Trapped in Beast World: My Husbands Are All Animals! Novel

Chapter 7 Build a Stove .07 : +10 Free Coins " Sure , " Ardenia answered without hesitation . Her pocket space was full of random junk , but it lacked all the essentials - firewood , grains , oil , salt , sauces ... She took the pouch of salt from Halden's hand , pinched off a small chunk , and tossed it into the pot . As the stew boiled over high heat , the broth grew thicker and richer . Before long , the fragrance drifted across the area , and several nearby therians poked their heads out curiously .

After yesterday's meal , word had spread fast - everyone in the tribe now knew that Ardenia could cook , and her food smelled incredible . Tobias caught the scent too . Ever since he'd tasted her cooking the day before , he'd realized that everything he'd eaten before that had been nothing but slop compared to it . And that day's aroma was even stronger . His mouth watered uncontrollably , but he said to her at the river last night . Couldn't bring himself to go over - especially after what he'd " It's about ready , " Ardenia announced .

" It'd taste even better with noodles , but this will have to do . " She disappeared into the trees again , plucking a handful of wild grass from a small dirt mound . After chopping it finely , she tossed it straight into the pot . Halden watched in stunned silence . The vivid red broth mixed with the specks of green looked not only beautiful but even more fragrant . He saw her take out a container and fill it generously with the stew . His throat bobbed . Is this ... for me ? A moment later , Ardenia held the bowl out toward him . " I made too much and can't finish it all .

This one's for you . Don't worry - it's not poisoned . " She's really sharing food with me ?! Halden's cold gray - blue eyes flickered , though his face stayed expressionless . His gaze , however , never left the bowl of tomato stew . He took it carefully , gave a quiet grunt in response , and lowered his head . The aroma was irresistible . He couldn't wait another second and took a sip . It was hot - but delicious .

The meat was tender , soaked in tangy , savory broth that burst with flavor the moment it hit his tongue , Halden's beautiful eyes softened slightly with pleasure , and Ardenia noticed . Honestly , if only he didn't hate me so much . He was exactly her type from head to toe . Too bad once the Moon Tide Festival is over , we'll go our separate ways . And really , with the way I look right now , who in their right mind would even want mer 1/4 13:05 Tue , Dec 30 GO Chapter 7 Build a Stove 079 +10 Free Coins She crouched to ladle the rest of the stew into another bowl - just as Tobias showed up .

He didn't say a word , just stared at the bowl in her hands with a pitiful expression . " I only made enough for two , " Ardenia explained . " Halden brought the meat today ." Tobias understood immediately . Whoever provided the ingredients got to eat . Without a word , he turned and went back to his own cave . Right . Back to my roast meat. But why does it taste so dry all of a sudden ? What does that red broth taste like ? D * mn it , she didn't give me any . Is it because I was too harsh last night ? He gnawed through half a roasted leg of lamb .

He was full , but every bite felt bland and lifeless - nothing like the roasted duck Ardenia had made the day before . Meanwhile , after finishing his meal , Halden got up and washed all the pots and dishes himself . Ardenia watched , quietly impressed . Ugh , even more charming now . Handsome , helpful , and tidy ? Perfection . After breakfast , she picked out a patch of open ground not far from her cave . Once she confirmed the smoke wouldn't drift back into her living space , she rolled up her sleeves and got to work . First on the list - a proper stove . She knew exactly what to do .

Back in her days on the mountain , everyone had lived self - sufficiently , and their hands - on skills had been top - notch . And just like that , she began . Because honestly , life without a kitchen wasn't much of a life at all . It was the wrong season to find dried grass , and she hadn't prepared any in advance . After a moment's thought , Ardenia decided she might as well build a half - cement stove instead . Why half - cement ? Well , because she didn't have much of a choice .

She spent the morning wandering around the mountain , getting some exercise while searching for limestone - the main ingredient for making cement . But once she found it , another problem arose : the stones were huge , far too heavy for her to move . Just as she was standing there helpless , Halden appeared . The man - his furry beast ears twitching slightly atop his head - walked over without a word , picked up one of the massive stones , and carried it away as if it weighed nothing . He didn't even ask what she was doing . He'd been keeping an eye on her since morning .

At first , he hadn't thought he'd find another excuse to help her , but then this opportunity came along . He didn't know what she was up to , but if helping meant he'd be rewarded with another meal later , he wasn't about to pass it up . That bowl of tomato stew from the morning had completely conquered his taste buds - one serving wasn't nearly enough . The thought of more food alone gave him strength . 2/4 13:05 Tue , Dec 30 GO Chapter 7 Build a Stove He made two trips back and forth , carrying all the limestone Ardenia needed . " What next ? " Halden asked .

" Next comes the hard labor , " she said with a groan . 79 +10 Free Coins Her techniques had been severely suppressed ; otherwise , she could have crushed those rocks with a single palm strike . But she couldn't - not anymore . She'd already tested her limits the other day in the mountains . She was perfectly aware of her current strength - or lack thereof - which was why she'd chosen to stay put here . After all , the original Ardenia's father was the tribe's chieftain . Even if he disliked his daughter , he'd still protect her to some extent .

Halden's low voice pulled her back to the present . " What do you need me to do ? I can help . " Ardenia's eyes lit up . " Really ? That's great ! How about this - if you crush all these stones for me , I'll handle your meals for the day . Deal ? " Halden didn't reply . He simply drew back his arm and began pounding the stones with his fists . Ardenia's mouth fell open in disbelief - apparently , that meant he'd agreed . But what truly stunned her was just how tough his fists were .

Every punch landed with a deep crack , and within moments , the large limestone blocks were shattered into fine chunks . Once crushed , the limestone was easy to work with . Though her techniques were limited , she could still summon fire - barely enough for her " half - cement " project . The conditions weren't ideal , but she'd make do . " I'll need some clay too , " she said , gesturing to show how much she needed . She looked at Halden uncertainly . It was hard physical work , and in his eyes , she probably wasn't worth the effort .

After all , asking for help twice in a row might be pushing it . To her surprise , Halden agreed without hesitation . Relief flooded through her . To build a proper stove , both limestone and clay were essential . While Halden went to fetch the clay , Ardenia summoned her flame again , heating the limestone he'd broken down . The fire roared until the stones turned chalk - white , and only then did she finally stop . I'm pooped ! She wiped her sweat away , smearing tears and soot across her face . At least I must've burned some fut today .

Once the lime was done , she shaped several clay bricks and left them to dry . She hadn't had a moment's rest all morning . By the time the sun climbed overhead , she took another trip into the nearby grove . She'd spotted some mulberry trees there earlier in the day , heavy with ripe fruit . 13:05 Tue , Dec 30 GO Chapter 7 Build a Stove +10 Free Coins Maybe it was because this ancient forest hadn't been touched by pollution - the mulberries here were enormous , each one plump and dark , almost the size of her thumb . They looked delicious .

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