Deep Rock Canyon was so dark beneath the night sky that even moonlight could not reach its depths.
The canyon was pitch-black, yet one place was filled with warm orange light.
Inside a naturally formed cave, a group of people was enjoying dinner.
"Here, Umeilu. Ah..."
"Ah... nom!"
Umeilu opened her mouth and bit down on the spoon Moss held out. Her little cheeks puffed in and out as she chewed, and her blissful expression was incredibly adorable.
"Mmm~!"
The delicious food made Umeilu hum happily. She leaned against Moss and rubbed herself against her.
"Oh~ oh! Good girl. Be careful not to burn yourself."
Moss hurriedly set down the wooden bowl in her hand and patted Umeilu's head as if she were soothing a child.
"Mos... Molly, big sister!"
Umeilu spread her arms and hugged Moss's arm, calling out happily.
"All right, all right. Stop moving around and eat properly."
Moss stroked Umeilu's head and pulled her into her arms to keep her still.
"Molly, you're amazing. It's hard to believe this little thing looked like a beast just a few days ago."
Anlia came over with a wooden bowl in hand, looking astonished as she watched Umeilu obediently sitting in Moss's arms.
She scratched her head, sat down beside Moss, and could not resist reaching out to tease the ears atop Umeilu's head.
"No...! Scary—!"
Umeilu shook her head, covered her ears, and shrank into Moss's arms, growling fiercely yet adorably at Anlia.
"Oh~!"
Anlia quickly withdrew her hand as if she had been frightened, but there was not the slightest trace of fear on her face. Looking at Umeilu, she said curiously:
"Come to think of it, the little one can already talk."
She remembered that a few days ago, when Moss had led Umeilu out of