Chapter 354: Just Like Clouds
As dusk approached, fiery clouds poured down.
The heat accumulated during the day began to dissipate, and the chill of spring unknowingly seeped into every inch of the air.
Anno stood in the bustling street, a gust of cold wind blew, and he shivered.
She was holding an ice cream cone in her hand, and it felt even colder when she ate it.
A knitted shawl was placed on her shoulders, and Secris adjusted it with a stern and serious expression, as if it were the most important military matter.
He was extremely tall with broad shoulders, completely enveloping Anno's petite figure.
Anno stopped where he was so that he could fasten the buttons smoothly.
Because she was still eating an ice cream, Cecil's hand had to pass through her raised hand and chin. She was too small for Cecil, and the buttons were hidden by her hand and chin. He touched the metal buttons on the shawl and subconsciously lifted Anno's chin gently with his hand so that he could see the buttons.
After making the move, Secris realized he had overstepped his bounds, and his movements froze.
Anuo didn't notice anything amiss. She never fussed over such small details and was used to their caring and companionship. She lifted her chin following his hand gesture, put the ice cream away, and looked like a well-behaved child out shopping and playing with her parents.
The streetlights began to turn on one by one, and various advertisements were projected overhead.
A vibrant, colorful scene that is mesmerizing and intoxicating.
Secris focused intently on the single color before her. The sweet aroma of ice cream couldn't mask the faint, warm scent emanating from her body—the fresh fragrance of her washed and dried clothes, which, warmed by her body heat, carried an added warmth.
Secris lowered his eyes, the girl's figure reflected in his dark eyes. In his eyes, she was a fluffy ball, like a soft cloud, small, and he wanted to hold her in his hands.
Perhaps he had paused for a while, because the girl looked up at him. With a crisp "click," the button was fastened, and he withdrew his hand. His fingers inevitably brushed against the long hair by her cheek, which was cool and soft.
His hands hung at his sides, and the fingers that touched her long hair curled up slightly.
It's soft and fluffy, just like a cloud.
"Your Highness, I've bought it. That shop always has long queues. Next time you want to eat it, I'll go buy it in advance."
Caesar emerged from the crowd, smiling broadly as he handed her a fragrant meat pie.
The pastries at this shop sell very well. Anno could smell the aroma from afar, and the line was long. Caesar waited for fifteen minutes before getting a turn.
Anno took it, taking a bite of the cool ice cream and then a bite of the hot meat patty.
They are not afraid at all that such alternating hot and cold temperatures will be bad for their health.
Zerg usually eat minerals, so she wouldn't need to avoid these common foods.
The meat pie has a thin, crispy crust. One bite fills your mouth with a savory aroma, while the meat inside is tender yet not greasy, bursting with juice in your mouth. It's so delicious that she couldn't help but smile.
Secris was slightly worried. When Her Highness didn't have her core, her body was very weak and she couldn't eat or touch many things. After her core returned to her body, she didn't have any problems with food.
However, all the food was under their control, and His Highness was not allowed to eat alternating hot and cold foods like that; his diet was very healthy and regular.
Seeing how happily she was eating, he could only put his mind at ease.
Anno walked down the street while eating, with the two tall figures of Secris and Caesar protecting her like pillars of strength, ensuring that no one would touch her even in the most crowded conditions.
This is the liveliest neighborhood in the city, a hub for all kinds of entertainment and food. It's bustling both day and night, with even more people at night.
As dusk settled, the last rays of the sunset were swallowed by darkness, and the wide, bustling streets were completely dominated by neon lights.
As Anno strolled around, he communicated with the core of Feixing through his consciousness, presenting all the scenery he saw to him and Fengling.
She hoped that one day, the spirit's consciousness would respond to her, and she would be able to personally experience the outside world.
After wandering around for a while, Anno stopped in front of the tavern that Caesar had mentioned.
This area is full of bars and pubs; Anno glanced at more than a dozen signs that read "Liquor."
She had only eaten ice cream and a meat pie, and hadn't eaten lunch, so her stomach wasn't full yet.
She hadn't had a drink in a long time, and the aroma wafting from the tavern made her crave it.
Anyway, I don't have class tomorrow. I've arranged to have dinner at Nai's house tonight, and it's okay to have some drinks.
Her emotions come and go quickly; her current urge to drink is purely a craving.
Anno randomly chose a pub and went inside. The three of them found a quiet corner to sit down. The pub wasn't too crowded, and the surrounding area was full of pubs, which helped to reduce the flow of customers.
The restaurant offers online ordering, and there are also physical menus on the tables. Anno picked up a menu and flipped through it. In addition to alcohol, the restaurant also has many specialty foods.
Anno wasn't picky about food, and Secris and Caesar ate with her. She ordered a table full of food according to their appetites, and also ordered a lot of wine.
Knowing that she loved wine, her family specially built a wine cellar for her in the palace, filled with all kinds of fine wine.
Anno looked at the descriptions of the wines in the bar, which clearly listed the various flavors and additives. She hadn't tried any of them yet and wanted to give them a try.
When Secris and Caesar saw the waiter push a small cart next to them, they knew that tonight was going to be anything but peaceful.
Their young prince ordered dozens of bottles of wine, basically trying out every flavor available in the restaurant.
Although they ordered small bottles, who knows what will happen to His Highness's alcohol tolerance after he finishes them.
After the food arrived, Anuo asked the waiter to bring several small glasses and poured a glass of each flavor of wine to taste.
At the entrance, several young people entered the store familiarly and walked inside to look for empty seats.
"Xi Mo, hurry up, which girl are you texting?"
The boy in the lead spoke in a teasing voice, and the other boys and girls in the group all turned to look at him.
Xi Mo tapped the personal terminal on his wrist twice to turn it off. "My mentor has something to ask me."
The boy continued, "It's Saturday already and you still won't let us off the hook. We've been training day and night for the Spring Split, at least let us relax a bit."
"Who can argue with that? With Xi Mo around, we're definitely set for the Spring Split. Trying to push too hard would be counterproductive."
"Don't rely on the captain for everything, you guys should try to do something for yourselves."
The boys grumbled as they continued walking into the store.
As they passed one of the tables, the boy in the lead stopped in his tracks and exclaimed in surprise, "Anno?"
Xi Mo looked up when he heard the familiar name and saw An Nuo sitting at the table on his left.
His gaze swept across her table, where there was a lot of wine, and next to it was a trolley with at least twenty or thirty more bottles.
Two tall men sat beside her and opposite her; their demeanor and appearance were unlike those of ordinary people.
A hint of inquiry flashed in Xi Mo's eyes.
At that moment, Anno was chugging a bottle of wine when she heard someone tell her to put down the bottle. She turned to look at them.
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