Late at night, the blizzard made Snow Run Forest impassable. The Phoenix Nirvana Squad set up a three-person tent inside a cave, surrounded by a magic tool barrier. The meaning was self-evident.
Meanwhile, the Hero Party had just set up four single-person tents, and the four of them could only sit around the campfire eating the salad and mediocre ham that Mira had hastily prepared.
After watching Yelena’s on-site cooking demonstration tonight, Mira didn’t speak for a long time. She only politely answered simple interactions between teammates, and then had nothing more to say.
The Golden Lion Holy Alliance Squad didn’t have the spare capacity to prepare cooking utensils like Yelena’s, let alone eat a hot meal in the wild. That alone was already a rare luxury.
“Thank you, Mira. We’re all full. The parsley and fresh garlic paired with the ham was pretty good too.”
Aisha saw that no one in the squad was speaking. While praising Mira, she also tried to ease the gloomy atmosphere.
“Not at all, Lady Aisha. This is my duty.”
Mira’s eyes carried a malice so small that no one noticed as she glanced toward the Phoenix Nirvana resting area. Then she continued,
“My cooking is completely worthless compared to that Fox Chef.”
“Mira, we don’t care about that. We don’t think your cooking is any worse than theirs. Right, little希尔?”
Kate gave a light snort to express her displeasure with Yelena and Yvette from before.
“Kate-chan, I know what you’re thinking. We just happened to run into them today. Let’s not keep arguing and obsessing over those things.”
Sylvia wanted Kate to change the subject. She wasn’t just trying to be a peacemaker, but in such a cramped cave, if a conflict broke out, the consequences would be unimaginable.
After that, the Golden Lion Holy Alliance Squad members briefly packed their belongings, cleaned up the kitchen waste, and then entered their tents to rest.
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…
Inside the three-person tent, the lights were bright.
The magic tool barrier not only prevented others from entering but also had a soundproofing effect.
“Anna, you don’t need to spend too much time on this. I can do my own hair too…”
“Lady Yelena’s hair quality is excellent. These things cannot be rushed. They must be carefully tended to.”
“Oh…”
Inside the tent, Yvette was reading in a corner, while the maid Anna was brushing Yelena’s hair.
A wooden comb carrying the fragrance of herbs moved through the little fox girl’s hair. The maid’s technique was practiced but gentle.
She treated the jet-black, beautiful long hair like a work of art, carefully processing it with a steady rhythm. When the wooden comb brushed over the top of her head,
Anna would stop and gently scratch her scalp with just the right amount of pressure.
A tingling sensation, like a weak electric current, spread from her scalp, instantly sweeping away Yelena’s fatigue for the day.
It was really… so comfortable…
As the tingling sensation continued to come from the top of her head, Yelena gradually let down all her guard. She squinted her eyes like a cat being petted and revealed a contented smile.
Yvette put down her book and looked at Yelena, who was enjoying herself, feeling very happy.
Under the glow of the magic crystal lamp in the tent, Yelena’s cheeks were flushed pink, making her look exceptionally beautiful.
Just seeing her smile made Yvette feel so warm and healed.
She suddenly remembered her grandfather’s instructions. The Asteria Family had once received treatment from the Moon Tail Queen when a large number of their clansmen were suffering from an incurable, strange poison.
Her grandfather had seen that the Moon Tail Queen’s cooking skills were as superb as Yelena’s. The detoxifying ingredients she prepared
had saved the lives of the clansmen in an instant, including her grandfather, the former family head, Felix von Asteleya.
“Yvette, remember this: you must treat the descendants of the Moon Tail Queen well.
The Queen’s descendants are our family. This is not only the Queen’s answer but also Grandfather’s final instruction…”
Yvette couldn’t help recalling the past. She looked at Yelena again, at that serene and gentle smile like a fox spirit’s,
and her heart pounded fiercely.
This beauty was something she had to protect.
Perhaps such bedtime interactions, once in a while, must be carried out frequently from now on.
The carefree Yvette silently made up her mind to ask Anna for hair-brushing tips.
She wanted to thank the Golden Lion Holy Alliance Squad. The existence that healed her every day had given her life different colors from now on.
“Ha~”
A relaxing yawn escaped from Yelena’s slightly parted lips.
“Are you sleepy, Lady Yelena? So you do like it after all.”
“Head massage before bed helps you sleep more soundly. It’s a little life secret~”
Anna spoke softly in succession. Yvette completely closed her book and chimed in, “It’s getting late. Let’s rest for today. I’m a bit tired too.
The little fox mentioned earlier that the new dish has a sleep-inducing and calming effect. I really don’t think it’s a lie. I feel like I can have a good night’s sleep tonight.”
“Hmph! You still dare to question the Frost Sky Bear Paw Stew I made? Just go sleep like a log tonight, or else I’ll get handsy and…”
“Handsy with what? This is a three-person tent. Where are you running off to~”
A thin flush quickly crept up Yelena’s cheeks. This was the first time recently that she would be sharing a bed with Yvette.
After observing for this period of time, she could trust Anna, but this red-haired strong woman in front of her must not be let her guard down…
When Yvette casually said something like “where are you running off to,” whether intentional or not, Yelena had to sound the alarm.
This girl was from that world. No mistake…
To prevent her from getting handsy, she needed to use a little clever trick now.
“I’ll prepare a few cups of warm milk before bed. It won’t take long.”
With that, Yelena took out a drink can containing warm milk and three personal teacups from her space ring.
‘System, use the Emotion Menu. Which emotion can make someone fall asleep instantly?’
[Tip for Host: Using the stored emotion ‘Relaxation and Peace’ can achieve the goal.]
“That’s right. My chef really knows how to take care of health. Please pour me a bit more.”
Upon hearing Yelena’s pre-sleep health tip, Yvette naturally agreed.
“Pour me a bit more, Yelena. Drink more milk so I can have the strength to compete with you in the future~”
The red-haired girl in front of her wore a lecherous expression, staring intently at the pair of bright headlights in front of the little fox girl.
“Idiot! Stop looking this way… I have to tell you, drinking too much before bed, you’ll be getting up frequently to pee!”
Yelena noticed the perverse intent the other was showing. She quickly shielded her chest with one hand and raised her voice shyly.
She blinked her eyes, then deliberately kept a suspicious look from showing, and added the ‘Relaxation and Peace’ emotion to Yvette’s cup of warm milk alone.
‘Let you have ill intentions, hehe~’
‘Didn’t see that coming, huh pervert? Enjoy your baby-like deep sleep!’
After the three of them finished the warm milk, they immediately prepared to turn off the lights and go to bed.
On the long sleeping pad inside the tent, Yvette had just hugged Yelena from behind and wouldn’t let go,
but within a minute, her breathing became long and steady, and a sweet, light snoring sound came from beside Yelena’s ear.