"Mmn... Hmmm... Mmm... Hm?" ［Yuna］

  She hummed quietly, she tilted her head, she shifted her eyes, and she thought ever so deeply. A young dy was thinking and p, her eyes brewing with a little bit of fusion and fliot knowing what to do.

  In her hands were colors, powders, pencils, and all sorts of tools to be used to what her heart desires. Yet she still felt empty about what to do, deg whether she should use light and i colors or dark and bold ones.

  Before her were several ures, eyes the color of gemstones and hair that of ptinum. They were all fair and geous, everyone a behold to behold in their hts. The sunlight seeping through the windows highlighting their beauties.

  "Ummm... Mistress... I move now?" ［Pro］

  "Stay still, Pro, we're still not do." ［Yuna］

  "But Mistress... It's been half an hour... I don't want to anymore..." ［Pro］

  Retorted the beautiful dy, tears now f in the er of her eyes, however, it was still of no use. Yuna tinued on with whatever she was doing, toug up the g dragon as she moved her hands here and there.

  The other dies looked at them with delight and curiosity, eyes sparkly as be. One in particur was extremely happy, giggling ever so lightly and openly as she watched Pro's face be painted with deje. It was her than Vega.

  "Fufufu! Our Pro is so pretty～! Mistress, I borrow your tools after this? I also want to try prettying up Pro." ［Vega］

  "Sed Sister! Don't you dare!" ［Pro］

  "Hm? Sure! I think that would help me out a lot too!" ［Yuna］

  "M-Mistress?! Why are you agreeing to this?! Sed Sister is definitely going to bully me again! i just know it!" ［Pro］

  "Hey! You're too harsh! I just want to pretty you up, you know?" ［Vega］

  Pro tried to plead, however, Yuna's will was absolute. It was now decided that Vega will be taking good care of her ter, prettying and dressing her up as much as she wants, spending their time away in what she so calls "fun".

  Veg was happy as be and Pro couldn't be any more different. The former now giggles as she got a new doll for herself, whilst the tter was holding back her tears as she anticipated what was looming up ahead for her.

  Meanwhile, oher side of the room, a couple ures were in utter silehey simply stared at the dies pying around, fusion and bewilderment clearly visible on their faces, clearly not uanding a sihing of what's happening.

  "opus, do you think we'll be subjected to that as well?" ［Kentaurus］

  "I don't know... But I clearly hope not. Look at the Mistress' eyes. It's like a predator. Even the fierce Pro is n." ［opus］

  "Truly bizarre... It must be a very powerful teique..." ［Rigel］

  ehe other four as they watched the se unfold. They still don't know what's happening, but they know full well they don't want to get involved in it. Just seeing Pro g silently like she was being bullied was more than enough

  Another day has arrived and life has never been more merry. After yesterday's hearty breakfast, Grey and Yu all around town on a date, going around all sorts of pces and experieng all sorts of hings they could.

  They didn't just go arouofar, but rushed away to other towns and cities as well, seeing what they have to offer and experieng them all for themselves. It was a very happy day filled with happy aing memories one could never fet.

  After which, they theurned home and fulfilled their promise with Liam. They all shared the afternoon snacks with one another, eating all sorts of sweets and telling all sorts of stories, simply enjoying the happy and peaceful times.

  "They're still at it, huh..." ［Grey］

  "Wele back, Master." ［Arcturus］

  "Yeah, I'm back... And it seems everyone's doing well...?" ［Grey］

  Now, there are only 2 days left before the Labyrinth of Thunder opens. Grey and Yuna decided to spend those two remaining days having fun, and not worry about all the problems they have. To simply enjoy life as it is.

  Though, it seems that Yuna is enjoying herself a little bit too much. Grey doesn't even know where to start. All she knows is that she was having fun applying make-up and dressing up the familiars... Yes, she's beeying up the familiars the whole day.

  It all started when suddenly, whilst they were zing around ihe young dy remembered that the familiars could actually transform into Salferine forms. Not just any Salferine forms, but exceptionally beautiful and geous o that.

  Yuna was especially fond of the female familiars' beauty which weren't any inferior to hers. They were all so beautiful, they could instantly catyone's attention even if they didn't try. Beauties which would surely rock the world.

  Seeing such beauty, Yuna's heart started to light abze. As a woman herself, there was no way she could just leave such beautiful bnk vases without doing a thing or two. She o move her hands and make sure they shine even brighter.

  "Mistress... Is it do...?" ［Pro］

  "No. We're not even halfway there. Just hang on tight, Pro." ［Yuna］

  "Uuu... Master, please save me... I'm begging you..." ［Pro］

  "Sorry, Pro... Right now, I'm just as powerless as you are. Don't worry, I'm sure it will be over sooner or ter... Probably..." ［Grey］

  "Master! That isn't reassuring at all, you know?!" ［Pro］

  Now, Yuna is using them all not only to see all sorts of different styles iy and fashion, but also to improve herself. Not only as a woman, but an alchemist as well. She has now gotten her hands on a few guinea pigs for her etic products.

  After all, they were all summoned with Grey and Yuna's blood. Except for a few minor differehey look unily simir to her. Whatever she ends up disc about them, she could also apply to herself.

  The familiars also had differeions to it. Vega was enthusiastic, Sirius was strangely curious aed, Capel and Aar were simply obedient, and of course, Pro was totally against it, still whining up 'til now.

  It was the most fun the young dy has had with make up for quite some time, and she 't wait to pick out the dresses she wants the familiars to wear. She just knows they'll all be pretty as princesses and be admired by many.

  "ht! e to think of it... Aren't your clothes right now made out of mana? Wouldn't it be a problem if I had you dress up with other clothing?" ［Yuna］

  "I am not sure about that as well, Mistress... But I do not think there would be any problems. We should still be fine, in anything." ［Sirius］

  "Hm? But aren't they teically your scales, though? Won't you bee naked dragons if I ged your clothes? You won't, right?" ［Yuna］

  "We most likely would not... I suppose..." ［Sirius］

  And now, they have entered yet araopic. After all, it was just the first couple tries sihe familiars started taking Salferine forms out of nowhere, all appearing with some sort of clothing already draped on them.

  Whether they were made of mana or the transformation of their scales. her Grey or Yuna still knows the truth, and there's only one way to find out. They simply o take them off, ge into new ones, and see what happens.

  "Okay! Boys, get out of the rht now. There's something we o see, that you shouldn't. Out you go now." ［Yuna］

  "Am I getting kicked ht now? I just arrived though?" ［Grey］

  "Doesn't matter. Get out of the room now, and don't e batil I call for you, okay? Ladies need privacy, you know." ［Yuna］

  Before long, Grey and the others were kicked out of the room, all of them still looking puzzled about what just happened. It was as if their room had bee a dressing room for celebrities, Grey still feeling flicted about what to feel.

  Thankfully, all of them also have other things to do. Poris is now ba Eliza's side, and opus aaurus are also unsummoning themselves to Galderia to honor the promise with the Guildmaster, bidding their goodbyes soon after.

  Meanwhile, the remaining three, namely Grey, Arcturus, and Rigel, are still standing by the front of the door in silehey soon started to walk down the corridors, their silent steps eg ever so subtly like whispers of the wind.

  "Ah! Big Brother! You're back! How is Big Sister?!" ［Liam］

  "She's fihere's just a couple things she had to do." ［Grey］

  Before long, Grey was greeted by aed child, running around the dining hall and finishing up the st of his chores. He was excited as be, full of enthusiasm as he spoke with Grey, his little bunny ears perking up and down.

  "Ohh... I want to see her again... She's always in her room..." ［Liam］

  "Hahaha. That's because she's a little busy at the moment. She'll probably be done iernoon. So for now, why don't you py with the puppies?" ［Grey］

  "Really?! I?!" ［Liam］

  "Of course! Oh, but you should finish your chores first. Only then will I have you py with them. We don't want Aunty Norma to be angry, after all." ［Grey］

  He was dejected for a little bit, but after a bit of cheering up from Grey, he was now high in cloud idying up the pd arranging the chairs and tables to their right pces. He was really aremely enthusiastic.

  Before long, Liam was finished with his little chores, and as Grey promised, he had him py around with Arcturus and Rigel, soon running ihe Dining Hall with his giggles and ughter floating around the pce, his bunny tail bobbing up and down.

  Thankfully enough, despite having a lot of fun, Liam was still being very mindful of his surroundings, making sure he doesn't cause troubles for others. He was only 5 years old yet he was already very siderate. He was a little angel rabbit.

  "Oh? That is...." ［Grey］

  Just as giggles and chuckles were adrift the pce, a sweet and appetizing fragrance also wafted through the air. It was ing from the kit, making one's stomach rumble just by smelling it. The smell of heaven just within reach.

  Of course, Grey knew full well what was happening. He didn't waste any more and soon headed towards the kit, a bright expression of excitement and anticipatio on his face, humming silently to himself.

  It wasn't long before he ehe pce, three familiar faces greeting him with delight, it was Norma, Shelma, and Nord, all waiting by the oven and chatting by themselves with such glee and happiness on their faces.

  "Oh, Grey, you're back already? That was quick." ［Nord］

  "Well, yeah... I was actually kicked out by my fiancée. She's practig make-up right now and doesn't want to get disturbed." ［Grey］

  "I see... Well, don't get too down now. Why don't we wait for the pie to bake. It's already been some time so it shouldn't take too long." ［Nord］

  Nord invited Grey and the tter quickly accepted. They soon waited for the pie to finish cooking whilst enjoying a merry chatー or at least, they were supposed to. However, Grey suddenly started taking out one ingredient after another.

  There was salt, milk, vinegar, eggs, sugar, food c, varact, butter, milk, cocoa powder, melted chocote, cheese, raspberries, flour, baking soda, shredded uts, ut milk, buttermilk, and many more.

  An array of various and wonderful ingredients were dispyed atop the kit table, and soon enough, Grey also took out some mixing bowls, a mixer, and a couple pans of small sizes. Of course, he also wore an apron for style.

  After all, Norma and the others weren't just making pie for fun. They were exging recipes with Grey, the former their famous Triple Berry Pies, whilst Grey offered to make some Red Velvet Pancakes and ut Cream Pancakes.

  "Hm? Are you making your dishes already, Grey?" ［Shelma］

  "I was thinking of doing it ter, but since I'm here already, I thought I'd just do it while I have the time. It seems like the pies will take a little bit of time as well." ［Grey］

  "I see... Then, I also help out?" ［Shelma］

  "Sure. Just make sure to follow along, Missus Shelma." ［Grey］

  There was no time to waste. As soon as Grey took out the ingredients, Grey then started moving and Shelma followed his lead. He first separated the ingredients for the two recipes, pg the on ingredients iween.

  The first dish Grey decided to make was the Red Velvet Pancakes.

  First, Grey took out a mixing bowl and whisking together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, aing it aside. He theed another mixture with milk and vinegar, letting them rest for a couple minutes.

  After which, Grey then poured the milk and vinegar mixture into another mixing bowl, soon adding sugar, eggs, melted butter, a few drops of varacts, and red food c to spice up the looks of the dish, adding the dry mixture slowly but surely.

  A little bit of butter over the preheated pan ter, Grey then poured and spread the finished batter, creating circles oer another. He made sure to cook them until bubbles appeared, flipping them over the other side soon after.

  Grey tihe process until several pancakes were made, humming to himself as he ehe fresh velvet color. Shelma followed after him, taking her sweet time as she slowly learned of the recipe oep at a time.

  "Grey, whie here is the Varact again...?" ［Shelma］

  "Oh, it's this one here, Missus Shelma." ［Grey］

  "This, I see... Oh my! It smells srant!" ［Shelma］

  For the cream cheese gze, Grey simply took out another mixing bowl, then whisked around some cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and varacts, mixing them until it reached a smooth sistend fluffy texture.

  With the gze now done and dusted, he then chilled it with a little bit of ice magic, making it more viscous before p it atop the red velvet pancakes, finishing the dish with a little garnish of some fresh raspberries. Red Velvet Pancakes plete!

  However, the cooking session was still far from over. With Grey now doh the Red Velvet Pancakes, he then started taking out the redients. There were quite a lot of simir ingredients, only a few differences here and there.

  However, this time, rather than Shelma, it would be Nord watg and learning from him. The former was still busy learning the previous one so she doesn't have the time and leeway to do so. Her husband had graciously taken her pce.

  "I'll be in your care, Grey," ［Nord］

  "Hahaha. There's o be so nervous, Mister Nord. It's a really simple recipe so I'm sure you'll get it the first time." ［Grey］

  "Well, I sure do hope so." ［Nord］

  All kidding aside, Grey soon moved his hands once again and Nord followed after him. He first mixed flour, sugar, salt, shredded uts, baking powder, baking soda, and butter, mixing them together as sistently as possible.

  Soon after it was time for the wet ingredients to follow, eggs, buttermilk, milk, varacts, and ut milk, mixing them all until they became smooth. He made sure to add a bit more sugar and salt to bahe mixture for everyoastes.

  With the batter now plete, all that was left was to cook the pancakes. Grey soon took out yet another frying paed it, and poured the batter, then making sure to spread it evenly and waiting for it to cook.

  "Wa... Was that really all there is to it?" ［Nord］

  "Yeah. I did tell you it's a pretty easy recipe, didn't I? Even Liam should be able to perfect this with enough practice." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! With how easy it is, it should make the perfeack." ［Norma］

  The only thio do was wait for the pao turn a golden brown color, then flipping it, and doing the same for the other side. After the pancakes were cooked, all that was left to do rinkle some shredded uts, ut cream, and sugar.

  Red Velvet Pancakes on one side and ut Cream Pancakes on another, with the Triple Berry Pie now also finished baking, a cacophony of sweet and fragrant sts wafted throughout the kit, arousing everyone's appetites.

  Of course, what is cooking without a bit of taste-testing?

  After all were finished, everyohen took some fining knives and some forks for themselves. They sliced the sweets of their choice, filling their little ptes up and soon taking a bite of them, fvors exploding in their mouths.

  There was sweetness, there was creaminess, and there was fluffiness. The Red Velvet was sweet, with a hint of cocoa, tartness, and sourness. The ut Cream was very sweet with a punch of ut cream, and the Triple Berry Pie was sweet and juicy, the fvor of different berries dang in harmony.

  Everything was sweet but not too overwhelming. They were very tender and fluffy as well, caressing their mouths with delight aement. It felt like they were all little children again, simply enjoying their joyous lives.

  "Waah～! What's this? What are you eating?" ［Liam］

  And soon enough, a little rabbit came ihe kit, quickly peering towards the kit table as soon as he saw the sweets dispyed atop. His eyes were sparkling and his mouth was drooling, looking as curious as be. So adorable.

  "Hahaha. Would you like to eat some, Liam?" ［Grey］

  "Yeah! I want to eat! It smells sweet and looks delicious!" ［Liam］

  "Hahaha. Then go and wash your hands. I'll get you a serving," ［Grey］

  The little rabbit didn't waste any time. As soon as Grey instructed him, he then started running towards the kit sink and soon washing, bubbles f and popping oer another, a bright smile blooming on his face.

  Without further ado, Little Liam headed towards the table and Grey handed him a pte of sweets, filled with a pair of pancakes and a slice of pie. His eyes sparkled even brighter, glee painted all over his adorable face.

  He took his spoon and pierced the pancakes like a mighty warrior. Soon, he braved himself, then opening his mouth as he ped through the pancakes. Red Velvet and Cream Cheese exploding in his mouth. It was a wondrous surprise.

  "Waah～! Yummy～! I want to eat more!" ［Liam］

  "Now, now, don't be too greedy. Eat the ones on your ptes first." ［Shelma］

  "Okay～!" ［Liam］

  There was nothio be said. As soon as Liam had a taste of the pancakes and pie, he quietly sat himself down the chairs and ate in silence. A p and a nom, eg in the air repeatedly, a smile never fading away.

  It was only when Liam saw the familiars, stopping his fork and looking them in the eyes. He then looked ba his pte and to the familiars once more, an obviously troubled expression painted on his face.

  "Big Brother! the puppies eat too? I want to share!" ［Liam］

  As it seems, it looks like Liam already siders the familiars his friends, and as such, he wahem to enjoy the same sweetness he was sav. He was not only an adorable child, but one benevolent and siderate as well.

  "It's alright, Liam. I'll serve them some too. Just eat all of those yourself." ［Grey］

  "Yaay～! Thank you so much, Big Brother!" ［Liam］

  How could he have the heart to turn down such a cutie?

  Without wasting any more time, Grey then took a couple more ptes and started slig up the and dividing the pancakes, serving Arturus and Rigel serving one of each sweets, aing them enjoy themselves after a couple weeks of work.

  They chatted, they ughed about, and they pyed around. Grey had brought out some of the board and card games from before, and everyone was having the time of their lives, smiling ever so happily whether they win or lose.

  Soon enough, a set of footsteps echoed in the air and the stairs started to creak a little. A familiar figure had e down, a bright smile of satisfa on her fad five little puppies following after her. It was Yuna and the familiars.

  "Ahh! I k! I knew I smelled something sweet! So you were already done cooking the pancakes! Why didn't you call me?" ［Yuna］

  "Well, you did tell me to stay out of the room, didn't you?" ［Grey］

  "Ah, I did... I did say that... Still, you could have called me, you know?" ［Yuna］

  "Now, now, there's o bme someone. Here, I already reserved some slices for you. Make sure to enjoy them." ［Grey］

  And apparently, it was because the young dy had smelled something sweet all the way from their room. She was a little pouty at first after finding out she was left out, but after taking a bite of the sweets, her lips immediately broke into a smile.

  "So Good～! I should have e down sooner!" ［Yuna］

  She was high and happy, humming ever so merrily to herself as she took some bites and blissfully enjoyed herself. She soon took her seat beside Liam, and had a sweet and friendly chat with the little rabbit, talking about sweets with joy on their faces.

  The same joy which could also be found in Vega's smiling and happy face. However, a totally different story could be said about Pro. There were no smiles nor joy, just exhaustion aion as she moped on the floor.

  Normally, it would be her who would be trying to cheer up Aar who ro, however, today was the opposite. The horrors she faced whilst getting make-up and dressed up... It was something she's never faced before... She is terrified...

  It must have been difficult, Pro. You've done well. Here, eat some sweets and make yourself feel a little better. I'm sure you'll fet it one day. ［Grey］

  Master... That... Mistress said we'll still tiomorrow... ［Pro］

  Grey tried to cheer her up, however, all he did was make it even worse. Apparently, Yuna was still far from over, and she'll be relying on the familiars' help from now on. Just imagining the future was enough to make Pro shiver. A poor little pupper.

  Umm... Well... Good luck... I'm sure you make it.,. Maybe... ［Grey］

  ... Master... ［Pro］

  Pro's horrors tinue.

  CHAPTER 433 END