Chapter 4 - ‘Does He Really Just Think of Her as a Little Sister?’ (1/2)

They decided to head straight to the Origin Cave after collecting their loot. It's already almost sunset, and Little Eu is starting to feel somewhat tired.

The Divine Lord summons a magic nimbus cloud to ride on and continue to their next destination. It would roughly take an hour to reach the caves, and it is almost dinner time. He took out several lunch boxes from his storage as he hands over one to her.

”You must be starving. Eat this before we reach our destination.” He said as he is handling the black box to her.

The magical black box is simple, yet beautifully crafted esthetically, with golden hand-drawn design on the cover. The Divine Lord loves painting, and she recognizes his work.

She can't help smiling as she examines the exquisite design as she replied in a grateful tone, ”Thank you. I promise to cook for you next time.”

She marvels at the craftily arranged and segregated contents of the box. The food is simply beautiful as she savors on the mouthwatering aroma. Little Eu enjoys the scent before picking up her utensils, and she said, ”I never knew you could cook.”

His face slightly reddens as he looks away. He was eating his lunch boxed meal too as he responded coldly, ”I can't. Just eat.”

The Divine Lord attempted learning how to cook before and ended up almost burning an entire mountain. After a few attempts with the same result, he decided to drop the idea and surrendered.

He has to admit that he doesn't have an affinity with it as he forgoes his persistence. He doesn't want to cause trouble and create a pandemonium from trying to gain the skill.

The little girl wanted to apologize, but seeing his gloom expression, she refrains herself from mentioning it again. She just lowered her head, trying to hide her amused expression.

The Divine Lord is rarely embarrassed and shows his weakness. She has an urge to tease him but halted on the thought. She honestly wanted to laugh as well, but she is afraid he'll throw her out of the cloud or took away her share.

The Divine Lord seems to have read her thoughts as his face twitch a few times before letting it go. He is suppressing himself from bursting out in a fit and thought, 'Is it wrong to have a weakness?! Oh, this cheeky little girl.'

It's already sunset, and everything is tinted with red-orange color when they reached their destination. Rainbow-colored fireflies start to gather around the lake by the secluded bamboo grove. The scenery can only be described as simply enchanting.

She could sense the strong Ancient Seal cast in the area. A series of spells are intertwined and carefully woven together to create this ingenious combination.

”Shall we proceed?” the Divine Lord simply said in his melodious deep enchanting voice.

She can't help her excitement as she follows him in front of the concealed entrance. The method is rarely used nowadays as her eyes sparkle in anticipation.

With the wave of his hand, a beautiful magic door adorned with colorful runes appeared before them. Little Eu can feel the strong magic and seals protecting the place.

The little girl is trying her best to conceal her excitement as she will squeal and leap for joy if she could. Her face is beet red, and her eyes are glued, not leaving the beautifully crafted magic door. She is awestruck.

The Divine Lord beside her is watching her fl.u.s.tered face. He controls himself, not tease her, or burst into a fit of laughter. Instead, he remained silent, observing the little girl.

Normal girls won't be interested in Ancient Arts and its machinations. Its existence is unknown even in Mystic Spirit and finds it peculiar that it has caught her interest.

”You are indeed a strange child.” he murmured.

He shook his head as he thought of getting jealous over a spell cross his mind. He could only sigh as he shoves the thought at the back of his head and focuses on the task at hand.

He leans closer as he finally whispered to her ear, ”You can try opening the door by yourself if you like.”

”Can I? Really? This door is so Ancient. I truly can't believe I am in the presence of such marvel. This feeling is so overwhelming ... mystifying and incredibly fluttering... Not to mention, it is extremely exquisitely well crafted. It's so heartwarming...” she rambles on her confession.

The Divine Lord can't believe all the compliments it received. He started having the urge to break down and burn the magic, sealed door if he could. How can a mere door gain so much affection from her?

He turned to the door as if he has found his rival. After a long evil stare, he can't help chuckling and ridicules himself. He can't believe himself getting jealous over an inanimate object because of this girl. He is being so irrational.