Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 270 269. Think carefully, this can become... (Three more)

Feldridge's attitude in the car couldn't be described as stubbornly refusing to comply, but rather as being responsive. Because her reactions were so amusing, Seifer often wanted to play a prank on her.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with this meal; it was simply delicious. As she devoured it, Seifer came over and gave himself a small portion... How small was it?
It was just a bowl with some sample dishes and a carbonated drink.

So much so that Feldrich, with rice grains stuck on his face, looked skeptical and asked if such a small amount of food could really fill him up.
"Well... although I am indeed a human, eating seems to be just a hobby for me so far."

Sefer picked up a tissue from the table and carefully wiped the sauce and rice off her face, then tasted the rice mixed with the teriyaki chicken juice himself.

Then he narrowed his eyes slightly, savored the food carefully, and nodded: "Just as I imagined, it seems that the cooking effect is indeed much better when the real body comes here."

Why is this guy always so capable at any time and any place? He's clearly just a mercenary...

He's just a mercenary who cooks delicious food...

While Feldrich was struggling, Seifer glanced at the time, then suddenly looked under the table. Seeing that there was no one there, he asked directly, "Shengnai, are you nearby?"

"I'm here, Sefer." Shengnai walked in from the corner of the restaurant entrance, looking as if he had been standing there for a long time.

Feldridge almost stuck a chopstick into her throat... She didn't feel anyone was there at all!

"When did you get there?!"

"Well...are you worried that you might get hurt if you run into each other and clash?"

Saint Nai blinked cutely and sat down next to Sefer as usual. "But it turned out well. No one was hurt. I'm very happy."

Seifer shrugged slightly. "Afu has a good attitude and is very well behaved. I just want to scare her a little. Wait a minute, I'll get you some food... It's a little early, how about some snacks to fill your stomach later?"

"I feel like I've gained a little weight lately due to being fed so often by Cypher..."

The two of them chatted without paying attention to the people around them, which made Feldrich's mood inexplicably worse.

She snorted indifferently, put down the clean dishes and left as calmly as she came.

Seifer didn't really try to restrain his passengers. After all, the car was so small, and as long as they didn't get thrown into the engine and burned, it wouldn't be a problem.

In particular, in order to ensure Feldrich's safety, Sefer semi-forced her to sign a short-term crew contract with him.

I'm sure she'll thank me when something really happens...but whether she'll be grateful or horrified by then is another matter.

I gave breakfast to Shengnai. She also praised the roast chicken, but seemed to prefer the shredded cabbage as a seasoning...

The reason is that it tastes slightly sour and spicy. Cabbage, a not very common vegetable, has a unique and sweet taste, so you don’t have to worry too much about gaining weight when eating it with rice.

Even in this world, girls worry about their body shape, dressing style, etc. This is also the freedom to pursue their own rights.

It never occurred to Seifer that the main reason why Shengnai cared so much was because she was around.

"I want to take a bath later... but I'm worried about that person, Dr. Mei is in there again..."

Dr. Mei is good in every way except that he likes to pretend to be a puddle of water and lie in the bathtub. Fortunately, for some reason, so far, the only victims are Sefer and Sanai.

It's not that I dislike Dr. Mei; quite the opposite. Slime's cleansing properties are excellent. You barely even need to rub it with water; your skin feels refreshed and comfortable, like a relaxing spa treatment. But the process... Shengnai's cheeks flushed slightly. Although he had previously experienced a more intense and intuitive sensation in the vision, it was forced upon him.

If you just crawl into the bathtub like this, doesn't that make you look like a lecher?
"Dr. Mei... uh, um... it's really not working. Just be patient for a while. If you feel dirty, go take a shower."

Seifer raised her hand, and a transparent panel appeared in front of her - this thing can be seen by others, which is very convenient.

"The node city we're heading to next is about three nights' journey from the United School's node city. However, the reputation of this node city is a bit tricky."

"Subtle...?"

"Yes, it's very subtle. Because it's built on volcanically active land."

Sefer enlarged the window, and detailed information about this node city immediately emerged - they were committed to turning the node city into an entertainment venue, and even the people there were desperately advertising it everywhere.

Because of the existence of the underground river, the naturally formed underground cavity layer was reinforced, and the node city built there is quite "three-dimensional".

It's not like the renovation agency directly dug out the ground and stuffed a huge square building underneath, but instead relied on the natural terrain to build various residences on it.

Then pipes are used to bring water heated by the underground lava area into each household, creating a scenic... feeling.

Cypher crossed his arms. "Due to the suitable underground environment, there's a lot of natural vegetation here—and there are quite a few people doing biological and hydrological research."

"Oh...ah, I remember, I often heard of this place when I was in school."

Sheng Nai suddenly remembered something and crossed his fingers with a smile. "Some schools seem to organize students to go out for field trips periodically. One of their destinations is this node city. Should we rest here?"

"Well, I also asked Leica if she wanted to come over, but she said she was busy with studies and didn't have time. Let's go find her when we get to Node City."

After a moment's thought, Shengnai suddenly asked Sefer if they could go soaking in the water together. After all, they needed to relax during a break. If everyone else in the car went, it would be a shame for her to be the only one not to go.

"It depends on the situation. Considering that this is an ordinary node city without any anomalies... it's okay to go and relax for a while without being discovered."

Even though it was an ambiguous empty promise, Shengnai was happy. After she finished her breakfast with a happy face, Seifer slowly returned to the jar.

Because of Frederick's interruption, the time that was originally ample has become quite tight, so let's just leave it at that for today. I'll go wash up tomorrow while Dr. Mei is away while cooking.

Anyway, it seems that there is really no smell left in the jar. This is the answer we got after many comparisons and confirmations.

As night fell, this mobile base, which was huge for passing merchants or others but could only be considered a "small" one among mobile bases, slowly set off.

The goal is clear and specific - after coming out of the transformation agency node city, undergoing the intense maintenance of the furnace node city, and after continuous travel, it would be more appropriate to take a break first.

In order to avoid encountering any possible accidents right after arriving, such as volcanic activity becoming active, underground worms suddenly emerging, and various other accidents, Sefer contacted various places throughout the entire night.

Just to find the latest detailed information about that node city, its corporate structure, the relationship between local forces and mercenaries, etc.

Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens!
　I didn’t get any sauce for Chicken McNuggets, so I used zero-sugar yogurt. The answer is that if I can finish it, it means I’m not picky about food…

　　
　
(End of this chapter)