In the early morning of Royal Capital Ikelite, the sky was washed in a faint blue. In the cool autumn air, the entire city felt especially fresh.
East of Iketerite Academy, after passing through two streets, shops became the dominant feature along the road.
The aroma of cooking smoke, as well as oatmeal and cheese from breakfast, drifted out of a small restaurant.
Lanchi stood at the entrance with a slightly puzzled expression, looking up at the typically styled two-story wooden building. A sign by the door was engraved with the words "Cat Boss Restaurant."
Although the entire building was made of somewhat old-fashioned tea-brown wood, its shape and decorations were filled with the charm of old Victorian style. The expansive roof curved elegantly, its eaves extending far beyond the walls and creating a spacious impression. The space beneath the eaves formed a balcony where people could relax, chat, and even dine. A string of wind chimes hung deep beneath the eaves, and whenever a gentle breeze passed through, they rang with a pleasant chime.
This was the new address Talia had told Lanchi about.
Although it seemed to be a restaurant, the second floor was also rented out as an inn.
If he rented a room here for a long stay, the rent probably wouldn't be too high. More importantly, Lanchi believed the food here had to be distinctive and delicious, or else the food detector Talia would never have taken a liking to it.
As soon as Lanchi pushed open the door, a series of "Jingle~ Jingle~" sounds rang out, and the restaurant's exquisite pavilion-like structure came into view. The simple layout divided the tables and chairs on the first floor into several areas. Aside from the counter by the entrance, there were only the doorways leading to