Reaching a New Realm (1)

When everyone rushed toward the dining room, Laiya remained where she was without moving.

Seeing that Laiya had not taken a single step, Kube said to her, "Gaino's little girlfriend, why aren't you going in? If you don't hurry up and eat, they'll wipe out all the food on the table."

Laiya said, "I don't believe Brother Gaino would make me eat with a bunch of crude old men. Brother Gaino must have prepared another room for me."

After Laiya said that, Kube started crying out in dismay. He said to Gaino, "Gaino, you win, kid. A bet's a bet. Once we catch Towa, she'll be yours to deal with."

"What's going on?" Laiya asked.

"Oh, Gaino and I made a bet. We bet on how well you understood him. Sure enough, you two really are of one mind! You actually knew Gaino would prepare a room specifically for you."

After Kube said that, Gaino tossed out another Hoi-Poi Capsule. Once it opened, a beautiful house appeared before Laiya. The furnishings inside were exactly in the style she liked.

Gaino said gently to Laiya, "Go on in. Freshen up properly first, then enjoy your meal."

At that moment, Laiya felt a warmth unlike anything she had ever experienced. She ran up to Gaino, stood on tiptoe, and lightly kissed his cheek. Then, blushing, she said, "Brother Gaino, this is your reward."

After saying that, Laiya ran into the room.

Gaino stood there blankly. If not for Kube's shouting, he probably would not have snapped out of it.

Kube roared, "There's no justice in this world! A handsome guy like me doesn't have any girls who like me, but why are the girls who like a runt like Gaino prettier than the last?"

Hearing that, Gaino was displeased. He said to