Goza? Who's That? Never Heard of Him!

Looking at the fruits of her labor, she happily brought the meat to Mahiro, ignoring her dirty face.

To be fair, Mine does have a talent for this.

Although the cut meat wasn't perfectly smooth, looking like it had been gnawed by a dog, at least the general idea and placement were correct.

"Well done."

When Mahiro praised her, Mine 'Mine eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.

I'm so happy to have been praised by my owner.

If the girl had a tail, it would probably be turning into a propeller by now.

"So next, let's go to that little river over there to wash it clean, and then we'll come back and make roast meat and jerky."

"Um!"

After taking the first step, everything seemed to become simpler.

Mine first washed the ingredients and cleaned the blood off her body. Then she wrapped the meat in leaves and presented it to Mahiro.

When they returned, Mahiro had already lit a fire and begun his journey of teaching Mine how to cook!

Around the fire were various exquisite bottles and jars, clearly of considerable value.

But where did these things come from when the owner wasn't carrying any belongings?

Mine was a little curious.

She even got distracted and accidentally burned the meat, turning it into a black, burnt mess.

"Master, what... what should we do?"

Mine was heartbroken to see such a large piece of meat ruined by her grilling.

Mahiro the golden-brown, sizzling oil on Mahiro's plate, and the aroma wafting from the seasonings, she couldn't help but look at Mahiro with a pitiful Mahiro.

But Mahiro shrugged, unable to help:

"Of course, you'll have to eat it yourself, little Mine."

After saying that, he picked up his roasted meat, smelled it, said it smelled delicious, and then took a big bite right in front of Mine.

Hmm, it's very chewy and tastes quite good, somewhat like beef.

As for Mine...

Looking at the burnt piece of meat he had cooked, he finally had no choice but to take a bite.

Click!

Click, click!

It actually made a crisp sound. As she gnawed on the charred and bitter piece of meat, Mine's brows furrowed, and her little mouth turned black as a result.

It definitely tastes bad.

Even so, she continued to eat heartily.

When I was a beggar wandering in a small town, what didn't I eat? This is nothing compared to what I've experienced.

But at the same time, I secretly vowed that I would definitely make delicious food in the future, and I must never make the same mistake again!

For the next three months, Mine and Mahiro wandered in the forest.

Countless level one and two dangerous species have been killed; at least hundreds have been killed.

Meanwhile, Mine's dismemberment skills became increasingly proficient. As soon as she picked up the knife and looked at her prey, she knew exactly where to cut to completely remove the pieces of flesh.

Cooking techniques are also improving rapidly.

Except for the first two times when it was roasted to a crisp and turned into charcoal, the meat was always edible. By now, Mine could use the meat of the Dangerous Species to make various dishes, paired with wild mushrooms and vegetables.

Thanks to the improved diet, and after three months of recuperation, Mine's previously somewhat thin face has regained its radiant, fair complexion.

Even her otherwise plain breasts have swelled up to the size of a fried egg.

Although things still look flat on the surface, Mine is much cuter than before.

Unfortunately, the dangerous species in the forest suffered greatly, as Mahiro killed them all, turning them into rare species.

The sun was shining brightly.

Clear streams flow gently through the forest, eventually forming rivers.

Mine was naked, squatting in the stream, carefully washing her clothes with her small hands. After washing them clean, she hung them out to dry on a large pebble not far away, letting them bask in the sun.

After hanging up the last piece of clothing, she breathed a sigh of relief and came to Mahiro. She took out a clean maid outfit from her backpack and hid her youthful figure under the clothes in front of Mahiro.

Then he tied a leather bag around the base of his thigh, which was covered by black pantyhose, and hid the dagger there.

This was naturally Mahiro's request. Mine originally wanted to tie it to her arm, but Mahiro rejected the suggestion on the grounds that it was not aesthetically pleasing and that her arm was too thin.

So Mine had no choice but to do as she was told.

Although she was a little shy at first, over time she stopped being shy and got used to it.

Rather than saying there was no need for that, because in her mind, it was Yotsuba Mahiro pulled her out of hell, gave her a new life, and taught her survival skills in the wild, as well as combat skills.

Therefore, in her mind, everything about her already belonged to Yotsuba Mahiro, and there was no need to hide anything.

"Master, I've finished washing the clothes. The sun is shining brightly today; they should be dry before sunset."

"Hmm, well done, Mine. It seems you're ready to graduate now."

Mahiro slowly opened her eyes, leaning against the shade of a tree. She glanced at the neatly hung clothes and then at the little maid in front of her, praising her with great satisfaction.

This is the kind of maid he wanted.

"It's nothing, those little things are child's play for me now."

Although she spoke arrogantly, her eyes narrowed into crescents with delight, and she proudly placed her hands on her hips.

Her two ponytails swayed back and forth with her movements.

The little pink-haired tsundere from the original work is already beginning to take shape.

"Mmm, that's amazing! It's just a pity that your breasts haven't grown much, so you can't even fill out a maid outfit. What a shame..."

Mahiro at the unremarkable chest and muttered something under his breath.

"Wow."

Her smug expression froze instantly. Mahiro's words struck a nerve. She quickly crossed her hands over her chest, bared her fangs like a cub, and glared at him with a face full of shame and indignation.

"Ugh... Perverted master, what are you looking at?! It's not that I can't look, but could you please not say it out loud?!"

And although... although she is indeed very small now, she will definitely have room to grow in the future... once Mine becomes an adult!

No, there is absolutely no room for development.

I felt Mahiro of regret.

Due to prolonged malnutrition, almost going several days without food, it's already quite an achievement that I can even regain some weight now that I've replenished my nutrition...

No, it should be said that Mine is naturally flat-chested; that's just how her genes dictate it.

Aside from her adorable face, all that's left of her body are those slender, jade-like legs encased in black stockings, right?

Enough to keep you entertained for a year.

"Ugh..."

After spending so much time alone together, Mine was able to read a lot of information from his eyes and knew what he was thinking.

But all she could do was twist her slender waist and puff out her pretty face in dissatisfaction.

Then, with a rather resentful tone, he asked:

"... Master, what would you like to eat tonight?"

"What do you want to eat...?"

Mahiro about to reply, "But there's still meat, isn't there?"

When he looked down around, he found the place completely empty.

Looks like we'll have to go hunting again...

That's what Mahiro thought.

But just then, a faint rustling sound came from the woods; the grass moved slightly, which Shinji Mahiro caught.

"Oh wow, looks like we've got dinner ready for tonight."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a giant python sprang out of the bushes, its jaws wide open. The python was nearly two meters long and was even spitting out venom!

"Master, be careful!"

Mine instinctively reached for her thigh and pulled out a dagger, but it was too late to save her master. She could only watch helplessly as the python lunged at Mahiro.

In her desperation, she forgot Mahiro really was.

That's it?

Mahiro turned slightly and dodged, grabbing the snake's head the instant it brushed past him. With a sudden burst of force, his fingertips pierced through the scales and disappeared into the flesh.

Then he slammed him hard onto the ground.

Boom!!!

A muffled thunderclap suddenly rang out.

He had pinned the dangerous python to the ground and stomped on it.

He turned his head and smiled slightly at Mine:

"How about we have snake soup tonight?"

"No problem, I'll take care of cutting the meat!"

Mine stepped forward, picked up her knife, and pointed it at the giant python, her eyes filled with hostility.

You dared to ambush your master? I'll eat you tonight!

She was thinking viciously, but just as she was about to make a move, a man suddenly emerged from the spot where the giant python had just charged out.

His age was somewhat difficult to discern, but judging from his bearded face, he should be around forty years old. He was dressed very simply, but he had a katana wrapped in a long, vermilion scabbard at his waist.

The knife looked rather luxurious, but it didn't quite match his appearance and clothing.

The man appeared calm, yet he exuded a faint, chilling killing intent, suggesting he had experienced countless battles and hardships.

At the very least, the man's murderous aura had startled Mine.

Unconsciously, she moved her feet and hid behind Mahiro.

When the man saw Mahiro, he was also very surprised, partly by the handsome, aristocratic appearance, and partly by the fact that the giant python was being trampled under the boy's feet.

The fact that they could deal with a Level 1 dangerous species so easily suggests they are quite powerful.

The man immediately gave this assessment.

"Looks like you've caught that giant python."

"Yes, may I ask what brings you here?"

"It's nothing, I just hope you can give it to me. It bit my son," the man said in a deep voice.

"Oh, is that so? But I refuse. What do I care if your son gets bitten? This is my dinner tonight."

The man was somewhat surprised after hearing this, and his face also turned somewhat gloomy.

He hadn't expected the boy to refuse so decisively, and even dare to speak to him like that!

But then he saw the boy's toes suddenly twitch, hooking the giant python into the air, and then kicking it away like a soccer ball.

It crashed violently into a huge rock on the riverbank, the force so great that even the enormous pebble was shattered and sent flying.

The giant python writhed slightly on the ground before falling completely still.

Only the muscles were still twitching slightly.

This young man actually possessed some martial arts skills, but the style was not from the Imperial Fist Temple.

The man offered a completely new evaluation.