Because there really wasn't much preparation.
Mu Yang could only take the two of them out shopping.
Whether Yae Miko was satisfied or not.
Ei would definitely be satisfied.
After all, this was Fontaine.
The previous god of this nation was a proper sweets enthusiast.
Among the people, there were even pastry chefs who specially created desserts like "To the Hydro Archon."
Not to mention Boom Boom Ice Cream, Bubble Soufflé, macarons…
All kinds of desserts left Ei dazzled.
Because Furina liked them, the people below naturally kept innovating to cater to her tastes.
Fontaine's culture of loving sweets had always been like this.
Of course, what the Thousand Spirits Festival could not miss was Thousand Spirits Mousse.
It was a blue, glistening dessert modeled after the flower buds of Lake Light Lilies, with cream decorations on top.
Originally, Thousand Spirits Mousse wasn't that famous — just one among thousands of desserts.
This was largely thanks to Furina.
She changed the festival custom from asking for pure water to asking for little snacks.
After that, the Thousand Spirits Mousse with the words "Thousand Spirits" transformed.
It became the most popular Fontaine festival delicacy.
Ei held the crystal-clear mousse in both hands, its surface shimmering like rippling water.
It was the grand prize of the Thousand Spirits Mousse blind box.
The mousse had an elegant appearance, like a flower freshly picked from the branch.
Ei gently scooped a spoonful into her mouth. The texture was light and airy, as if snowflakes were melting at the back of her throat…
It was too blissful to be able to eat such a delicious treat.
Mu Yang watched Ei enjoying herself so much, then looked at the bizarre flavor prize in his own hand.
It looked like a Cryo Whopperflower. Were you attacked by a Whopperflower disguised as a Lake Light Lily when they were designing the shape?
Taking revenge on me?
No, if anyone was messing around, it was Yae Miko.
She was the one who insisted that eating blind boxes would be more fun.
"What's wrong? It's just a bit weird-looking. Are you scared already?"
Yae Miko said with a smiling face beside him.
This fox had definitely used sorcery.
Not only could she please Ei, she could also mess with him along the way.
Truly impressive skills — killing two birds with one stone.
Mu Yang ignored Yae Miko's provocation and slowly unwrapped the packaging.
One spoonful in his mouth. "No flavor. Just ordinary ice."
"Really?" Yae Miko tried to read Mu Yang's expression.
But Mu Yang really looked like he had just eaten a mouthful of ice.
Not seeing any interesting expression, Yae Miko pouted.
"Looks like the boss's courage is still too small. Should I suggest something to him?"
Mu Yang secretly cursed in his heart: This boss's courage isn't small at all!
Just from that small bite, Mu Yang had tasted countless flavors.
In that instant — sour, sweet, bitter, salty, red, yellow, black, white…
It was too intense!
As expected of a small workshop, they really went heavy on the ingredients!
If his acting skills weren't solid, the fox would have succeeded.
Yae Miko seemed to be getting a bit carried away.
He needed to find a way to get even.
It was time to make her taste some bitterness.
Mu Yang was pondering his revenge plan.
But he was interrupted by a childish voice shouting "No candy, then judgment!"
He looked down and saw several cute little girls blocking their path.
Mu Yang secretly complained: Wow.
Even Neuvillette has to think twice before judging that purple big sister.
You guys are even more impressive than Neuvillette.
Complaints aside, Mu Yang had already explained the festival customs to the two earlier.
He was prepared. He took out some cute-shaped small cakes from his inventory.
Yae Miko squatted down and insisted on teasing them first before giving any.
Ei looked troubled.
Her choice paralysis had kicked in.
All these desserts and pastries were her favorites.
Which one should she choose? Which one should she choose? Which one should she choose?
In the end, the children were the sensible ones.
Not only did they not "judge" Ei.
They even each gave her a piece of candy.
At this point, even Yae Miko shook her head, completely speechless.
This was their own Archon. Who would believe it if word got out?
Good thing Kujou Sara was tied up with official business.
Otherwise she would probably have crashed right now.
How can the dignified general I support be this cute?
After the small interlude, the three continued forward.
"Tabletop Troupe Club? What is that?"
Ei pointed at the shop in front of them.
"Role-playing tabletop games. Simply put, you create a character under the rules and then act as her…"
Mu Yang introduced while observing the shop's signboard.
Most Popular! — Copper Oath Era
Most Brain-Burning and Complex! — Traveler's Ring Chronicles
Most Classic and Irreplaceable! Gray Wolf Valley · Third Edition · Second Extended Rules
"It looks quite interesting. Can we play?" Ei finished reading the script introductions and asked.
Mu Yang glanced inside through the window.
He wasn't sure how many people this particular scenario was designed for.
Perhaps because of the Thousand Spirits Festival, the shop was currently a bit quiet.
The owner seemed busy with his own matters too.
If they went in just like this, Mu Yang might have to be the DM, and there wouldn't be enough people.
Tabletop games like this were more fun with more people, at least a four-person party.
To guard against any idea kings…
Mu Yang was just about to share his thoughts with Ei.
Two people walked out of the salon diagonally opposite.
Navia and Clorinde.
Wasn't this a coincidence?
Navia seemed to really like playing tabletop games.
She even obtained her Vision at the card table.
Perfect, now they had the numbers.
Mu Yang took a few steps forward. "Navia."
"That voice is… Mu Yang?" Navia turned her head. It really was him.
Navia glanced behind him, and her eyes dimmed again.
"What a coincidence. Are you guys out shopping too?"
However, this kind of emotion couldn't escape the fox's sharp eyes.
Just as she was getting eager and about to stir up some drama, Mu Yang forcefully interrupted her.
After a round of mutual introductions with this-and-that explanations.
Navia's mood visibly improved.
"In that case, why don't we rent a new scenario and go to my house!"
She suggested, "You two ladies have been walking for so long. You must be tired, right?"
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
"No, there are still macarons at home…"
"Let's go."
Mu Yang was speechless. Ei, can you at least wait for her to list a few more dishes?
Navia and Clorinde were regulars at the Tabletop Troupe.
The owner was already friends with the two of them now.
Recalling their first meeting, when he saw this Duel Agent wearing a tricorn hat, neat uniform, and carrying a flintlock and longsword at her waist.
If Navia had arrived even a little later.
He would have started seeing his life flashing before his eyes.
Thinking about facing the strongest Duel Agent in the Opera Epiclese — who wouldn't go weak in the knees?
Fortunately, nothing happened in the end, and Clorinde often came to the shop to act as the game master.
After Navia briefly explained, the owner brought out the scenario he had been working on recently.
It hadn't been released yet, and he hoped to get feedback from Navia and the others.
Back at a Spina di Rosula property in Fontaine Court.
The butler duo handled the reception.
"Miss, eggs, sugar, and almonds are all prepared…"
Before the tabletop game started, Navia decided to prepare macarons for Ei first.
Mu Yang stood up and said he would make some Chenyu Vale snacks too.
They were new products he planned to promote in Fontaine and hoped everyone could give feedback.
Of course, all of the above were lies.
The truth was: Scummy fox, go ahead and eat. I want to see how good your expression management is!