The next day, the Black Bulls' base was, for once, almost entirely present.
Yami, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, sat lazily on the sofa, tossing bags filled with Yul to his squad members one by one.
"This is your salary for the month; spend it wisely."
He yawned and waved his hand dismissively.
"You all have the day off today; get out and don't bother me."
Lorne took his share of the salary, feeling a bit speechless.
A day off?
It was as if they weren't always on vacation, unless there was an emergency or a mission.
Just then, a rich, sweet aroma suddenly wafted from the kitchen, instantly seizing everyone's sense of smell.
"It's the smell of food!"
Asta's mouth instantly watered.
Charmy was seen riding on the back of a sheep made of Cotton Magic, followed by several other sheep, also made of Cotton Magic and wearing chef hats.
Each of them carried a huge platter piled high with various sweet potato dishes.
"La la ~ Everyone, come and try my new dishes ~"
Charmy puffed out her small chest, her face full of pride.
"Oh oh oh! Sweet potatoes!"
Asta was the first to rush over, grabbing one and stuffing it into his mouth, savoring the long-lost taste of home.
"Delicious! So delicious!"
The others also gathered around, and the base was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Lorne also picked up a roasted sweet potato; its skin was slightly charred, but the inside was soft, glutinous, and sweet—truly a rare delicacy.
He looked at Charmy with some curiosity.
"Charmy, where did you get so many sweet potatoes?"
"Hehe!"
Charmy smiled smugly, patting the large sheep beneath her.
"I specifically ordered them from Hage Village!"
Hage Village?
Lorne's movements paused slightly; wasn't that Yuno's hometown?
He suddenly remembered something, and a knowing smile curved at the corner of his mouth.
It seemed that even without that old witch's "matchmaking" back then, some destinies would still unfold quietly in another way.
Yesterday, this little girl probably experienced something he didn't know about, which made her take a liking to Yuno and then want to try the specialties of Hage Village.
The power of love is truly great!
"Lorne! Aren't you eating? This is super delicious!"
Asta, his mouth full of food, called out indistinctly to Lorne.
He held a whole sweet potato pie in his hand, his face smeared with it.
After the sweet potato feast, everyone, satisfied, dispersed.
Asta wiped his mouth and ran to Magna's side.
"Magna, Senior!" he said earnestly, "Can you take me to Nean?"
"Huh? To Nean?" Magna dug at his ear, a little surprised, "What are you going there for?"
"Let's talk on the way!"
Magna looked at Asta's clear eyes and was momentarily speechless.
This idiot... He sighed, scratching his hair.
"I can't do anything with you, let's go!"
"Oh!"
However, their conversation drifted, every word, into Noelle's ears not far away.
Nean?
Going again?
Did that shorty Asta hook up with some girl yesterday, and now he's taking his salary to go on a date today?!
What if... what if he said something that would damage the Black Bulls' reputation?
----------------------------------
I've already uploaded over 70 new chapters on Patreon!
If you're enjoying the story and want to read ahead, feel free to check it out.
Your support truly means a lot to me!
patreon.com/Kazenova223
Thank you so much for being here!
And if you're having fun with the story, don't forget to drop a Power Stone for me!