The wilderness camp.
Chen Yu had set up the camp in the wilderness a few steps outside the cave spaces before heading to the city-state. When he returned here, the camp was in a frenzy.
"Yes!"
"Temporary tents are all to be set up here, handle the resources with care."
"Everyone, please bear with it. Once our King returns with professional architects, there will be proper communal dormitories."
At this moment, Kailin was directing the orc mercenaries to set up temporary tents.
In addition to this—
Noa was teaching the kobolds, and Kuka in the side yard of the camp seemed to be imparting spatial skills to the mages, also becoming a member of the stealth rat army.
Er Gou led the kobold warriors who had taken the blood pills on meticulous patrols.
"Hey, King!"
Someone shouted.
In the camp, several core members excitedly surrounded him, but Chen Yu didn't say a word to them. He silently nodded and walked into the camp.
Black Bean also dragged its tail and slowly entered the camp.
"What's going on?"
Er Gou, scratching his head, was puzzled.
"The King's complexion looks very bad, and Er Ge's complexion also looks very bad. And why did the King bring back a little girl?" Kuka whispered. "Didn't he go to the city-state? He was so excited when he left. Noa, can you go find out?"
"Me?"
Bee Girl Noa looked surprised.
"You are the best to go. Our boss has always been very good-tempered with women, and even if something really happened, you would be the most suitable to comfort her," Kuka said.
"Then... I'll try."
The bee girl, pursing her lips, cautiously followed.
"What do you think of this place?" Chen Yu entered a room and squatted down with a smile, holding the hand of the orc girl beside him. "Do you like it?"
"I..."
"Sir?"
The bee girl, who was crouching at the door, whispered. Chen Yu glanced over and said softly.
"Noa, what's wrong?"
"Uh..." Being asked like this, Noa couldn't speak for a while. Then she heard Chen Yu whisper, "Tonight's dinner will be roast meat."
"Ah!"
"You've come at just the right time. This is Su Bei," Chen Yu said softly. "She was injured by the slave owner earlier. Use the healing ointment to apply it to her, and take her around our camp."
"Okay."
The bee girl nodded. Chen Yu held Su Bei's hand and said.
"Let this sister take you around, okay? Don't worry, no one will bully you here anymore. You don't have to be so cautious."
"Roar~"
Su Bei's voice was very soft. It was evident that she was still afraid of this unfamiliar environment.
"Noa, I'm leaving Su Bei to your care," Chen Yu whispered. "I remember you have some clothes, change her into a set too. If they don't fit her, help her alter them."
"No problem."
Smiling, she rubbed Su Bei's little head. When Chen Yu patted her head with his hand, Su Bei instinctively tensed up but dared not move.
For some reason, Chen Yu's nose felt a little sore.
He tilted his head up.
Then he walked out of the room.
After leaving, Chen Yu went directly to the kitchen. Standing by the stove, he leaned against the wall with one hand and let out a long sigh.
Su Bei.
He had bought her.
He had spent 300 gold coins to redeem the orc girl.
In fact, buying an orc at this price was already outrageously high. Chen Yu also realized that the slave merchant was asking for an exorbitant price. But this was something Chen Yu had promised. Since he had made the promise, he would keep his word.
"Hoo!"
He let out a deep sigh, then took out the ingredients and prepared to cook a meal for Su Bei himself.
At this time, the kitchen area had changed significantly compared to before.
Chen Yu didn't pay much attention to it.
Holding the knife, he began to cook.
Outside the camp—
Black Bean squatted on Chen Yu's throne, staring blankly at the sky above.
"Er Ge?!"
Kuka and the others gathered around.
"Mmm?"
Black Bean listlessly raised his eyelids. Seeing his expression, everyone was shocked.
Unbelievable!
If there was anyone in the entire camp who was most energetic and vital 24 hours a day, it was Black Bean. Yet, he was now as dejected as a beaten eggplant.
"What happened when you went to the city-state with the boss? Why did you bring back a little sister?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask!" Black Bean's expression suddenly sharpened, and he said, "Be nice to that sister from now on. She is Su Bei."
"Ah!"
Just then, Noa led Su Bei, who had changed into new clothes, out of the camp house. Seeing the orc girl, Kuka and the others all looked over and waved at the girl.
"Hello~"
Unfortunately, these guys were too frightening.
Lion!
Black Donkey!
And Kuka, dressed in strange clothes, and Er Gou, who was wearing only shorts and had bulging muscles that were somewhat scary.
As soon as she saw them, Su Bei instinctively took a step back.
"Don't be afraid, little sister. They are not bad people," Noa gently reassured her.
"Hey, you're all here." Kailin, who was directing the orc mercenaries, walked over. "What are you doing here? Oh, and there's a little sister."
Kailin looked surprised and waved with a smile.
"Hello, I'm Kailin."
"Mmm~" Only when facing Kailin did Su Bei softly respond. Kailin also raised her hand with a gentle smile and rubbed her head. "What a cute little sister. Noa, is this your sister?"
"The boss brought her back," Noa said.
"The leader is back?" Kailin's face lit up with surprise upon hearing this. "Where is he now? Did he bring back an architect? If he brought back an architect, I won't let those mercenaries set up tents. They really have no talent in this regard, it's really infuriating."
"Don't go find the boss now. We can talk about it later," Black Bean whispered, then looked up at Noa. "Where is the boss?"
"In the kitchen."
"Okay."
Black Bean leaped from the seat, but after a few steps, he stopped and retreated, standing in front of Su Bei.
"I am Black Bean. Although I'm a cat, I can talk. I'm very happy you can join our big family. I hope you can adapt here and come to like it here."
Wagging its tail, Black Bean ran into the camp house.
Leaving Kailin looking bewildered.
"What's going on?"
A rich aroma filled the air.
The rich fragrance made even those who smelled it unable to stop swallowing. Chen Yu stood by the stove. At this moment, the kitchen door was gently pushed open, and Black Bean walked in from outside.
"Cooking yourself?"
"Su Bei just arrived at the camp, I'm making her something delicious," Chen Yu whispered. "Why did you come here? Did Kuka and the others ask you?"
"They asked."
Black Bean squatted on the stove.
In the past, he would have been drooling with hunger, but now, as if he hadn't smelled the rich aroma, his dark eyes looked into Chen Yu's eyes.
"I came here to ask about the boss's future plans."
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Author's notes:
Hehe, have you eaten? Eat heartily!