thefictionvixens Chapter 5 Departure
Chapter 5 Departure
Upon hearing the prompt, Shichen paused in tying Frillie's hair into pigtails, but then resumed his work.
His hands kept moving, but his thoughts were racing. He hadn't realized that touching hair could be considered a form of skin contact.
Or perhaps... Shi Chen lowered his gaze and glanced at the spot where his knee met the outside of Frilian's thigh.
This is perhaps more likely.
But then he remembered something else: when he woke Frillie up, he had been in contact with her for more than a minute, so why didn't he get a notification?
Does it not count because she's sleeping?
Shi Chen remembered what that thing in his mind said about trust. Now that he's awake, it's easier to show his trust in him, right?
There's no need to worry too much about it. He wouldn't go so far as to touch Frillie while she's sleeping... at least not for the time being.
"Is it time yet?" Frilian asked suddenly, sounding tired.
"It'll be ready soon." Shi Chen snapped out of his daze and laughed. "Are you hungry?"
"Is there a problem?" Frilian couldn't help but rub her flat stomach.
"No, I'm glad you said that."
As a chef, what I enjoy most is having my creations remembered.
"Then hurry up, my stomach is growling."
"It'll be ready soon."
Shi Chen quickly tied Frillie's hair into pigtails, then left the room with her and went outside.
The aroma from outside was even stronger. Frillie came to the pot, leaned slightly forward, and sniffed the aroma.
"This smells like mushrooms?"
"You actually smelled it." Shi Chen walked over with a smile and removed the pot lid.
Instantly, a fragrant aroma wafted over.
Frillie took a deep breath before looking at the pot, and her expectant expression immediately vanished.
"What is this? Mushroom porridge? This is so plain!"
"What kind of big meal are you having so early in the morning?" Shi Chen rolled his eyes at her.
"Then why are you being so mysterious..."
"At least it's not rabbit soup."
"Okay..." As long as it's not related to rabbits, Frillie is willing to accept it.
"But where did you get this rice?"
"These were brought back by my master before."
"Didn't you say there wasn't any?" Frilian frowned and looked at Shichen.
Shi Chen laughed and said, "I just hid it."
"What? You actually hid it! You made me eat rabbit meat for so many days?" Frillie was angry.
"That's all. Even if you finish eating earlier, you'll still end up eating rabbit meat anyway. Besides, isn't rabbit meat delicious?"
"You'll get tired of it if you eat too much! Besides, they're not the same kind of food; you're lying to me!"
"So much talk? Don't you want to eat breakfast?"
"want......"
"That's more like it."
Shichen smiled as he carried the whole pot into the house, where he and Frilian enjoyed breakfast together.
After breakfast, Shichen went out to find something to eat again, while Frilian remained at home practicing magic.
With Frilian's magic, they could actually get more food, but Shichen just didn't think of that.
After all, although he doesn't know magic, his physical fitness and stamina are not bad. With such good conditions, he should definitely hunt for himself.
living comfortably without anybody's help.
That day, Shichen didn't come back to cook lunch, but returned near dusk, bringing back a lot of food.
He was about to leave, and planned to hunt more game in the next few days to stock up on food for Frillie.
She's so lazy; if he's not around, she'll just eat whatever's convenient, as long as she gets enough to eat.
She's clearly so greedy.
In that case, we also need to make some cooked food that doesn't spoil easily and can be eaten immediately.
Rabbit jerky is pretty good.
Frilian didn't complain about returning late; she had finished her training long ago and had only woken up when the appointed time came.
If it weren't for the time to cook, she would rather lie still than eat, unless she was absolutely starving.
The next day, Vlame still did not return, and Shichen and Frilian resumed their previous life as a couple.
Shi Chen really wanted to say goodbye to Vlame. If she hadn't been willing to take him as her disciple, he didn't know what would have become of him in this world.
It's practically impossible for him to shamelessly follow the two of them. If they wanted to shake him off, they could just fly away and disappear without a trace.
At that time, we were truly helpless, with no one to turn to for help.
Maybe that thing in his head will guide him to find the fragments, but it's uncertain whether he can find them within a month.
However, it's also possible that the time limit isn't just one month; it seems like the things in his mind really want him to collect the fragments quickly.
Are you in such a hurry to make him a god?
......
The timing was very lucky; on the evening of the fourth day, Vlamé returned, bringing with him something special.
A glowing sapling.
"Master, what is this?" Shi Chen stepped forward and asked curiously as he saw Fulame holding up the glowing sapling seeds.
"This can keep an eye on our home," Vlame replied with a smile.
"Our home?" Shi Chen blinked.
"With something so frail and weak?" Frilian walked over as well.
"Don't underestimate it." Vlame shook his head. "Once this guy grows up, he'll definitely be able to protect this place forever, even after a thousand years."
"A thousand years? Master and Shichen are no longer here, are they?" Frilian said calmly.
Frilian is an elf, an immortal being, so a thousand years might be insignificant to her.
Shi Chen smiled without saying a word, but Vlame looked at her tenderly: "But Frilian, you're different."
"I can't live here forever."
"Even so, you will definitely come back here. If you are ever confused or lost, come here to find the answers."
"Really?" Frillie said dismissively.
"Master, let's plant it quickly, then we can eat together. It's been so long since we've eaten together."
"Okay." Vlame nodded with a smile.
The saplings were planted on the earthen slope next to the bungalow. When they grow up, they will surely be able to cover the bungalow and protect it well.
In the evening, Shichen cooked a sumptuous stewed rabbit soup, and everyone except Frilian enjoyed it very much.
Because she didn't enjoy the meal very much, after finishing, Frillie went back to her room to sleep. Even though she was the oldest, she acted like the youngest and most childish person.
Shi Chen and Fulame watched her retreating figure, shaking their heads with amusement.
Once Frilian entered the room, Shi Chen's smile faded. He looked at Vlame and said, "Master, can I tell you something later?"
"Oh? Sure." Vlame nodded with a smile.
After Shichen finished cleaning up the dishes, he and Vulamei went outside.
Night had fallen, the moon hung in the night sky, and stars dotted the blackness, creating a dazzling and mysterious night.
It's perfect for being honest.
When Shichen had walked a little distance from the small house, he lay down and stopped. Vlame came to his side and stopped as well.
"Shichen, is there anything you want to tell me?" she asked proactively.
Shi Chen looked up at the sky and calmly replied, "Master, I plan to leave for a while."
"leave?"
"Yes, I'm going to look for a way for me to learn magic."
"Is that so? Then let's go." Vlame smiled gently.
"Huh? Master is just letting me go like this?" Shi Chen tilted his head, looking at her in confusion.
"What? You don't want to leave?"
"I'm a little reluctant... but I have to go."
"That'll solve it, won't it?"
"Hmm... Master, at least keep me here! Why does it feel like Master doesn't care about me?"
"You're my disciple, how could I not care... even though you're a bit bad."
"Master, isn't that last sentence a bit redundant?" Shi Chen couldn't help but complain, "I couldn't help it."
"Hehe~ I believe you can definitely find a way." Vlame looked at the time, her smile gentle.
"Master has so much confidence in me?"
"After all, you're not ordinary."
"master......"
"It's okay, you don't need to tell me the truth. I just know that you willingly treat me as your master."
Vlame reached out and patted Shichen's head, then said, "When I first saw you, I sensed that you were extraordinary. You have a special aura... It's amazing, I even felt that you were more powerful than my master."
"Master's master?"
Shichen naturally knows who it is.
"She's amazing." Speaking of her mentor, Vlame said with a hint of pride, "I'll introduce you to her sometime."
"it is good."
"Aren't you going to tell Frillie?" Vlame asked again.
"I'll talk to her tomorrow."
"I'm leaving tomorrow."
"Yes."
"Then, as your master, I can only wish you all the best."
"Thank you, Master."
The next day, Shi Chen simply told Frillie that he was going to hunt in a faraway place, and asked her to prepare some good food for him before leaving.
Since I'll be back anyway, there's no need to be honest with her.
Frilian didn't suspect anything and was actually quite happy that she wouldn't have to eat rabbit meat anymore.
Shichen took nothing with him. After leaving their home, he went into the forest and disappeared.