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After twenty-eight years in the Era of Humans.
Central Lands.
Rigel Canyon.
Fortress City Val.
This majestic fortress city stands on the border between the Central Lands and the Northern Lands.
The tall city walls, the large number of fully armed patrolling guards, and the martial law at the fortress gate all speak of the turbulent situation in the Northern Lands.
"This checkpoint is currently closed to passage."
The captain of the guards, wearing heavy black armor, sat on a wooden chair and looked at Frieren and the others with a serious gaze.
"Please turn back, everyone."
"Then, if I may ask, when will it be possible to pass?"
Fern asked softly with a worried expression.
"Hard to say..."
The captain of the guards hesitated.
Looking at the few people in front of him, he asked doubtfully.
"The demons and Demon are unusually active in the Northern Lands right now, what are you going there for?"
"We..."
Fern's lips parted slightly, but she shook her head.
Going to the 'Land Where Souls Sleep', this legendary place?
Saying it out loud might just make people think it's nonsensical.
"Okay, thank you."
After thanking him while holding Fern, Frieren turned around and led the group away.
"Frieren, the checkpoint is closed, what do we do now?"
Fern asked Frieren worriedly.
Yulian, on the other hand, secretly guessed Frieren's plan.
It's nothing more than just waiting until the closure is lifted.
As an elf, the thing they care least about is time, let alone being able to sleep in for a few days because there's nothing to do.
"Since we can't depart for now, why don't we stay here for a while?"
Frieren walked ahead of everyone with her hands behind her back, her tone carrying a hint of joy that was hard to detect.
"But, aren't we going to think of a way?"
Fern said unwillingly.
"If that's the case..."
"Alright, let's just do this for now."
"I'll go find an inn, let's disband here for now."
Frieren interrupted Fern, and after making the decision, she had already run far away.
"Honestly."
Fern puffed out her cheeks, full of frustration but nowhere to vent it.
After all, the fortress has closed the checkpoint, there's nothing that can be done.
"Looks like we can stay here for a bit longer~"
A faint look of relief also appeared on Yulian's face.
The closer he got to the Northern Lands, the more uneasy Yulian felt.
He liked this peaceful life very much, but he was destined not to be able to continue living like this peacefully forever.
"Mr. Yulian!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing Yulian's words, Fern's puffed-up cheeks instantly let out a muffled sound, full of menace.
"No, Fern, listen to me explain!"
Yulian's mouth twitched.
It seemed he had celebrated too early!
"What I meant is that we should rest for a while first, and then think of a way to get through the checkpoint!"
"It's not like Frieren, thinking about sleeping in or eating delicious food or anything!"
"Fern, you have to believe me!"
Yulian raised his palm, holding up four fingers to swear.
"That's too fake."
Stark couldn't stand it and couldn't help but complain.
The result was Fern's indifferent gaze.
"Hmm, Mr. Yulian is truly enlightened."
Stark's face turned ashen.
He really didn't expect Fern to fall for that!
"So, Mr. Yulian, do you have any good ideas?"
Fern sighed softly.
Actually, she didn't want to get angry, but she was human, not an elf.
Mistress Frieren's 'for now', who knows how many more years that will be?
Moreover, they couldn't guess how long the checkpoint would be closed.
"I do have a way..."
Yulian looked at Fern, whose expression had improved, and let out a sigh of relief, smiling faintly.
"We can't go by land..."
we can consider going by sea, Yulian hadn't finished speaking when the words of a merchant quietly walking past the three of them already shattered Yulian's idea.
"I heard the sea route has also been closed recently..."
the man's uncertain voice, asking his companion.
"Yeah."
"Not only that."
"Although the Northern Lands are going to send troops to suppress the demons, the checkpoint will take at least two years to open..."
a man said with a troubled face.
"Business is completely ruined!"
So that means we can't go by sea either?
Yulian's open mouth closed in silence.
"Mr. Yulian, it seems your idea won't work..."
Fern lowered her brows, looking a bit disappointed.
"Yeah."
Yulian admitted it generously and gently patted Fern's shoulder.
"There will always be a way, in any case, let's go get something to eat first."
"Yay!"
"I'm just hungry!"
Stark's eyes lit up, and he immediately shouted out happily.
"Alright."
Fern nodded helplessly and followed Yulian's steps.
Although it was a fortress city, there were still quite a few delicious foods inside.
Yulian walked through the city based on his memories and soon arrived at a familiar storefront.
It's been almost eighty years...
Yulian gently raised his head.
As the large words [Tavern] came into view, the logo shaped like a beer barrel also made Yulian can't help but lick his lips.
"Mr. Yulian, I don't like it here."
At the entrance of the tavern, Fern hesitated.
"Fern, it's not what you think."
Yulian smiled slightly.
"Although I don't know why, this is actually a tavern that's similar to a dessert shop."
"Besides alcoholic drinks, they also have a lot of delicious food~"
"Really?"
Fern blinked her beautiful purple eyes, full of innocence.
Yulian vaguely felt like he was kidnapping a well-behaved younger sister from next door.
But Yulian swore to the heavens, he truly wasn't lying!
"Of course it's true."
"I can testify for Mr. Yulian!"
Before Yulian could speak, Stark had already eagerly started explaining.
"Although the exterior decoration looks like a tavern, there are indeed very delicious desserts inside..."
"They even have ice cream, which is rare outside!"
"Then let's try it."
Fern pursed her lips and nodded, half-believing, half-doubting.
Yulian gave Stark an appreciative look, led the way into the building, and found a window seat.
[Fruit Tart: 6 Silver Coins]
[Almond Frosting Cake: 4 Silver Coins]
[Jam Omelet: 2 Silver Coins]
[Candied Fruit: 3 Silver Coins]
[Cheese Biscuits: 3 Silver Coins]
[Black Kur Pudding: 3 Silver Coins]
[Fresh Milk: 2 Silver Coins]
[Watermelon Juice: 1 Silver Coin]
[Vanilla Ice Cream: 3 Silver Coins]
...
[Special Jumbo Ice Cream: 6 Silver Coins]
[Honey Cake: 4 Silver Coins]
[Nuts: 4 Silver Coins]
[Alcoholic Drinks:]
[Wine: 3 Silver Coins]
[Rose Essence Wine: 5 Silver Coins]
[...]
So many delicious things!
Little stars appeared in Fern's eyes, but she was also a bit hesitant.
The prices on the menu were a bit expensive.
"Order anything you want, it's my treat."
Yulian took out his money pouch, shook it in front of the two of them, and smiled gently.
"I'll bring Frieren's share to her later."
"Ha! Thank you, Mr. Yulian!"
Golden light shone in Stark's eyes, and he immediately began ordering without hesitation.
After nodding happily, Fern also ordered a few delicious items she liked.
Seeing this, Yulian casually selected a few more items he liked and the Black Kur Pudding that Frieren loved, then handed the menu to the waiter.
Yulian really liked seeing Fern and Stark looking happy.
It felt like treating his childhood self to a feast.
However, looking at his gradually thinning money pouch, Yulian couldn't help but sigh.
It looks like it's time to figure out how to make some money...
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