The golden light from the sun, which had begun to tilt toward the western horizon, pierced through the gaps in the inn's window.
Inside the room, Calian and Wolvin stood side by side in front of a large wooden mirror. The two of them were now dressed in the best clothes they had in their storage space to enjoy their time together.
This was the moment Wolvin had been eagerly waiting for: a romantic dinner at a restaurant.
Calian, who was adjusting his collar, slowly turned his head and looked his spouse up and down.
The Night Wolf youth wore a fine, elegant red shirt with black stripes that fit his body perfectly, accentuating his slender curves while giving off a neat impression he rarely displayed while adventuring.
"You look very cute, Wolvin." Calian praised sincerely, his eyes unable to hide that he was truly mesmerized by the Night Wolf youth's face and appearance. "This is my first time seeing you wear those clothes. You look very different."
For Wolvin, that short sentence was an incredibly precious compliment. He knew his husband's character very well.
All this time, Calian had been a rigid, overly rational youth who sometimes found it very difficult to string together sweet words or honestly express his feelings directly, even when it was just the two of them alone in their room.
"Really?" Wolvin replied happily. A highly visible blush slowly spread across both of his cheeks, while his black tail began wagging left and right in a cheerful rhythm. "After hearing your compliment just now, I feel much more confident about going out and having dinner with you tonight."
Without any warning, Wolvin stepped forward and suddenly hugged his husband tightly.
"You also look very handsome in your white shirt, Darling." the Night Wolf youth praised in return. Wolvin looked up slightly, deeply mesmerized by his husband's handsome face which looked so elegant and captivating. The pristine white shirt Calian wore contrasted sharply with the color of his purple hair, making his handsomeness shine even more. "It makes me want to just look at your face all day long without doing anything else."
Hearing the sweet words from his spouse, Calian smiled faintly. He wrapped both of his arms around Wolvin's waist and returned the hug quite tightly, channeling the warmth between them.
"Thank you for the compliment, Wolvin." Calian replied in a much more relaxed tone than usual. "But if you really want to look at my face, then just look at it as much as you please. Am I not your husband?"
"Hmph! Even without you telling me, I will definitely always do so!" Wolvin replied in a spoiled, triumphant tone.
After enjoying the warmth of the embrace for a few moments, Wolvin finally released his hug. He took one step back, looking back at his husband's handsome face with a bright smile. "Now, let's go and enjoy our first date!"
Calian nodded in agreement with his spouse's invitation.
Hand in hand, the married couple walked out of the room and went down to the first-floor lobby. Upon arriving there, Calian approached the inn's reception desk to ask for recommendations on the best restaurants around the city center that had a good atmosphere and were suitable for a romantic dinner.
The inn receptionist smiled amiably and immediately mentioned the name of a famous restaurant, complete with directions to get there.
After expressing their thanks and getting accurate information from the receptionist, the two of them stepped right out of the inn, walking casually toward the restaurant armed with a small map drawn on parchment.
That twilight, the atmosphere in Sellon City felt so cozy and peaceful. The sky above the city changed colors into a very beautiful blend of orange, pink, and purple. The evening air felt so cool as it blew softly against the skin of the married couple walking side by side.
It did not take long for them to find the intended restaurant building, and they immediately entered it without hesitation.
Upon arriving in the restaurant lobby, a male waiter in a very neat vest uniform immediately approached the two of them.
"Welcome to our restaurant, Sirs." greeted the man very amiably and politely, bowing slightly to pay his respects. "For tonight, would the two of you like to have dinner in the regular, more crowded dining hall, or in a private room?"
"The two of us would like to eat in a private room." Calian decided without the slightest hesitation. He absolutely did not want his intimate time and romantic date with Wolvin tonight to be interrupted by the stares of strangers or the noisy chatter of other patrons. "Could you escort us there now?"
"Of course, Sir. Please follow me." replied the waiter.
Highly amiable and professional, the restaurant waiter led the way and accompanied the two of them up a curved staircase to the second floor, then down a quiet hallway until they arrived at a room closed by a carved wooden door.
The moment the door opened, Wolvin could not hide his awe. In that elegant private room, there was a round table with two cushioned chairs located right next to a large glass window.
From the position of that window, they could directly enjoy the beautiful view of the Sellon City sky at dusk slowly blending into night. The lighting inside the room was also kept slightly dim with small candles on the table, creating a highly intimate and romantic atmosphere.
Wolvin felt truly satisfied with the atmosphere in that private room, exactly as he had imagined.
Once the two of them stepped forward and sat in their respective chairs facing each other, the restaurant waiter immediately handed two menu books to his customers.
"Please order the food and drinks you two would like to enjoy tonight, Sirs." said the waiter while standing patiently near the table, getting ready with a small parchment and a pen in his hands.
Calian and Wolvin opened the menu books. Their eyes began to read all the rows of luxurious food and drink names listed on the menu.
However, the two of them were quite surprised by all the food and drink prices listed there.
Is this the most luxurious restaurant in this city? Calian thought in shock as his eyes traced the price list on the menu he was holding. He truly did not expect it.
For comparison, a luxurious inn for adventurers with an en suite bathroom was only priced at 1,000 Len per night. Yet, the cheapest food at this restaurant was priced at 5,200 Len. And for the main course consisting of a high-quality monster meat steak, the price could reach a fantastic figure of 12,000 Len per portion.
Calian glanced from behind his menu book. He could see Wolvin also falling silent, looking slightly hesitant when he saw the row of unreasonable prices.
But, upon looking at his spouse's face which had looked so enthusiastic and happy since that afternoon, Calian instantly steeled his resolve. Money was not a big issue for him. He did not want to make his beloved spouse feel disappointed and ruin their first date just because of food prices.
Calian closed his menu book slowly and looked at his spouse.
"Wolvin, just order whatever you want to eat." Calian said casually, giving full permission.
Hearing that, Wolvin lowered his menu book and looked at his husband's face.
"Is it okay for us to eat at such an expensive price?" he asked softly to make sure, never expecting that the food prices for just a romantic dinner out could be so choking on their wallets. He did not want his husband to feel burdened.
"It's fine, Wolvin." replied Calian in a very gentle tone, giving his spouse a reassuring smile. "You have been eagerly looking forward to this moment since we were at the guild earlier, right? Do not worry about the price. Just order whatever you want to eat tonight."
After hearing his husband's definitive answer, the hesitation in Wolvin's eyes instantly vanished. He did not want to waste this opportunity and did not want to make his husband feel like his efforts were rejected.
Without hesitation, Wolvin immediately chose all the finest quality meat dishes that he really wanted to order. Calian also ordered the dishes and wine he wanted to enjoy during his romantic dinner with his spouse.
Near the table, the restaurant waiter, with his friendly smile and professional demeanor, noted down every order spoken by his two customers.