Eldritch Horror Theatre

After all this time, the Dragon King's Oathbreaker had finally taken his advice.

Indeed, the new waitress in the small shop was none other than Store Manager Sunny—the same woman he had sheltered with the authority of a True King when Siren and the Ji Clan had encircled her.

He had never brought just one piece of trouble to Professor Lanaya.

Sunny, who had luckily become a Dragon King Oathbound, held an overly idealized pursuit of free will. Because of this, she not only failed to serve wholeheartedly, but had even created various misdirections to prevent the Dragon King from recruiting more Covenanters.

This top-tier traitor behavior ultimately led to her exposure at a critical moment. She had hidden herself perfectly, only for an ill-timed blessing to give her away.

If he hadn't accepted the task and intervened, they would have long since borrowed a knife to kill her and finished cleaning house.

Of course, even now, in the eyes of the Siren demigod Kelsen, the true culprit A Long had already been executed; as far as Kelsen knew, the man before him was nothing more than a puppet under his control.

Before that task ended, Sunny had profoundly expressed her hesitation and feeling of being lost. At the time, Fu Qian had offered her a bit of minor guidance: to come here to the Academy and see if anyone was interested in her special constitution.

She had obviously hesitated at the idea, but in the end, she had still come.

He still remembered how, at the very end of the task, she had lamented that the Wasteland no longer had a place for her and that she would never get the chance to say "Welcome" to him again.

Hearing her say those exact words so smoothly just now could be considered making up for that regret.

However, she clearly hadn't realized it yet.

"Thank you, let me take a look."

Just like Fu Qian, Ji Liushuang studied the new waitress. Taking it upon herself to order, she politely offered her thanks and accepted the menu from Sunny.

...

"Business here is really good. When I came two days ago, they hadn't added any staff yet."

As Sunny quickly stepped aside, Ji Liushuang flipped through the menu and offered a casual remark.

[She's a transcendent.]

Of course, speaking aloud completely failed to hinder her ability to multitask as she covertly traced characters on the tabletop.

As expected of an outstanding student of the Academy? He vaguely remembered that the last person to act as his pen pal at this table was Lanaya.

However, the target back then, Jia Keke, had at least been a customer. In contrast, a mid-tier transcendent running around serving plates was indeed far more jarring.

It was entirely normal for Classmate Liushuang to be this cautious.

[Yes, but there is no need to hide the fact that you noticed.]

Amid his musings, Fu Qian's traced reply fully displayed the composure of a Lifetime Professor.

Huh?

In that instant, even someone as brilliant as Classmate Ji widened her eyes a fraction.

She would never doubt Professor Fu's judgment, but this response was truly unexpected.

A mid-tier transcendent working as a waitress—even a moment's thought suggested the situation was far from simple.

But looking at it now, did Professor Fu actually know something?

This was clearly his first time visiting the shop since his return.

At the same time, the waitress acted as if she didn't know Professor Fu at all, instead stealing a few extra glances at Ji Liushuang herself.

The hidden circumstances behind it all truly left the imagination running wild.

...

Even though Fu Qian indicated she didn't need to worry, Ji Liushuang still displayed excellent upbringing.

After confirming there was no need to worry about the blonde waitress, she refrained from the impolite act of discussing someone right in front of them. She simply stopped hiding her curiosity, thoughtfully observing the woman a few more times.

Of course, the main theme of their trip remained unchanged. During this rare departmental team-building outing, she soon focused her attention on the delicious food in front of her. She chatted freely about trivial matters in a relaxed posture, perfectly blending into the shop's atmosphere.

For a time, it was Sunny, noticing her unusual reactions, who used various tasks as cover to observe her in return.

Amid this subtle harmony, the shop's atmosphere quickly grew lively.

All sorts of customers arrived one after another, among them even a few old faces that looked familiar to Fu Qian.

Many of them took note of the third person who had been added to the small shop's staff.

But who was Sunny? Having run the Dragon Peak Inn for years, she quickly won the approval of numerous patrons with her earnest, sincere attitude.

Furthermore, one could see she strictly kept to her role, showing absolutely no intention of overstepping her bounds or ruining the establishment's vibe.

The cheerful expressions of the boss and his wife fully reflected their satisfaction with their new employee.

He just didn't know if Sunny had followed his advice, asking for no salary and only seeking a place to stay.

The joyous atmosphere lasted late into the night. Classmate Liushuang, clearly in a good mood, found her appetite improving accordingly, and she tried many delicacies based on Fu Qian's recommendations.

In contrast, neither she nor Fu Qian showed much enthusiasm for the shop's fine wine.

"You two..."

Not only that, but one of the main consumers of the shop's fine wine was nearly scared off by them.

The moment the door opened, upon confirming that it really was Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang sitting there, Professor Lanaya's footsteps visibly faltered in hesitation.

Then, as her gaze fell upon Sunny, a very bad premonition welled up in her heart, giving her the urge to turn and flee.

...

"Lanaya?"

However, how could Fu Qian let her escape? He immediately called out to her enthusiastically, his face full of pleasant surprise.

"What a rare guest! Hurry, come sit here!"

Are you sure?

This lady's liquor bills were enough to buy the shop several times over by now, right?

His shout not only froze the woman's expression, but also drew sideways glances from the other diners.

Although they didn't know her exact identity, the attendance rate of the woman who had just walked in had undoubtedly left a deep impression on any regular.

For such a figure to be called a rare guest created an extreme sense of contrast, making almost everyone turn their heads, eager to see how she would react.

"You two certainly are in a good mood..."

Under this focused attention, Professor Lanaya ultimately didn't flee, biting the bullet and stepping forward instead.

"Of course. We've been waiting for you for a long time."

Unfortunately, before she had even fully settled into her seat, Fu Qian's greeting added a heavy brushstroke to the ominous premonition in her heart.

"Why were you waiting for me?"

Her face instantly turned vigilant, her expression screaming that he was indeed waiting here to trap her again.

[Is this another piece of trouble you dragged in?]

Bolstered by her surging emotions, the characters she traced with her finger displayed an unrestrained wildness.

"Don't be nervous. The main thing is that neither of us brought money, so we've been waiting for you all this time."

In response, Fu Qian was completely unapologetic, wearing a look that suggested she was overthinking things.

No money?

This answer was undoubtedly far too nonsensical... Of course, if it were true, Lanaya was more than happy to accept it. She immediately snorted.

"Easy enough. This meal is on me."

See, he'd told himself they could save on this precious expense.

Expressing his gratitude right away, Fu Qian shot a glance at Ji Liushuang.

'It actually worked...'

The latter was clearly steeped in shock.

[So you know what the situation is here?]

Lanaya, her mood having relaxed somewhat, casually continued tracing characters while grabbing the barely touched wine nearby and pouring herself a brimming glass.

[I know. Trouble.]

This time, Fu Qian finally chose the same method of reply. It was just that the instant she clearly read what he had written, a loud crack rang out directly from the glass in Professor Lanaya's hand.

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