Chapter 10

Thank you for all the likes. This story is in second place with the same number of likes as the last one. 2022, May 7

"Wait! Can you understand what I'm saying?"

The cat-eared girl is following a few steps behind me.

I decided to completely ignore her. I'll treat her as if she doesn't exist. She'll eventually get tired of following me.

After walking for a while, I reach the room with the descending stairs. I'm feeling a bit hungry. Since this place is safe, I decide to have a meal. I take out some meat from my storage. It's the smelly, tough meat of a Hell Hound. This leaves me with only 11 pieces of meat left. I need to get back soon, or I'll be in trouble.

"Eh, where did you get that meat from?"

Without answering, I take a bite. Ugh, it's terrible!

"You must be hungry, wait a moment, at least let me treat you to a meal as a thank you for helping me."

The girl takes off her large backpack and pulls out what seems to be a metal water bottle, a small pot, a trivet, solid fuel, and a paper bag containing bread.

"Ignite"

Using a life magic spell, she lights the solid fuel, places the pot on the trivet, and pours the liquid from the water bottle into the pot. I can't take my eyes off her movements.

After a while, a delicious aroma begins to fill the air.

It's soup!

"Swallow!"

I unconsciously swallow.

There, in front of me, is the human meal I've been craving.

Before long, the soup starts to boil, and the girl pours it into a metal cup. She takes out a knife, cuts the bread, places it on a small plate, and sets it in front of me with the soup.

An indescribable, wonderful aroma envelops the area.

No way!

If I take this, I'll have to take care of her. I'm barely managing on my own; I can't afford to take on more trouble.

With a heavy heart, I look away from the soup.

I have enough to deal with on my own. I don't have the luxury to help others!

I will live my life focused solely on becoming stronger for myself!

"This is all I have, but please, have it before it gets cold."

I stare at the soup.

I have to drink this.

This is the last cup.

It was her last meal, left alone in the labyrinth.

With trembling hands, I take it and bring it to my mouth.

It's delicious!

It's not just delicious!

It's like ascending to heaven.

It's lightly seasoned with hardly any ingredients, but it's the most delicious thing I've ever tasted in my life. I dip the hard bread into the soup and swallow it. Ah, this is a meal, a human meal!

Before I know it, I'm crying uncontrollably.

"Itadakimasu. Thank you."

It's been a while since I've spoken, so my pronunciation is a bit off.

After finishing my meal and handing her the dishes, she wipes them with a cloth and puts them away.

Once she's done, I start down the stairs. The girl follows behind me.

2023.9.4 I've revised the words Zap said after a long time of not speaking.

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The Weakest and Strongest Saint (Transforms into the Strongest Dragon Warrior and a Super Beautiful Girl Saint) ~ After being kicked out of the weakest and strongest clan, she uses her power to heal and create superhuman companions and goes on a rampage. Even if they ask her to return to the clan, it's too late.~

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2023.4.20