Chapter 195: The Knight Rides the Autumn Breeze (1)
As the long summer ended, the season of vividly colored maple leaves arrived.
Autumn, the pride of the South, had come.
It might seem strange to take pride in a season, but autumn was one of the longest seasons in Pendragon. Unlike winter, which lasted only a fortnight to a month at most, autumn often extended from three to over four months.
There was a theory that Lionel’s northern domain took winter away, but academia had yet to confirm it.
In any case, this made Pendragon’s autumn exceptionally long, with streets full of breathtaking scenery. Clear skies, red-dyed maple trees scattered everywhere, and well-maintained lakes and rivers—how could it not be magnificent?
It was also a time when maple syrup prices dropped, and its flavor was at its peak, leading to a surge in maple syrup-based desserts and dishes.
As a side note, in the South, every household had its own methods for making, aging, and storing maple syrup, which meant every shop offered a unique sweetness. This increase in sweet lovers often led to people gaining weight rapidly, a phenomenon that wasn’t uncommon during this season.
It seemed like the phrase "the season of abundance and appetite" fit perfectly.
Well, such indulgence was only possible because the South was peaceful for now—
“This pancake is delicious. No, wait, it’s not the pancake; the maple syrup is insane! What is this subtle sweetness...?”
He exclaimed in admiration, almost as if he had become a gourmet critic, while dining at the restaurant. He had ordered without much thought, but the dish exceeded his expectations.
Crispy bacon, three sunny-side-up eggs, two juicy sausages, and a five-layer pancake stack—each layer generously topped with nuts and maple syrup. The coffee was mediocre in taste but aromatic enough to complement the sweet maple syrup, making for a surprisingly good pairing.