Chapter 99

【The Grudge of Food is Scary】

Probably, this saying...

...I think it’s for the people of this country.

"Ed, good morning."

The only one who can heal her tired body is the cute Prince Egiedilus. Lina’s heart is soothed every morning by this prince who comes to her.

"Good morning, Lina."

It’s strange how it no longer bothers her that he drinks tea so elegantly in her guest room, as if it’s the most natural thing in the world. Habits are truly terrifying.

"Breakfast...?"

"I didn’t eat because I’m going to eat with you."

"...I see."

Lina’s lips soften. The fact that he wants to eat with her... is just too cute. She feels like she might die from cuteness overload in the morning.

"The soup is delicious, so even the hard bread is okay... but after eating that bread yesterday, I don’t think I could eat a rock-hard bread anymore."

While eating breakfast, Prince Egiedilus said.

After tasting soft bread, the bread here feels even harder, which is strange.

The other day, when she gave this bread to a bird, it got stuck in its beak as soon as it pecked it, and the bird had to bang its beak against the ground to get it out.

What the heck!? What did this jerk give me!!

...Though it’s a mystery if the bird actually made that face.

The bird also glanced at her, probably wide-eyed at how hard the bread was. Well, it managed to get it out later, so that was good... but it was a tough break for the bird.

"Ah, there’s one more soft bread left, so let’s split it, okay?"

Lina took the last one from her magic bag and handed half to Prince Egiedilus.

"...Thank you!!"

The slightly blushing Prince Egiedilus is really cute.

On the other hand, Monica, who hasn’t even touched a soft bread yet, has a look in her eyes that shouldn’t be directed at anyone.

Is this what they mean by "piercing someone with your eyes"?

"Monica... I’ll give you half."

Lina divided her share and gave half to Monica and the other half to Rana. She still has apple yeast, so she can make more, and she’s giving her share away.

"Thank you!!"

Monica took the bread without any hesitation.

"...Is it okay, Lina?"

On the other hand, Rana shows consideration when Lina gives her share.

Maybe it’s because she took her husband Rick’s share yesterday, or maybe she genuinely wants to be considerate. Either way, it’s a stark contrast to Monica, who looks content with her share.

"It’s okay. I can still make more..."

It’s a hassle, but... it’s a hassle, but!!

"Thank you."

In situations like this, she reverts to formal speech... Lina can’t help but smile wryly.

"..."

"......Eh?"

"Mm. Eat my half."

Prince Egiedilus cut the bread he was given in half and pushed it towards Lina, looking away with a slight blush.

"...Hehe... Thank you, Ed."

Prince Egiedilus’s kindness warms her heart.

He’s so cute...

Alright!! I’ll make him some sweets.

Lina, while eating the soft bread, thought about what kind of sweets she could make for Prince Egiedilus.