"My own room?"
Adam walked into the dilapidated shack, his heart feeling the same as Asta's.
Excitement!
The long-held desire to finally have his own place was broken.
"A poor family travels far" – that saying truly wasn't wrong.
"Thank you, Sister Vanessa."
"Little brother, do you want sister to accompany you tonight…?"
Bang!
"Don't even think about disturbing my first night alone!"
Adam cruelly rejected the temptation, but it was well worth it.
"Such an unromantic fellow."
Vanessa chuckled, then stumbled away, tipsy.
"Time to clean my love nest!"
The room was simple. In a space less than 20 square meters, there was a soft small bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.
Adam cleaned the room from top to bottom until it was spotless. Satisfied, he placed a plate of cake on the desk, opened his grimoire, and prepared to enjoy himself.
"This chicken's power, could it be what I think it is?"
Adam took a bite of cake, carefully examining every page of his grimoire, afraid of missing anything.
This was his life-saving asset.
"The dragon's circle is still a quarter incomplete; the pig's circle is about an eighth complete."
If Adam guessed correctly, the dragon's power could be gained through anger.
That was easy enough. People in the Royal Capital had foul mouths, and Adam had a short temper, so it was a perfect match.
The chicken's power could probably be gained by eating, but what exactly should he eat?
Magical chicken?
Then could other poultry like cattle and sheep also be gained this way?
Worth a try.
Adam finished the cake he got from Charmy. It was truly delicious and didn't upset his stomach.
In Hage Village, they ate sweet potatoes year-round, and sweet potatoes were considered the most advanced food, usually not even available.
"I really wish everyone in Hage Village could try this!"
Adam tidied the table and began writing letters to everyone at the orphanage, telling them not to worry and that when he returned to Hage Village, he would definitely bring them delicious food.
"Why not just bring Charmy back with me!"
Adam had a flash of inspiration, feeling this idea was excellent and achievable… Hage Village, Church.
"There's a letter from Asta and them!"
Magic carrier pigeons delivered the letters from the Three people back. The old man, tears streaming down his face, said happily, "Yuno and Adam are truly outstanding, the pride of our Hage Village."
"When is Asta coming back?"
"He was also chosen," Lily said happily.
"What?"
Everyone was very surprised and happy for Asta.
"We must tell the villagers this good news. Our Hage has truly produced real dragons!"
"And Three people of them!"
The priest, riding his broom, flew out happily, full of vigor.
"Asta, Adam, Yuno, you've truly grown up!" Lily clutched the letter, muttering towards the Royal Capital… Black Bulls Headquarters, Dining Hall!
"Dinner time!"
Adam, holding a plate of cake, enjoyed the meal face-to-face with Charmy.
"Look, Dou Dingsta (Stubby Asta), this is the dining hall!"
As expected of another world, healing magic is truly powerful.
"Tch!" Magna turned his head away, not wanting to look at this disrespectful brat.
"Ah! This is great."
Asta shouted excitedly.
"Adam! The glasses senior is showing me around Headquarters, you come too!" Asta roared.
"Asta, I don't like it when I'm enjoying my food and there's spit flying everywhere!"
Adam's eyes were fierce, his expression like he was about to eat someone, instantly making Asta shiver.
"Alright… Glasses senior, let's go."
Magna led Asta to continue touring the Headquarters.
"Charmy, this cake is really good."
"Adam, you truly have good taste. Sheep Chef's cooking is amazing!"
Charmy's expression was playful, and she gave a thumbs-up.
"Indeed!"
Adam devoured it, for only delicious food should not be let down!
Boom!
"Damn it, I can't even eat in peace!"
Adam was furious. It must be that brat Asta, a trouble-maker wherever he went.
"Asta! You bastard!"
Adam rushed out furiously. The Black Bulls Squad members were also drawn by the sudden sound.
"Wow, how spectacular!"
Everyone looked up in astonishment at the sky. Noelle was enveloped in a giant sphere of water, which spun at high speed, making it impossible to approach.
Magic out of control!
"I thought it was that mischievous Asta!"
Whoosh!
Asta was blasted by the water sphere and flew towards Adam.
"It's time for a heroic rescue. You go first."
Adam grabbed Asta and handed him to Captain Yami.
"Indeed, it's your turn to shine."
Yami understood, and directly threw Asta into the sky.
If only I had the strength of a bull!
Asta sliced with his magic sword, making the water sphere disappear instantly.
Bang! The water sphere burst.
Asta and Noelle fell from the sky.
"It's my turn to appear."
Adam flew up, wrapped his right arm around Noelle, pulled Asta with his left hand, and landed steadily on the ground.
"You fellow…"
"No, no, I said I'm useless."
Noelle was downcast. She had been unable to control her magic since childhood and was looked down upon by the royal family.
Especially her family!
"Don't become a second Asta. Don't you know you shouldn't be interrupted while enjoying delicious food?"
Adam gently placed Noelle on the ground. Asta didn't get such treatment; he was directly thrown away.
"Adam! What do you mean 'don't become a second me'!"
"Literal meaning!"
Asta roared as he stepped forward, then turned to Noelle and said, "You're so amazing, with such strong magic. I wish I had magic that strong."
"You don't have magic!"
"Adam!"
"It's just that she can't control her magic. In a squad of failures like ours, it's nothing at all!" Magna said with a laugh.
"I control my magic very well; I can teach you."
Vanessa said alluringly, "How to become a mature woman, I can also teach you well."
"Eat cake!"
"This is my sister Marie…"
"Everyone!"
Noelle opened her tightly closed eyes. She had always longed to be acknowledged.
She had always longed for someone to comfort her.
"Please take care of me!"
The Black Bulls Squad members said in unison.
The proud yet insecure princess shed tears of gratitude.
"Charmy, I want to eat something else later."
Adam, however, was pondering what to eat later, as this was also part of his training.
Without proper sleep and food, even the most powerful person would break down.
Such an unromantic fellow!
The Black Bulls Squad members were somewhat speechless. This guy truly didn't know how to read the room.
"Adam, let's duel!" Luck said excitedly.
Great… another one!