"Wow, I didn't expect your cooking to be this good, honey."
Zhang Xiu picked up a rib from some sort of creature and popped it into his mouth. "Mm, such a delicate flavor... Hmm... This isn't your meat, is it?"
"Of course not." Yaoshi chuckled as she hopped onto a chair, then picked up a pair of chopsticks to help herself.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Zhang Xiu raised an eyebrow and was about to go over, but Yaoshi stepped ahead of him and opened the door a crack.
She peered through the gap and found a man outside in a blue-and-white suit, with feathers sprouting by his ears and a halo behind his head.
The man had gray-white hair, brilliant golden eyes, and a gentle expression that felt somewhat... incongruous?
"What brings thee here?"
"Well, I heard that Nameless from the Astral Express had arrived in Penacony. I hadn't expected an oversight on the part of the Family to leave our two honored guests paying out of pocket."
Sunday's eyes smiled. "That payment was refunded to your accounts just moments ago."
"My name is Sunday, head of the Oak Family."
"Well, well, if it isn't old Sunny!" Zhang Xiu found Sunday's visit rather entertaining. He reached out and opened the door all the way.
"The most handsome man in Penacony! A pleasure, a pleasure. I'm Zhang Xiu."
Zhang Xiu offered Sunday his hand. The latter didn't dwell on being called old Sunny and shook it instead.
"You flatter me. My looks are hardly worth mentioning. I hope you both enjoy your time in Penacony..."
But Zhang Xiu suddenly lowered his head and leaned close to his ear. "Long live [Order]."
Sunday's eyes flew wide, a trace of astonishment entering his gaze as he looked at Zhang Xiu. Yet it