The young dragon tries to conquer the world

　"Sibert! Legs! Cut off its legs!"

　"What!? "

　Despite the gasp of surprise, Sibert's swift reaction was commendable. Before even considering the implications of his action, Sibert's body moved first, darting into the Rathian's embrace and swinging his Demon Slash Blade, aiming a fierce blow at the creature's leg. Cornelius issued commands as he acted. To avoid hindering Sibert's movements, he circled around to the Rathian's side while reloading his weapon. This time, it wasn't paintballs, but LV3 standard ammo.

　Seeing the two's movements, the female Rathalos sprang into action again. Facing the spot where Cornelius had been, it raised its head, took a deep breath, and then, as it swung its head down, exhaled a crimson, high-temperature fireball from its body, which flew forward.

　The dim forest was briefly illuminated by the crimson light. The sphere exploded with a deafening roar upon impact, sending clumps of dirt and rocks flying. However, both Cornelius and Sibert had already escaped the fireball's reach from the very beginning.

　Sibert finally understood the meaning behind Cornelius's instructions. After another slash, he quickly created distance. Two heavy slashes were naturally insufficient to cause any reaction from the Rathian. After its breath attack ended, it began to re-aim at Cornelius and Sibert, and suddenly stretched out its neck towards the nearest longsword hunter. Sibert had said that he had fought the Rathian many times, and that was clearly not an exaggeration. He nimbly twisted his body, not only dodging the massive jaws that were charging at him, but also causing the tail strike to miss.

　"Well done."

　Cornelius was quite impressed, and taking advantage of the Rathian's attention being drawn to Sibeth, he raised the Reverse Sand and began firing again. The target was still the neck, so that he could cause more damage without causing unnecessary damage. Some of the LV3 normal bullets that flew out embedded themselves in the carapace of the neck, while others were deflected due to poor angles, breaking off many branches above its head.

　"Roar!" The female Rathalos let out a brief, low roar, turned, and unleashed three flying fireballs at Cornelius. However, until a split second ago, it was still relentlessly pursuing Sibeth. This sudden change startled even the experienced Cornelius. He quickly retracted the Reverse Sand and lunged to the side. And right behind him...

　"Roar!" With a powerful flap of its wings and its muscles taut, the green body shot forward. It sprinted across the soft ground covered in decaying leaves, narrowly missing Cornelius with a thunderous crash. Although Cornelius was lucky enough to avoid being hit, his calves and feet were covered in swirled leaves and dirt.

　Before Cornelius could even stand up, the Rathian suddenly flapped its wing claws, spinning rapidly in the air. Had Sibert not quickly sheathed his katana and rushed to Cornelius to drag him away, Cornelius would have been sent flying by the Rathian's hook. Slightly disheveled, the guild knight, after confirming he was unharmed, followed Sibert and began to run.

　After the female Rathalos used all her strength to break through the green tunnel, she arrived at the small plaza outside. Although it wasn't as spacious as the other areas, it was clearly much better than fighting her prey inside the tunnel, and Sibert probably thought so too. With a cloud of dust, the female Rathalos lowered her entire upper body to the ground, using the momentum to stop her charge. Then, while shaking off the fallen leaves and dirt, she straightened up. Cornelius and the others had already passed through the tunnel and entered the small plaza before the female Rathalos could turn around.

　"I originally planned to observe first, but in the end I rushed in without thinking."

　"Ideally, we would find the female Rathalos at the entrance of the tunnel and then observe it for a while. However, in reality, they encounter their target in the narrowest part of the forest hills, and then a fierce battle begins. Since they cannot create enough distance, they naturally do not have the opportunity to leisurely observe the prey's movements."

　"Therefore, hunting is actually a very delicate matter."

　"Even in the same hunting grounds, facing the same target, no two hunts will be exactly the same. Even with a specific strategy, there's no guarantee of a consistent outcome. In such situations, the hunter's own abilities are crucial to changing the game. That's the subtlety of hunting."

　Sibert seemed to be planning to attack from the Rathian's left. Cornelius, seeing this, immediately realized where he should go and followed suit. He chose the Rathian's right side, and before Sibert could reach his position, Cornelius launched an attack with his Reverse Flow Sofa, firing several LV3 normal bullets. The Rathian's attention naturally turned towards him. In that instant, Sibert drew his Demon Slayer Blade and slashed down hard at his prey's head.

　"Roar!"

　The female Rathalos roared, suddenly raising its body and snapping its jaws at Sibert while flapping its wings in preparation for takeoff. Sibert hadn't expected the female Rathalos to bite.

　As he hurriedly drew his katana, intending to stab the Rathian's tongue, he discovered that the Rathian had taken advantage of flapping its wings to half-lean over and dodge Sibeth's attack. With a powerful spin of its hind legs, it swung its tail again and slammed it into Sibeth.

　Despite dodging the first pounce and the second tail lash, the female Rathian's spiral tail lash still struck Sibert, sending him flying. The wound instantly turned purple, and the intense pain made Sibert want to lie down and never get up again. However, Sibert still had to hunt with his sister, so he forced himself to find an antidote and a nutrient solution and gulped them down. Fortunately, after taking the two medicines, Sibert's condition improved instantly.

　Just as Cornelius was about to fire a bullet to distract the Rathian, the Rathian had already noticed him. Before Cornelius could leave the hunting spot, the Rathian had already circled around and opened its mouth to bite Cornelius. But this was just a feint. In reality, the Rathian was tensing its leg muscles, and its sharp claws gleamed in the sunlight.

　Volume 1: Chapter 450 - The Mischievous Crimson Tail

　Because Cornelius did not stop directly in front of Rathian, Rathian changed its orientation before charging at Cornelius. In terms of time, Rathian's charge only lasted a brief moment, but it was in this brief gap that Cornelius was able to dodge immediately after regaining its ability to move freely.

　Perhaps because the female Rathian needed to open its claws before diving to land, Cornelius instinctively turned its body and used the shield part on the reverse sand to block the female Rathian's claw attack. Although Cornelius rolled on the ground several times to dissipate the force of the female Rathian's claw attack, at least Cornelius was unharmed in the end.

　However, the female Rathalos did not pounce on the grass. Instead, it quickly stood up and turned around, as if to restrain the approaching Sibeth. The female Rathalos's two hind legs were extremely flexible. Although they were different from human legs and could not be compared, the fact that such a huge body could rotate around its torso by simply stepping on the ground with its legs was still impressive.

　The female Rathian's tail also swept outwards using centrifugal force, making it very difficult for Sibert, who could only launch close-range attacks with weapons, to get close. Normally, when encountering such a situation, one could only wait for it to stop spinning and prepare for the next move before attacking. However, Sibert did not give up. He kept his eyes fixed on the movements of the female Rathian's body, then seized the opportunity to bypass the swinging tail and rushed to the center of the spinning position in one go.

　"Well done!"

　After setting up the reverse sand, Cornelius began to provide support while being careful not to accidentally injure Sibeth. At the same time, he couldn't help but praise Sibeth's courage and meticulousness. While concentrating on clearing the surrounding obstacles, there was a gap in the very center of the Rathian's rotating body, just big enough for one person. It was unclear whether Sibeth noticed this flaw on the spot or already knew the location beforehand.

　Sibert crawled under the Rathian's body, observing its powerfully thrashing legs as he drew his Demon Slayer Blade from his back. The space was clearly insufficient for Sibert to fully utilize his Demon Slayer Blade, but he still made the most of the confined space, matching the Rathian's rotational pace and launching a fierce attack.

　Despite being unable to straighten its body, Sibeth swung its Demon God Slashing Blade with astonishing speed and unparalleled momentum, slashing towards the inside of the Rathian's legs. The pain from its legs finally alerted the bright green behemoth to the hunter who had crawled into its embrace. The Rathian immediately swung its long neck, trying to drive Sibeth out from under its body.

　But this is the drawback of the female Rathalos's enormous body: it cannot perform very precise movements. Cornelius was very satisfied with Sibeth's performance. Although it was somewhat reckless, it was remarkable that it could make a judgment in an instant.

　In response to the Rathian's counterattack, Sibeth cautiously turned around and maintained her previous stance. Then, in the next instant, the extremely agitated Rathian suddenly charged forward from her spot, easily kicking Sibeth several meters away with her swinging legs. Although this was not an attack specifically targeting Sibeth, it still left Sibeth lying on the ground for quite a while before she could get up.

　Cornelius swiftly fired a Level 3 Piercing Shot to distract the Rathian, while Sibeth seized the opportunity to quickly retrieve a Healing Potion from her inventory and drink it down in one gulp. (If using Flash...)

　If it's a flashbang, the female Rathian won't charge during the time she loses her sight. In a normal hunt, Sibeth would definitely use flashbangs, traps, or other items to create openings for the female Rathian's movement before launching an attack.

　However, this time Sibelium had to follow Cornelius's instructions and not use any tools during the hunt. Judging from Sibelium's actions, Cornelius had more or less figured out Sibelium's strength. Under normal circumstances without any restrictions, he did indeed have the strength to hunt down the Rathian. Facing the Rathian that had taken its stance, Sibelium charged forward again.

　Seeing the approaching hunters, the female Rathian took a deep breath, seemingly intending to unleash a fireball. Cornelius noticed this, and Sibert immediately rolled forward, drawing his unsheathed Demon Slayer Blade, to escape the range of the fire breath. He was about to approach the female Rathian from the side, but the female Rathian ignored the now empty target area and still unleashed a fireball.

　After the fireball left the female Rathian's mouth, it made a low hum and crashed to the ground. The intense flames blasted away the soil and grass near the impact point, triggering a terrifying explosion. The terrifying heat immediately caused the surrounding air to distort, and the heat waves rolled in. Even the crackling sound of the burning grass could be clearly heard by Cornelius in the distance.

　And it wasn't just one fireball; the female Rathalos immediately inhaled and exhaled a second and a third. To avoid these deadly air masses, Sibert immediately shortened the distance between himself and the female Rathalos. He calculated the distance, raised the Demon God Slash Blade high, and swung it down forcefully, still targeting the female Rathalos's thick lower limbs.

　The moment the blade touched the skin, a burst of blue-white electricity erupted. After the downward slash, Sibert pulled the blade back and then shifted to a thrusting stance. He thrust forward with all his might, then stepped forward, lowered his waist slightly, and with his entire body upright, he forcefully flicked the blade upward.

　The period during which the female Rathalos unleashed a series of breath attacks was the biggest and most obvious opening for her. Sibert was clearly aware of this as well. Facing Sibert's attempt to press his advantage, the female Rathalos, having finished her breath attack, reacted immediately. With steady movements, she lowered her body and quickly retreated a few steps. Sibert naturally noticed the female Rathalos's actions, but he was already powerless to stop the katana that was falling from his hand.

　After spewing a fireball, the female Rathalos, which had been crouching low, suddenly thrust upwards, using the momentum to flap its wings and nimbly somersault in the air. Unlike its previous horizontal tail swing, this time its tail attacked vertically from top to bottom. The spikes on the female Rathalos's long tail slammed hard into the male Rathalos armor set, causing Sibert to let out a scream before being sent flying.

　The roll on the ground helped Sibert create distance between himself and the female Rathian. Cornelius wanted to run over to help, but considering that Sibert was struggling to stand up, and the female Rathian had landed after spinning in the air, now facing the two of them again, Sibert tried his best to escape the area directly in front of the female Rathian, but his steps were somewhat unsteady.

　Presumably affected by the venom at the tip of the female Rathian's tail, Sibel is now poisoned. Cornelius retreated from the position facing the female Rathian's head and launched an attack using the Reverse Sand attack. This was done to attract the female Rathian's attention and give Sibel time to take the antidote. The female Rathian fell for the trick and turned to Cornelius, taking a deep breath before preparing to unleash a single fireball.

　The fireball didn't explode upon hitting the ground; instead, it flew straight towards Cornelius's upper body. Faced with the approaching, whistling energy ball, Cornelius sheathed his weapon, quickly dodged with a forward roll, and after dodging the Rathian's attack, he immediately got up, re-aimed at the Rathian, and fired several more LV3 normal bullets.

　Taking advantage of the opportunity, Sibel quickly drank the antidote and distanced himself from the Rathian. With his strength restored, Sibel approached the Rathian again from its blind spot. At this moment, the Rathian's attention was entirely focused on Cornelius. Facing the unsuspecting Rathian, Sibel believed this was the perfect opportunity.

　However, the enormous body that was so close suddenly trembled, turned around on the spot, and its thick, long tail swept across the surrounding space again. Sibert, who was approaching the female Rathalos, quickly retreated.

　On the other hand, Cornelius, who was far away from the Rathian, could continue firing without any worries. One LV3 ordinary bullet after another pierced into the Rathian's thigh, effectively accumulating damage. However, these simple bullets were far from enough to make such a huge beast feel threatened. Sibert got into position and prepared to approach the Rathian as before.

　However, the female Rathalos finished its movement relatively quickly this time, and when it stopped turning, it was facing Sibert. It can only be said that Sibert's luck was a bit bad. The enraged female Rathalos stretched out its body and let out a roar, "Roar! Howl!" The roar, which was full of energy, echoed all around. The female Rathalos then lowered its body and looked at Sibert with merciless eyes.

　At this moment, the female Rathian's chest shimmered with a dazzling white light, and blazing flames continuously drifted from its mouth. The female Rathian then flew into the sky and swiftly spat a dazzling white fireball in Sibert's direction. Sibert was caught off guard by the sudden fireball and didn't react in time. Just as the fireball was about to...

　Just as the fireball was about to reach her eyebrows, Sibert twisted her body desperately to avoid it.

　"Bang! Boom!"

　The fireball exploded upon hitting the ground, sending up a spiral of flames. Although Sibert wasn't directly hit by the fireball, the rising fire tornado still burned the armor behind him beyond recognition. Cornelius called out Sibert's name anxiously, but Sibert didn't answer. Instead, he jumped out from the side, covered in soot, as if to tell his teammate that he was alright.

　The female Rathian was now far beyond Cornelius's attack range. He put away his weapon, placed it on his back, and prepared to leave quickly. From Cornelius's perspective, Sibert's abilities were even better than he had imagined. Even under various restrictions that were completely different from usual, he was still constantly trying.

　For example, you might try to attack whenever you find an opening in your opponent's movements, even if it's just a tiny one, and be ready to do so at any time. But even if you manage to find an opening, you might get too close to the enemy and get hit by their tail whip. In addition, the recovery time after being hit by a dragon's roar will be longer, and you might get hit by a female Rathian.

　But all of this was just right for Cornelius. "That's about enough." As he muttered this, he noticed that the female Rathalos, which was relentlessly pursuing Sibeth, opened its mouth again, and the accumulated flames were about to erupt. Cornelius immediately took out a flash bomb from his item bag, pulled the pin to the point of triggering, and threw it decisively.

　Inside the tavern in Mejpoldan, perhaps because of the border issue, the unusual appearances of the young girl and Lan Mei, who were different from the hunters, did not cause much discussion. The hunters in the tavern only glanced at them before continuing to drink. Perhaps also because it was a border area, some hunters did not seem to have particularly good tempers, so fights often broke out here, just like this time.

　The young girl wasn't particularly concerned about the drunken, upright creature, but she felt it necessary to take the near-bump into Lan Mei seriously. She also overheard a hunter mention "Crimson Tail," which sounded like the name of some organization. Suddenly, a hunter shouted, "What's your hunter rank?"

　The young girl and Lan Mei exchanged a glance. They weren't hunters, so how could they possibly have a hunter ranking system? The hunters in the tavern burst into laughter at the young girl and Lan Mei's behavior. Some pounded the table, while others clapped and cheered with sarcastic expressions. However, the hunters of Crimson Tail didn't seem to have any intention of retaliating. They just silently drank their wine and didn't even stand up.

　Perhaps angered by this attitude, one of the hunters grabbed a large hammer next to him, while another hunter sitting at the same table grabbed his arm tightly and whispered, "Don't cause trouble." The man with the hammer tried to break free, but feeling the gazes around him, he just snorted and sat back down in his chair.

　The young girl and Lan Mei didn't know, but the so-called Crimson Tail was actually a group of guys who specialized in hunting low-danger monsters. They only dared to face monsters below the level of Steel. Although it was somewhat shameless, it was indeed useful for collecting materials. Thus, a specialized organization gradually formed in Mejepoltan. By the way, the female Rathalos that Sibert and Cornelius had just faced was a Steel.

　Ultimately, at the "invitation" of Crimson Tail, the little girl chose to defeat Crimson Tail fair and square through a competition. As for the form of the competition, it was, of course, a contest of eating barbecue. Melalus, who knew the outcome in advance, tried their best to cover their mouths, afraid that they would laugh out loud. Moreover, the losing side had to pay for the competition.

　The nosy hunters quickly emptied the tavern and transformed it into a competition arena. The competition was a contest between the young girl and the people of Crimson Tail to eat roasted meat. Whoever ate more would win, and the loser would be responsible for all expenses and the other party's food expenses for the next month. Of course, drinking was allowed during the competition, but alcohol would take up space in the stomach, so the Crimson Tail side chose not to drink.

　The young girl was different; she ordered a whole barrel of wine. Once everything was ready, Florence announced that the competition was officially beginning!

　The atmosphere on the scene instantly became tense. Compared to the ravenous Crimson Tail, the young girl was a little slower, but her advantage was that she ate at a steady pace. At first, when the hunters saw this stark contrast, they all cheered for Crimson Tail, and almost all of them thought that Crimson Tail would win.

　Ten minutes later, the Crimson Tail began to eat at a slower pace, but the young girl's pace remained unchanged, and the hunters began to sense that something was amiss.

　Thirty minutes later, Crimson Tail practically shoved the roasted meat into its mouth without chewing, swallowing it whole. The little girl continued eating the roasted meat at the same constant pace, and the hunters had already seen through everything.

　An hour later, Crimson Tail had already passed out, with meat juice still lying around her mouth. Her swollen belly looked like it would explode at the slightest touch, but the little girl was still eating the roasted meat at a steady pace, and even drank the whole barrel of wine.

　Two hours later, the young girl elegantly wiped her mouth. Two small mountains of uneaten food lay beside her, leaving the hunters utterly stunned. This was only because the girl had devoured all the meat in the tavern's stock before Florence declared the contest over.

　If their supplies hadn't run out, the hunters couldn't imagine how much longer they could have fed the young girl.

　However, the member of Crimson Tail who fainted on the ground and the member whose head was buried under the floorboards will not see the moment of their defeat. Nevertheless, the tavern will still hand over the bill to them in time, at least let them have a sweet dream before they wake up, when they will have to face a terrifyingly long bill.

　What? You mean that hunter buried his head in the floor like a carrot? Do you know why the Hua Feng bird didn't chase Uruqi away?

　Because these two things are completely unrelated!

　Volume 1: 451 - Spring Has Arrived

　When the contest ended and Florence announced the results, the tavern was initially silent. Then, the hunters spontaneously burst into exclamations and praises. They never imagined that such a small girl could eat so much food. Even after the Crimson Tail members collapsed from overeating, the little girl continued eating for over an hour. In the end, the hunters lost their appetite and watched the little girl eat meat. They were all impressed by her appetite.

　Even after the young girl and Lan Mei left the tavern, the hunters were still discussing the competition, mainly because the young girl had left a very deep impression on them. Having finished their initial probing, Sibert and Cornelius returned to the Mejepoltan outpost. Since they had left a large amount of equipment at the camp, the return journey didn't take too long.

　"How are your thoughts on facing this new monster for the first time?"

　"This new monster is much stronger than any monster I've ever seen before, but I've learned a lot from it." Sibert took off his Rathalos helmet, smiling broadly, and then repeated the phrase "I really have learned a lot."

　"Really?"

　Upon hearing Cornelius's question, Sibert countered, "The reason I wasn't allowed to use any tools during this hunt is probably because of me, isn't it?"

　"Why do you think so?"

　"I understand that you didn't use the Barrel G and the Mega Bomb to avoid causing unnecessary damage. But what about the Flashbangs and the traps I brought? I couldn't understand why I couldn't use those things before, but now I do. It was to let me observe your hunting methods carefully. I've really benefited from it. Combining all the details I observed has a truly impactful effect."

　“I didn’t think that much about it.” Cornelius opened his mouth, but still managed to say what he really thought. After an awkward laugh, Sibert shrugged, not agreeing with Cornelius’s statement.

　“I knew you would deny that it was you who showed me the extent of my power. Seeing that girl, Sereria, display abilities that I didn’t possess, did make me very anxious. I tried to learn that extraordinary intuition, but ultimately failed. But actually, I completely misdirected my efforts. Since it’s an ability unique to her, no one else can learn it. I obviously shouldn’t be too obsessed with things I don’t have. Instead, I should seek out what I can do. That’s what you showed me: the power of knowledge.”

　"The power of knowledge?" Cornelius looked even more confused than before.

　“Carefully investigate the habits of your opponents, observe their behavior patterns, and then predict their next move. Once you fully master this skill, you can hunt like you did today. Although I have always valued the collection of knowledge and information, I have clearly not done enough before. Only in that way can I find a safer and more effective mode of action. This is something that Sereria cannot do; it is my power.”

　"No, that's right. Although I've never met your sister, that's the trick. Everyone has their own familiar territory."

　"Brother and sister are both partners and rivals, but in the end we are still brother and sister, so there is no need for us to compete with each other. We just need to complement each other's weaknesses. I finally understand this now. Thank you, Mr. Cornelius."

　"Hmph, no need to thank me. I was just fulfilling part of the commission I was given. It's best that you noticed this during the hunt, so I don't have to explain it to you later."

　Cornelius was completely taken aback when Sibert thanked him for such a reason. To hide his embarrassment, he could only respond coldly to Sibert, "But speaking of which, Sibert, don't you feel that something's off in the tavern?"

　“Indeed, if those four people from Crimson Tail weren’t putting on some kind of performance art exhibition, something must have happened here.”

　"A lovely little kid defeated Crimson Tail, and it was even a barbecue eating contest! Welcome back, Mr. Cornelius, Mr. Sibert, how did the commission go?"

　Florence smiled and served the two of them beer with thick bubbles and sizzling grilled meat. Sibert also ordered an extra seafood fried rice. As a carb lover, Sibert always felt something was missing if he didn't eat rice. Cornelius cut a piece of meat that was easy to eat and said, "A cute little kid who can defeat the Crimson Tail? It can't be some kind of monster, can it?"

　“If it’s such a cute monster, well, it’s not impossible.” Florence’s words made Cornelius realize that she wasn’t joking. But if that were the case, it would prove that the little guy wasn’t a bad person. If he were a bad guy, Florence wouldn’t have this attitude. Cornelius still remembered how he accidentally knocked over the barrel of wine that Florence had just bought.

　That was a demon from hell! More terrifying than an enraged black horned dragon!

　When Melalu found the young girl and Lanmei, the streets were gradually being dyed red by twilight. The young girl and Lanmei decided to stay inside Mejboltan this time, and the money, goods and materials they had were enough for them to stay here for eight or ten years. The innkeeper greeted the young girl and Lanmei kindly and told them that the floor of the first-floor room would creak whenever someone passed by.

　Lanmei decisively chose the best spot on the second floor. The shop owner hadn't lied to them; the bed was large and soft. Seeing how readily the young girl and Lanmei agreed, the shop owner happily gave them a discount.

　"Thank you for your patronage. Judging from your attire, you two are also hunters? Since you've come to Mejeportan, you must be very confident in your abilities."

　"I'm not a hunter!"

　"Oh? Are you here for tourism?"

　"I've come to eat! Goodbye, grandpa!"

　Before the shop owner could react, the young girl took off running upstairs, shouting, "Hey, I'm only 43!" But the girl ignored the shop owner's voice and ran straight into the room before diving onto the bed.

　"Take off your shoes. You don't need to take off your shoes outside, since those furs rarely get dusty, but it's different here."

　Hearing Lanmei say that, the little girl reluctantly arched her body and then sat up from the bed. However, because the little girl had landed on the pillow when she fell onto the bed, she used the dragon horn to hold the pillow up as she sat up. Naturally, the little girl felt something on her head. Curious, she leaned back to see what it was.

　However, because the little girl fell down so quickly, she accidentally flung the pillow out. The pillow traced a beautiful arc and landed squarely on Melalu's head as she was packing her things. Melalu, who had just finished organizing her luggage and was about to stand up to celebrate, was knocked down by the pillow! The two Melalu next to her immediately lay down on her and started meowing, as if they were crying for a soldier who had fallen before victory.

　The little girl stared blankly at Melalu, then touched her head, finding nothing there. Seeing the little girl's dazed expression, Lanmei covered her mouth and laughed. The little girl didn't know what Lanmei was laughing at, so she didn't bother to think about it. She grabbed the rainbow-colored shoelaces on her shoes, pulled them off easily, and then kicked the shoes off.

　Lanmei walked over to Melalu with a smile, picked up the pillow next to her, and then patted Melalu's head. Melalu was naturally very happy to be able to make Lanmei laugh. Melalu and the others quickly tidied up their tools and began to prepare the evening's dessert. Considering the combination of sweet and savory, Melalu prepared mushroom pork jelly and strawberry cream pie.

　As for the drinks, Meralou chose Golden Taro Wine, which is a high-priced drink even in taverns. This is because the production process is difficult, starting with the raw material, Golden Taro. The raw material must be Golden Taro that is completely intact to ensure the purity of the brewed wine. Moreover, the taro must be steamed and boiled multiple times during the fermentation process, and there are certain requirements for the surrounding environment. This has led to Golden Taro Wine being known as a dream wine that is difficult to obtain.

　However, for young girls, the difficulty of making the wine is further reduced, and the Golden Taro Wine has a unique refreshing aroma. It might be a bit too strong for hunters, but it's nothing for young girls.

　Soon, Melalu had prepared the dessert, which was also a midnight snack. Sensing the call of the food, the little girl did a graceful flip and then rolled around a few times to successfully sit on the outside of the table. Lanmei desperately covered her mouth to stop herself from laughing out loud. The little girl's cheeks turned slightly red, and then she sat back down at the table and began to eat quickly.

　The bouncy meat jelly burst with rich flavor in her mouth, while the sweet cream, crispy crust, and fragrant liquor created an impressive culinary feast for the young girl. Because Melalu had prepared the meal and brought it to her, the girl was now eating in a position called "duck sitting" on the edge of the bed, her delicate white toes curled up involuntarily.

　However, compared to meat jelly and strawberry cream pie, Lan

　The younger sister glanced at the little girl's toes out of the corner of her eye, and couldn't help but think that they must taste pretty good too.

　Cough cough! Just as she realized she had such a thought, Lanmei blushed and choked on the golden taro wine she hadn't swallowed yet. Lanmei coughed loudly a few times to make her breathing easier. It was because of these coughs that the flush on Lanmei's face didn't seem so abrupt. The little girl looked at Lanmei worriedly. She wasn't worried that Lanmei had choked, but she was actually worried that Lanmei had wasted the food.

　But now that things have come to this, Lanmei has no mind to dwell on the young girl's impolite thoughts. In fact, it's normal for the young girl to have such thoughts. After adjusting her breathing, Lanmei continued to enjoy the food in front of her with the young girl. But for some reason, Lanmei couldn't help but look in the direction of the young girl.

　Could it be because of what happened during the day? The little girl had given the impolite upright creature a little lesson, but Lanmei didn't think it was anything particularly profound. However, Lanmei could definitely sense that the little girl's mentality had changed quite a bit after this molt. Of course, the little girl's core hadn't changed, but her appearance had changed. Simply put, the little girl was still the same silly and dull creature, but Lanmei felt that the little girl had matured a bit.

　Thinking of this, Lanmei looked at the little girl and saw that she was still as silly and cute as ever. However, Lanmei's gaze finally fell on the little girl's lips. The moist lips were a healthy pink. Lanmei suddenly thought of the little girl's appearance as a dragon girl when she first hatched, and the feeling of her lips when she was forcibly kissed. Lanmei couldn't help but touch her own lips.

　Lanmei gulped down a large glass of wine. She didn't understand what was wrong with her today, but since that was the case, she might as well go to sleep early! Lanmei quickly finished her meal and lay down on the bed. The little girl threw the last piece of pie into her mouth and announced the end of the midnight snack. Among them, the Melalurus were the fastest eaters. They happily tidied up the dishes, and finally, after piling the Fiery Bull Dragon's fur into a suitable shape, they cuddled together and fell asleep.