Asaz decided to join Barbie Restaurant, naturally turning to Greya for guidance. So, the first thing to do was to return to the inn they stayed at to pack their belongings.
Greya and Angel also went with them.
However, they didn’t go to keep an eye on Asaz, but rather because the inn Asaz stayed in was close to Mukihara Bar, and they planned to visit Fangling Hall. After all, Greya had promised Allen the day before that she wouldn’t ignore Kavoline’s situation.
On their way to Champagne Road, Asaz also understood that when Kavoline broke into the Void, Sebastian turned her into living ingredients.
No wonder when Sebastian passed by Mukihara Bar earlier, he had specifically mentioned there was a tasty living ingredient inside. Asaz originally thought he was referring to the owner of Mukihara, but it was actually Kavoline he meant.
It was precisely because of Kavoline’s incident that Allen found Greya and thus Greya set her sights on him.
It’s hard to say whether this was good or bad.
A mixed blessing, it seemed like a curse at first, but now being able to join Barbie Restaurant appears to be a blessing to him.
After Greya and Angel had gone to Mukihara Bar, Asaz originally intended to accompany them to apologize in person. However, Greya did not allow him to do so, as the matter concerned the sacrifice of a Demon.
When Asaz was back at the inn packing alone, the Demon, who had been silent for a long while, once again whispered indistinctly in his mind.
"Is she the Gourmet Sorcerer you’ve always admired?"
Asaz ignored it and continued to pack his things.
"She initially planned to kill you. Aren’t you afraid of being in danger at any moment by following her?" Asaz still did not receive a response to his question.
"You humans are really strange. To willingly stay by the side of someone who once threatened you, even relishing the experience. If it were me, I’d certainly find an opportunity to kill her."
Only then did Asaz finally speak: "According to your logic, I should be killing you right now."
"My dear Miloris, when have I ever threatened you?"
"At any time."
Sebastian laughed: "Then you’re mistaken, my dear. I am always with open arms, waiting for your embrace. We have shared surnames, after all."
Asaz sneered without a word, Sebastian’s aim was to make him fall, perhaps out of malice or possibly for some other purpose. But since Asaz chose to persevere, he naturally would not give up halfway.
"Well, although I very much dislike that woman, it’s fine for you to follow her." Sebastian suddenly lowered his voice, which was already ethereal, and now it whispered like an insect or a fly by his ear: "She will help you grow and see who truly cares about you."
The Demon’s laughter slowly faded by his ear. Asaz’s expression remained unchanged as he lowered his brows and continued working on the task at hand.
...
On the other hand, after confirming that this was a trick of the Demon, Greya naturally found a way to free Kavoline from being living ingredients.
While Greya was treating Kavoline inside, Angel took his place in the yard’s training grounds, watching Ganke and Lyon practice combat.
During the time of the New Star Tournament, Lyon’s progress was swift. This advancement was not just in his own strength, but also in his vision.
Nausicaa, Shan, Serum... Each person had been lingering in the Wizards’ Realm for a long time, and they introduced Lyon into the true Wizards’ Realm.
If one were to say that a month ago, Lyon was still a talented Mortal, now he could be considered a qualified Wizard Apprentice.
In Sky Mechanical City, Lyon wasted not a minute nor a second. Including now, after practicing combat with Ganke, he would go climb the Sky Tower. Because the stronger competitors are now focusing on the New Star Tournament, those who are still climbing the Sky Tower are on par with Lyon in strength, and he enjoys the daily battles immensely. Victory not only brings points, but also Magic Crystals to collect—why not enjoy it?
Amidst the "bang bang bang" of the combat, the door to the yard was pushed open.
The newcomer was Allen, with a face full of worries.
"Allen, you’re back just in time. I just bought some grilled meat, waiting for you to join us," Shan excitedly waved the bone-in meat in her hand, calling Allen over.
The heavily preoccupied Allen wanted to refuse, but he had promised to be responsible for the meals the previous day and had no excuse to break his word.
He sighed, resigned to pick up the meat and sat by the campfire.
However, Allen’s grilling was clearly off today, with his Sweetfire and Butter Wind techniques failing to succeed even once in the midst of his actions.
Seeing Allen so distracted, Shan couldn’t help asking, "Still no news about your sister?"
Shan had heard about Allen’s situation and knew that it was his sister’s whereabouts that were causing him concern.
"I got in touch with Grandpa through Signal Tower today, got some news, but... it’s not too good," Allen explained briefly.
"Eh, your sister went missing in Sky Mechanical City?" Shan was somewhat surprised, "There are so many Mana Eyes in the sky outside, they should have seen something, right?"
"Glenn is currently helping me to follow up with the Mana Eyes to trace my sister’s whereabouts... Ah, crap, the fire’s too strong!" While Allen was talking, he saw the meat on the campfire giving off a burnt smell.
Yet this burnt smell was not unpleasant; it still had a sweet burnt scent.
However, Allen persisted in discarding the burnt meat, insisting it couldn’t be consumed. Shan secretly tore off a small piece to taste and still found it delicious.
But a Gourmet Sorcerer has their own pride—in the food they make, they do not allow even the slightest flaw.
Allen began grilling again, this time with his full concentration, earnestly preparing the meat.
Shan felt it improper to disturb Allen any further, so she turned to Angel and asked, "Speaking of which, when did Allen’s sister go missing?"
"During the month of drizzling rain."
"That time, huh... I remember I had already arrived at Sky Mechanical City. Do you know what Allen’s sister looks like? Maybe I’ve seen her."
Allen continued to focus on grilling, but he must have heard Shan’s question. Since he didn’t object, Angel lightly snapped his fingers.
An illusion of Irene appeared in front of Shan.
"I thought she would also be a big fatty. But she’s fair and pretty, with a hot figure and, most importantly, so tall... I don’t like it," Shan, who has always maintained a lolita appearance, muttered enviously.
"Have you seen her?" Angel asked.