian had his own things to do, but if he dared to do them while with Frieren, she would dare to directly destroy him...
"Emmm..."
A thought flashed in Frieren's eyes.
"How about going to the Church?"
"You believe in this too?"
Yulian had already visited Lilia and didn't really want to go again in a short time. He was a bit surprised that Frieren wanted to go to the Church.
"No, I just haven't been there yet."
Frieren shook her head.
"After all, it's where Heiter lived for decades, it's good to take a look."
"So that's it."
While playing, she also wanted to learn more about Heiter?
Yulian looked thoughtful, glanced at the slight evening glow appearing outside the window, and stood up.
"Then let's go quickly and come back, it's getting late."
At night, except for inhabited areas, everything is dark.
No one wants to travel at night.
"Okay, okay, let's go!"
Frieren looked at the last small cake on the table, took a deep breath, sucked in her stomach, and ate it in one bite.
With the last bite of dessert in her stomach, Frieren let out a satisfied sigh and walked straight downstairs.
Yulian's face also couldn't help but show a slight smile as he got up and followed.
"Sir,"
The server called out to Yulian, and with Yulian's puzzled look, the server smiled and spoke.
"It's 18 silver coins in total. Please pay the bill."
"Uh..."
"Huh?"
Yulian looked confusedly at Frieren's figure, who had already gone downstairs.
"Didn't she pay?"
"That Miss seems to have forgotten~"
The server's face couldn't help but reveal a genuine smile beneath the professional one.
We are professionally trained not to laugh, unless we can't help it!
"Frieren!"
Yulian paid the bill with a dark face, unable to help but "roar"~
Frieren, who had already reached downstairs, touched her empty money pouch and finally no longer hid her smile.
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Successfully skipped the bill Yay~
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