Sungjin realized something a little late. When he took off the colored glasses, she was truly noble, yet colorful and yet elegant.

  Even though she seems to have no awareness of her own beauty.

  “Thank you, but there’s no need to do this.”


  “Are you allergic to flowers?”


  “No, it’s just that you, the princess, don’t have to entertain me like this.”


  “Don’t say that. It’s the least I can do to repay you, who will also risk your life against the Blood Ruler.”


  “Uh. No, you don’t have to do that at all.”


  Ereka leaned down and went close to Sungjin’s face.

  “Please admit it.”


  “Huh? Oh, ye…… yes.”


  Cool and calm was Sungjin’s motto, but his eyes widened at that moment.

  There was a body of fine white skin and graceful, curved eyelashes right in front of him. In addition, her breasts under her clothes seemed perfect in shape, and that was clearly visible by the angle. Her scent had a mysterious freshness and sweetness that created an even stronger presence than the flowers.

  He was silent for a moment in the face of such an intense attack on his instincts.

  “Thank you, Sungjin.”


  Ereka stood up again and smiled brightly.

  My mind really reached through to him.

  “Uh, well,” Sungjin replied.

  His silence was not a sign of consent, but rather a silence that came from a state of “enforced appreciation.” Sungjin gave up because he could not make up an excuse.

  This is what happens when I am enchanted.

  It was an amazing thing that could be made naturally without skill.

  Watching the two, Jenna’s tail turned into a pointed devil’s tail for a moment. It was a short moment, but a rough estimate was calculated nonetheless.

  First of all, it’s been a long time since I last saw the princess make such a bright face. Maybe I should allow him to have her after all?

  With a princess and a small devil by his side, Sungjin smiled curiously. It was a real luxury to be awakened every morning in a fancy bedroom by a beautiful woman and a cute girl.

  “I’ve prepared a meal in the hall. Please come after washing up.”


  “Okay.”


  Sungjin nodded with a light heart. Ten voices greeted him as he came out of the room.

  “You’re up!”


  They were maids all waiting in a row. Looking at the women politely bowing with their hands held before them, Sungjin scratched back of his head.

  “You don’t have to do all this.”


  “Is it too much? The honored guests of Your Highness are also our honored guests. That is our duty of the royal family.”


  “Huh.”


  Sungjin gave up trying to tell them to stop because this was their workplace.

  “Okay. Then show me to the bathroom.”


  “Yes, Sir. I’ll take you.”


  Twenty minutes later, Sungjin marveled at the spectacular dishes.

  “You don’t have to entertain me like this.”


  “I don’t know what suits your taste, so I prepared several dishes first. I will follow your wish and prepare proper meals in the future. Please help yourself.”


  “Don’t worry, Brother! If any food is left over, then the people in the castle and I will clear them away!”


  “I see.”


  Sungjin noticed that some of the dishes had many plates. They must have been favorite dishes for the workers of this castle

  As he learned more, he found out that this royal girl was deep-hearted.

  “I’ll eat with gratitude……”


  Sungjin gratefully picked up the dish just in front of him. A fresh vegetable salad, properly smoked salmon, nameless fish egg and pickled onion were mixed in his mouth, and they danced around splendidly.

  That’s great!

  It wasn’t just the appetizers that were good. There were so many dishes whose levels were on par with top-class hotel chefs. Moreover, all the dishes were kept in the best condition. They all were so fresh and likely to have been cooked just before he arrived. Some high-end restaurants on earth could imitate this somewhat, but it would be impossible to reach this amount of perfection.

  Sungjin noticed that the secret was the dish.

  The best food on a magic plate. Is this the level of a royal family?

  “Brother! Princess is great, isn’t she? She prepared them the whole night hoping that you would enjoy them.”


  “Miss Jenna, why would you say that!”


  Cause you won’t do it, so I’ll do it instead. Jenna sighed inwardly.

  “No, I’m sure you’ve worked hard. Thanks a lot! All of them are delicious,” Sungjin commented.

  “Thank you!”


  She avoided his eyes because her heart fluttered at his compliment. It was not her first time hearing compliments of her food, but she was ten times happier when she heard it from Sungjin.

  That is why I had that useless daydream yesterday. It is unreasonable for Sungjin in the real world to ever hold my hands and say, “I’ll eat you next time.”


  “Brother, I’ve also prepared something for you! How about mine?”


  “Oh, your stuff’s good, too. This is yours, isn’t it?”


  “Oh, you recognized it correctly!”


  Sungjin laughed. Among the colorful dishes, there was a fried egg having a crooked smile made with ketchup on it. How could he not recognize it?

  Eating good food…… It’s been a long time.

  Sungjin felt strange because it was the first time eating properly cooked food since his mother had died. It was markedly different from the usual lunch box at the convenience stores and the school cafeteria. Maybe that was why Ereka looked more beautiful, and Jenna looked more cute.

  I should just enjoy this without reading into it too much.

  Sungjin banished those worldly thoughts from his head, but the pleasant feeling still permeated his mind like a drizzle that slowly soaked through his clothes.

  A noble, colorful, kind and gracious royal lady, with a golden color comparable to the sun, sincerely prepared a meal for him. Moreover, a cute and lively child tried to please him as well. If a man is to be treated like this, that man will naturally be satisfied.

  Ereka smiled and touched her cheeks as she watched Sungjin eat happily.

  I’m glad you’re eating well.

  Did she feel as though her dream of meeting a good man and making a harmonious meal had been realized?

  I am…… really…… despite me telling Jenna that it was not like that.

  If it was true, she might be very happy, but it was just a dream that could not be achieved.

  “Please drink this.”


  Ereka held out an herbal tea as she tried to get rid of her previous thoughts.

  “Thank you.”


  Sungjin took a sip.

  Blargh!

  In contrast to the truly delicious dishes, the herbal tea was extremely bitter. At first, he thought it was poison, but it definitely wasn’t because of how bitter it was.

  “Why…… why is this so bitter?”


  “It’s a medicinal herb that’s good for the body even though it’s bitter. Drink it, please!”


  “I’s medicine. However, it’s a bit too bitter.”


  The herbal medicine from his childhood was sweet when compared to this.

  “I prepared it for your body, not for the taste.”


  “No, I’m still young and healthy, so I don’t have to take anything like this.”


  When Sungjin went to put the cup down, Ereka held on to his arm.

  “You should still drink it. You should take care of your health even when you’re already healthy.”


  “I see, but……”


  Jenna’s knife tail fluttered at Sungjin showing weakness for the first time.

  “Wow! Brother is just like me! Hehe, I really hate bitter medicine too!”


  “Miss Jenna!”


  Her tail solidified at Ereka’s quiet call.

  “Oh, I’ll be quiet.”


  “And, Sungjin.”


  “Hmm?”


  “I see that you only ate the meat and barely any vegetables or fruits. That’s very unbalanced.”


  “Well…… I’ve been practicing martial arts, and I’ve done a lot of exercise. I have a strong body. I am still in a period of growth.”


  “However, what you eat is also important. I’ll take care of your diet thoroughly from now on.”


  “On second thought, you, princess, don’t need to take care of my meals!”


  Sungjin’s laughter wasn’t genuine.

  “No. I’ll surely take care of this so that you can stay healthy.”


  “He…… that’s……”


  “Give up, Brother! Princess never stands down when she wants to do something.”


  “No, still…… the meal is okay, but would you reconsider this herbal drink? Please!”


  “No!” Ereka said flatly.

  He was really a thankworthy person. Therefore, she had to do what was best for him, what he really needed if she was to properly repay him. That was considered real sincerity. Convincing him to drink it, even though he didn’t want to, was all for Sungjin.

  “I’ll take care of your health,” Ereka declared decisively but gracefully.

  She was not emitting Heroic Power, but Sungjin still felt an immeasurable amount of pressure. The force reminded him of a scene in his memory.

  The boxing father…… didn’t beat the little mother at the table.

  Sungjin scratched the back of his head.

  Uh. How do I put this…… It’s like, just like……

  It was a reenactment of his mother’s nagging while she was still alive.

  For this…… should I be glad or sad?

  He thought she was a gentle girl trying to be queen. But that was a mistake. He could see the source of her determination to fight amidst her feminine nature.

  “I’ll help Princess because I don’t want you to get sick either!” Jenna declared.

  When the two girls worried about him, Sungjin gave up because his brain couldn’t find a way to refuse at all. It was a surrender. Nevertheless, it was an unusual defeat that made him feel happy.

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