Chapter 116: VOL 2 Chapter 61: A small display of kindness.
"Certainly, young master."
After responding in an elegant and professional manner, Seraphina guided the group to an empty spot nearby under the trees, where there was a short stretch of well-maintained grass. There, she spread out a beautiful cloth of a pristine white color, adorned with delicate, elegant embroideries in what looked like gold and silver near the corners. The cloth seemed more like a fabric fit for kings and emperors, rather than a simple picnic blanket.
The young guide felt her breath hitch slightly when she noticed the fabric, that seemed incredibly expensive, being used as nothing more than a simple picnic cloth. She could swear that fabric wouldn't look out of place if used to create clothing fit for the very king of the Auroria system.
But the surprises awaiting the young woman were far from over. Not long after laying out the cloth on the grass, the maid—dressed no less impressively than the other three lovers—placed upon it a gorgeous set of dishware that seemed straight out of a fairy tale. On it rested food that looked fit for royalty: from sandwiches to cookies, and even a risotto that appeared to be made from a rainbow, exuding an enchanting aroma that finally caused her stomach to roar loudly.
The group of four, who were seated on the cloth as they distributed the plates, turned in the direction of the roar only to find the young guide looking like a tomato. Her face deeply flushed due to the powerful sound her stomach had let out. At the same time, she bowed respectfully and then apologized, clearly embarrassed.
"I deeply apologize for my rudeness. I will be waiting at the fountain, so I can return immediately when you call me."
After her apology, the young guide headed for the fountain, but upon arriving there, she was surprised to find a beautifully decorated plate with several perfectly cut sandwiches that looked incredibly appetizing. Recognizing the plate, the young woman turned to look at her clients, where she found the star-haired young man laughing and waving his hand, indicating that she should eat them without worry.
Seeing his gesture, the young guide bowed respectfully in the direction of the young man, feeling genuinely moved by this small display of kindness—something very uncommon in her life. She then approached the plate, taking it with great delicacy and care, convinced that just this plate alone must be worth more than everything she had ever earned in her life.
After picking up one of the sandwiches, the young woman brought it to her mouth with trembling hands; but upon taking the first bite, her world seemed to turn upside down. The taste of that sandwich was beyond anything she had tried before—truly food for the gods—so much so that she felt a jolt of pleasure course through her body.