Fresh and cool breeze wafted throughout the whole forest, greeting the m sun. The rivers and mountains are once again awoken by the sunlight, the b of the night slowly being unveiled.

  Chatter Chatter Chatter

  It was still so early, but the vilge was already busy and bustling. The farmers held their hoes and plows, the warriors wielded their bdes and shields, and the fers grabbed their baskets and pouches, heading out to the forest.

  And it wasn't just the adults, the children had also awoken to start their day. Some were still drinking milk to warm up their bodies while the others were already running around the vilge, pokiles and pnts to satisfy their curiosity.

  Such was the sery which greeted the still sleepy Yuna as she looked outside the window. It was a warm and peaceful m, the vilgers waving their hands at her as they passed by the house, waving her hand back.

  "Mmngh... It's m already...?" ［Grey］

  Soon after, Grey had also woken up from the noise, only to see his dearest Yuna standing by the window, her hair swaying in the air as the cold breeze blew. A figure which came close to him as soon as she noticed his gaze.

  "Good m, sleepyhead." ［Yuna］

  "Yeah... M..." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! You really are defenseless when you wake up, aren't you?" ［Yuna］

  Said Yuna, giggling at the end befiving Grey a kiss on the cheek, soon followed by a tight hug as she snuggled close to him, once again listening to the sound of his heartbeats. It was her usual m greeting,

  After yesterday's events, Grey and Yuuro the vilge already te at night. And sihey couldn't simply go back to Lista when an emergency could happen at any time, they decided to stay the night, the Great Chief lending them a good house for them to use.

  And as one would expe a rural area surrounded by mountains and forests, the night breeze was quite cold. Top it with a warm and fortable bed, and it was the perfect recipe food night's sleep.

  "Right, Yuna, I see your ste ring?" ［Grey］

  "My ste ring? Sure, why not." ［Yuna］

  "Thanks." ［Grey］

  There was ation in Yuna's heart as she hahe ring to Grey. As soon as she did, the tter then quickly ied what were the tents of it. And, oh boy, was he surprised by what he saw?

  Grey had already expected there to be a lot of fruits and herbs inside, but seeing it with his own eyes, he could only be dumbfouhe amount Yuna collected could fill rge warehouses a couple times over. He had uimated her once again, a wry smile appearing on his face.

  "Grey, is something wrong?" ［Yuna］

  "No, just a little surprised is all... Anyway, I'll be taking out the ones which could rot in here, alright? It'll store them in the 'Iory'." ［Grey］

  "Un, sure! Ah! But make sure to leave some of the magits, okay? I want to make something with them wheime es." ［Yuna］

  "Alright. I'll do just that." ［Grey］

  Grey didn't waste any more time. As soon as he got Yuna's permission, she quickly took out loads upon loads of items from the ste ring and transferred it over to his "Iory", still a little surprised by the amount.

  The item transfer was soon pleted and having id down for long enough, Grey and Yuna then got out of the bed, fixed themselves, and ged to their casual clothes, soon heading out of the bedroom and into the living room,

  "Right, Yuna, what should we have for breakfast tonight?" ［Grey］

  "Hmm... Ah! Right! Didn't you say you could make snacks from the fruits we found? How about that? We should have it for breakfast!" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna... They're called snacks for a reason, you know? Or... would you rather we skip breakfast instead?" ［Grey］

  "Uuu... That's a little... Uuu... But breakfast..." ［Yuna］

  A very troubled expression on her face, Yuna ut deep in thought to choose between breakfast and snacks. She wao eat breakfast like usual, but also wao taste the snacks Grey was talking about. She was in a silly dilemma.

  Meanwhile, Grey, seeiroubled face, could only chuckle to himself. Though he didn't mean to tease her, he still got a simir rea. She was just too serious when it came to food. It was one of the cutest things about her.

  "Hahaha. Seriously, you overthink at the silliest of reasons. We could just cook them after breakfast, you know?" ［Grey］

  "Ah! That's right, isn't it? Why didn't I think of that?" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. I wonder..." ［Grey］

  She may be a genius, but there are still times she 't think of a solution to the simplest of problems. Well, Grey isn't any differeher. Such simple imperfes are what makes life all the more iing for them.

  Without further ado, Grey and Yuna then headed towards the kit, and a lively orchestra filled the air. The boiling pot of water, the sizzling pans of oil, the crag of fire, and the spshing of water. All brought music to the ears.

  Of course, as Ti is not as advanced as the mainnd, there weren't any magic stoves, refrigerators or the likes. There was only a simple fire using wood and mana crystals. Even then, it was not a hindrao Grey and Yuna. A little bit of magid everything was solved.

  Time passed quickly and the sun was already high in the sky. Grey and Yuna had finished eating breakfast and are now making snacksー or to be precise, Grey was the one making and Yuna was simply watg with a smile on her face.

  "Then, you do it like this, and..." ［Grey］

  "Oh? Then what about these?" ［Yuna］

  "They're for ter." ［Grey］

  The oil was calm and quiet, but loud sizzles soon echoed in the air as Grey dropped a couple pieces of saba banana, sizzling even more as Grey stirred the boiling pot of oil, sugar, and bananas, a brown color appearing soon after.

  What Grey was cooking was a sna his previous life called a "Banana Cue". A snack made by p sugar into oil, letting it caramelize and then adding semi-ripe saba bananas into the mix. A sweet and sticky goodness.

  "Ah! Grey, it seems like the other ones here are done already!" ［Yuna］

  "Ah, could you take them out please? Thank you," ［Grey］

  "Un! No problem." ［Yuna］

  Of course, the banana cue was not the only ones Grey made. There were steamed sweet potatoes, saba banana, and cassava, banana chips, banana fan fritters, banana lumpia, cassava cake, rice cakes, and the list goes on.

  Other than snacks, he was also thinking of making sweets such as dried mangos, tamarind dies, ube jam, banana cake, pastils, ut pie, and many more. They may take a long time to prepare, but with magic, everything is possible.

  "Alright, this should be enoughー" ［Grey］

  Knooock

  A sweet taste filled Grey's mouth, and soon, not happiness nor delight, but a bit of surprise filled his heart. At the sudden knocks on their door, both his and Yuna's eyes swam towards its dire.

  "Don't worry, I'll go get it." ［Yuna］

  "Alright, thanks." ［Grey］

  Looking forward to tasting the snacks, aed smile bloomed on Yuna's face as she skipped around towards the doors. A clid creak echoed in the air as soon as she ope, revealing a pretty young dy oher side.

  Of course, it was her than Marika. She was alone on her own, bringing nothing but a bright and cheerful smile on her face, all the while fidgeting as she looked Yuna in the eye. It was obvious that she was a little nervous.

  "G-Good m, Big Sister Yuna!" ［Marika］

  "Fufufu! Good m as well, Marika. What brings you here so early in the m? Does the Great Chief need us for something?" ［Yuna］

  "A-Ah, no, not at all! I... I just came here yesterday's... Ummm... About the promise... I... I want to... Umm..." ［Marika］

  She really was an adorable child. Though she may be fierd firm when it es taining, requesting something from others. She quickly bees shy and meek like a little kitten hiding from strangers.

  Sihey still couldn't brio Lista, they promised that they would be telling her many stories about the outside world instead. And being the curious child that she was, she, of course, quickly got excited. Just remembering her excitemeerday made Yu out a soft giggle.

  "Fufufu! About the stories, isn't it? o act so shyly. You e in anytime and we'll tell you everything you want to know." ［Yuna］

  "R-Really...?" ［Marika］

  "Of course! It's a promise, after all!" ［Yuna］

  It was like f a little animal. As soon as Yuna gave her approval, Marika's tail started wagging iement, her ears perking up as her expressions shone ever shtly. She really was an adorable child.

  "Th-Then, pardorusiー" ［Marika］

  She had yet to take even a siep inside, when suddenly, she stopped oracks. It took her a little while, but the sweet smell from the kit finally reached her nose, arousing her appetite as she ut into a daze.

  "Big Sister Yuna, are you cooking something?" ［Marika］

  "Un! That's right! Grey's currently i, cooking lots of delicious foods. Want to take a peek?" ［Yuna］

  "I-If it's alright, it would be a pleasure!" ［Marika］

  Bitiongue again and again, Marika replied to Yuna's question with delight. Soon, she was dragged to the kit by Yuna, a sweet and wonderful sight greetihe table and tertops filled to the brim by all kinds of food.

  They didn't only look good, they smelled amazing as well, the sweet fragrance of sugar wafting through the whole kit. She had just eaten breakfast, but seeing such a dispy before her, she couldn't help but feel hungry again.

  Not only hunger, she was also filled with curiosity as she looked left and right i. Though she knew of the ingredients used, the way Grey cooked it was unfamiliar to her. She could only watd stare.

  "M, Marika." ［Grey］

  "A-Ah, yesh! Good m, Big Brrey." ［Marika］

  It was only when Grey called out to her that she snapped back to reality. She was so flustered she ended up biting her own tongue again. A se which could only make one wonder how her tongue was still able to stay intact if the slightest surprise makes her jolt as if she had seen a ghost.

  "Here, Marika, have a try." ［Yuna］

  "O-Oh, yes... Thank you for the food!" ［Marika］

  There was no time for rest. As soon as Marika snapped back to reality, Yuna closed in on her and gave a few pieces of still hot banana cue. As Grey had not prepared barbecue sticks, they were only pced in a small bowl for now.

  As soon as she bit down oreat, the natural sweetness of the saba banana and the sticky sweetness of the caramelized sugar exploded in her mouthー or so what she should have experienced...

  "H-Hot! Hot! Hot!" ［Marika］

  ... But Marika being the klutz that she is, pletely fot to cool down the bananas before biting down on them. Rather than a delightful taste, what she experienced was a burniion oongue and in her mouth.

  "Hold still. I'll heal it for you," ［Yuna］

  Thankfully, Yuna was there to help her out. With just a little bit of magic, the burn which hurt a lot has quickly disappeared as if it was just a passing lie. Marika was saved from her own clumsiness.

  "Th-Thank you..." ［Marika］

  "Geez! Marika, you should be careful!" ［Yuna］

  "Sh-Shorry..." ［Marika］

  Even then, she may be saved from the pain of the burns, she still suffered from Yuna's scolding, hanging both her head, ears, and tails down as she received an earful from Yuna. Just like a mother scolding her child.

  But such a crestfallen expression didn't st too long. As soon as the scolding was over, it was time to taste the banana cues once again. Of course, this time, Marika didn't fet to blow some air on it before feeding herself.

  As soon as she did, a surge of sweetness rushed forth in her mouth, the caramelized sugars stig oeeth and tongue, melting ever so slowly as she tio chew. It was soft, sweet, and cheerfect treat to enjoy the day.

  "What is this?! This is so delicious!" ［Marika］

  "Fufufu! I knht? Here, Grey, have some as well." ［Yuna］

  Of course, the review wouldn't be plete without Grey's opinion as well. As he was still cooking and stirring over hot oil, Yuna did him the honor of feeding him. A sweet ale smile soon appeared on his face.

  "Yup... It's eveer than I remember..." ［Grey］

  Eating the banana cue, Grey remembered quite a lot of memories when he was still a child. It's already a distant past, but it seems to have gotten closer. There was no longing in his eyes, only happiness as he remembered the sweet days of the past.

  "Grey, would you like some more?" ［Yuna］

  "Please, and thank you." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! No problem. This is fun for me too!" ［Yuna］

  Sweet like the treats they are eating, Yuna fed Grey another bite of the treats and a warm atmosphere bhe kit. There was only fort and happio be seen as three figures eheir time together.

  Time passed some more and with every mihat epsed, more and more treats were cooked. From sour, fruity dies, all the way to steamed root crops, a myriad of treats were brought to the table by Grey's lightning speed hands.

  "Mmn! These tamarind dies are delicious too! Here, Marika, eat some." ［Yuna］

  "Ah, y-yes!" ［Marika］

  "Here, Grey, open up as well! Ahh～!" ［Yuna］

  Everyone had a taste of everything and needless to say, they e quite a lot. Everyone had smiles pstered on their faces. Especially Grey, the sweet and savory taste of the snacks and the wonderful memories of the past pying inside his mind, it was a soothing experience.

  As time passed, not only Yuna, but Marika as well helped out in making the snacks. Though it was a little w, given how clumsy she was, thankfully, not a single problem occurred with Grey and Yuna c for her.

  The sun climbed even higher, and as the sed bells rang in other towns, a creak echoed ihe house as the doors were opehree figures exited, greeted by the peaceful aiful sery.

  If oo see the pce, they would have surely thought there were no problems going on with the Chiefdom. The people had buried their sadness and longing the day before, only happiness and anticipation remaining in their hearts.

  "Then, should we go to where the Great Chief is?" ［Grey］

  "Ah! Then, by noa should beー" ［Marika］

  "Don't worry, I know, I know." ［Grey］

  At Grey's words, Marika could only tilt her head in fusioher did she mention it nor does she have any recolle of mentioning such. She could only look Grey in the eyes, w how he ko which, Grey chuckled lightly.

  In the end, Marika gave up on thinking too hard about it, deg to attribute him simply being Grey. In her mind, he was already an amazing person who do anything. She was satisfied with her own clusion.

  A smile sprouting on the fused Marika's face, everyone headed towards the vilge ter where not only the Great Chief, Sar, and the other warriors were gathering as well, seemingly reviewing their routines.

  Well, they weren't just reviewing their routines, it seems like they had just fiheir daily training as well. Some were still sweating and gasping for air. Everyone arrived at the perfect time.

  "Great Chief, good m～!" ［Yuna］

  "Ah! Lrey, Lady Yuna, a wonderful m as well. Are you heading out somewhere with Marika?" ［Manelo］

  "No, no, we aren't. How did your training go?" ［Yuna］

  "Well, it's goier than usual. It seems like the divine miracle from the other day has improved everyone's health. They are strohan ever." ［Manelo］

  The Great Chief decred, a proud and grateful look in his eyes. Not only him, the other warriors were also smiling at Grey and Yuna, showing their gratitude.

  Due to the "Holy Bell" Grey and Yuna performed the other day, the hidden wounds and injuries of the warriors have been healed. Not only did their bodies regain their peak form, they could also now utilize the full capacity of their abilities. Moving about and striking has never been easier.

  Though they couldn't restore limbs and such, it otent enough to heal old injuries and the likes. In fact, many of the retired warriors who couldn't fight due to their old injuries were now ba duty, training to sharpen their skills once again.

  "Right, what brings you here, Lrey, Lady Yuna? Do you need something from our warriors?" ［Manelo］

  "Hmm... I guess you could say that..." ［Yuna］

  "Oh! If that's the case, then we'd be more than happy to help! We will strike down any foe and climb any mountain for you!" ［Manelo］

  The Great Chief's decrati out loudly, and soon enough, the warriors' voices followed suit as they raised their agreement. Though it was good that they were enthusiastic, it seemed like they misuood something.

  "Fufufu! Well then, if that's the case, then your help would be most wele. Grey, if you would please." ［Yuna］

  "Alright." ［Grey］

  There was no time to waste. As soon as the warrireed, Grey quickly took out a plethora of ptes and trays, and of course, a rge table to dispy them on. With just a flick of a finger, a whole dispy of treats and snacks appeared out of thin air.

  The warriors couldn't help but be mystified at the sight. As soon as the aromatic fragrances wafted through the air, everyone's stomachs rumbled as their appetites were aroused. They could only gulp whilst holding their drools in.

  "Lrey, Lady Yuna, this is...?" ［Manelo］

  "These are the snacks we made with Marika just now. And, if possible, we'd like you to have a taste of it." ［Grey］

  "To taste the food made by the Emissaries of God, we couldn't be more honored. But, would that really be alright?" ［Manelo］

  "Hm? Why wouldn't it be? It's just some simple snacks." ［Grey］

  "Un! We just want to hear everyone's opinions!" ［Yuna］

  The Great Chief was a bit hesitant at first, but hearing Grey and Yuna's words, he couldn't dawdle any longer. Not to mention Marika also helped out in making them, he really wao have a taste. As for the warriors...

  "Don't worry, Lrey, Lady Yuna, even if it was the deadliest poison in the world, we'd swallow it gdly for you!"

  "That's right! To have a taste of your divine cooking! There's no greater honor!"

  "Leave it to us! We'll make sure to savor your cooking at its fi!"

  ... They were really enthusiastic... So enthusiasti fact that their words were a little but w. It would have been perfect if it weren't for them drooling ever so openly. They were just hungry, alright.

  There was no time to waste. As soon as Grey and Yuna handed out the snacks, the warriors lined up properly and got a treat for themselves. As soon as they had a taste of it, their hearts were filled with joy as fvors exploded in their mouths like fireworks.

  "This is amazing! I've never had anything like this!"

  "It's sweet! And delicious! This is the best!"

  "To think that I could get a taste of such divine cooking... I could die happy now..."

  And just as extreme as their previous words, their reas were also quite amazing. In fact, some were even g tears of joy and kneeling on the ground. Rather than warriors, it was easier to believe that they were actors.

  Seeing them act like such, one couldn't help but worry whether the Chiefdom would truly be alright. Even the Great Chief, who remained quiet, had rather an iing expression on his face.

  "Big Brrey, aren't you going to have some?" ［Marika］

  "A-Ah, yes... Thanks..." ［Grey］

  Well, what mattered was that they were happy. They may act strangely, but they were happy. Grey didn't mind their as anymore and simply took a handful of tamarind dies for himself to enjoy.

  'All's well that ends well, I guess...' ［Grey］

  CHAPTER 233 END