Don't confiscate my identity as a human race

The next day, in the evening.

Bulida City, Manhot Center Area.

Under the deepening twilight, Lanci and Talia strolled through the expansive Broadway Central Square, the central fountain glistening under the lights.

It was November 5th, seven in the evening.

Beyond the leisurely moving vehicles, they crossed an intersection just as the lights changed—

This place was only about a kilometer away from both the Brielda Opera House and the Holworth Crossroads, where the Empire's Special Operations Department was located.

However, Lanci's visit tonight was neither to the opera house nor for the department's work.

It was due to an invitation received at home while he had visited the Shadow World.

Captain Makuire wanted to host a dinner for him to have a chat.

Therefore, Lanci brought Talia to this restaurant.

Now, everywhere outside there were observers from the Empire's Special Operations Department; the more people went out, the easier it was for unnecessary flaws to appear.

In these half months before the decisive battle in Blood Moon City, keeping a low profile was for the best.

With Lanci's persuasion, Talia and Sigrid finally no longer insisted on everyone going out together.

But according to the unspoken agreement between Talia and Sigrid, the next time such an occasion arose where a fiancée needed to accompany him, it would be Sigrid's turn.

Tonight, he brought Talia.

Talia possessed an outstanding ability to detect lies.

And most importantly, if she wasn't allowed to go on a dining occasion, it would be somewhat like mistreating an elder.

"Hmm?"

Talia glanced sideways at Lanci.

"Tata, we're going to be late."

Lanci seriously looked towards the distant buildings.

Upon hearing this, Talia also nodded slightly, hesitating, then quickened her pace.

The Eleven Madison Park Restaurant they were headed to today is owned by the empire's renowned chef Thomas Keller, located on the eleventh floor of the West Freedom Memorial Building near Broadway Square, offering exquisite and sophisticated modern Imperial cuisine with first-class service. It is also one of the most luxurious restaurants in Bulida City.

The restaurant offers a seasonal nine-course traditional imperial menu and a nine-course vegetarian menu, with slightly different dishes for each patron to ensure a unique dining experience.

The extensive floor-to-ceiling windows provide a captivating nighttime view of the open-air Sky Park and Bulida Circle.

The two made their way to the building and took the elevator up.

Just as they exited the elevator at the restaurant's entrance on the eleventh floor, Talia sniffed the air and knew they had come to the right place.

"This is a restaurant that usually requires a reservation a month in advance. Without one, it seems quite difficult to get a seat."

Talia shared her findings from reading the Bulida Food Weekly with Lanci.

In this restaurant, men are expected to be in a suit or formal attire, while women should wear cocktail dresses or little black dresses, and nearly everyone is in formal wear.

Thus, today she and Lanci were also dressed particularly like a newly married couple.

It should not raise any suspicion from Captain Makuire.

Passing through the automatic revolving glass doors, they could see the restaurant's overall high-quality pure black aesthetic as well as the courtyard and terrace outside the windows.

As night falls, the twinkling stars seemed to reflect on the windowsills, giving customers a dreamlike and fantastical beauty.

"Guests, may I ask if you are Captain Makuire's companions?"

The polite waiter came over immediately, deducing who they were according to the reservation time and number of guests.

"Yes, that's us."

Lanci smiles and nods.

"Very well, please follow me."

The waiter spoke at a professional pace, calmly leading them to their seats and presenting a meticulously crafted black leather guide.

Talia opened it, holding onto Lanci as they walked forward, glancing through the guide.

The embossed lettering on the black cover was neatly arranged, revealing the menu upon opening - though surely Captain Makuire, who invited them to dine, had already ordered.

The fragrance of fresh flowers mixed with the scent of truffles and black pepper in the air.

Waiters in crisp uniforms shuttled between tables or paused to carefully pour well-breathed red wine for patrons, occasionally accompanied by the gentle clink of cutlery.

It wasn't long before the two saw the table pointed out by the waiter at the end of the aisle.

And Captain Makuire, sitting on one side, had already raised his hand to them.

Today Makuire didn't wear his leather jacket but was dressed in formal attire, coming to invite Professor Landry and his wife for dinner.

"Captain Makuire, sorry to keep you waiting."

Lanci, picking up the pace with Talia, approached the booth where Makuire sat across on the couch.

"Not at all, I've just arrived myself."

Makuire shook his head, smiling as he watched the two sit down,

"I've taken the liberty of ordering some dishes, see if you want to add anything."

He asked Professor Landry and his wife.

"No need, you're too kind."

Lanci quickly dismissed the suggestion.

If Talia were to eat her fill, Makuire would probably take offense upon seeing the bill, leading to bad blood.

Talia immediately seemed a bit huffy, guessing what Lanci was thinking.

"Is the other lady not coming?"

Makuire asked Lanci after confirming the order with the waiter.

"She's sulking at home, don't get me started."

Lanci sighed.

"It's not easy, Professor Landry."

Makuire seemed to understand something.

Managing the moods of two wives was also a feat on Landry's part.

"Professor, do you know? When Director Dex heard that you brought two fiancées to Bulida, what was his attitude?"

Makuire picked up his wine glass, toasting Landry.