Elizabeth and I made our way into the inn restaurant, and I was currently following behind her. Her beautiful blazing red hair was swaying and I was still mesmerized by its radiant color up to this day.

We made it to the restaurant, it was at the other lobby at the ground floor of the inn. There were several tables spread throughout the floor with several people also taking their dinner, to the front, there were people lined up it looks like it was the line for taking orders.

Elizabeth and I decided to take a table near the window. it was an ordinary table with 2 chairs just enough for the two of us. I look at the window to see the view. Actually, there was no view; its just the road that we took when we first got here. What a bummer, there isn't even a view at this place?

I pulled a chair and let Elizabeth sit on it, it was just proper etiquette to let a lady sit first in a table for two. I sat on the opposite side of Elizabeth because that is where the other chair is located after sitting down we stare at each other; thinking about what should we order I decided to talk first.

"Would you like beef?"

"Beef is fine with me why are you asking me anyway?"

"Nothing really I just thought that there could be some food that you don't really like considering you're like a princess."

"Ehehehe, me? a princess? hahaha not even close, I'm too unladylike to become a princess."

"Right."

I crack a joke and Elizabeth replied in an underhanded manner, she told me what's already obvious to everyone's eyes.

"Alright, I will go order our food now"

"Sure, I will just wait here"

I made my way into the line onto the counter there was around 9 people ahead of me so this could take some time, seriously is the food in this inn good? there are a lot of people in the line but nevertheless, the place is really spacious and there are a lot of tables, it doesn't look like the place is full of people at all.

After waiting in line for about 20 minutes it was finally my time to order our food.

"I'd like a beef stew and pork ribs good for two people."

I made my order and was given a number, it looks like the waiter will deliver the food at our table, I was not familiar with the customs of a restaurant because I usually eat at home or at the bakery that I worked for before.

After making my way into the table Elizabeth was staring into the distance at the window it looks like she was lost in thought.

"Hey, Elizabeth did you see a ghost or something"

Elizabeth was surprised at my sudden remark it looked like she was just about to jump when she reacted to my voice

"Huh?!! oh, its just you Mark, you surprised me I thought there was a ghost that suddenly whispered to me."

There were several people who looked over our direction seemingly curious about the source of the strange loud shriek we didn't pay them any mind as it was a trivial matter.

I put the number in our table and sat again then Elizabeth muttered something.

"Hey, Mark, why do you think people need a pillar?"

"What do you mean a pillar?"

"A pillar that will keep supporting them through thick and thin."

"That's an awfully serious question."

"Just answer."

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She said in a serious tone. It looks like something riled her up, but as a man it is only my duty to answer her truthfully.

"Everyone needs a pillar in order to move forward, there are no people at the top who made it there without the help of others. A pillar is there to keep supporting you no matter the circumstances; giving you a boost to keep going straight without falling down."

"...."

"I like your answer....."

She gave me a smile, honestly I was suprised by her sudden shift of mood amd then asking me a serious question out of nowhere I wonder what's going on in her mind, I think it would be better if I slowly learn more about her and if she opens up to me about those thoughts of hers, I will be willing to listen as a friend.

"Is.... there something wrong?"

"No everything's fine I was just curious about how you think."

"How I... think?"

"Right, how your thought process work whether it has conviction or not."

"Oh, you were testing me."

"Something along those lines."

She's a weird one alright she suddenly asked me a question after all. And what is up with that question? it seems like she was testing me... hmmm, there's no point overthinking this matter.

She was still lost in thought looking out the window. It looks like she's deep in thought even before I came back. I did not disturb her in her thoughts and I decided to just wait for our order

A few moments later, our order arrived just like what I said to the counter; beef stew and pork ribs. The aroma is quite fragrant I was able to smell the tasty pork ribs that I ordered.

"Oh, you like pork?"

"Yep, I don't think there's someone who will hate pork after all unless they are allergic to it, its quite tasty after all."

"Would you like a bite? Elizabeth?"

"Oh, how thoughtful, guess I'll just have to abide."

"Thoughtful..... ehhh....?"

"You know, Mark, from the eyes of the other people; we look like a couple don't you think?"

"Huh?!"

I was blushing like an idiot. It was because Elizabeth just teased me out of nowhere when I was just offering her a portion of my food. But it does look strange I mean, we just met after all and I'm already giving her food with the fork in my hand. After I realized my blunder, I quickly sat down in embarrassment.

"Oh, it's delicious it has that rich taste I wonder what kind of seasoning they use in this restaurant."

"Beats me, I have no talent in any aspect of cooking."

"For someone who is out most of the time you sure have something that you do not have after all and that's the skill for cooking."

".... It's just I didn't have time to practice that's all; is there something wrong with a guy who can't cook?"

"I said nothing of the sorts"

She gave me a satisfied smile it looks like this girl is sadistic after sll, does she enjoy tormenting me? at any rate, I don't want to be an object of torment. it will be like hell in the long run; Elizabeth as the sadistic demon and I as the poor soul.

Chills ran down my spine when I thought of that scenario.

We continued to eat in silence since we were really hungry already. Both of us didn't had lunch after all because of the evaluation program that happened earlier in the day.

After eating Elizabeth invited me to stroll the town, I agreed since I don't have much anything to do and I already had a decent rest, strolling down the town would be a great way to tire myself out so that when we return I could hit the sacks early on.

"Hmmm... where to go?"

"How about the Market?'

"We just ate Mark, are you still hungry? ehehe."

"No its not like that, I just thought that we should look around the market since there could be something that might interest us you know."

"Hmm...something like information about this town would be nice."

"Right, we are not locals after all."

Elizabeth and I made our way into the market, the streets were illuminated with street lights and the lights from the windows of the houses, since it was already at night there are fewer people walking around. We walked side by side this time since it was dark.

Finally we arrived at the market. It seems like there were still people buying everyday goods in the market. Mark and I made our way and we saw a dessert stand it was apparently serving frozen goods.

"Hey, Mark, would you like to get some of those?"

"Frozen treats? hmm... I guess I could go for one."

We ordered an ice cream and it was a pretty sweet treat we continued to walk the night.

After some little chit chat we decided to come back to the inn, it took us around 1 hour to full circle the market; there were a lots of everyday goods being displayed but it was already closing time. We decided to hold back for the day.

"Hey, Elizabeth."

"Hmm?"

"What if tomorrow might be the last day we could be together? It's not guaranteed that if both of us get enlisted in the army we would be together after all."

"....I will be sad... After all you're the only one I'm comfortable with since I can tease you ehehe."

"sigh."

"But on a serious note, I hope we could still end up being able to see each other. We only just met but I feel comfortable with you."

I was caught off guard by her sudden remark

"Really?......"

"Hey,.... I really... like you"

I said it in a low tone voice so that she won't notice much,. I was teasing her in return.

"Huh??......."

"...Ahh, forget it I said I like your guts too."

" That was not what you said..... "

It was just for a brief moment, but I saw Elizabeth blushed, she has a surprisingly cute side to her after all.

"Oh you're blushing."

"What?... No I did not!!"

I concluded that despite being a huge teaser, Elizabeth can't handle teasing in return really she was just like a kid.

We returned to the inn with a smile on our faces.