Angel opened his eyes and returned from the Dream Wilderness to reality.
This time, he had spent less than a quarter of an hour in the Dream Wilderness. After confirming that Leon was unharmed, he hurried back to reality. The reason was—
"Knock, knock, knock." Crisp knocking sounded from outside the door.
Angel extended a finger and lightly tapped the air. The door several meters away opened automatically, revealing a hunched figure.
Standing at the door was Anada.
Though the door had opened, Anada hesitated over whether to step inside. Only after a voice said, "Come in," did she lower her head and shuffle into the room.
Anada carried a tray holding an exquisite mithril teapot and matching small cups, along with a plate of emerald-green desserts.
"My lord, this is Night Demon Black Tea, and some cold tea snacks." Anada set the tray before Angel with restrained unease.
Angel said, "Did Zislaid ask you to deliver this?"
Anada shook her head. "No, my lord, this is something I..." Suddenly, Anada did not know what to say. She stammered for a long while without managing a single complete sentence.
Angel smiled softly. "So, these are the after-meal desserts you prepared... Mm, they taste quite good."
Angel's gentleness gradually eased Anada's nervousness. She nodded. "Yes, I prepared these snacks. I'm very grateful..."
"I'm very grateful that you told me about the Frostnight Potion back then, my lord, and kept me from falling into despair."
She had prepared this plate of after-meal snacks to repay the kindness of Angel's guidance back then.
Angel said, "So, you traded with Zislaid for the Frostnight Potion, then paid with your youth?"
"Yes." Anada nodded.
"Was it worth it?" Angel's fingertip lightly tapped the glass tabletop as his eyes quietly watched this old acquaintance before him,