It looks like there's a new restaurant here. Did Alex come to his senses and rent out the place, or did the owner change hands? A young man with a slight limp on his left leg stopped in the distance, and his brows furrowed as he looked toward Amy's with a perplexed expression.
His features were very ordinary with a square face. If it weren't for the scar running down the corner of his eyebrow, he would've been the type of person who would be difficult to spot in a crowd.
However, his attire was quite unusual. He wore a dark green silk gown with a belt inlaid with gold and jade buckles. On his feet were high-grade rhinoceros leather boots. This attire couldn't be worn without a rich family background.
What was even more eye-catching was the long saber that was hanging from his waist. The saber had a black hilt and black scabbard, and the hilt was wrapped in black cloth, making it appear as mundane as his face. However, the saber hanging from his waist was quite eye-catching.
After a brief moment of contemplation, he continued onward. Unfortunately, his left leg was a little limp, and it wasn't apparent when he was standing like a straight poplar tree. However, when he began to walk, his right foot would first step forward, and his left foot would drag along the ground before slowly approaching. Even though he wasn't slower than a normal person walking, it was still a little awkward.
However, he paid no heed to the gazes of the bystanders as he continued onward toward Amy's, as if he were an ordinary person who had been attracted to the bustling scene in front of the restaurant.
Night had already fallen, but all of the shops in the Aden Square were still brightly lit. There were also street lamps along the streets, which were lit using oil extracted from magic beasts. The lamps were bright and durable, and magic casters would light them up every day. The next morning, special magic casters would come to extinguish them. All of the operating expenses were collected from all of the shops in the Aden Square by the Aden Square management office.
Within the darkness, a black figure flashed through the dark bushes in the square before stopping on a branch. He looked at the limping young man who was walking toward the restaurant in the corner, and his brows furrowed as he murmured to himself, "Louis always brings back some fun and delicious food for his children wherever he goes, so it's not strange for him to come to the Aden Square. However, he doesn't like crowded environments, so why is he heading toward the most crowded place?"
After pondering for a while, Bertley shook his head and continued to hide in the darkness. His eyes continued to follow Louis's figure. With so many people, it was easy to lose sight of the target.
Even though he had been monitoring this lame merchant for the past few months, he didn't think that this lame merchant would be capable of plotting to take Alex away from Rodu. Even though he had once been an exceptional knight on the border of the empire, he was now just an ordinary merchant with a wife and children.
However, as a member of the Cheetahs under the First Prince's command, he had to ensure that he was focused on completing the mission. This was the code of conduct of the Cheetahs, as well as the basic code of conduct of an Imperial soldier, even if they only obeyed the First Prince.
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"Captain, we've checked half of the shops in the Aden Square today, but we still haven't found anything. Should we continue tonight, or go to another location?" A thin young man asked in a quiet voice as he looked at Narson, who was dressed in lavish robes. There was another person standing a few meters away from him. Some of them were dressed like merchants, while others were dressed in casual wear. The thin young man was dressed like a servant, and he didn't seem to have any connection to any of them.
"It's too conspicuous to check at night." Narson shook his head as he cast his gaze toward the northwestern corner of the square, where a dense crowd had gathered. A faint smile appeared on his face as he raised a hand, and said, "Let's go there. Three-year-old children love to play, and he must be having a hard time right now. Make sure to check all of the bystanders, especially half-elf little girls who are around three or four years old. Split up and search."
Everyone nodded in response, and in the blink of an eye, all of them disappeared into the crowd as they made their way toward Amy's.
"There really are so many people! Is this the banquet, Mother? This is my first time attending a banquet! " Jessica exclaimed as she held onto Rebecca's hand. Her mouth was slightly agape at the sight of the bustling crowd outside Amy's.
"There are so many people here. This is my first time attending a banquet as well." Rebecca's eyes were also filled with astonishment. She was wearing a vibrant red dress today.
The first thing that all of the women in the miner's residential area did after moving into their new houses was to buy new dresses. They had rarely seen such vibrant colors in the past, but now, they were all wearing them. Regardless of whether or not they suited their skin tone and figure, vibrant colors were the most important criteria.
Some people said that by wearing a vibrant dress, they would be able to sever all ties with their dark and gloomy lives.
Rebecca didn't know if that was true, but when she wore this red dress, she felt as if her life was filled with hope, just like the vibrant red color.
The women in the miner's residential area were probably thinking the same thing.
"Jessica! You're here too! Hello, Auntie. " A crisp voice sounded, and Daphne ran over happily. She then turned around and introduced, "This is my grandfather, father, and mother."
"Hello, Daphne. Hello, Grandpa, Uncle, and Auntie," Jessica greeted politely with a happy smile on her face.
"There are so many people today, but it seems like I'm the only one who came." Ignatsu's voice sounded from the side. There was a hint of unhappiness in his voice, and even the green bean sprouts on his head were a little listless.
"Don't be sad, Ignatsu." Amy appeared at the entrance of the restaurant. She looked at the touched Ignatsu, and continued, "Anyway, your father won't come back if you're sad. His seeds are more important than you, right?"
Ignatsu's expression immediately fell. He sighed, and said, "Yes, in his heart, those seeds are more important than me. In my mother's heart, playing cards is also more important than me."
"But, little friend Ignatsu, you're also very important here." Meg strode out of the restaurant and patted Ignatsu's head with a smile before handing the chocolate ice cream in his hand to him.
Meg distributed the ice cream in his hand to the children with a smile, and said, "You've all had your dinner, right? Here's an ice cream for each of you. We'll eat mooncakes together later."
"Thank you, Amy's father!" Elated smiles appeared on all of the children's faces. They couldn't forget the delicious ice cream after tasting it once last time.
A smile also reappeared on Ignatsu's face. He took a lick of the ice cream, and the sweet taste of chocolate melted in his mouth, making his smile even more vibrant.
Meg then greeted Rebecca and Gayle. This was the first time that he had met Daphne's father, Gayle. He really did resemble Gayle very much. Both of them were tall and burly, and the scars on his hands and muscles indicated that he was also an experienced hunter.
Gayle's wife looked like a housewife. She was a little petite, and her hair was neatly tied up in a bun.
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