"Phantom Rebirth: The Last White Raven’s Path to the Ultimate Assassin"

The morning sun cast its gentle light over Moonlight Town, painting the cobblestone streets with golden warmth. The air was crisp and fresh, laced with the scent of dew and distant baking. Seraphis walked quietly through the awakening town, her cloak fluttering behind her as she made her way to a quaint little building near the market—the newly opened bakery. The window panes were clean, the curtains drawn halfway, and faint aromas of flour and sugar wafted through the cracks of the door.

She stopped at the front and knocked twice on the wooden door.

A few seconds later, it opened with a cheerful creak, revealing the plump, elderly woman who had stood in line the day before.

“Welcome! Come in, come in!” the woman said with a bright smile.

Seraphis stepped inside, her eyes immediately taking in the warm interior—wooden counters, shelves lined with flour and jars of jam, and a sturdy oven tucked into the back corner already radiating heat.

“Oh!” the woman exclaimed, wiping her hands on her apron. “I forgot to properly introduce myself yesterday. My name is Rowan.”

Seraphis smiled warmly and extended her hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Rowan.”

“Likewise, my dear. I’m still getting used to everything, but it’s just…” Rowan looked around the shop with awe and affection. “It’s amazing. Just one thing—I can’t come up with a name for the place. Do you have any ideas?”

Seraphis tilted her head thoughtfully, tapping her chin. “Hmm… Let me think.”

She glanced around the shop again, noticing how the morning light streamed through the window, casting a gentle glow that felt almost magical. Then her gaze drifted to the window’s edge, where a silver teacup sat glinting like moonlight.

She snapped her fingers and smiled. “How about… Moonlight Delights Bakery?”

Rowan blinked, and then her eyes widened with joy. “Moonlight Delights… That’s amazing! I like it very much. It fits the town and the feeling of the shop perfectly! Now I just need something to write it on—a sign or something…”

“No need,” Seraphis said with a grin.

She snapped her fingers.

“Follow me outside.”

Rowan followed her through the door and into the gentle morning air. As they stepped into the street, a soft magical shimmer passed through the air above the bakery. Letters formed, glowing with silvery light before settling into elegant script above the doorway.

Moonlight Delights Bakery

And beside the name, a stylized, delicious-looking pudding was etched into the wood, golden and glistening with a syrupy glaze, almost as if it were real.

Rowan gasped. “Wow… That’s amazing. I love it! Thank you so much, Seraphis.”

Seraphis chuckled. “You're welcome. Now then—how about coming up with something that could be your specialty for this place?”

Rowan nodded, tapping her lips with a flour-dusted finger. “Okay… let me think…”

She stood in silence for a few moments, eyes wandering across the rising rooftops of Moonlight Town, the sparkle of early light dancing on dew-covered windows.

Then her eyes lit up. “How about a Celestial Lemon Tart?”

Seraphis raised a brow, intrigued. “Sounds good. What is it?”

Rowan’s voice grew soft and dreamy, as if painting the image with her words. “A vibrant lemon tart with a silky, zesty feeling and a buttery crust. Topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream and shimmering edible silver stars… evoking the brightness of the full moon against the midnight sky.”

Seraphis smiled, visibly impressed. “What do I think? I think it’s perfect.”

Rowan’s eyes twinkled. “Then I suppose I better write it down. Would you like the recipe?”

“Absolutely. Do you have parchment paper lying around?”

“I do, one moment.” Rowan bustled inside and returned with a parchment sheet and a small inkpot and pen, handing them over.

Seraphis took the materials and, with elegant strokes, wrote out the recipe:

Celestial Lemon Tart Recipe

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

• 1 egg yolk

• 2–3 tablespoons ice water

For the lemon filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 large egg yolk

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)

• Zest of 2 lemons

• ½ cup heavy cream

For the topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• Edible silver stars (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Make the crust: In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and ice water, pulsing until the dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).

3. Bake the crust: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim any excess. Prick the bottom with a fork and chill again for 15 minutes. Cover with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden. Let it cool.

4. Prepare the lemon filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and egg yolk until pale. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until combined.

5. Bake the filling: Pour the lemon mixture into the cooled tart crust. Bake for about 35–40 minutes, or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

6. Prepare the topping: In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream onto the cooled tart.

7. Garnish and serve: Decorate with edible silver stars. Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the celestial flavors!

Seraphis handed the parchment to Rowan with a satisfied smile. “This is the recipe.”

Rowan took it with a reverent expression, then grinned. “Nice! How about we make it now? I think I have all the ingredients already.”

“Then let’s do it.”

They moved quickly and efficiently. Rowan pulled ingredients from labeled jars and wooden cabinets, while Seraphis helped prep the lemons and flour. Together, they worked step by step, following the recipe exactly—cutting cold butter into flour, pressing the dough into a tart pan, whisking eggs and sugar into a golden ribbon, and pouring the vibrant filling into the cooled crust.

The bakery filled with the scent of baking sugar, warm lemon, and browned butter.

Once cooled, they piped soft whipped cream on top and sprinkled the edible silver stars delicately across the surface.

The Celestial Lemon Tart shimmered under the light—beautiful, glossy, and perfect.

They each took a slice and raised their forks.

One bite.

Their eyes lit up at the exact same moment.

And in perfect union, they said:

“It’s amazing.”

They both laughed, cheerful and warm. A new recipe was born, and with it, a piece of Moonlight Town’s heart.

**AN I want to emphasize that the recipe for the "Celestial Lemon Tart" provided  is indeed real so if you what you should try it 😋**