Using the power of Cryo, Rita created a huge tank made of ice. After filling it with Water of Youth, she stored it in her portable warehouse.
She left the mountain spring where it was, but at least she needed to take more water with her.
Besides... Yan God had created this Water of Youth. Now that she had Yan God, would she really have to worry about running out? That was why Rita had given up on the impulse to take the entire mountain spring with her.
When she returned to the shrine, Rita found Hieda Fumio still cooking. Although she was a guest, she felt a little embarrassed not to help.
Even though she was about to do something very unpleasant to him.
"Shrine Maiden Hieda, let me help too!"
In the kitchen, Rita rolled up her sleeves, ready to pitch in.
"Miss Rossweisse, there's no need to trouble yourself... The meal will be ready soon!" Hieda Fumio shook his head, his hands never stopping.
"It's all right..."
With Rita's help, dinner was ready in no time. It wasn't especially lavish, but there was a good variety of dishes.
Looking at Hieda Fumio across from her, Rita felt... He probably knew he wasn't really a girl. It was just that, deep down, he couldn't bring himself to think about it.
After dinner, Hieda Fumio began clearing everything away. As if he'd remembered something, he gave Rita a sweet smile.
"Miss Rossweisse, if you'd like to bathe, you can draw water from the mountain spring near the shrine and use it for your bath. The water is very good for you."
"Thank you. I'll keep that in mind!"
Rita neither declined nor agreed...
Even if she did bathe, she wouldn't do it here. The shrine maiden might look