The Most Normal One Was the Most Abnormal

Idiot...

After a long silence, under the little girl's hopeful gaze, the ancient serpent accepted the basket and the gift within.

Grrr...

However, the moment it changed hands, a hollow growl of hunger came from Freya's stomach.

"You still haven't eaten because you were gathering all this?"

"I ate yesterday..."

"Forget it. It's mealtime anyway. Let's eat together."

"Mm!"

Freya's throat bobbed as she quickly swallowed her saliva and nodded vigorously.

Samael couldn't help rubbing his forehead in exasperation, silently grumbling to himself.

Couldn't she have eaten some of what she gathered to fill her stomach first? What a stubborn fool... I've never seen a fairy as stupid as her!

Despite his disdainful thoughts, the gaze dropping from his vertical pupils grew ever gentler.

Fortunately, fairies weren't picky about meat and vegetables. They were omnivores, and the Nameless Forest was rich in resources, making it perfect for gathering ingredients and cooking outdoors.

Besides, he had a skilled hunter at his side. It would be a waste not to use her.

After a little thought, the ancient serpent made up his mind and released the valiant Duke Black Dog from the swaddling cloth.

Before long, Barghest, who had been chasing chickens and dogs all over the place and frolicking wildly through the territory, arrived at the lit campfire carrying two plump rabbits and wild chickens, once again presenting tribute to her keeper.

Just as a hunting dog received a reward from its master after catching prey, Barghest's favorite part was seeing the ingredients she provided turned into delicious food and placed in her stomach.

Thus, Duke Black Dog obediently squatted to one side, unusually quiet. Her heterochromatic eyes stared fixedly at the cleaned meat sizzling on pine branches, grease dripping from it as drool ran from the corners of her mouth.