Noon, Golden Coconut Inn,

    Lis and Taya descended the stairs to the tavern on the first floor.

    "Lis, and Miss Taya?"

    Old Milo, as usual, sat behind the counter. Noticing Lis and Taya, he mentioned unexpectedly:

    "It''s rare to see you here during the day, Lis."

    During this week, Lis had spent his days at the City Lord Mansion researching a hidden array, with the pretext to Old Milo being investigating the location of shops throughout the town and considering what goods to sell.

    Upon returning to the inn in the evenings, Lis would usually visit the tavern on the first floor to pass some time and chat with Old Milo.

    On one hand, Lis wanted to get more information from Old Milo to see if there could be other breakthroughs; on the other hand, he used the opportunity to observe Jue''s status, wondering if this girl would show any other anomalies.

    However, these days, Jue was just like before. Besides exercising with Taya during the day, she showed no other special behavior.

    She seemed just like an ordinary girl, but who knew she could be the core of this town''s illusion?

    Thinking of the bloodiness of the Blood Tower, Lis looked at the lively scene before him in the tavern and sighed slightly.

    Sitting at the bar, Lis ordered a specialty cocktail from Old Milo for himself and Taya, smiling as he spoke to Old Milo:

    "The investigation is almost complete, so there isn''t such urgency anymore."

    "So, have you found a place you fancy?"

    Old Milo raised an eyebrow and asked Lis.

    While speaking, Old Milo''s hands never stopped, as the cocktail shaker danced nimbly in his grip.

    Over these few days, Old Milo and Lis had a good relationship because Lis frequently conversed with him, sharing many interesting tales that Old Milo had never heard.

    Even tales of the kingdoms in the eastern Fanor Continent and the Elf Forest; Lis seemed to have been there, speaking with precision, which made Old Milo, who had never left this town, quite envious. sea??h thё N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Thus, during these evenings, Old Milo often invited Lis for drinks just to hear more interesting tales of the outside world from him.

    Lis didn''t mind this at all. Although the Old Milo before him was an undead creature, under the influence of the illusion, he hadn''t lost his sanity, and Lis treated him with the attitude of a friend.

    "It''s almost there, it''s the small two-story pavilion on the east side of the square."

    "That place, huh..."

    Old Milo thought for a moment and, smiling, replied:

    "The location isn''t too good; apart from during the Gur Festival each year, foot traffic isn''t great. It''s not as bustling as the street of Golden Coconut Inn."

    "Are you not planning on doing business at all?"

    Lis chuckled as he spoke.

    "Even though it''s my shop, I have to make it clear to you, I can''t let you fall into a trap!"

    Old Milo laughed and placed the prepared cocktails in front of Lis and Taya.

    "It''s fine, both Taya and I like it there."

    Lis nodded, lifted his glass, and smiled as he spoke:

    "Anyway, I''ve saved enough. I just want to live the life I desire from now on."

    "If it wasn''t for the love for this place, Taya and I wouldn''t have decided to settle here."

    "That''s indeed true. Though Ihelos isn''t particularly special, living here is quite comfortable."

    Old Milo wholeheartedly agreed with Lis, smiling as he said:

    "Tomorrow is the Gur Festival celebration, Lis, you and Miss Taya must not miss it."

    "Of course, I''ve been looking forward to it for a long time."

    The twinkle in Lis''s eyes showed as he shook his drink and said:

    "Tomorrow, I plan to ask Jue to take Taya and me to experience the celebration, just to let you know, Old Milo."

    "It''s no problem."

    Old Milo replied casually:

    "I''m not opening the shop tomorrow anyway. Everyone from the shop will be at the outdoor stalls in the square. Let Jue take you to enjoy the celebration; it definitely won''t disappoint you."

    It seemed Old Milo remembered something as he continued speaking to Lis:

    "You have a good relationship with Jue, Lis. I''ve heard about the Gold Coin you gave her."

    "We''re just kindred spirits, Taya enjoys chatting with Jue."

    "Once my shop opens, I plan to bring Jue in to help us."

    "You''re thinking of poaching her, Lis? That''s not okay."

    Old Milo was taken aback and teased.

    Old Milo had seen how Lis and Taya treated Jue these past few days and wouldn''t mind if they genuinely wished to take Jue along.

    Old Milo considered Jue as his daughter. Seeing Lis not minding spending money, Jue would surely be better off with Lis and Taya than in the Golden Coconut Tavern.

    Even if conflicts were to arise later, Jue could return anytime without leaving Ihelos.

    Yet Old Milo certainly wouldn''t agree so easily, or else let Lis think it''s too easy, which wouldn''t be good.

    "Not possible, I''ve already told Old Milo, the Gold Coin given to Jue cannot be taken back by you!"

    Lis tapped the table and laughed as he spoke.

    "What a joke, am I that petty?"

    Old Milo''s moustache twitched as he responded displeased.

    "Where''s Jue, by the way?"

    Lis nodded, took a sip of the refreshing golden liquid from his glass, and asked Old Milo.

    "She was here just now, probably went to the kitchen."

    Old Milo knew Lis was joking with him, so he didn''t mind.

    As he turned, Old Milo happened to see Jue coming over from the back with a tray and waved to her: