Chapter 35: 35: Cute.
For the next seconds, Commander Lynn didn’t move at all. He felt his heart race while he felt his cheeks flush. He stayed like that, stiffened, staring at her fingers.
"What happened?" Ayra asked.
"Nothing." He immediately stepped backwards, getting up and leaving her fingers. "I forgot to let you know. Lord Ash has granted you a new home in the tribe. Tomorrow, you’ll be packing into the new house that will be ready for you," he explained.
Ayra blinked. "Oh, is that..." A home for her? She guessed that meant she wasn’t leaving here anytime soon. She smiled at him. "Too bad, we won’t be able to stay together. Do you feel sad?"
"I’m only carrying out my duty. I don’t feel anything," he said, putting on a cold and emotionless look of a soldier on duty.
Ayra scoffed. "So boring," she said as she stared at her fingers. "Thanks again."
"Brother!"
A loud voice came from behind as Ayra looked up to see a familiar face rush in. It was a teenage white wolf beastman. Lynn’s younger brother specifically. The same C-rank beastman Ayra had soothed earlier.
She smiled at the sight of the young man. He looked like a mini version of Lynn. But he was smiling more. He had a bright smile on his face as he stared at Ayra, his white ears complimenting those silver hair.
"Brother! You didn’t tell me the female was awake! I wanted to come and visit her," he said enthusiastically as he went to stand before Ayra.
"She’s tired. She wants to rest. So go now," Commander Lynn said in a cold tone.
But his brother didn’t seem to care. The teen immediately bowed down to Ayra who was surprised.
"I was told that you saved me! I’m so grateful! Thanks a lot for saving me from death!" The enthusiastic youth took her hands and shook them endlessly.
Ayra smiled with a nod. "Ah.. no problem at all. It’s a pleasure!" She could conclude that this was the best personality she had met so far here. This teen was just friendly and fun.
"Don’t worry! I’ll reward you for what you did for me. I’ll make sure of it," he said with a bright smile.
"Now go. Leave her to rest," Commander Lynn said.
"Don’t be too cold. You have to treat her well for saving me too," the youth said as he turned to Ayra with a smile. "By the way, my name is Rai! I’m his younger brother! Don’t mind his cold and aloofness. He’s boring, you can always ignore him," he smiled. "So what’s your name?"
"Ayra," she smiled.
"Oh! Nice name! So what do you want to eat! I’ll prepare it for you! I’m a better cook than my brother! Don’t ever try his meal or you’ll die," Rai insisted.
"Hey, go out now," Lynn insisted.
"Okay okay. Sure. I’ll be leaving," Rai said as he turned to Ayra again. "I heard you’re an F-rank vicious female who bullies people and all. My friends told me about it. Also that you’re an ugly weak female and all..."
"Rai..." Commander Lynn called.
But he ignored him and continued. "But don’t worry, I defended you. You saved me and I also heard today that you saved some men. So you’re not evil as they say at all. You’re not even weak at all because I heard you saved the men alone! Everyone is talking about it! I think they’ll all understand and like you soon!"
"Plus, you’re also so pretty," he smiled as he leaned closer to stare at Ayra’s face.
Ayra leaned backwards with a smile. "Oh, thanks a lot. Thanks."
"Would you like to marry me in the future then??"
"..."
"Rai!" Commander Lynn snapped as he pulled him backwards. "Leave her alone."
"Don’t mind me at all," Rai smiled. "We can be friends!"
Ayra smiled. "Sure sure. We’re friends!"
He smiled. "Good! I’ll leave you then before brother beats me up. See you again," he smiled as he took off to report his findings to his friends excitedly.
Ayra couldn’t stop laughing and smiling as soon as he left. She looked up to meet Commander Lynn’s eyes on her.
"What? I think your brother is actually quite cute and fun."
"..."
Commander Lynn blinked while staring at her. His poker face still on.
Ayra smiled. "What? Don’t worry, I still believe you’re cute."
"I don’t need that," he said as he turned.
"Where are you going?" She asked.
"You should take a break and rest. You’ve had a long day," he said as he left without further words.
Ayra watched him leave with a smile as she shook her head. "Strange..." She said.
[Ding]
[Mate stat]
[Host, Congratulations! Commander Lynn’s Affection Level is spiking!]
[+7]
[Black Wolf: 15%]
Ayra raised an eyebrow. "Interesting, I guess he actually is getting shy and all."
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Soon that evening, while Ayra was still in there, Commander Lynn soon made his way in.
She sat up at the sight of him. "Why are you....?"
He was carrying a bowl as he made his way to come stand before her. He hesitated as though he was practicing what to do. And then he stretched out his hands and offered the bowl to her.
"..." Ayra blinked and stared at the bowl in his hand. It was soup. "This is...?"
"Lord Ash instructed they prepare something for you to warm yourself up with. Since you’re bearing his cub, you have to take care of yourself then," he insisted with his casual tone.
"..." Ayra slowly nodded while she stared at the soup.
[Ding]
[Commander Lynn has prepared soup for you on his own accord and by himself!]
[Commander Lynn’s Affection Level has spiked!]
[+ 5]
[Black wolf: 20%!]
[Congratulations Host, Improved stats]
[Soothing Capabilities: +5 = 60%]
Ayra couldn’t help but smile as she stared at the soup. "Did you prepare this?"
He said nothing.
"Your brother said you weren’t so good at cooking though."
"You can leave it if you don’t want. I’ll ask them to toss it away..."
"No.." Ayra took it from him. "That would be such a waste," she said smiling at him. "Thanks for your consideration."
"It’s not my..."
"You can’t fool me."
"..."
Commander Lynn cleared his throat as he turned to leave. "You should get some rest."
"Aren’t you going to come and sleep too?"
"Night patrol," he casually said as he walked off.
Ayra smiled as she shook her head. "What an oddball," she said as she stared at the bowl in her hand. "Cute."
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