Sierra washed away the sticky sweat on her body and let the cold water splash on her hot rabbit ears. After a while, the congested ear roots were suppressed by the coolness, and the towering ears slowly pulled down.
The water flowing through her chest felt a slight sting. Sierra lowered her head and glanced at it, and couldn't help but grind her teeth.
The aroma of food wafted through the room, and Sierra couldn't help but twitch her nose in the bathroom.
"Potato mashed potato cakes, French fries, steak, and soda. Is this a satiating set meal for tonight's supper?"
Sierra wiped her wet hair, and when she saw Lu Yu dividing French fries, she swung it hard, shaking water droplets on his face.
Only when she came back to her senses did she realize what a childish thing she had done, which made her quickly avoid Lu Yu's sight and continue to rub her hair.
"You seemed to be sending a message to someone just now?" Sierra changed the subject.
"Oh, it's for Noel."
Sera was alert for a moment, and her rested ears perked up again when she felt the dangerous smell.
"Contact him for what?"
"Of course, he is urging him to have a child who can inherit his bloodline. Sligo is such a huge empire. Without stable heirs, it will be disastrous for the continuation of the regime. With that guy personally teaching him, little Noel is not as outstanding as him.
, at least he won’t become a bad person like Dwek.” Lu Yu said.
"Yes." Sera nodded slightly, "He doesn't have any heirs at his age, and he still loves to play so much. If there is an accident, Sligo will definitely be in chaos, and the huge Mela will only have one and a half stable places left...
Why do you suddenly want to talk to him about this?"
Lu Yu did not answer, but stared at her face intently, watching as Sera realized the answer little by little, and the blush spread from her face to her neck.
"I remember rabbits had some pretty amazing things..."
"Rabbits and bunny ears are completely different. When will you remember this!"
"But I haven't said it yet." Lu Yu suppressed a smile, "What I want to say is that rabbits have very wonderful parts, such as the tail, which makes people want to pull it. So, Sierra, what did you think of?
What is it?"
"I...ah..." Sera was distracted by the rhetorical question, and her smart mind went into a state of panic.
"No one would think of Rabbit's other abilities, right?" Lu Yu struggled to hold back his smile. He was also a very childish guy. After being dumped with tears on his face, he couldn't help but feel happy when he admired Sera's embarrassment...
An elementary school boy who bullies girls?
He didn't make Sera in trouble for too long. He picked up the fries, dipped them in sweet and spicy sauce and handed them to Sera's mouth.
Sera, who didn't like being fed, glanced at Lu Yu, bit the fries gently, and sucked them into his mouth.
The freshly fried French fries are still crispy and mixed with the wonderful flavor that the sauce brings to the taste buds, making people want to stop eating.
French fries and steaks were relatively easy to make and didn't take Lu Yu much time. As for the potato cakes with mashed taro, they were a little more cumbersome.
After the soft and smooth mashed potatoes are spread into a shape that can easily wrap the filling, the taro paste that has also been polished until it is thick and slightly smooth is poured into it, and the oil is heated to high temperature and repeatedly dipped and fried. Pay attention to the state of the mashed potatoes at all times.
, when the attractive skin color appears, gently pick it up with chopsticks and place it on a dinner plate.
This kind of late-night snack that is not too long between dinner and dinner is delicious, but it is easy to feel sleepy after eating. The two of them, who originally wanted to stay up for a while, fell into a drowsy sleep after eating and drinking enough.
Although Sera did not come back on the first day that Lulu left, after that... everything seemed to go naturally.
The touch of fur made Lu Yu wake up to the sound of birds chirping outside the window. Sera's long ears scratched his face. Now he was very familiar with what this action meant.
"Suddenly I feel a little lazy..." Lu Yu yawned, "I want to sleep a little longer."
"Have you given up your daily breakfast after insisting on it for so long?" Sierra laughed.
"Not at all... I was curious before. Lulu's pastries are very sweet. What about you?" Lu Yu rested his arm on his arm, turned sideways, and met Sera's eyes. "When we were in the Theocracy, could it be that
Haven’t you learned any skills in this area?”
In my memory, there are very few scenes of Sera cooking, but I can recall the scene of her cooking sugar water for Lulu...but I didn't have the chance to drink it at that time.
Seeing Lu Yu's curiosity, Sera pursed her lips and smiled: "You don't think I'm a master in this area, do you?"
After saying that, she got out of bed and stretched: "Let me explain in advance, it is best not to apply your own standards to my food. If you want to eat it, you are not allowed to complain!"
Lu Yu nodded repeatedly, and when he saw Sera about to push the door open and go out, he hurriedly shouted: "Clothes!"
Sierra looked down at her current outfit, her eyes touched the white stockings...and her lips moved.
Suddenly, she got back into bed again.
"Let's talk about it another day, I changed my mind!"
Looking at Sera, whose face was as red as blood, Lu Yu laughed loudly, swept away any remaining sleepiness, and happily continued his daily breakfast record.
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Noel didn't know why Lu Yu suddenly mentioned the topic of heirs again, but it happened that this communication came when he stayed up late to deal with government affairs. At that time, there were many confidants such as Shen Mo in the room, and the one closest to him
Silence heard all the information.
He regretted his haste...at least he should have kept silence away from him.
So, with Silence taking the lead, the topic of heirs was brought up again.
Everyone who had stayed up late together was enjoying the late night snack provided by Noel. When they saw Silence, who had been following Noel for the longest time, taking the lead in charging, they immediately gave advice to each other - some defensive measures should be lifted.
Noel is an easy-going person. This kind of topic that is sensitive in other countries is not sensitive at all to him. If the discussion is not about heirs, he can hold your hand and talk for a long time without finishing it.
Providing you with a variety of tactics for your strategy to choose from... Even if you are gray-haired, he can keep talking about this topic.
In a sense, Noel is a person who treats everyone equally and will not think that the other party cannot maintain a high competitive level because of his age.
Noel was willing to listen to advice on other matters, but on this matter, he was firm.
What you said is correct and makes sense, I admit it, but... let’s talk about it another day.
Noel had used this trick many times, and his subordinates had already learned about it. Knowing that this was another failed remonstrance, they could only shake their heads and sigh.
"Maybe in a few years, His Majesty will be able to calm down a little..." they thought.
Although the Krakens occupying the three lanes of frost and snow were attacked by the "Kraken Killers" and frequently disturbed, the Krakens who believed this was a part of the curse began to waver and surrendered to Sligo one after another. This is what Sligo has heard recently.
Here comes some good news.
Lu Yu's friendly reminder is becoming a reality, and Noel has really ushered in a great harvest of sirens. Unfortunately, the frequent bad news has left him in no mood to examine or get close to them.
The onset of winter is bad news for Codzoun. Their cold resistance is far inferior to that of the aliens with thick fur. Without using magic, regular battles are one-sided. Battle reports filled Noel's desk like snowflakes.
Relying on the intense heat, the balance that had been maintained for half the summer was being broken. Although Ravenis still had some appeal, it was not enough to make all the Codzoun, who had been gnawed by a third of the territory by aliens, gather under his command.
During the war, at this turbulent time, a drama of brotherly hostility broke out within Codezon.
Ravenis' younger brother joined other former prince's heirs to question Ravenis' ability. After a fierce conflict, three more separatist forces emerged behind Codezon.
Noel had a headache. He didn't know that there was a foreign enemy and a catastrophe was approaching. Why could these people continue to fight among themselves and invest their limited resources into unlimited internal friction? Are they crazy!
However, Lu Yu told him calmly that there had been a similar drama in his country. The country was about to be destroyed. The group of people who guarded one-third of an acre did not forget to fight for power before the menacing foreign enemies launched an attack.
With those historical backgrounds in mind, he wouldn't be too surprised by what happens to Codezon in the future.
Noel also hopes that he can have this kind of normalcy, but he also wants to win over Codezon... It's not all for Codezon. If the alien race easily captures Codezon, then the alien race will
Directly bordering Sligo and the Theocracy... He cannot let the remaining human countries directly bear the threat of aliens.
Not only for what he insists on, but also for the glory left from the era of Melias Giant Owl... He must stand up!
He knew that Lu Yu was using knowledge to slowly change Meira and plan for the long term... But now, as he could see the future, he could only focus on the future while planning for the present.
His choices are always made between the cracks.
Today's meeting lasted from noon to late at night because of the complicated situation in Codezon.
How to help?
How much help?
There must be a suitable standard, a delicate standard that will not drag down the remaining human countries and allow Sligo to have enough time to continue supporting other countries and survive this disaster year.
In the face of this huge responsibility, Noel was not arbitrary. He felt a sense of heaviness for the first time after becoming emperor. During repeated conversations, his head became groggy and no longer as clear as it was in the morning.
The front line was urgent. Before the final result was discussed, Noel invested from his private treasury to purchase another fleet full of food to supply Ravennis to help them survive this difficult winter.
The head maid rang the bell and announced with a smile that today's agenda was over and would continue at noon tomorrow.
It is foreseeable that in the next few days, there will be many brain-consuming matters to be discussed surrounding Codezon.
Back in the collection room, the head maid brought a bottle of soda for Noel. He drank it immediately, and his chaotic head suddenly became much clearer.
"Lu Yu can always come up with wonderful things. No matter how much you drink, you can't get enough of this stuff. Ask him for more."
"Your Majesty, maybe you can ask him for the formula. I think he won't mind."
Noel waved his hand: "But I don't mind."
The head maid followed Noel for a long time. She immediately understood and reported another piece of information.
"Sir Little Jingjing came here just now. According to your wishes, I blocked her back. She wanted to tell you that the vision on the sea northwest of Sligo should be a large-scale ritual magic."
"Large-scale ceremony..." Noel frowned, "Can you find out the caster?"
"The investigation is ongoing. There are strange corpses with heads and bodies that do not match the age scattered around the scene. Doctors are examining and analyzing the corpses. The results should be available soon."
Noel rubbed the corners of his eyebrows and sighed helplessly: "Why do things come together so much...I haven't had a good time in a long time...Isn't it already this time? I have to rely on you again."
"Your Majesty, wouldn't it be better if... you didn't go today?" the head maid suggested, "You have been staying up for two days in a row."
"The time is approaching, there is nothing we can do."
"But there will be a winter ceremony tomorrow, so you need to be there in person."
"I'm still somewhat confident in my energy." Noel said firmly, "Have you forgotten, I gave it to you too."
Knowing that she could not change Noel's decision, the head maid obediently allowed him to kiss her, and then watched Noel open the hidden passage under the collection room.
The attendants who had been waiting for Noel on the other side of the passage skillfully bypassed most of the activity areas of the Quiet Ones, and took Noel away from the royal city with identification signs to a blacksmith shop on the outskirts.
The blacksmith shop that has been requisitioned is empty. After setting up a soundproof array, the sound of forging and striking will not be transmitted to the outside world.
Noel came to the stove with familiarity, took out the sword embryo that had failed to be forged previously, smiled to himself, then picked up the tools, prepared the fire, raised the forging hammer in his hand high, and pointed at the sword he had just taken out.
The red and hot sword embryo was struck hard, and the forging "dang-dang" sound echoed in the narrow, hot room.
Noel, who had forgotten the passage of time, came back to his senses after being reminded by the attendant.
"Is it time?"
"Your Majesty, if you don't go back, you may not be able to keep this secret."
This attendant was obviously well versed in the art of persuasion. He shattered Noel's hesitation with just one sentence. He looked at the sword which was still some way away from being completed and had not yet entered the final polishing stage. He sighed helplessly: "If I can
Have more time..."
Waiting for Noel to put on the disguise kit, several attendants vigilantly checked the surroundings of the town where the blacksmith shop was located. After making sure that there was nothing unusual, Noel squeezed into the human wall and hurriedly accelerated.
Without any sign of magic, in the distance illuminated by the light ball of illumination, an unusually fat hunter carrying a hare suddenly appeared. In the silent night, the two sides looked like wild beasts in the dense forest. They stopped warily and looked at each other.
.
No magic wave was felt, but this was not enough to make everyone relax their vigilance. The leading attendant pretended to be relaxed and signaled the hunter to go first, and then moved to the side of the road.
The sudden magic power crashed into everyone's perception. The highly obese hunter flashed in front of the attendants with an agility that was not suitable for his body. His huge belly exploded, and a disgusting fishy smell hit his face. Even though the attendants were all trained
Yousuu used his body to resist Noel, but the dwarf that emerged from his belly still easily cut off the bodyguard and pointed his sword directly at Noel.
The accompanying seventh-level magician took action in time, but the surging magic power was penetrated by sharp blades flying out from several directions in the shadow.
"Magic Warrior...Your Majesty, let's go!"
This well-planned assassination had a fatal back-up. The moment Noel calmed down in the sudden change and figured out the direction, and at the same time that the two high-level mages released the barrier, in the shadow behind Noel,
The sword light flashed.
The sword light that arrived first accurately avoided Noel's personal magic equipment, and the green flash that arrived later penetrated Noel's shoulder blade, knocking him to his side.
Even though the attendant used his flesh and blood to protect his master, he could not prevent the next sword light from tearing apart Noel's armor and blooming scarlet color on his body.
Noel's eyes went blank, and then the light in his field of vision dimmed a little bit. ()