Alyssa's plan was very simple.
As long as Caelan accepted her invitation, he would effectively owe her a favor.
Then, at the right moment, Alyssa could casually bring up her [Class Star Ascension Quest]—and Caelan would naturally offer to help.
That was why she chose to treat him in the first place.
Seeing Caelan remain silent for a long time, Alyssa immediately patted her chest and said,
"Don't be shy. We're both Ironclad Legion—no need to act all awkward. Just tell me: what do you want to eat?"
On Caelan's side, seeing how proactive Alyssa was made him suspicious.
But soon, he came up with an explanation.
"I get it," he said. "It's because I saved you last time, so you want to thank me, right?"
Alyssa: "???"
She realized almost instantly—her plan wasn't going to work.
If Caelan kept thinking along that line, her treating him wouldn't accomplish anything.
So… how was she supposed to bring it up?
Alyssa clenched her teeth and finally decided to attack head-on.
