Paimon kept her eyes closed, her little nose twitching like a radar as her body involuntarily drifted toward the source of the fragrance.
Then, she snapped her eyes open!
In those large, starry eyes, there wasn't a hint of the confusion that usually comes with waking up; there was only the purest desire and fanaticism for food!
"It's food! Such fragrant, fragrant food!"
Like a small white cannonball being launched, she bounced off the bed with a "whoosh," streaking through the air like a white light as she lunged "hungrily" toward the room's doorway—
There, King was walking in expressionlessly, carrying a massive tray.
On the tray sat a breakfast large enough for ten people: hot spring eggs fried to perfection with slightly charred edges, sizzling bacon dripping with oil, thick-cut toast grilled to a golden crisp and spread with butter and jam, several refreshing vegetable salads, and a pot of steaming Milk.
Simple combinations, yet thanks to the heat control and craftsmanship, they emitted a mouth-watering aroma.
King was still wearing a light-colored apron that looked completely out of place with his fierce aura, and he held a spatula in his hand, looking as if he had just finished cooking.
He didn't even look at the lunging Paimon, simply turning slightly to avoid her.
"Thud!!!"
Paimon slammed hard into the door and slowly slid down against the door panel.
King carried the tray, walking steadily to the small round table in the center of the room, setting the breakfast items down one by one.
His movements were smooth and natural, as if he had done this a thousand times.
Paimon patted the dust off her face and flew up as if nothing had happened.
A throbbing pain came from her little face, but she didn't care at all.
Like a puppy seeing a meaty bone, Paimon circled King and the table frantically, her drool flowing like a waterfall:
"Wow! Wow wow wow!"
"King, did you make this?"
"It looks so delicious! Can Paimon eat it? Can I eat it now?!"
King set down the tray, untied the apron and draped it over the back of a chair, then glanced at the excited Paimon and spoke a few words flatly:
"Eat. It was made specifically for you."
"Hooray!"
Paimon cheered and immediately lunged at the table. Her little hand grabbed a fork, spearing a piece of bacon and stuffing it into her mouth. Her eyes squinted into crescent moons of happiness: "Mmm! Delicious! It's crispy and salty! This fried egg is also super great! The yolk is runny! The toast is grilled just right!"
She entered full "storm-devouring" mode, using both hands, her little mouth stuffed full. She didn't forget to give food reviews, swaying her head as she ate.
Lumine also felt hungry and walked to the table to sit down. Taking advantage of Paimon's distraction, she picked up a piece of toast and took a small bite.
With just one bite, her eyes lit up slightly.
The taste was ordinary, yet it gave her a very stunning feeling... very happy, very warm. It was the feeling of home.
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