Ignite the campfire.
Gauss was in charge of preparing the ingredients, while Aaliyah boiled some hot water.
Today's lunch was soup.
In the freezing cold, nothing comforts like a pot of steaming hot soup.
Though Gauss wanted to add some frost snake meat, he refrained for Aaliyah's sake, opting for a simple carrot and lean meat soup instead.
"Mmm—"
Aaliyah held the hot soup, the warm food dispelling the last trace of cold.
"Finally, some time to rest."
She couldn't help but stretch, the fatigue from constant travel washing over her.
Yet... perhaps this is that bittersweet feeling?
Considering how many ordinary people live hard lives without the rich rewards adventurers like them receive.
One must be grateful.
With this thought, she rubbed her cheeks, using her fingers to lift the corners of her mouth into a smile.
"What will happen to these wild monsters after we leave?" Gauss wondered.
