"Don't worry, we won't leave you behind."
After spending some time together, Merchant Xingchen's uneven, short hair had grown considerably. Hoshino Sora personally gave her an airy fringe haircut, while Erina Nakiri helped style her hair.
Moreover, due to the improved diet during this period, the little girl's cheeks had visibly become fuller.
Hoshino Sora dared to guarantee that even if they took Merchant Xingchen before the [Merchant] tribe now, probably no one would recognize her. Who could connect this adorable, fair-skinned, and delicate girl with the tomboy who was guarding the spice fields at the bottom of the slope not long ago?!
"Mm! I knew you were the best, Master!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's firm assurance, a joyful expression spread across Merchant Xingchen's face. She then jumped three feet high, wrapped her arms around Hoshino Sora's neck, and naturally planted a kiss on his cheek.
Seeing this, Hoshino Sora helplessly wiped the saliva from his face, saying nothing. Erina Nakiri stood silently by his side. This more-than-a-month-long experience had been a beautiful journey for her.
Now that they were about to leave, she honestly felt a bit reluctant.
The Gourmet Continent was so rich and vibrant. The short two-month journey felt more interesting than the previous decade and more of her life. She had also seen all sorts of ingredients with various functions.
"This token is for you."
He handed the token to enter the Gourmet Manor to Merchant Xingchen, explaining how to claim ownership and use it. After finishing, the three of them vanished from the room on the restaurant's second floor, reappearing in a certain field within the Gourmet Manor.
"Master!"
As the three arrived, Hoshino Sora's face was exposed to public view. The girls working nearby all dropped what they were doing and gathered around, their faces overflowing with delight.
Each of them was dressed lightly because the Gourmet Manor was currently in the midst of a hot summer. Combined with the need for field work and the sultry air, many were dressed in beachwear or swimsuits.
In fact, it wouldn't matter if they didn't wear anything, as the manor was populated entirely by women. Since everyone had the same features, they weren't afraid of being seen by each other; they were very open even in the public baths.
The reason they wore clothes was due to Windsor's orders. After all, being naked in public was indecent, and it wouldn't look good if the Master returned and saw it.
Therefore, under Windsor's strict demands, even the Other World race girls working in the fields wore at least swimsuits; they couldn't be completely unrestrained in their contact with nature.
However, the girls clearly had some complaints about this. Even when wearing swimsuits, they chose the most minimal fabric, fully displaying their youthful, graceful beauty.
Under the sun, the girls shone brilliantly, each charming in her own way. Merchant Xingchen had never seen such a sight; her little face instantly turned red, but she couldn't help stealing glances, especially since Hoshino Sora was also looking.
Not only was he looking, but he was looking very carefully, his eyes practically glued to the girls' bodies. It wasn't until Erina Nakiri reached out and pinched his waist that Hoshino Sora snapped back to reality.
"Ouch... easy, easy~"
Feeling the pain in his side, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but suck in a breath and cry out in pain. At the same time, he shot her an extremely resentful look. This girl, she didn't know her own strength!
But it had to be said, wearing swimsuits like this was even more stimulating than not wearing them at all! Especially since the Other World race girls, in defiance of Windsor's 'dictatorship', wore particularly skimpy outfits.
There was even one beauty-loving girl who used seashells as her swimsuit. The key was her figure was exceptionally amazing, even more astonishing than Erina's. At that moment, the girl was looking at Hoshino Sora with an expression of worship, and the way she walked made it impossible to look away!
"We'll be going now, you all keep up the good work."
Patting their heads in encouragement, Hoshino Sora left with Erina Nakiri and Merchant Xingchen. This time, his landing spot was quite far from the village, and along the way, they encountered many girls busy with farm work.
Although their races differed, they had become like sisters, laughing freely in the fields. When they saw Hoshino Sora, they would enthusiastically greet him and run towards him, creating a beautiful scene.
Such scenes were everywhere. And because the girls' races varied, their physical characteristics also differed. There were even some girls with more Western features. It was truly a hundred flowers blooming, each vying for attention!
Hoshino Sora warmly responded to every girl who actively greeted him. For those closer, he would reach out and pat their heads. Some wanted him to touch other places, and he agreed to those requests too.
This place had clearly become his personal paradise!
The life of an ancient emperor probably wasn't much better than this.
"Hmph, the Master just touched me and praised my development."
"What's that? I just kissed the Master's cheek. The Mistress was watching and didn't say anything."
"Pfft, in the end, I'm closer to the Master. Just now..."
"Idiot..."
After Hoshino Sora left, the girls in swimsuits in the fields engaged in heated discussions. For them, there weren't many chances in a lifetime to get close to the Master.
Yet today, they had unexpected intimate contact, making them feel they could die without regrets!
Hearing the discussion behind him, Hoshino Sora quickened his pace to leave. Erina Nakiri followed closely, her gaze towards him carrying a peculiar look. Soon, the three arrived at the 'village' located in the central area of the manor.
To be precise, it couldn't really be called a village anymore. Three-story buildings rose from the ground, roads were orderly, houses were neatly arranged, and various zones like residential, work, and commercial areas were clearly demarcated.
In terms of area, this settlement could clearly be promoted to a town, and a large one at that. It's just that the population living here was a bit sparse.
The most majestic structure was undoubtedly the three-story restaurant on the back hill, which was very tall. Next was the temple the Other World race girls had built for Hoshino Sora.
The temple housed praying nuns. They were covered up more modestly, wearing nuns' habits even in the hottest summer. However, because of the extreme heat, their habits were already soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to their bodies. Beads of fragrant sweat also appeared on the young nuns' foreheads.
On the roads lining the town, the girls were dressed in light, cool clothing. The air was filled with various fragrances—even the sweat smelled sweet. Is this what monster girls from the Other World are like? Sometimes it's quite hard to understand.
"Master, you've arrived. And who is this here..."
------------------------
I've posted 70+ chapters in advance on Patreon.
Webnovel updates will still be daily, as usual.
It might not seem tempting right nobut who knows what the future holds?
[email protected]/TripleCrown
"And If you're enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!"