บท 86: Good Food

After returning the rented attire and carriage, Wataru and the others were back at the inn.

As Marielle had mentioned beforehand, the quality of the meal was exceptionally high.

Freshly made cheese and warm, freshly baked white bread. A salad made with leafy greens from nearby farms, accompanied by soup made from dried shellfish broth. The main dish featured bone steak, seasoned with fine red salt and herbs.

Air was ecstatic, eagerly asking for more.

"Mmm, so good! This is happiness!"

"See? You're still not staying quiet at all."

"Mmph...!? Well, I can't help it! This food is too good to stay silent—it's a disservice to the cooking!"

"Just watching Air eat makes me want to dig in more myself," Marielle added with a smile.

"Yeah, I like women who enjoy their meals with such energy. It makes me want to eat more, too," Wataru said.

"Mmph...! Don't say weird things like that out of the blue…"