Just as Formidable had said, her favorite dessert shop was tucked away deep inside an unremarkable alley along the commercial street.
If she hadn't personally led the way, Jun Hao was certain he could've spent the entire day wandering around without ever finding it.
Still, that wasn't really a problem. He had already memorized the location.
In the future, if Formidable ever got upset or threw one of her little tantrums, bringing her here would probably calm her down instantly.
"This is the place, Commander."
Formidable stopped in front of a wooden door engraved with elegant patterns, her eyes shining with anticipation.
Jun Hao glanced up at the sign hanging above them.
Written in fancy cursive letters were the words: White and Black.
"White and Black? That's an interesting name."
"Hehe~ The desserts inside are even more interesting."
The moment she finished speaking, Formidable impatiently pushed the door open.
The interior decoration perfectly matched the elegant and noble atmosphere of the Royal Navy.
Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, while finely crafted paintings and antique decorations gave the place the air of a high-class gallery.
If not for the sweet scent of cream and freshly baked pastries lingering in the air, Jun Hao might have genuinely mistaken it for a Royal Navy art exhibit.
The Manjuus bustling around the shop appeared to be serving as the staff. The instant they noticed Formidable, they cheerfully guided the two of them to a table.
As soon as they sat down, one of the Manjuus respectfully handed over a menu.
Just as Jun Hao reached for it, Formidable snatched it away first.
Without even opening it, she immediately placed the order.
"One 'Black' and one 'White'!"
"Chirp!"
The Manjuu gave an energetic nod before hurrying off toward the kitchen on its tiny legs.
Jun Hao looked at Formidable with a helpless smile.
"You didn't even ask what I wanted, Miss Formidable."
"Because these are the two cakes I've always wanted to try side by side."
As she spoke, Formidable straightened her posture and imitated Illustrious's gentle yet dignified tone perfectly.
"Sister Illustrious always says a proper lady should watch her figure and avoid overeating sweets. So every time I come here, I'm only allowed to order one while staring sadly at the other."
Jun Hao couldn't help but chuckle.
"I don't think Illustrious is trying to pick on you. She's probably worried that while eating cake feels wonderful in the moment, losing the extra weight afterward would be a nightmare."
"Commander!"
Formidable puffed out her cheeks in protest.
"Even you aren't on my side!"
Seeing her adorable expression, Jun Hao smiled dotingly.
"Alright, alright. I understand the logic behind cheat meals during dieting."
"Exactly..."
Formidable grumbled softly, though a satisfied look still appeared on her face. Then she waved a hand generously.
"Tell you what, Commander. You can help me eat one of them. That solves the problem perfectly!"
"Then it would be my honor, Miss Formidable."
The Manjuus were surprisingly efficient. Within minutes, two cakes as exquisite as works of art were placed before them.
One was pure black, its surface coated in a mirror-like chocolate glaze adorned with delicate flakes of gold leaf.
The other was soft pink and white, topped generously with fresh strawberries and fluffy cream, sweet enough to make anyone's heart melt at first sight.
As the Manjuu placed the "Black" in front of Jun Hao and the "White" in front of Formidable, she eagerly picked up her fork, ready to dig into the strawberry cake she had been looking forward to all day.
Then Jun Hao suddenly spoke.
"Wait."
He gently pushed the dark chocolate cake in front of him toward the center of the table.
Formidable blinked at him in confusion.
"Commander?"
Without saying a word, Jun Hao picked up the small silver spoon beside the plate and lightly tapped against the thin chocolate shell.
"Crack!"
The delicate layer broke apart instantly, and the rich aroma of chocolate drifted through the air.
Under Formidable's surprised gaze, Jun Hao slowly scooped up a spoonful and brought it toward her lips.
"Commander... what are you doing?"
Jun Hao looked at her quietly as he held the spoon out.
"I made you a promise before, remember? I said I'd feed you cake myself."
The moment he said that, Formidable remembered.
Back in the bath, she really had asked him for exactly that.
Just being able to steal today's date away from Her Majesty the Queen had already left her overjoyed and satisfied. Along the way, she had almost forgotten such a small request herself.
But Jun Hao hadn't forgotten. Not only had he remembered it, he had chosen to fulfill it so naturally, at a moment like this.
Formidable met his gentle gaze, and her heartbeat instantly quickened.
She didn't protest or shy away from him. Instead, her cheeks slowly turned red as she obediently parted her lips.
The smooth chocolate and soft cake melted on her tongue the moment she tasted them.
Even the faint bitterness of the chocolate somehow became sweet under Jun Hao's careful feeding, the warmth spreading straight into her heart.
Watching her happily narrow her eyes, Jun Hao smiled faintly.
"So? How is it?"
"It's really good..." Formidable mumbled softly, still savoring the sweetness lingering in her mouth.
Seeing her reaction, Jun Hao picked up his fork and tasted a bite himself.
'Hmm... not bad.'
The quality was probably around the level of those well-known chain stores from before his transmigration.
It was definitely good, but calling it top-tier would have been pushing it.
Still, Jun Hao felt that what Formidable truly enjoyed probably wasn't just the cake itself.
As his gaze wandered around the dessert shop, he suddenly noticed details he hadn't paid attention to earlier.
The crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling looked elegant at first glance, but hidden inside them were strange mechanical devices.
At the same time, the outlines of large speakers could be seen tucked into the corners of the room.
No matter how he looked at it, this didn't feel like an ordinary dessert café.
Just as suspicion began to rise in Jun Hao's mind...
"Snap!"
"Eh?"
Before he could react, every light in the shop suddenly went out.
Then, almost immediately, the lights returned. But the atmosphere had completely changed.
The elegant décor instantly transformed into something dazzling and extravagant, resembling a high-end nightclub.
The "crystal chandeliers" overhead burst into streams of multicolored light, flooding the room with a vibrant nightlife atmosphere.
'I see... so that's what the "White" and "Black" theme meant. That's actually pretty clever.'
At the same time, Jun Hao felt his seat slowly slide backward, revealing a smooth floor polished like a mirror. Several floor panels gradually rose upward, forming a stage in the center of the shop.
And then, a spotlight descended from above.
Standing beneath it was a figure he knew well.
Formidable's long silver hair shimmered brilliantly under the lights. However, the elegant dress she wore earlier had disappeared. In its place was her beloved μ-Rigging outfit.
A microphone rested confidently in her hand, while a dazzling smile spread across her face.
Facing the only audience member below the stage, Jun Hao, she raised her voice with overflowing excitement.
"Commander! Over here! You didn't seriously think today's date was only about eating cake, did you?"
She laughed brightly, her voice filled with a passion and energy he rarely saw from her.
"Now then, it's time for the real highlight!"
She pointed the microphone toward him, her eyes sparkling beneath the spotlight.
"A concert made just for you... and for you alone."
Her lips curled into a confident smile.
"So tell me, Commander... are you ready to fall completely under my spell?"
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