By the time Ang and Aisha arrived in River Bay City, it was already late, but the city gates remained open. The streets were brightly lit on both sides, shop signs gleaming beneath the lights. Pedestrians moved through the night market in twos and threes, carrying the weariness of the day. After paying the coachman, Ang entered a quiet inn with Aisha. The journey had left them both exhausted, and after a simple dinner, they retired early.
The next morning, Aisha pushed open the window. Sunlight streamed into the room, mingling with River Bay City's distinctively damp air. Watching the vendors already busy on the street, she turned to Ang, who was fully dressed, and said, "Brother, let's go buy ore first!"
Ang smiled faintly and adjusted his cloak. "Don't rush. Let's have breakfast first. It's been a long time since I had breakfast in River Bay City. Don't you miss it too?"
Hearing that, Aisha nodded, her eyes lighting up slightly. "Now that you mention it, Brother, I really do miss it!"
The two left the inn, and Ang followed his memories to a breakfast stall in the old district. The owner was skillfully turning food in the pan, while the fragrant scent of oil drifted through the steam. Aisha pointed at a basket of freshly steamed pastries. "Brother, this is it! Back when we were at the academy, I could only afford one occasionally by saving my apprentice allowance. It was really delicious."
Ang smiled and nodded, bought two portions, and handed one to her. They ate as they walked, and the steaming breakfast seemed especially sweet in the morning breeze.
"Brother, River Bay City is so much more prosperous than Pat City." Aisha took a bite of her pastry while looking around.
Ang nodded. "River Bay City