"You've changed." - No matter how this line is said, it makes people uncomfortable.

When she appeared at the Night Fall Town bar without wearing a black cape, I knew that after over a month, neither of us were the same people who used to huddle together for warmth in a cave.

It felt like my feet were entangled by a snake.

Her tail seemed to have gotten stuck in the door frame.

And the air, it just froze.

"Raul, here's your money."

"I'm full too."

"Raul, let's go first."

Customers and bar patrons promptly left the bar, leaving coins on the counter. These old guys really knew how to flee like they were running for their lives, even exiting through the back door of the bar. Moreover, is the fact that Medusa and I broke up really that serious... Later, when Simmon comes downstairs, what am I going to explain? Should I say that my ex-wife scared away all the guests?

What kind of situation is this!

"What's wrong? Why aren't you going in?"

Leya's voice came from the door, and I roughly understood what was going on.

When Leya saw me behind the bar, her expression did change for a moment, but quickly returned to the seductive smile that was typical of a succubus. She had accompanied Medusa for so long and never imagined that I would be working in Simmon's shop.

There can be chemistry between two women as well. The Medusa who used to wrap herself in green gauze and eat meat with her hands was no longer here. Now, she dressed herself up even more beautifully than Leya. Whether it was the earrings, the necklace, or the genuine cape, from inside out, Medusa exuded a mature woman's scent.

Oh, by the way, that tail seemed to have been waxed, shining brightly indoors.

Watching my ex-wife swing her hips, I persisted with a smile. I have my spirit of service.

Leya ordered two drinks, and I made a few casual remarks before serving the drinks to them. Maybe due to my mood, I felt a hint of ridicule in those two words: "Why is Mr. Raul here?"

Sure enough, no matter when, I could never take my eyes off this enchanting monster.

She elegantly lifted her glass, from her glamorous hand, I still saw that blood ring that symbolized the love between humans and monsters; however, unfortunately, it had now become a mere decoration.

I don't know if I should be sad or relieved.

The brown liquid stained her red lips, and I could tell that she had put on makeup. With the embellishment of powder, she was extraordinarily beautiful. I foolishly gazed at Medusa, who had brought me countless tenderness and love.

Then, she took out a long cigarette holder and lit a cigarette with a graceful movement I had never seen before.

I tightly held the lighter that I had kept in my pocket; now this high-tech device could no longer ignite the flame in our hearts.

I knew that her current appearance was clearly influenced by Leya. Now, the two of us were the "loser working at the bar" and the "highly made-up beauty". I felt that both of us were well aware of this discrepancy.

If there's one thought in my mind right now, it's that I don't want her to smoke...

"Oh, Leya, you're back."

"Uh..."

Simmon came down from upstairs and greeted them, but was choked by the awkward atmosphere.

"Simmon, tell Wolfrang, I need to borrow the horse."

"Alright, go ahead..."

Simmon understood my mood as well.

Mounting the fierce fanged horse, I let the wind take away all of my impulse. With a mixture of emotions in my heart, I also happened to have five bullets in my gun. After that day, people would inquire about who the madman was that rode a galloping horse near the eastern wheat fields while firing shots...

...

But, after venting out, I felt relieved. At least, she is doing well now and not heartbroken because of me.

Since she can be open about it, why should I be so sentimental here?

I really want to say the corniest line from my youth, "If you're well, then it's a sunny day."

But I have a feeling, a feeling that she is no longer the monster Medusa, she resembles more of a noblewoman in the kingdom.

"She has already gone back... Are you alright?"

Back at the bar, Simmon seemed to be comforting me, supporting my shoulder and saying to me, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm actually doing great now~"

"Ha, that's good."

"Leya didn't go back with her?"

"No, Leya has been staying at the White Hall."

"Oh."

Sitting alone in the lounge, I flipped through the notes that Gray had written to help me learn the language. That blond guy was actually quite nice. Being able to become the intermediary between Night Fall Town and the kingdom at such a young age, he must be very knowledgeable about the ways of commerce. Thanks to him, I now know how to write a lot of words and can communicate more naturally with others. I no longer speak strange sentences that make people ponder for a long time.

In just a month, many things have changed. Every household in Night Fall Town has learned to steam mantou and even baozi; in the bar, apart from honey-glazed lamb chops, there are several new dishes invented by me. Although compared to the inventors in history, I am just a cook, but I have made everyone smile more by improving the food. My name has also started to appear frequently in conversations among the residents of Night Fall Town.

Phrases like "Mr. Raul, can we steam oats and eat them?" and "Brother Raul, can you teach my child how to ride a horse?" are what I hear the most. Although there are many questions I cannot help them solve, I am happy to research solutions with everyone.

I am gratified that my efforts have paid off and my life has found value.

After dinner, I indulgently steamed a bowl of egg cake for Gray to show my gratitude for helping me study. Seeing Medusa, who has become even more beautiful after leaving me, also improved my mood.

"Mr. Raul, thank you."

"You're welcome, go ahead and eat it while it's still hot."

"Can I bring it back for my mother?"

"Ah, of course, go ahead."

"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Raul."

When making friends, filial piety is what I value most. No matter what family background you have, I will always look down on you if you are not filial. Gray's filial piety made me discard all my previous prejudice against him. This young man is not someone who relies on his family's wealth and power; he also has his difficulties... I thought to myself as I watched Gray happily run back home with the bowl of egg cake.

Seeing his filial piety, I should study hard. In three weeks, I will be going to the kingdom and I should not trouble others.

"It's so weird, so weird... These few characters are actually words, not punctuation!"

"Clearly, the other nineteen characters are made up of straight lines, but these five characters are made up of circles. Who on earth invented this kind of writing?!"

"Hmm~ this character type is easy to remember, just like the shape of a lightning bolt."

Complaining while learning the characters, I didn't notice that someone had entered the room until a pair of hands covered my eyes.

"Guess who I am?"

"Oh my goodness, Leya, what are you doing?"

I turned my head and sure enough, it was the white succubus who was with Medusa today.

"Hehe, did I scare you?"

"Yes, yes, you did. Sister, please let me go, I'm really studying."

"Wolfrang told me that you've been studying language here and helped everyone a lot~"

"Yes, yes, that's right. So please don't disturb me while I'm studying..."

"Sister will help you study~ This is how you should write this character~~"

Leya's behavior was a bit unusual as she kept rubbing against me and holding my hand to write.

"No need, Leya, I can write by myself..."

"Hmm~ hmm~ then let sister write with you~"

"Leya, have you been drinking?"

"No~ why would I have been drinking?"

No, Leya is acting like an animal in heat, constantly rubbing against me with her body...

"Leya, are you okay? Ah?"

"I'm fine~ You've been working so hard for so long, should sister give you a reward?"

"Leya, please sit down..."

"I want to sit on your lap~"

"No, no, sister, let me get you a chair..."

Seeing the succubus sister taking advantage of the situation, I quickly figured out a way to stand up.

"Raul, my little brother, it's been so long since you've been with a woman, right?"

"Is sister not attractive? Or are you just too shy to say?"

"You've already broken up, so don't think about it anymore. Tonight, sister is yours, you can do whatever you want."

"Tonight, just think of me as your Cleveray."

These words spoken by Leya made me feel like I was drenched in icy water. No matter how playful she was, Leya couldn't possibly joke about being Cleveray!

"Have you gone crazy?"

"Do you know what you just said?"

"Sister, what is going on with you? Did you eat something strange?"

I shook Leya's shoulder, but she still seemed lost in a trance. I couldn't believe that Leya, the esteemed "White Queen," would have such a side. I couldn't believe that the phrase "you'll be mine tonight" was her sincere words.

"So, are you mine tonight?"

"Yes, Raul, what do you want me to do?"

Leya's hand reached into my pants...

"Then go downstairs to the kitchen and wash the dishes."

"Huh?"

"Don't you want to ask me what I want you to do? I want you to go downstairs and wash the dishes."

"..."

Leya's expression finally returned to normal.

The succubus in front of me blinked her eyes, expressing her disdain before getting to the point.

"Don't you have anything to say after seeing her today?"

"What does that have to do with you disturbing me in the middle of the night to study?"

"It seems like you really don't love her anymore."

"What does love mean to you?"

"Haha... a human is talking to me about love."

"Did you turn her into that?"

"I just taught her a better way of life."

"Don't you think she's not Medusa anymore?"

"You can think whatever you want. After all, she has nothing to do with you anymore, right?"

Leya walked to the window. After staging a farce with me earlier, she now seemed to be planning to leave. I couldn't be bothered to guess her intentions.

"Mr. Raul, goodnight."

"Oh, and one more thing. Tell her to quit smoking, it's bad for her health."