## Chapter 125: Velas's Breakfast
Dreams, illusory yet real dreams. In the dream, the gentle figures of my parents, Grandma's loving smile, constantly drifted In Front of me, within reach, yet worlds apart.
"Hmm?"
"Mom, let me sleep a little longer~~"
"Huh...?"
In a daze, a cold Feeling on my face made me unconsciously turn over. My Hand waved a few times over my face, trying to dispel this strange Feeling. In my blurry memory, Mom always used this Method to wake me up. How many years ago was that?
A light exclamation with a Questioning Tone finally pulled me, half my Body still in the dream, back to Reality.
Where is this?
Rubbing my eyes, a warm Feeling came from my Body, like a quilt on a winter morning, impossible to give up.
Ugh... so many dazzling stars. I quickly closed my sleepy eyes again. What was that shimmering, wave-like Thing above my Head, like the Milky Way?
After my Brain gradually cleared, I slowly opened my eyes. Raising my Head, what came into view was still that shimmering, wave-like scenery, but with a few hints of green.
Above my Head, it should be Tree Leaves. That shimmering Feeling should be the Sunlight filtering through the Crevices of the leaves constantly swaying in the breeze. Morning dew accumulated on the green leaves. Whenever a sweet Cool Breeze blew, the leaves would gently sway, and the flying water droplets, illuminated by the shimmering Sunlight, scattered everywhere like pearls.
The cool Feeling on my face was probably the work of these "pearls". Because right now, I was leaning against a Tree, covered by a Beast Hide Blanket from who knows where. My blurry Brain finally connected the events of yesterday.
Well, overall, after Druv announced the relevant Matter yesterday evening, I volunteered to join the night watch army, then casually found a Tree to lean against, and fell asleep without realizing it...
Sweat first!
Turning my Head, the girl who had just exclaimed was squatting In Front of me, a Wooden Basin at her feet, looking at me with an Expression that said, "I don't want him to know I was just here," completely at a loss.
"..."
"L... Lord, I... I didn't hear anything just now..." The girl's neck was tightly contracted, her two fair palms shaking directly In Front of me, trying to cover up her actions.
"..."
Just kill her to silence her...
"Don't mind it."
I waved my Hand dismissively at the girl. I was really too tired yesterday. I didn't even notice someone Approach me. But it had been a long time since I had such a dream. Was it because I saw Sister Sharna?
Ultimately, it was my own mistake. I should be more vigilant in the future. It's fine to make a fool of myself, but if I were to mutter about Transmigrators, Bugged Amulets, or something similar in my dream, that would be a big Matter.
"I... I saw Lord sleeping here, so I fetched some water..."
The girl said timidly. Seeing that my Expression didn't seem angry, she clutched her Chest and let out a big sigh of relief.
"Mm..."
I replied weakly and indifferently, took the towel the girl handed me, wiped my face, and handed it back indifferently.
"Do you have work at the Tavern today?" She was wearing that cute Maid Outfit from when we first met again.
"Ah... no, it's just that wearing these Clothes makes me Feel particularly energetic."
After the girl put the towel and Wooden Basin aside, she took out two Wooden Bowls from behind her, poured an unknown substance from one Wooden Bowl into the other, and then stirred it continuously with a Wooden Spoon.
"Hmm hmm... hmm... hmm..."
While stirring, the girl hummed a Melody I had never heard before with her clear Voice, which contained not a single impurity. Her Expression looked very happy. I thought, if she had a Tail growing behind her, it would definitely be wagging along with the rhythm.
"Lord was really funny just now."
The Cool Breeze of the early morning gently swept across the entire Plains. Enjoying the rare peace at this moment, I chewed on a tender Green Grass, and a slightly bitter Taste immediately came into my mouth. Then, with an extremely natural Tone, as if chatting casually, I sighed.
"That's not true at all, Lord was very cute just now..."
The innocent Maiden immediately Refuted, two cute dimples appearing on her face with a happy Expression. Her serious Gaze and serious Tone were as if she was stating a very serious Matter.
Very cute?
Uh... how should I even respond to that?
"Mm...uh...?"
The girl's two watery large eyes blinked, looking at me with a Wronged Appearance, as if saying, "Lord, you're lying to me."
"Lord just said not to mind it..."
Huh? Did I say that? I don't remember.
"Lord, Lord?..."
Velas called out several times, but the Man In Front of her still looked blankly into the Distance.
"Mm, is something wrong?" I came back to my senses.
"What is Lord thinking about?" Velas said softly.
"Want to know?" I smiled faintly.
"Mm, it must be something very important, like how to defeat the Demons," she said excitedly, shaking her small Fist towards the Sky a few times. Her innocent eyes sparkled with moving luster.
"Heh heh, is that so? I might have to disappoint you."
I looked blankly into the Distance. In the early morning after the rain, the entire Great Grassland was like a carpet of emerald. White clouds dotted the azure Sky. The breeze swept across the land and through the tree branches, making a rustling Sound, more pleasant than any Song. In this leisurely and captivating scenery, even the rhythm of thought seemed to slow down.
"I'm thinking, if I were riding a Pack Mule Beast right now, holding a whip, driving the Cattle and Sheep outside the Village, then taking a nice Afternoon Nap, and in the evening, while considering what to eat for Dinner, driving them back..."
"How about it? Does it feel like my Image has been shattered?" I looked at her with interest.
"..."
Velas looked at me blankly.
"No, it's not like that..."
She was stunned for a moment before answering haltingly.
"On the contrary, how should I put it? There's a Feeling of being more genuinely close."
She clutched her Chest, her rosy face like the morning glow leaning closer. At a heart-pounding Distance, she looked carefully into my eyes with a Gaze as if seeing me for the first time, saying seriously and without Question.
"Lord is a true Hero, I deeply believe this."
Is that so?
I sighed. My Large Hand gently patted Velas's small Head. The touch of her silky soft long hair was truly comparable to Sha La's.
"Alright, Lord..."
Velas finally handed me the small Wooden Bowl she had been fiddling with for a long time.
"This is..."
I looked at the colorful substance in the bowl. If I had to describe it, it was like boiled green beans mixed with chili sauce (Friends who are interested can try making it, Xiao Qi is not responsible for the Taste).
"Velas's special nutritious Breakfast - Momo Noodles! It replenishes the Strength needed for the whole day! Come, Lord, eat quickly." Velas shoved the Wooden Bowl into my Hand. Her large black gem-like eyes were full of Expectation.
"Mm, al... alright..." I swallowed. Trembling, I picked up the Wooden Spoon and put this colorful lump into my mouth.
"Mm, it tastes pretty good." Unexpectedly, this strange Breakfast didn't Taste as bad as it looked. No, if anything, it should be considered - delicious.
"Right? Hmm hmm... hmm..."
Velas happily hummed that clear Melody, watching me eat bite by bite, shaking her small Head. With her slightly curled hair strands, she was as pretty and cute as a morning Elf.
Although the Breakfast wasn't much, it was exceptionally filling. After finishing the entire bowl, I found my stomach was already half full. No wonder Velas was so proud. It seems this strange Thing called Momo Noodles indeed has its merits.
"Thank you, Velas." I handed back the empty Wooden Bowl, patting my stomach contentedly.
"..."
Velas lowered her Head a little shyly, but the smile on her face became even brighter.
"Alright, it seems I also need to act like a Hero and start working, otherwise I wouldn't be worthy of your praise." I said with a smile, pulling off the Beast Hide Blanket and standing up. Chatting with a pure and flawless girl like Velas made me Feel much more energetic.
"You should get some sleep too."
I glanced at Velas. Although her smooth face was still bright, it couldn't hide a hint of tiredness. I didn't know if this innocent girl had slept at all last night.
"Did you cover me with this blanket? Thank you so much."
I looked at the Beast Hide Blanket in my Hand and carefully draped it over Velas, wrapping her small Body completely.
"Wh... what, it's... it's what I should do..."
Velas tightly clutched the blanket on her Body, mumbling somewhat at a loss. A slight blush appeared on her sweet face.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and go to sleep."
"Mm, s... since Lord ordered it, then I'll sleep for a while. Mm, the Rooms at home have already been provided to the Wounded, there's... there's no other Method, so... so I'll... I'll sleep here..."
Velas explained to herself with an Expression trying to hide something, then stiffly lay down in the spot where I had just slept.
"..."
"Lord..."
Just a few Footsteps away, Velas's unique Voice came over.
"Mm?"
I turned my Head and glanced at her. At this moment, Velas was like a cocoon, tightly wrapped in the blanket, revealing a cute small Head. Her slightly messy dark long hair added a touch of charm.
"Th... that..." She stammered slightly in a panic for a while, her dark eyes darted around.
"That, what I actually wanted to say is, Herding like that, Lord, is not okay, you can't sleep, the Cattle and Sheep will run away..." After finishing speaking haphazardly, she seemed to realize how silly her words were. Without waiting for my reaction, she pulled the blanket up with a bright red face, covering her Head as well.
Only after the Footsteps completely disappeared did she poke her Head out and let out a soft sigh.
Velas, Velas, what's wrong with you? This isn't like the usual you, you didn't even finish what you were saying.
Velas, Velas, what's wrong with you? Don't even think about your Status, just having Daydreams.
You're just a Civilian, how could you possibly be worthy of him...
However, at least here I won't lose to Ailula, she covered her full Chest.
But, Ailula is a Mercenary after all...
But, the Gaze he had when I wore this Outfit was strange...
But,...
"Hmm hmm... hmm..."
Under the Tree, clear and melodious tunes, carrying the unique thoughts of a Maiden, drifted in the Cool Breeze.