"Swoosh!"


    Aengus and Be stepped out of the dark portal, their sudden arrival in the bustling marketce leaving everyone around stunned.


    The ordinary folks stood frozen, their gazes locked onto the pair radiating an aura of power and elegance.


    The man was strikingly handsome, exuding a calm yet overwhelming presence. The woman beside him, with her fiery crimson hair streaked with hints of royal purple, immediately drew gasps of awe. Her appearance unmistakably resembled someone from the Phoenix Empire, and the purity of her high Phoenix bloodline was palpable even to ordinary citizens.


    Some onlookers became cautious, their instincts urging them to tread carefully. Others were outright surprised, wondering why someone of her regal stature would visit the lower district. A subtle yet undeniable sense of reverence spread through the crowd as many feltpelled to bow instinctively before her presence.


    Be, noticing the attention, smiled mischievously. She coiled her arm around Aengus''s left arm, pressing close to his side like a ma. Her posture was graceful yet possessive, as if silently announcing to everyone present that this man was hers.


    "Shall we take a stroll before announcing our arrival, hubby?" Be asked sweetly, her voice carrying a yful tone that matched her confident demeanor.


    "As you wish, but we need to be quick," Aengus replied, his tone calm as he strolled alongside Be.


    "Oh,e on, hubby. You should rx a little... Let''s take a proper tour of this city," Be teased, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she observed the humans around them.


    Some appeared entirely ordinary, while others carried faint traces of Phoenix bloodline power within them, intriguing Be even further.


    "Alright," Aengus conceded with a slight smile. "But I don''t know the way. Perhaps you should guide me along then..."


    Be nced around, realizing she was as unfamiliar with the streets as he was. She frowned slightly, puzzled about where to begin.


    Just then, two children approached them, their expressions filled with curiosity and excitement.


    "Lord, Lady, please wait!" the older girl called out, her voice bright and eager.


    Aengus and Be paused, turning their attention to the children—a girl who looked about 8 or 9 and a boy slightly older.


    The girl stepped forward confidently, speaking with a hint of pride. "Lord, would you like a tour around the city? We can help! We know every nook and cranny of this ce."


    Before Aengus could reply, the boy interjected, his tone charming and mature for his age. "Oh yes, Lady, perhaps you''d like to visit a nice romantic inn to spend some quality time with the Lord?" He shed a radiant smile, clearly trying to impress.


    Be chuckled softly, finding their boldness endearing. "What do you think, hubby? Should we trust these two little guides?"


    Aengus looked at the children with mild amusement. "Why not? Lead the way, little ones. Let''s see if your knowledge of the city is as impressive as you im."


    The boy and girl beamed with excitement, ready to showcase their expertise. "Yes, my Lord! Right this way!" they said in unison, leading the pair through the lively streets.


    Aengus and Be walked gracefully, their presence exuding the aura of a noble couple. They followed the two young guides, who eagerly led them through the bustling streets and into an incredibly fancy inn. The establishment boasted an array of striking delicacies and an unmistakably romantic ambiance.


    "Wee, my lord! Wee!" the innkeeper and waiters greeted enthusiastically, their voices filled with reverence and excitement.


    Under the persistent efforts of the waitstaff, Aengus and Be were quickly seated at an elegantly decorated table in the center of the room.


    Outside, their little guides stood professionally by the entrance, their hands sped behind their backs. However, their eyes asionally wandered inside, fixating on the tters of delicious food being carried past the doorway. Their stomachs growled faintly, and they gulped, trying to suppress their hunger.


    Be noticed this, her sharp eyes catching the way they fidgeted.


    She leaned closer to Aengus with a soft smile.


    "What do you think their rtionship is?" Be asked yfully.


    Aengus nced at the children outside, then replied calmly, "Don''t get any weird ideas. They''re blood siblings."


    Be''s smile froze mid-thought, as she had initially assumed they were a young couple.


    "Ahem..." She coughed awkwardly, covering her embarrassment.


    Just then, the innkeeper, an older man with a kind demeanor, approached their table. "Lady, Lord, what would you like to eat?" he inquired respectfully.


    Be, eager for a distraction, quickly answered, "Give us wyvern meat. It''s really tasty!" Her eyes sparkled, and she licked her lips in anticipation.


    The innkeeper smiled graciously at her enthusiasm. "Certainly, Lady. Two tes of wyvern meat for both of you. Anything else? Perhaps some wine or sweets?"


    Be nced briefly at the children, then turned back to the innkeeper. "No wine. Just bring us... four—no, make it eight tes of meat—and some sweets," she said swiftly, her tone firm yet cheerful.


    The innkeeper''s brows raised slightly in surprise at therge order but he quicklyposed himself and nodded. "Of course, Lady. Anything you wish. And for you, my Lord?" he asked, turning toward Aengus.


    Aengus shook his head. "Nothing else. Just bring her what she asked for."


    The innkeeper bowed politely. "As youmand, Lord. I''ll have it ready shortly." With that, he departed to fulfill their order.


    Understanding Be''s reasoning for ordering so much food, Aengus smiled warmly.


    "They seem to be giving you more respect than me. Is it because they can sense your Phoenix bloodline somehow?" Aengus asked, a hint of curiosity in his tone.


    Be nodded confidently. "Yes, it could be. I can sense theirs too, though their bloodline purity is really low."


    Aengus stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Hmm. It seems your mother''s n must be quite influential here in the Imperial Capital City then."


    Be tilted her head slightly, considering his words.


    "The Eternal Phoenix n should be a few districts away, in the center of the city. But I don''t know the exact location. Do you have any idea, Be?"


    Be shook her head. "No, but don''t worry. I''m sure our little guides know the way," she added with a confident smile.