Alexander guided to a food booth and ordered sothing. He placed two silver coins on the table and took two food skewers from the vendor.
"Here."
Alexander offered one and I received it. The food in my hand was white and had the shape of a tube; they stacked up horizontally and red sauce covered them.
"Try it."
I lifted my head and Alexander was seen eating it. I brought it to my lips and took a bite.
The sweet-spicy flavor with a little bit of acidity filled my mouth; I thought it was the dressing while the white tube thing was savory and had a chewy texture.
Surprisingly, it matched altogether and–
"It's delicious."
Alexander chuckled.
"I know, right?"
"Yea."
I nodded in agreent and took another bite.
"Let's try sothing else."
We went to the second stall and literally, we just tried every food and drink we could find.
Honestly speaking, I really enjoyed this, and without realizing it, I smiled a lot and even laughed.
.
.
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We took a break by sitting next to each other on a bench while watching people passing by.
"It's good."
Alexander's voice pricked my ears and I responded whilst scooping ice cream into my mouth.
"What is it?"
"To see you smiling and laughing."
I glanced at him.
"Why is that?"
He said nothing and patted my head instead. Since he treated with lots of food and drinks, I would let him pat my head as he pleased.
"Well–"
His golden eyes locked on and I continued.
"–I also had a lot of fun today, thanks!"
My gratitude was sincere, to tell you the truth, I never had a chance to have a homie because I was so imrsed in my study to keep my scholarship, and was too busy with work to stay alive.
Simply, hanging out with friends or enjoying my youth was sothing out of the picture back in my previous life.
Alexander smiled and withdrew his hand.
"You're welco."
I threw the empty cup into the garbage beside and leaned against the splat.
"So what now?"
My stomach was full and I didn't think I could digest another one.
"Hmm…"
Alexander humd as he thought of an idea.
"Do you want to go to the amusent park?"
"Oh! Sounds good."
I couldn't wait to go there. As it settled, soon we got up and strode toward Chislon.
However, my step ca to a halt when I saw a store that caught my attention.
"Can we go in there first?"
Alexander glanced in the direction I was pointing at and nodded.
"Sure."
We crossed the street and entered the shop. It was a souvenir store. The staff welcod us and due to Fedel not being by my side, I had to pick the gift myself.
I didn't know which one to choose and Alexander suggested buying sothing that reminded of my mother.
Heeding his recomndation, I bought two necklaces, one with a blue gem and one with a gold gem; one for my mom and one for Caron.
Luckily, I still had the gold Alexander gave and paid in cash without a hassle.
"Here."
Alexander shook his head.
"No, thanks."
As expected, he refused the gift but I forced him anyway, and he accepted it in the end. Hehe.
Afterward, we exited the store, and I peeked at the souvenir I just bought. Sohow I was quite satisfied with my pick. However–
–Thud!
Soone bumped into and Alexander promptly defended .
"Watch your step, Young Lady!"
"Ah! I'm so sorry!"
A girl's voice pierced my ears when the doer imdiately apologized. Our eyes t as soon as I lifted my head and in an instant, I recognized her.
"Lady Leticia?"
"Ah!"
She was startled and her face turned red.
"I–I'm so sorry!"
And she hastily walked fast.
"It seems she's sneaking out."
Alexander expressed his thoughts, well, I guess it pretty much explained why she wore a scarf that covered her entire face leaving only her eyes visible.
Nonetheless, I was stunned as I saw sothing familiar hanging on her dress. I quickly checked the necklace I just bought but found nothing.
I looked at her dress again and the necklace was indeed stuck on her dress.
"Lady Leticia! Wait!"
Her body was jolted upon hearing my voice and quickly ran whilst shouting.
"I'm so sorry! I won't complint you ever again! Please let go!"
I couldn't help but frown.
'What is she spewing about?'
And unbeknownst to , my feet moved on their own and after her.
"Ian wait!"
I ignored his voice and continued to chase her. We played a cat-and-mouse ga in the sea of people.
"Please let go! I just want to enjoy the festival!"
"No! You misunderstood sothing! Please, co back here!"
"No!!"
Leticia continued to yell and entered an alley. I followed her and to my surprise, she had a quick foot!
Although I channeled my mana to my feet, I still couldn't catch up to her!
'Did she receive proper training?'
However, my steps ca to a full stop when my eyes caught soone in a black robe giving a book to a skinny beggar.
'The banned book!'
I turned around to where I spotted the man but he was nowhere to be seen, and all I could see was the beggar starting to read the banned book.
My brows furrowed upon witnessing the scene.
'What in the world did I just see? Did soone spread the book on purpose?'
No–wait.
I shook my head. This was not the ti, I had to find Leticia first.
I quickly rolled my legs and began running. I whirled left when I t a turn. Yet, the sight before made stretch my eyes.
Leticia lay unconscious and was being carried on a shoulder by a man in black.
'What the hell?'
A magic circle ford on the floor and shone brightly; it was teleportation magic that ca from magic paper.
Luckily, the man's back was facing , and without wasting any ti, I jumped and entered the magic circle.
In a split second, we were transported into the forest and suddenly liquid splatted on my face. The man before fell with a dagger piercing his nape.
"What in the--"
Sothing stung my neck and my vision went black.
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