People passing by stared at Teishar as he got out of the luxurious white carriage. Some of the nobles, especially the noble ladies, immediately recognized Teishar and started looking for an opportunity to approach and greet him.

However, no one could approach Teishar. It was because of the beautiful woman who took his hand and got out of the white carriage when Teishar reached his hand into it.

“Who is that woman? She is such a beautiful lady.”

“Which family’s daughter is she? I’ve never seen her before.”

“Could she be a lady from another empire?”

“More importantly, look at Duke Spencer’s face.”

“He is completely captivated by the lady.”

“It’s not just Duke Spencer. Look at the other men. They all have a dazed expression.”

Teishar felt a slight irritation rising at the murmuring of the nobles. He regretted bringing Lorencia to the capital too easily.

But from now on, this kind of thing will keep happening. There’s no need to get jealous or annoyed for no reason.

No matter what anyone says, he is Lorencia’s lover. Teishar lifted his chin proudly.

Already, anger surged at the gazes of the male nobles who were captivated by the sight of Lorencia. At times like this, he must calmly let them know who her man is.

“Lady Lorencia. Thank you for giving me the honor of escorting you.”

“I would like to ask Duke Teishar Spencer to escort me.”

“The honor is mine, Loa.”

Teishar emphasized Lorencia’s nickname and took her white hand. His large hand enveloped her white hand. Teishar smiled brightly and drew Lorencia’s shoulder to embrace her. He lightly kissed her temple. Lorencia’s surprised face turned red.

“What if you suddenly kiss me on the street where people can see? Ter.”

“I forgot there were people around and kissed you because Loa is so pretty. I’m sorry if it made you feel uncomfortable.”

Teishar’s eyes drooped. He looked just like a puppy crying pitifully in a box on a rainy day.

“It’s not something to apologize for when my lover Ter kisses me. I was just a little surprised. And embarrassed too.”

“Then I will be embarrassed together with you.”

“You’ll be embarrassed together with me? What do you mean by that?”

Lorencia tilted her head.

“Yes. I mean it literally. I can’t let only Loa be embarrassed.”

Teishar tapped his cheek with his finger as he spoke.

“I will also receive a kiss. Left cheek, right cheek, or both cheeks – Loa can choose which cheek you want to kiss. Since there are people around, I will be embarrassed too, right?”

Teishar bent his waist slightly. Their faces quickly came close. Lorencia lowered her gaze slightly, calming her pounding heart.

“Does that mean you won’t kiss me now?”

“Yes. Instead, you have to kiss me twice as much when we’re alone.”

Teishar smiled softly.

“Then I’ll kiss you when it’s just the two of us.”

Lorencia took his playful words seriously, which was so cute that the corners of his mouth kept rising.

“Ter. Why do you keep smiling?”

“Because Loa is so cute.”

“Stop smiling.”

The nobles left behind where the two had departed were somewhat shocked to see Teishar smiling at the woman and begging for a kiss, unable to move.

And the unbelievable situation of the moment quickly spread throughout the Poloid Empire.

Just as Teishar wanted.

The place Lorencia arrived at while being escorted by Teishar was a wide square in the capital.

Lorencia looked around the capital square of the Poloid Empire, which was different from that of the Isuter Empire. The most noticeable thing was the street stalls selling food on the street.

“There are a lot of street stalls.”

“There are definitely more street stalls compared to the Isuter Empire.”

There were places selling commonly seen fruits, and people roasting and selling corn. Next to the food stalls, there were more food stalls.

“So that’s why there are delicious smells coming from everywhere.”

“There is a reason why there are many street stalls.”

“What is it?”

“There is a large fountain in the middle of the square. Every day, interesting puppet shows or music groups hold small stages there. Naturally, many people come to watch.”

“The street stalls have increased to sell food to the people who come to watch.”

“That’s right. Shall we go to where the puppet show is being held?”

“Yes.”

Lorencia’s eyes were filled with anticipation.

“I’ve never seen a puppet show before.”

“I understand. Then I will escort you to where the puppet show is being held.”

As Lorencia walked, smelling the delicious food and seeing the satisfied expressions people made when eating, the corners of her mouth unknowingly rose.

“The Poloid Empire is close to the sea and is a place developed in trade. It exports various goods and imports many goods and ingredients from other empires.”

“I see.”

It was when Lorencia was walking around with Teishar while listening to his explanation. The sweet scent tickling the tip of her nose made her steps gradually slow down. She looked around. Where was this heavenly scent coming from?

“The smell is delicious…”

She stared blankly at the street stall with white smoke rising from it.

“Food with such a delicious scent must be very tasty, right?”

“Would you like to try a street food?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll guide you to that bench over there.”

Teishar smiled and instructed the attendant who followed to bring the food Lorencia had pointed to.

When the attendant brought the food, Lorencia nodded slightly and looked at the food with anticipation-filled eyes. The food she had at the duke’s residence was also excellent, but it was her first time trying street food.

“Here, Loa, take a bite.”

The moment she took a bite, Lorencia’s eyes widened.

“What is this? It’s so delicious.”

“It’s chicken skewered on thin wooden sticks and grilled over fire.”

“The chicken is good, but the brown sauce is also so delicious. What could it be?”

“Do you like it?”

“Yes. All the chicken dishes I’ve had so far have been delicious, but this one is tender and the sauce is sweet without being greasy… I can only say it’s delicious.”

Teishar watched Lorencia. He took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the chicken sauce on the corner of her mouth. She looked serious as she carefully tore off the chicken on the skewer with her mouth. She seemed to like it very much.

Lorencia, who had eaten two chicken skewers, said she was full.

“Then shall we walk for a bit?”

Looking at Teishar, who was smiling beautifully, Lorencia placed her hand on his right hand as if she had been manipulated. When he grasped her hand, it felt like flower petals were falling on her hand. It was warm.

As Lorencia walked, she felt people’s glances and stares.

“Loa.”

“Yes.”

“Holio says there is a well-known potato dish at the street stall at the far end over there.”

“A dish made with potatoes?”

One of Lorencia’s favorite ingredients was potatoes.

“They sprinkle salt carefully grown on potatoes dried by sea breeze for a hundred days, then grill them until golden brown on an iron plate.”

“I want to try that potato dish.”

Lorencia looked down at her stomach. Until just a moment ago, she felt so full that she couldn’t eat anything. But as she walked and talked with Teishar, her stomach had emptied.

Since her stomach was empty, she could eat the potato dish.

“Ter. Let’s go eat.”

“Then I will guide you.”

Teishar’s plan was successful. It was a date course created to see Lorencia eating deliciously. Taking Lorencia, who gets full easily, on a walk to empty her stomach, then making her eat again with a dish made from her favorite potatoes.

As soon as they sat on the bench, he instructed the attendant to bring the potato dish. As soon as Lorencia saw the potatoes served in a transparent bowl, she licked her lips.

“Enjoy your meal, Loa.”

Lorencia blew on the hot grilled potatoes and ate them deliciously.

“I thought eating just potatoes would be dry, but these potatoes are so delicious.”

Teishar unknowingly smiled with satisfaction at the sight of Lorencia eating the hot potatoes quickly.

“Ter. You’re smiling a lot today.”

Lorencia said, puffing out her cheeks. All day today, he had been just looking at her and smiling.

“Because Loa looks so pretty eating so deliciously.”

Teishar lightly tapped Lorencia’s puffed cheeks with his finger and stroked them.

“Would you give me a bite of the potato too?”

“Okay. I’ll blow on it and give it to you since it’s hot.”

Teishar opened his mouth slightly. As the potato slightly cooled by Lorencia’s breath entered his mouth, a satisfied smile naturally formed. The outside was crispy, the salty salt was in harmony, and the inside of the potato was soft. Above all, it tasted even better because she fed him.

“It’s really delicious. I think it was a good decision to come.”

Teishar said contentedly and added grilled potatoes to Lorencia’s snack menu. The two, who had finished eating the potatoes, approached the large fountain in the square. Children were seen running around. Pigeons flew up whenever the children ran chasing them.

Just watching made them feel at peace.

On one side, a small puppet show began, and the children gathered in groups of three or five to watch the puppet show, clapping and laughing.

There was no unhappiness in the children’s smiles. They were crystal clear. It was like a painting. If war doesn’t break out, they will be able to continue seeing this peaceful scene.

Lorencia took in the current peaceful sight. She became determined once again. She must absolutely prevent the war.

It was then.

“Lorencia?”

Lorencia turned her head at the familiar voice coming from somewhere.