Everyone in front of the restaurant instantly fell silent. All of the customers looked on with peculiar expressions as Amy sat on her little stool as if she were settling in to watch a good show.
They were already used to Amy spectating their scuffles and cheering them on from the sidelines, but it still felt weird to have her there. It made them feel as if the debate in which they voiced their beliefs was nothing more than a cheap performance.
Amy looked at the silent customers, and contemplated momentarily before turning to Krassu and Urien as she asked, "Master Half-beard, Master Turtle, which one is more powerful between you two?"
The customers standing behind Krassu and Urien immediately retreated a few steps in unison. At the same time, they were also quite curious. The two of them had had a century-long rivalry, and were now the leaders of the sweet and savory factions, so it would be interesting to determine which one was more powerful.
"What do you think, Little Amy? Remember that you used melee magic to defeat that most powerful opponent in the end." Krassu looked at Amy with a confident smile.
"But Master Half-beard, didn't I use a long-range spell to defeat him in the end?" Amy looked up at Krassu with an innocent expression.
Krassu's expression immediately stiffened.
"You see? Even Little Amy admits that long-range magic is the most powerful. Krassu, your melee magic is useless." Urien turned to Krassu with a smug look.
"But Master Turtle, I used the fireball magic that Master Half-beard taught me," Amy continued.
"..." Urien's eyes widened as he choked on the rest of the insults that he was going to direct toward Krassu.
"So I think Master Half-beard's melee magic is super powerful, but the flames of extreme frost that Master Turtle taught me are also super strong. I don't know which one is better between the two, either." Amy looked at the two of them with a conflicted expression.
"What a naughty little girl; she's trying to goad the two great magic casters into battling each other. I've never seen a battle between two great magic casters before; it should be a very interesting spectacle." Vivian chuckled.
"Amy isn't intentionally starting a fight. Her performance in the match today was nothing short of extraordinary. Both her melee and long-range magic were exceptional, and even if I were in her shoes, I wouldn't be able to pick which one was better." Luna shook her head with a smile. She had witnessed Amy's spectacular performance in person, so she knew why Amy was so conflicted.
Who's this little girl's mother? How could she possess such extraordinary aptitude? I can't sense any magical aura from the owner of this restaurant, so he definitely isn't a magic caster. In that case, she must have inherited her aptitude from her mother. No one in the entire elven race can compare to her; not even the elven princess back when she was at her age... Blour looked at Amy with furrowed brows and a curious look in his eyes.
"Ice magic is the most powerful, Little Amy. You've already mastered the flames of extreme frost, so I'll be teaching you true ice magic next. A giant Frost Dragon materialized from ice and frost can dominate the heavens, and its invincible might is indisputable." Urien looked at Amy with a serious expression as he materialized an ice sword, which he thrust toward Krassu.
"That's all just for show. You can crush all ice magic with a single swing of your staff. Little Amy, I'm also going to start teaching your more powerful melee magic from now on. In the future, you won't have to fear magic casters or knights; you'll be able to take them out with your staff with ease." Krassu also wore a serious expression as he stomped his foot on the ground, materializing a wall of fire that kept the ice sword at bay.
The customers behind them backed away even further. They were horrified by the notion of becoming collateral damage in a battle between these two insane powerhouses and dying.
The situation grew more and more tense and grave. Spells unleashed by great magic casters were devastatingly powerful, and even though the spells were intentionally restricted to a certain area, the magic waves surging through the air still sent chills running down everyone's spine.
"We're open for business; please come in."
Right at that moment, the restaurant's door opened, and Mag emerged from within with a smile as he patted Amy's little head. She really was a natural troublemaker. In all honesty, he was also curious who was more powerful between Krassu and Urien. If it weren't for the fact that he was worried that they would destroy his restaurant, he would want to instigate a battle between them himself.
"Alright, then." Amy shuffled her little stool off to the side and stuck out her tongue at Mag in a cheeky manner.
"Hmph!"
Krassu and Urien harrumphed in unison as they strode into the restaurant.
"I would love to get to know you better, Mr. Blour. May I have the pleasure of dining at the same table as you?" Constantine turned to Blour with an expectant gaze.
"You can sit wherever you like." Blour gave an aloof response.
They really are brother and sister. Even the way they speak and their personalities are so similar. It seems like Mr. Blour is easier to talk to, though. Constantine wasn't irked in the slightest by Blour's cold demeanor. Instead, he nodded with a smile.
The customers began to enter the restaurant one by one, and Amy quickly noticed Blour. Her eyes lit up as she said, "Big Brother, you're so good-looking."
A smile appeared on Blour's face. Being praised for his looks was very pleasing to him, and he was just about to give a reply.
"It's a pity that you're a male elf, though. If only you were a beautiful big sister." Amy sighed with a wistful expression.
What's wrong with male elves? Why can't male elves be beautiful as well? Blour's eyes widened. He didn't think that he would ever become a victim of sexism. Amy had clearly praised "her" for "her" beauty when "she" had visited the restaurant earlier for lunch.
"Pffft- This little girl is hilarious!" Vivian couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Teacher Luna!" Amy caught sight of Luna in the line, and she immediately stood up with Ugly Duckling in her arms. She then also noticed Vivian, and a curious look appeared on her face as she asked, "Big Brother Mustache, why are you with Teacher Luna?"
"I'm good friends with Teacher Luna, so I came to have a meal with her. Are you going to offer us a discount?" Vivian asked with a smile.
"I can't do that, but Big Brother Mustache, you can pay for Teacher Luna's meal. Isn't that what all men should do?" Amy asked with a serious expression.
What a crafty little girl. Vivian raised an eyebrow in response.
"Looks like I'll be getting a free meal today, then." Luna turned to Vivian with an amused smile.
Why does that elf look so familiar? A curious look appeared on Mag's face as he caught sight of Blour.