He returned to the dining table once more.
The black notebook beside the cutlery was already open.
When Jason chose the "Crab Meat Salad," a few extra lines of text appeared on the title page of the notebook.
"Ropes can only lock around my neck."
"But!"
"They can never lock up my stomach!"
"Remember: This is not the main dish, you are still one table setting away from it."
...
Then, the black notebook automatically turned to the second page.
At the 'appetizer' section of the menu, the "Crab Meat Salad" was marked with a check.
Annotations began to appear after that—
"Background: Eleven years ago, your aunt and her family moved to the 'Hans' port, where they built up a considerable industry, and this time your cousin is getting married. Your aunt is planning to make the wedding a family reunion, not just for you, but many of your relatives have been invited as well..."
"Main quest: Arrive at 'Hans' port before the 26th, and attend the wedding."
