With a local guiding them, Gauss and the others soon found an inn near the docks.
The room had an excellent view, offering an unobstructed vista of the lake.
Perhaps because of the lake grand prix, the town's inns were nearly full. Tourists and contestants in all sorts of clothing came and went, forming a stark contrast with the quiet of Gold Silver Town.
It was just past noon, and the sunlight was perfect.
Gauss and the others had no intention of resting at the inn.
After washing up and changing into everyday clothes suited for activity, they strolled onto the crowded main street, planning to experience this rare festive atmosphere for themselves.
The moment they stepped onto the street, a wave of noise washed over them.
All sorts of stalls lined both sides of the street. The air was filled with the aroma of grilled fish and meat, along with the fresh moisture carried by the lake breeze.
"What a lively place!"
Alya's eyes lit up.
Her gaze moved back and forth between the various stalls.
She stopped in front of a stall selling small ornaments such as seashells and picked up a wind-chime-like pendant. Giving it a gentle shake, she listened to its crisp, pleasant clatter.
Apart from food, the street vendors mainly sold exquisite little trinkets resembling souvenirs.
"Why didn't you buy it?"
Seeing Alya return empty-handed, Gauss asked curiously.
"Too expensive. That shopkeeper took me for a fool. He wanted two silver coins for a tiny wind chime." Alya shook her head.
She was not short of money, but she was unwilling to be cheated.
The price was so outrageous that she could not even be bothered to haggle.
Gauss shook his head.
The group bought more supplies on the street.
It was not until dusk