Teyvat, Inazuma, Tenshukaku.
"March, the dessert Himeko made looks really appetizing."
Stelle scanned the table suspiciously, then looked at March 7th.
Don't blame her, a newly born Stellaron, for her lack of experience.
It was just that the coffee jelly in front of her, a culmination of Raiden Ei and Himeko's culinary skills, looked incredibly appetizing.
Could it be that March 7th saw her as a young cub and wanted to monopolize it?
"This coffee jelly is crystal clear, and it even seems to have a galaxy swirling within it; it's good enough to be a work of art..."
March 7th was also a bit hesitant. Could it be that Sister Himeko didn't mess up this time?
The coffee jelly on the plate emitted a soft golden glow, its surface covered with a thin layer of honey. From a distance, it looked like something out of Little Chef, with its glowing dishes.
Yae Miko raised an eyebrow: "This time, two people made the dessert. Could it be... Ei was carried?"
"Miko, give it a try."
Raiden Ei looked at Miko with a hint of anticipation, regarding the dessert she had made with Himeko.
She felt that this dish was her culinary masterpiece, and now she was eager to hear others' opinions on it.
Unable to withstand Raiden Ei's expectant gaze, although still somewhat hesitant, Yae Miko still put the first spoonful of jelly into her mouth.
At this moment, time seemed to stand still.
The jelly melted in her mouth, an indescribable taste assaulting Yae Miko's taste buds.
The rich aroma of coffee intertwined with the intoxicating sweetness of honey, plus some complex flavors she couldn't quite identify, made Yae Miko feel as if she had returned to five hundred years ago, when she was still young.
She ran through a sea of flowers, throwing herself into Kitsune Saiguu's arms to act spoiled, those carefree, happy times... then, the next moment, a pitch-black torrent dragged her into the abyss!
"This is..."
Yae Miko's pupils involuntarily lost focus and scattered, and the spoon in her hand unknowingly fell to the ground.
First, it gave her a picture of unparalleled happiness and fulfillment, but then it kicked her into the most complete despair... Yae Miko's bright eyes, unknowingly, filled with tears, but she held them back, not letting them fall.
As for why?
Don't ask!
If you ask, it's emotion; these are tears of emotion!
Seeing Yae Miko's reaction, March 7th, who had been eager to try it, immediately fell silent.
"Little March ~"
Himeko looked at March 7th, smiling, and said: "Look at Miko, how happy she is eating? You should also try it and give us some feedback."
"Sister Himeko, I'm just saying, Miko's expression doesn't seem like a happy one, does it?"
March 7th cautiously glanced over and found that Yae Miko's expression looked quite strange; it didn't seem happy at all.
"This dessert... is so delicious!"
At this moment, Stelle's joyful exclamation from beside her made March 7th turn her head in surprise.
"I feel like I saw the brilliance of the Big Bang!"
The Stellaron devoured the coffee jelly in front of her with a look of bliss, finally licking her lips as if still wanting more.
Immediately, March 7th no longer hesitated, eagerly swallowing the jelly... In the end, March 7th's beautiful pink and blue gradient eyes completely lost focus.
"Himeko, Raiden Ei, you two have truly pioneered a whole new culinary genre!"
Hermes, outside of Teyvat, cast a projection, looking at the two in front of him with a subtle expression.
"[Curio: Galaxy Coffee Pudding]"
"[Note: Able to cook dishes into curios, yet also a peculiar flower in the culinary world. Upon consumption, one can experience moments of happiness in life, and conversely, moments of despair. Perhaps, for certain special individuals, it is a priceless treasure?]"
"[Exchange Price: 666 points]"
Even the Chat Group called out 666, what more could Hermes say?
"Hermes!"
Seeing his figure appear again, Himeko's face unconsciously revealed a joyful smile.
"I have already tasted the coffee pudding you and Raiden Ei made."
Hermes's lips curved slightly, praising without reservation: "A very creative culinary endeavor!"
Since drinking Himeko's coffee last time, Hermes had discovered that he actually possessed such a magical trait—a sense for discovering beauty!
It was like the dragons in the DND worldview.
These guys possessed a unique aesthetic ability. This wasn't to say that dragons had special eye structures, but rather described an inherent philosophical perspective and cognitive inclination.
Simply put, they could transcend the boundaries of race, form, and even material type.
They could find unique beauty and value in almost all things, even a goblin!
Therefore, in the DND world, there appeared peculiar goblins—Dragonborn Goblins.
Hermes also had a similar ability.
An ordinary person drinking Himeko's coffee, not to mention the potential for stomach burns, would likely even faint from the taste.
But Hermes was different.
He drank Himeko's coffee, yet he could taste the charm of Himeko grinding coffee beans, fully focused... "Lord Hermes, I wonder about my sister..."
Raiden Ei looked at the man who appeared before her, her eyes brightening, and asked with some anticipation.
"Raiden Makoto's recovery process is going smoothly. You will be able to see her again very soon."
Hermes replied concisely.
"...That's good. Thank you, Lord Hermes!"
With just a few words, Raiden Ei's eyes became slightly moist.
"Himeko, I am preparing to relocate the Teyvat World now. You can get the Astral Express ready."
Putting down the somewhat emotional Raiden Ei, Hermes spoke gently to Himeko.
"Be careful!"
Himeko had traversed the Sea of Quanta with the Astral Express and was well aware of its strangeness and dangers.
Outside Teyvat.
Looking at the dessert jointly made by Himeko and Raiden Ei, his eyes involuntarily showed a hint of tenderness.
The relationship between him and Himeko seemed somewhat sudden, especially for him, Hermes.
Perhaps the Admin of the Chat Group, his fellow countryman, would think that he was influenced by the plot of his previous life, having a special bonus for a 'waifu'?
But this actually had little to do with those things.
As someone who had reached this point step by step in the honkai: star rail great world, where one must be mad to become a god, how could Hermes be completely unaffected?
The reason he had such a deep and unforgettable impression of his mother in this life was precisely because the years he spent with his mother in this life were his most beautiful memories?
It was these memories that became a firm anchor preventing Hermes's mind from spiraling into madness!
His mature worldview from his previous life, his mother's earnest teachings in this life, and his experiences as a Trailblazer hero from beyond the stars... all these combined were the reason why Hermes, having lived for so long, still remained sane.
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