It was about time to leave.
While Fiore had already passed her curfew, Lancel and Faust didn't want to get the girl into even more trouble.
Even though it would have made more sense to simply keep enjoying the night since she was already late, Faust still cared about keeping up appearances.
If Countess Gretelle were to ever learn that Faust had been a bad influence on her precious apprentice, the old hag would never stop
As they stepped outside the pub, the cold night breeze hit them immediately, contrasting with the warmth they had felt inside.
The reason Port Town remained such a popular hub in Riviere was its jarring presence compared to the rest of the region.
While Riviere obsessed over refined aesthetics in everything from elegant outfits to refined food presentation and grand architecture, Port Town felt alive and chaotic as if a festival was being thrown every single day.
"You seem really stressed these days," Lancel said. "Is it trouble with the Erudition?"
