347.Chapter 342 – Ranchi’s favorability was still rising last second
Chapter 342 – Ranchi’s last second favorability is still rising
Accompanied by a windy bell by the inn’s front door.
“Meow meow meow, it’s so cold.”
When the inn’s ancient wooden door was slowly pushed open, a chill poured into the room, but the person pushing the door was nowhere to be seen.
Unless one shifted their sight downward, they could only find a small black cat walking in.
And behind it, there were several packages of paper bags of bundled ingredients suspended in the air.
The shopping bags filled with goods seemed to be grasped by an invisible hand, suspended in mid-air, keeping an almost perfect synchronization with the kitten.
Its back was covered with a small amount of crystallized white snow, and with a gentle shake of its body, the unmelted white snow scattered down.
Four feet into the entrance of the inn, the wide lounge area space was filled with only a few guests, who were near the edge of the fireplace, dispelling the chill.
Though some of the guests in the lobby had noticed such a magical elf cat, no one was surprised, it was quite normal in the Protoss Empire to have an enchanter with you.
The weather here was still in the kind of season that chilled bones to the bone, and even residents used to the bitter cold of the north would seek out the warm embrace of the flames.
Spring had actually arrived in the Protoss Empire.
Yet it never made people feel much warmth.
Who knew if this spring was really here?
If the north really fought in the near future, then this snowy plain would truly never be at peace.
Occasionally, the sound of such conversations drifted across the wide sofa lounge area on the first floor of the inn, reaching the tips of the cat owner’s ears.
The faint halo of light emanating from the heater added warmth to its fur, and its ears twitched.
As she walked past the counter, the shopkeeper lady sitting with her chin propped up behind the inn’s counter, seeing that this cute little cat would still go out and help with the shopping, couldn’t help but murmur, “I also want an Enchantress like this.”
“Meow.”
Boss Cat hummed softly.
It wasn’t an envoy or a pet.
Although it theoretically had the possibility of becoming humanoid if it got Ranch’s 【Change Magic: Human】, and it would be much easier to go out and buy things in this kingdom, but according to the laws of the Protoss Empire, any shape-shifting or camouflage-type magic that could change races wasn’t permitted, and it didn’t want to break the law and become a cat on death row!
Along the inn’s ancient steps, the little black cat nimbly weaved, each step leaping, athletic and swift, while the shopping bag, like a planet rotating around the little black cat, moved forward and backward, perfectly avoiding collisions with the steps and walls.
First floor, second floor, finally, the cat boss came to the third floor.
It stopped, and instantly the shopping bag landed smoothly.
Controlling the key with Nimble Magic, the door lock quickly opened, revealing a space filled with warmth.
The log décor made the entire room exude a natural, soft warmth, and natural light slanted in through the windows, mirroring the rustic floors and walls, as if it were a small world filled with warmth.
Moving inward, the centerpiece of the deepest bedroom was a queen-sized bed, and underneath the pristine white down comforter, Sigrid’s breathing was even and long, her long hair falling over the pillows, still sleeping just as well as it had when she left.
And on the other side of the room, against the wall, in a chair at the wooden high table sat a youth, his calm gaze focused on the book in his hands.
Boss Cat and Ranch exchanged glances, signaling that he had returned on his own, and with that he slipped lightly out of the room, his tail wagging gently as if dancing with the wind as he wandered, and made his way to the small dining room on the other side of the room.
It was a relatively more private space, which could also be soundproofed with a soundproof boundary, separated by a wooden frame and curtains, and the faint aroma of food rose as soon as the shopping parcel was opened.
In the center, there was a table top made of marble with a variety of portable cooking utensils that the cat owner carried, and instantly, he began his cooking show with a light touch.
……
One hour later.
The bedroom.
“Sid meow, up for dinner meow, you can get up for dinner.”
Something was gently patting Sigrid’s covers, causing her to let out a faint hum and open her eyes full of reluctance.
But because of the scent she smelled, she also gradually gained the motivation to break free from the Great Sealing Technique, and instinctively burrowed out of the quilt. Only to see that a small black cat had already rather thoughtfully brought all of today’s lunch into the bedroom.
The main course was a chicken and white wine stew using chicken, cream, onions, mushrooms and white wine in a sauce thick and full of wine flavor, served with mashed potatoes made with potatoes, butter, cream and milk.
There is also a sautéed beef steak with a red wine sauce, truffle or pepper sauce.
The last by’s vegetable salad is topped with bacon and egg, but it’s based on fresh lettuce and sprinkled with crispy bacon and poached egg with dressing.
This snowy city-state has limited ingredients that can be bought quickly, and the cat owner has to just make something simple.
Yet by the looks of it, it had been quite to Sigrid’s liking.
Being able to serve meals for the Cardinal of the Church of the Resurrection was actually quite a colorful mark on a chef’s career, but Boss Cat hoped that no one back in the Southern Continent would know that it had cooked for the Hegemonic Catholic Church!
Sigrid seemed to be feeling extra cold after sitting on the edge of the bed, and was a bit tempted to beat a retreat back under the covers.
She looked at Boss Cat between hesitations like she was seeing a warm cuddle.
“Meow ……”
Boss Cat hesitated for a moment, and with a slightly tentative step, she jumped onto Sigrid’s hand anyway.
Lunch was going to get cold if they let Sigrid sleep back in now.
Sigrid hugged the little black cat tightly.
“…… Cid did you just smile a little meow?”
The cat boss tilted his head up with difficulty in Sigrid’s arms, observing the corners of Sigrid’s mouth and asking with confusion.
“No.”
Sigrid denied with a stern look.
“…… Really?”
Boss Cat always felt that this female Ranch was a bit untrustworthy.
However, now that Syd was completely less terrifying than before, Boss Cat was relieved to be tackled by her without having to worry about being slapped to death by her, and no longer worrying about being accidentally pinched to death by her in her hands.
Whenever he thought that the injuries on her body were left behind when she fought for her life in the North Border Province, the cat boss couldn’t help but soften his heart even if he was still full of fear and trepidation towards her.
Let’s take care of Cid as if she were a human in need of care before she turns back into Sigrid.
It thought to itself.
Sigrid began a cozy meal, and Ranch looked up at the clock hanging on the wall at the side of the room.
“In another hour, we’ll have to leave the city-state. We need to cross the mountains and then get back to the snowy plains before dark.”
Rancic said calmly as always.
“Well, it’s about time you put down your book and get some rest.”
Sigrid remembered waking up in a daze in the middle of her sleep to see Ranch reading a book.
Though Ranch read with grace and poise, and the fact that he was guarding a short distance away made her feel at ease, Ranch probably hadn’t closed his eyes in a long time.
It was time for her to drive on the road and let Ranchi rest for a while.
“Uh-huh.”
Ranchi put down the book “A Map of the Snowy Landscape Even a 3-Year-Old Could Understand” in his hand and nodded.
“……”
Noticing that Ranch had been the one reading the book, the spoon in Sigrid’s hand hung in mid-air and her eyelids collapsed.
She felt that the guy’s previous look of deep reading had become a little damn good again!
(End of chapter)