Seeing everyone's enthusiasm running high, Gaino said to them all, "Go back and rest for now. Conserve your strength, and gather at the Training Ground first thing tomorrow morning."
It really wasn't the time to dampen everyone's enthusiasm, but I had just returned to Longhua Planet from the Time Universe, and my body was exhausted. I really needed to rest. Besides, I hadn't even eaten yet, okay? You had all been competing with my big brother and didn't spare a thought for me. I couldn't help it—I was starving now. Once I had eaten and rested properly, I would train you all well.
Only then did Laiya realize that Gaino truly had not eaten. She felt that she had been far too careless. Her future husband had not eaten, yet she had failed to notice. What a dereliction of duty.
At once, Laiya hurriedly had the chefs serve another table full of food for Gaino to enjoy.
Before long, all the dishes had been served.
Other than Laiya staying by Gaino's side, everyone else tactfully withdrew.
Gaino heartily enjoyed the food, while Laiya quietly watched him eat from the side. When his mouth was slick with grease, Laiya picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped the oil from the corners of his mouth.
Gaino paused at that moment, waiting for Laiya to clean up his "unseemly" appearance before continuing to wolf down the food on the table.
As Laiya watched Gaino eat, she could not help becoming lost in thought. She thought of what might come in the future. She even thought that if Gaino no longer pursued the path of becoming stronger, they would surely have been married by now—perhaps they would even have children.
But Laiya could not do that. Her Brother Gaino's goal was to become the