Chapter 93

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Chapter 93: The War of Kalian and Skuld

Inside the tent, Skuld was hiding behind the bed curtain, holding her mouth and not daring to make a sound.

Meanwhile, Kalian was sitting on the bed with Leo.

Yes, it was the same bed where he and Miss Skuld had joyfully spent the whole night.

"So early in the morning, your body is still not fully well…" Leo worriedly held Kalian’s small hand, his heart filled with guilt.

"I’m fine now," Kalian said softly, shaking her head. "I don’t know why, but I… I feel even better than before I was hurt."

Of course, you are no longer a pure human, but a mix of Mucus and human.

Leo pursed his lips, trying to throw out such silly thoughts, "But you still can’t run around. You need to rest more."

"Okay, I understand, Leo." Kalian tucked her hair behind her ear and a shy blush appeared on her face like a young girl, "Um, here, this is for you."

As she spoke, she handed over the iron box she had been holding in her arms.

The iron box had a mechanical beauty, covered in gears and chains.

"What is this?" This was the first time Leo saw such exquisite ironwork in this world, and he couldn’t help but feel curious.

"Oh, this is the standard container from the Mechanical Church; the key is… inside…"

"Inside?" Leo raised an eyebrow, lifting the box lid. In an instant, a warm wave flooded his heart.

Inside the box was a breakfast.

A breakfast that was not very fancy.

There was some dry black bread, a mixture of different kinds of meat paste, and a few pieces of purple and green vegetables… After all, in the army, these were the only ingredients available.

But both the bread and meat paste were arranged beautifully, especially the vegetables, which were clearly carved into shapes with a small knife.

On top of the bread, a heart was painted with red mulberry sauce, a specialty from North Land.

Leo had a habit of cooking for himself in his original world, so he knew how much time it took to prepare such a breakfast, especially under these harsh conditions.

It was clear that Kalian had spent a long time making this breakfast for herself.

How should I say it, a bit overly sentimental…

But it really made Leo’s heart feel warm.

"What’s wrong? Is it not to your taste? Is there something wrong…?" Kalian’s voice trembled a little; she felt shy about looking at Leo.

For some reason, in the eyes of this Northern Princess, Leo seemed to be even more charming than before.

She unconsciously became nervous.

"No, I like it very much," Leo shook his head and held the iron box. "I just didn’t expect… you would make me such food…"

"I’m glad you like it." Kalian’s eyes instantly lit up as she joyfully picked up a fork and offered a piece of pecan to Leo’s mouth.

"I… your wound isn’t fully healed yet; I should be feeding you."

"I don’t care, open your mouth, ah~"

"Alright…" Leo awkwardly opened his mouth, "Ah…"

The vegetables entered his mouth, and for some reason, the green juice that was usually a bit bitter tasted especially sweet today.

Just like a newlywed wife, Kalian gently fed food to Leo bit by bit.

Skuld, watching from behind the bed curtain, felt a tickle in her teeth at this warm scene.

At the same time, it also stirred the nerves of Miss Mucus, who was becoming more and more human-like.

"Alright, I see you have another trick… Kalian, don’t worry, I’ll learn. I want to learn how to cook… just wait for me…"

She thought to herself.

In a little while, the food in the iron box was almost gone, and Kalian, holding up her fork, had a rosy face.

"Leo, I’m a very good cook. After… after everything is over, I’ll cook for you. When that time comes, come back with me to the royal city, okay?"

"Um." Leo was momentarily speechless.

He is not a fool; of course, he can understand the hidden meaning in Kalian’s words.

This is also what he wanted right from the start.

Because of this, a strong sense of guilt filled his chest.

Kalian treated him this way, but he was secretly enjoying a whole night with Miss Skuld.

But… he would never want to give up on Kalian.

"Leo, do you have any worries?" Kalian gently tugged at his sleeve.

"No…" Leo came back to his senses and showed a wry smile, "It’s just that the war isn’t over yet, and many things are still unfinished."

"Yes, the war isn’t over yet." Hearing this, Kalian’s excited expression fell, and she sadly leaned against Leo’s chest, "Leo, do we still have a chance to win?"

"…" Leo remained silent; in his heart, he believed North Land was already defeated.

The entire land has fallen; it is only a matter of time.

From the commander to the army’s quality, and down to the abilities of individual soldiers, the North Land has nothing that can fight against the Night Demon.

But it was truly hard for him to speak up and tell the strong princess that her homeland was about to fall.

He could only hold Kalian tight, using his body heat to warm her.

"By the way, Leo." Kalian thought for a moment and asked, "What is your relationship with Miss Luna…?"

"Uh, actually…" Leo didn’t expect the conversation to suddenly jump to this topic and felt extremely embarrassed.

The question that was bound to come eventually did, but he didn’t expect it to come so quickly.

He was not prepared for the answer to this question.

"Hmm? Look into my eyes, Leo." Kalian had no intention of letting him off the hook; she firmly held his cheeks, "What is your relationship with Miss Luna?"

"I…"

My heart raced suddenly, and my eyes kept darting around, Leo.

It had been a long time since I felt this embarrassed.

How should I respond?

Should I tell Kalian that Luna is actually Skuld, my… lover?

What would Kalian think of me? Can her royal pride allow her to share love with another woman?

Or should I tell her that Luna and I are just ordinary friends? There is nothing between us?

What about Skuld? She is not only jealous, but she also just sacrificed a part of herself to keep me from feeling sad…

Skuld is hiding behind the curtain, while Kalian sits right in front of me.

No matter what he says, it will hurt someone.

One is Miss Mucus, who has always been by his side and can be fully trusted, and the other is the Northern Princess, who could sacrifice her life for him.

He doesn’t want to hurt anyone…

"To be honest." During the conversation, Kalian stared into Leo’s eyes, her slender finger resting on his chest, "I do not want the man I love to be a coward who hides the truth with lies."

"I…"

Leo met her gaze, his heart racing wildly, making him feel lightheaded.

What should he do?

Should he tell the truth or lie?

"Oh dear!" Just then, a short, surprised sound echoed in the room.

Miss Skuld fell out from behind the bed curtain.