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Chapter 211: Snow and Wind
Chapter 211: Snow and Wind
"During the return trip after completing the mission, I saw these flowers and thought they were beautiful, so I picked them," Luo De said with a hint of pride in his voice.
"This plum blossom is from the Sai Wen Kingdom, and this butterfly flower is from the bo si ke Kingdom. Pretty impressive, right?"
Although the places where he picked them weren't far apart, they were indeed from different sides of the border.
Mila knew that the mission location was special, but that didn't dampen her surprise and joy.
In such a vast ancient battlefield, he had gone out of his way to find flowers from two different kingdoms. What was he thinking about while working?
Mila's cheeks flushed. Was he even taking his work seriously?
Annoying.
Wait, he said he saw them on the way back. So... that means...
Mila gently closed the notebook and held it carefully to her chest. "I really like them. Thank you."
"I'm glad you like them. There wasn't much else suitable to bring back as a gift from that place."
Mila shook her head lightly, her eyes smiling and a bit shy. "These are the best Gifts."
Given the current situation, receiving expensive gifts would make her uncomfortable. If he had written sweet words in the notebook, she would feel pressured.
This simple, heartfelt surprise was just right.
When she turned to the page where the flowers were tucked, although there were no words written, the two flowers seemed to say:
'He missed you a lot on his way back.'
Mila touched her cheeks, which were indeed burning.
What a cunning gift.
Now the problem was, how should she return the favor?
...
The weather had been overcast since the morning, and by evening, it started to snow lightly.
Compared to rainy days, a little snow didn't much affect everyone's work enthusiasm. Even Maka'o and Waka'ba had each taken a task and gone out today.
Luo De calculated that it was the 21st today. Oh, it's almost the end of the month.
No wonder so many slackers were trying to turn things around.
Except for Na Bu, who was always at the bulletin board.
Recently, guild members had been coming and going, leaving wet footprints on the floor, some even with mud.
"The only downside of snowy weather is this," Luo De said as he took a mop to clean the floor.
"You even left the counter for this?" La Qi brought a doormat to place inside and rough wooden planks outside the main door.
This light teasing didn't even make Luo De blush. "Distance creates beauty; you don't understand."
"Then you should keep your distance from Mira-ji all the time."
"That's not necessary; she's already beautiful enough."
"Thick-skinned, I've never seen you speak so boldly to Mira-ji." La Qi smiled slyly. "Wanna bet I tell her?"
"That would be a big help." Luo De wasn't the least bit afraid. After all, he was praising her beauty, not saying anything bad.
"Hey~ You're beyond saving. Just accept it."
"Right, right, being beyond saving is great."
Mila waved from the counter. "Hey, you two, who can bring over another heater?"
"Luo De, you go!" La Qi snatched the mop from Luo De and pushed him toward the back. "Hurry up, Mira-ji already feels cold just a little while after you left."
Luo De felt Mira probably didn't mean it that way, but La Qi's words were too flattering.
He should have looked more carefully in the ancient battlefield to find something La Qi would like.
Luo De went to the warehouse to fetch a new heater, the latest model of the year, which he and Mila had bought before winter.
Mila wanted to add a heater because the wind had picked up outside, and the snowflakes were becoming denser.
The streets began to be covered in white. If you opened the window, you would feel the cold wind slap against your face and seep into your collar.
And you would also be scolded by your companions near the window.
Outside, the bone-chilling wind was howling, but inside the guild, it was still warm and cozy. Those who wanted to drink, drank; those who wanted to fight, fought; and those who wanted to be bodyguards, did their job.
Amidst the noise and commotion, the day passed quickly.
Because of the cold wind that greeted them at the door, many people lingered inside the guild, reluctant to leave.
This also caused Luo De’s working hours to be delayed a bit, but fortunately, it wasn’t too late.
"Looks like we can’t practice in the courtyard today," Mila said, opening the back door slightly, her long hair instantly getting disheveled by the wind.
The snow had been falling for a few hours, and under the weak light, you could see that the equipment in the courtyard was already covered with a thick layer of snow.
Luo De nodded, "It’s indeed not suitable. It’s too cold, so let’s go back early."
Back home, they could still meditate and do some indoor training.
Luo De thought the guild should really have a gym.
The two put on their coats, and Mila taught Luo De how to tie a scarf again, allowing him to show off his newly learned skills.
However, there was a slight difference. Luo De hadn’t noticed before, but now he realized that girls with long hair wrap their scarves around their hair as well.
His first attempt was a bit clumsy, and Mila had to help by gathering her hair to make it easier for him.
After putting on their hats, they checked each other to make sure they were well-protected from the cold, then they went out, locking the door behind them, and set off for home.
Those who left the guild late and walked slowly were in for a treat, as they could witness this heartwarming scene.
The snow in front of the guild’s door was dotted with footprints leading in all directions, but as they walked a bit further, the footprints started to thin out.
The two walked side by side toward Mila’s house. The streets were empty, with no one out in such cold weather.
However, someone was peering out of a window, enjoying the snow.
The lucky ones could see a well-wrapped couple walking together, with a chubby little dog following them.
Under the dim yellow light of the street lamps, one could barely recognize the girl as looking somewhat like the guild’s famous lady, Mira-ji.
Mira-ji has a boyfriend?!
No, it might be her brother—though he seemed to be bulkier in her memory...
"Such a strong wind... umph..." Luo De felt the wind fill his mouth as soon as he spoke, so he quickly hid his mouth back in his scarf.
Mila didn’t speak, but she held onto Luo De’s sleeve with both hands, making it look like they were arm in arm.
Actually, she just needed to hold onto his sleeve because the wind was strong and the road was slippery, and she was worried about losing her balance.
Mira-ji, the Demon, was now just a weak woman, so it was normal for her to hold onto Luo De’s sleeve.
Luo De walked half a step ahead, trying to shield her from the wind and snow coming from the side.
As for why he didn’t summon a monster... why would he?
If it weren’t for the risk of it looking too deliberate, Worm shouldn’t even be there.
Luo De had to admit that the expensive custom-made coat was of excellent quality, and he didn’t feel cold at all in such weather.
Mila’s knitted scarf was also very good, snugly fitting around his neck, preventing any wind from getting in.
The three figures left a trail of footprints on the street, leading all the way to Mila’s house.
(End of Chapter)
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