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Morsan had mentioned that she had something really important to take care of, but Lupiney didn't bother to turn around and kept on eating.

However, he couldn't help but notice her big ears slightly perking up, a sign that she was still paying attention. So, he decided to carry on with what he was saying.

"Once you finish your meal, just hop into the bath. I've already got warm water ready for you. Unfortunately, I don't have any spare towels or clothes that would fit you.

No worries though, I'll head to the nearby shops to grab some outfits while you enjoy your bath.

Now, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind. Firstly, make sure to guard the dragon egg whenever I'm not around. Only I should be allowed in this room, got it?

Secondly, take the day to relax and unwind. If you feel anything off with your body, let me know right away.

I've been sleep-deprived for three days, so once I get your clothes, I'm catching up on some much-needed rest. So please, be careful and avoid any unnecessary trouble. Not everyone has a positive opinion about demi-humans, you know?"

Lupiney nodded her head as she ate her food ferociously while Morsan pointed out the place where the dragon egg was placed while wrapped in fur clothing, her mouth was totally filled without any gap to be able to speak.

Morsan couldn't help but wonder if his food was that tasty. She is eating it like that food was the most delicious in the world or something. But ignoring that, Morsan continued further.

"Once Lelin comes back and checks your health and makes sure you are completely fine, we will start our training from tomorrow on..."

"Mm... I wichch getch stroongerr..." Some of the food was sprained as she said something with her mouth full of food when she heard Morsan say about training.

"Hey, don't talk with your mouth full! Wait until you've swallowed, come on! I thought you were smarter than this, especially after hearing you speak so well yesterday. What happened all of a sudden? I must say, I'm a bit disappointed to see you behaving like this.

I had such high expectations for you, especially after witnessing your impressive communication skills just yesterday. It's disheartening to witness such a sudden decline in your manners."

Morsan still remembered the way she calmly spoke to him yesterday, which made her seem to be mature beyond her age.

But now... she behaved like a complete child... the Lupiney from yesterday and today seemed like completely different persons to him. Or maybe she dropped her act of mature person as she let her guard down? but why?

He couldn't help but raise a lot of questions in his mind.

Hearing Morsan call her an idiot, she immediately grabbed the glass of water and drank as she swallowed all of her food.

She stared directly at Morsan's eyes and spoke in a firm voice, "I am not an idiot. I am eating like this because Master's cooking was delicious, I have never eaten anything like this! I heard everything you wanted, I will protect that egg with everything I've got from now on. I won't allow anyone other than us to enter this room. And I said I will work hard to get stronger."

Hearing her offended tone, with a pouted expression, Morsan couldn't help but smirk at her. He prefers this kind of speaking and demeanor more than her usual childlike behavior. He wants her to speak out loud when she needs something or something she doesn't like.

Since he wasn't good at taking care of children, he liked this side of her as she spoke for herself.

"Heh~ It seems I need to teach you table manners before you train you though..."

With an amused smirk, he extended his left arm and tried to pat her. Seeing that he was trying to pat her head with an evil smirk, instead of dodging she smuggled into his hand.

'Mm...'

This made him freeze for a moment. As he patted her head, she once again started to attack her food as if she were completely unbothered by his touching. She even let out a comfortable grunt sometimes.

Barely controlling his urge to pat her head more, Morsan ate his food.

After finishing their breakfast, Morsan showed them the place where she could take a bath before going outside of the room. The white dress she wore was tattered and barely covering her important parts so he disposed of it. 

Since his shop function only shows the armor and weapons for Lupiney, he couldn't buy normal clothes in it.

He also made sure to inspect everything in the tent to ensure that everything was going well. Additionally, he made sure that all the rescued individuals were living comfortably before purchasing some regular clothes for Lupiney. He bought dresses in white, black, and yellow colors, thinking that they would suit her well, along with other essential items for her.

When he finally got back, she had already completed her bath and was eagerly anticipating his return with a fresh towel.

The steam from her body lingered in the air. As soon as he handed it to her, she swiftly grabbed it, feeling the softness against her skin, and wrapped it around herself, eager to see the new outfits Morsan had purchased for her.

"A-All of them for me?!..."

"Yeah... See if you like it.."

Morsan, with a tender smile on his face, gently caressed her head.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she tightly clutched her new dresses, feeling the soft fabric beneath her small fingers. The vibrant colors and intricate designs of the dresses mesmerized her, filling her heart with joy and anticipation.

"Mm..?"

As Morsan gently brushed his fingers against her head, a slight chill ran through his fingertips. He immediately sensed that something was amiss.

Looking closer, he noticed that her hair was still damp, clinging to her scalp in unruly strands. It was evident that it hadn't been dried properly, and came hurriedly to see her new dresses.

"Hey there! Looks like you missed wiping your head properly. Come over here..."

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