Let's Train Heroine

Chapter 195: Heroine On a Date

Lucan and Maris walked through the crowded street, arm in arm, visiting various food stalls.

The main street was lined with numerous stalls, some of which seemed to be from foreign countries.

Lucan and Maris walked through the crowded street, arm in arm, visiting various food stalls. The vibrant main street bustled with activity, lined with stalls from distant lands.

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As they strolled, Maris's eyes caught something interesting. "Oh, Lucan-sama, look at that!"

Lucan followed her gaze to a stall displaying rare coins from all over the world. The vendor, an elderly man with thick spectacles, smiled warmly at them. "Ah, interested in rare treasures from foreign lands?"

"These are coins from different countries?" Maris asked curiously, stepping closer.

"Indeed, young lady," the vendor said. "Each has its own story. This one, for instance, is from the eastern kingdom of Ethrel." He held up a silver coin with an intricate dragon design.

Lucan studied the coins briefly but decided they weren't for him. "You like collecting coins?" he asked Maris.

"I think they're fascinating," she admitted, her fingers brushing over a gleaming gold coin from Vernithal.

"Perhaps another time," Lucan said gently, leading her away from the stall.

"Alright," Maris smiled, allowing herself to be pulled along. Then, her eyes lit up again as they neared a food stall. "Oh, Lucan-sama! There are some rare sweets here!"

"Really? Could that be... Flurenberry Cake?" Lucan guessed, looking at the unfamiliar pastry.

They discovered a sweet that looked similar to something Lucan had seen before but was distinctly different. The female vendor at the stall greeted them with a smile.

"Welcome. Are you two siblings?" the vendor asked curiously.

"Does it look that way?" Maris responded as she rested her head on his shoulder.

The vendor, seeing their unusually close behavior for siblings, smiled wryly. "Oh, so you're a couple. If you'd like, would you care to try some?"

"I'll take two, please," Maris said.

Lucan thought of correcting vendor but then he didn't bother to correct her assumption.

The vendor, still smiling, wrapped two Flurenberry Cakes in paper and handed them over. "Be careful not to drop them," she advised.

"Thank you," Lucan replied, taking the sweets.

"You're welcome... What a lovely girlfriend you have. Make sure to escort her properly," the vendor said with a wink.

"Yes," Lucan nodded as he accepted the cakes.

"Ah, it's sweet and delicious," Maris remarked after taking a bite.

"I see... It has a rich flavor with the berries," Lucan said, savoring the treat as they continued walking, being mindful of their surroundings. The unique blend of sweet and tangy berries with a hint of spiced cream had a delightful taste. Even Lucan thought it could become a hit in the cities of his previous life.

"It's a foreign sweet, right?" Maris asked, nibbling on her cake.

"It's from Vernithal," Lucan explained. "You don't see it much in this country."

"It's a pity that there isn't a shop in this town. I'd love to have it again," Maris sighed.

"Let's come back and try it again. The martial arts tournament hasn't even started yet," Lucan reassured her.

Since it seemed to be a foreign stall, it probably wouldn't close until the end of the tournament. There would be plenty of chances to enjoy the sweets again.

"Sweet things are nice, but I'm feeling like having something more filling," Maris mused, scanning the stalls ahead.

"Oh, they're selling roasted meat. What's that thing spinning?" Lucan asked, pointing at one stall.

"...It's probably Kyrilan Meat Wraps," he added after a moment.

That stall appeared to be from a far-off land. A vendor with deep bronze skin was expertly carving meat from a large rotating spit and serving it in bread with vegetables. It was clearly traditional Kyrilan fare.

"Hey, beautiful couple over there! Want to try our specialty?" the vendor called out, his voice booming.

"We'll buy it," Maris said immediately, eager to try the exotic dish.

The vendor grinned widely and prepared two meat wraps with a mix of vegetables and tangy sauce, then handed them over. "Here you go! Enjoy your meal!"

"Thank you," Lucan said as he took the food.

"Thank you!" Maris echoed happily.

Lucan and Maris found an empty bench and sat down to enjoy their Kyrilan Meat Wraps.

"It's spicy... but delicious!" Maris said, taking another bite.

"It's quite spicy... Is this zela meat?" Lucan mused, enjoying the strong flavor.

The distinct taste of the zela, an animal native to the southern isles, was to Lucan's liking. Maris also ate hers with obvious enjoyment.

"It's quite a unique sight, isn't it?" Lucan said, glancing at the bustling street around them.

As they ate their meal, Lucan noticed the variety of people walking by. There were locals, visitors from the royal capital, and travelers from distant lands. Among them, he spotted dark-skinned individuals, yellow-haired traders, and others in elaborate ethnic garb.

"Does this remind you of the past? When you were a student, Lucan-sama?" Maris asked curiously.

"Something like that," Lucan replied with a smile.

He was actually thinking of his past life, but quickly adapted to the moment. Maris didn't seem suspicious, so he went along with it.

"In my student days, I used to visit food stalls with friends. It's nostalgic," Lucan reminisced.

"Oh, really? I would have loved to meet you when you were a student," Maris said dreamily.

"Unless time travel is possible, it's impossible," Lucan teased with a grin.

"Time travel..." Maris repeated, tilting her head thoughtfully.

"Traveling to the past through saint magic isn't completely impossible, but it would require immense power. Even if I used all my magical reserves, I could probably only manage a year or two back..." Maris pondered aloud.

"Maris?" Lucan called, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh, it's nothing," Maris replied quickly, her usual pure, innocent smile returning to her face.

Though her words had been somewhat unsettling, the radiant smile she wore made it hard to believe anything malicious was behind them. Lucan figured his slip of the tongue had merely sparked some mischievous thoughts in her.

"Look, there's a street performer over there... Shall we go see?" Lucan asked, pointing toward a small crowd.

"Yes, of course!" Maris replied enthusiastically.

"Then let's go," Lucan said, taking her hand as they made their way toward the performer.