Deren's Charm [Daily 10k, Please Subscribe]

The group chatted as they walked, eventually arriving at the marketplace during the peak of the crowds.

Ysera clung to Deren's arm with one hand, unwilling to let go, while her other hand rapidly bought all sorts of food and trinkets along the way.

"Teacher, try this handmade grilled skewer. It's super delicious. Come on, open your mouth~" Ysera said as she floated along, holding out a Theramore specialty—grilled squid skewers.

Deren: Are you serious? N'Zoth eating grilled squid skewers? That's cannibalism!

Meanwhile, Stellagosa watched the teacher and student interacting so amicably and suddenly felt as if none of this was real. Was the Black Dragon about to have his home stolen? Well, she had come to steal his home too, but some purple-skinned elf from who-knew-where had beaten her to it.

"Ahem~" She coughed for no reason, pretending to be concerned as she asked, "Is it really that good? Let me try some?" As soon as she finished speaking, she hurried back to the skewer stall, tossed out a gold coin, grabbed a handful of grilled squid skewers, and ran back.

Then she claimed Deren's other side, deliberately took a bite of a skewer first, and said with great enjoyment, "It really is delicious—fresh and springy, with a wonderful texture. Mr. Deren, would you like to try some too?"

Faced with the skewer held to his lips, Deren froze for a moment and looked doubtfully at the Blue Dragon. What was this supposed to be? A rivalry between women?

He could only refuse quickly. "No, no need. Ysera already let me try some earlier."

"Fine." The Blue Dragon pretended to be disappointed and walked along with her head hanging low. Even the skewers no longer smelled appetizing.

The three of them were squeezed into a crowded street, yet they