Everyone got up at around nine in the morning.
Little Blackie had an arm around Ingram, looking exceptionally affectionate.
Zong Shen had not expected these two to hit it off and actually become friends.
Some friends were truly destined to meet; neither race nor strength could stop the seeds of friendship from sprouting.
Normally, Little Blackie could not be bothered to acknowledge anyone in the territory.
However, most ordinary residents were deeply afraid of it.
After all, it was a dragon—and an unmistakably evil dragon!
This was a typical bias caused by ingrained impressions.
But honestly, anyone who wanted to call Little Blackie their brother needed a strong heart.
Right now, [Bard Ingram] did not know its true identity.
The two could still interact as equals.
Once Ingram learned that the fellow he called "Little Black" was actually a five-colored black dragon, whether their friendship could endure would remain unknown.
Strength was extremely important on the Endless Continent.
It was even harder to overcome than simple systems of nobility and class.
However, Zong Shen did not expose the matter. He would let the two of them hang around together for a few more days.
After leaving the inn, Zong Shen led the three people and one dragon to a restaurant, intending to try some local food.
Lentax Great City still mainly ate wheat-based foods, with pastries whose flavors were not particularly varied.
To be honest, Zong Shen still missed the food of Blue Star.
The food culture of the Endless Continent could only be described as barren.
This was especially evident in the snacks eaten by commoners.
Fortunately, basic seasonings like sugar and salt were not scarce, so food at least had some flavor.
But compared to the carefully prepared cuisine of the nobles, there was still a vast gap.