Or perhaps, in its subconscious, the human identity of Gauss replaced the identity of the Red Dragon mother who abandoned it from the dragon's lair at a young age.
This became more obvious after it gained wisdom.
"Then I'll have someone bring the food over."
Even before preparing to teach Hephaestus magic, Gauss had already asked the team's chef to prepare some roasted whole lamb and roasted Mushroom People, making some exclusive food for Hephaestus.
Of course, the latter was the main focus, after all, they could be sourced on-site in the maze at any time.
Upon receiving Gauss's notice, a series of dragon dishes were quickly brought over by cart.
The bodies of the Mushroom People had been roasted to be tender and juicy, with the butter smeared on the surface baked at high temperatures, penetrating the fluffy mushroom fibers, exuding a slightly sweet fragrance.
