Book 8: Chapter 1 (3)
“Hmh…”
The two women woke up roughly 2 hours later.
Karin woke up first, then Kanade a little later.
Perhaps because their bodies had rested, or because of the equipment’s effects, their conditions had improved greatly.
“I offer you my most heartfelt thanks for saving my mistress’ life.”
“I do too. If you weren’t there, we would be sleeping among fish and seaweed.”
“It would have felt bad to just abandon you, that’s all. Rather than that, it’s almost time for dinner.”
Both had lowered their heads in thanks, but Shin replied that such excessive politeness was not needed, and handed them a large bowl instead.
He had made some stew while they were sleeping. It was simple – he just cut the ingredients and let them boil in the roux he materialized from a card.