Bane ultimately chose to leave the restaurant for the time being.
He could see it, but he couldn't eat it.
That feeling was unbearable.
Better out of sight, out of mind.
Besides!
What went into his mouth was the most delicious!
After arriving on another street, Bane stood before a twenty-four-hour hot dog stand, consoling himself as he said, "Boss, extra-large, three sausages, spicy meat sauce, cheese, plus your shredded radish and pickles. Cover the whole bun!"
After handing three dollars to the hot dog vendor and taking his custom oversized hot dog, Bane wolfed down a third of it in one bite and contentedly narrowed his eyes. Then, after chugging half the complimentary soda and washing the hot dog down completely, Bane immediately let out a fizzy burp.
A different kind of happiness rose from his stomach and spread throughout his entire body.
Without hesitation, Bane turned to the hot dog vendor and said—
"Another one."
Just as Bane happily ate his hot dog, an uninvited guest arrived at the restaurant under the cover of night.
Before she even reached the restaurant, the uninvited guest stood outside its door, her nose twitching slightly.
"Cheese-baked lobster?"
There was no need for close inspection. Her superhuman sense of smell swiftly identified the source of the lingering aroma.
Likewise, she could tell from that rich fragrance just how superb the chef's skills were.
At the very least, her own cook could not make her salivate like this.
"Calm down! Calm down!"
"You came here to issue a challenge!"
"You can't be tempted by food!"
The uninvited guest warned herself.
Then, the restaurant door opened.
The light immediately fell upon the uninvited guest. Her long red dress accentuated her voluptuous figure, while her exquisite face bore no trace of makeup. Under the