Kiro wakes up on his bed , naked and patched . All he can remember is that he passed out in the living room . He lifts his head to see Luchia resting her head on the bedside .
-Luchia , Luchia , wake up .
Luchia wakes up and immediately jumps at Kiro hugging him and crying.
-Relax , I'm fine ...
-I thought you....you -and she starts crying aloud.
-It's alright now , now can you get off me , it hurts .
-I'm sorry , you worried me so much
She wipes the tears off her face , gets up and ask with a wailing:
-What happened to you .
-I got attacked by some beastmen in my way home .
"I wonder what would happen if I told her I'm the reaper"
She wipes off her tears once again
-I got so worried , I thought you would ..... would - she starts crying again.
-I have a better idea , what if you cooked something for us .
-There is nothing to cook
"I forgot that I haven't collected the groceries yet"
-Well I should go get some food .
-No , you haven't recovered yet , you shouldn't move
Kiro gets up and looks at Luchia
-I feel much better , besides , I'd rather die from injuries than from hunger.
-Don't you ever say that.
Kiro looks down and forgets his naked.
-Luchia , where are my clothes ?
-Ohh , I got them off you so I could patch you up , besides they were covered in blood so I had to wash them.
Kiro grabs his blanket and casually ties it around his waist.
-Tell me when my clothes are dried , don't forget to sew them . Then make me a tea and bring it to the living room .
-I got it
Kiro walks to the living room and sits on the sofa in front of the fireplace .
"Now that I think about it Vesper was talking about a letter yesterday , I wonder what it is about."
Luchia enters the room carrying a cup of basil tea.
-Hope you like it
Kiro takes a sip of the tea and rests his head on the sofa .
-I also sewed your clothes , they are ready.
-Good , bring them here.
Luchia brings to Kiro his clothes and his weapons . Kiro gets up and turns to Luchia :
-Would you mind leaving the room ?
-Certainly
Luchia leaves the room and Kiro starts to dress up .
-Well I'm going to get the groceries .
-No , you haven't recovered yet
Kiro drinks his tea and heads out but Luchia blocks his way .
-I cannot let you go
-I'll be back soon , time leap
The time slows down , Kiro leaves the mansion and heads to collect the food carriage , he made sure to take with himself the money needed . Luchia just saw Kiro disappear into thin air. She sure was surprised . Meanwhile Kiro arrived at the meeting spot and starts waiting as usual. Time passes , Kiro spots a girl carrying a carriage with the groceries Kiro ordered. It was the guild's receptionist . She approaches Kiro and says:
-Do you know how heavy this is .
-I thought they would send someone to deliver it .
-You are a wanted man , remember , besides no one wanted to deliver this here , everyone is terrified by the recent beastmen attacks.
-I see
Kiro takes the carriage , pays the receptionist and heads to the mansion
-I should be going , have a good day - and he leaves
Kiro arrives back at mansion while taking a little time to observe the garden.
-Luchia , come here and help me .
Luchia rushes outside and helps Kiro with the goods and she asks :
-How did you do that?
-You simply weren't paying attention to me so I just ran .
-But I didn't hear any footsteps .
-I don't have time to explain to you .
They deliver the food in the mansion then Luchia says .
-A man came by and told me to give you this letter.
-Give it here.
"This must be the letter Vesper was talking about , I wonder what is it.
Come at the stables at dusk "
-That's it?
-That's what ?
-Nothing , Now cook us something , would you .
-I thought you would never say that .
-Luchia wait.
-What ?
-I want you to cook something special , but I have to tell you the recipe.
-Go ahead , tell me.
-Heat a pan at medium high and add oil. Sear beef slices in the pan, and add sugar, soy sauce, and Sake when the color of meat has started turning. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook them about a short time. Adjust seasonings and don't forget to add a bit more soy sauce .
-What ?
-I guess today I'll be helping you in the kitchen .
-But I..
-Do you know how long has it been since I tried Sukiyaki for the last time?
-Suki... what?
-Just help me at the kitchen .
-As you wish.
Kiro starts heating the pan , adds oil and slices meat and adds sugar, soy sauce and sake . He added the rest of the ingredients and cooked them for a short while. he adds a bit more soy sauce and he's finished . Luchia just stood there watching in amazement.
-Can you set the table ?
-Of course .
Luchia sets the table and Kiro serves the food to Luchia and himself. Luchia tries it and her face sparks.
-What is this ?
-Sukiyaki
-It's.....It's... It's just wonderful
Kiro tries it for himself . He missed the taste of Japanese food .
-What's wrong?
-Nothing , It's just been a while since I ate something as good as this.
They both start eating. As soon as they finish Kiro stands up and leaves the dining room.
-Where are you going ?
-I have to take care of something i should be going .
-Just ... be careful .
-It's my life on the line ,of course I will be careful . - then he leaves the mansion and heads to the stables . It was dusk , As soon as he reaches the stables Kiro meets Cyrian there .
-What are you doing here?
-I received a letter , just as you did . I wonder why he brought us here.
-Well , we'll see .
They spot a carriage coming at them . The door of the carriage opens and Vesper shows himself.
-What are you waiting for gentlemen ? Get in , we are celebrating today aren't we?
-Where , in the carriage?
-In my mansion of course .