Chapter 197

Chapter 197 – Late Night Snack

“Wow, Lolan called me a pig, I feel so sad,” Alena hugged Lily beside her, pretending to cry.

“But being Lolan’s pet pig doesn’t seem so bad either,” Lily did not offer comfort but hesitated, considering betrayal. The food Lolan made was delicious, and Bumansa’s pastries were also a favorite. It was hard to choose between them.

“Dinner is ready.” Nia carried a pot out of the kitchen, wearing heat-resistant gloves.

“Lily, you’re actually hesitating. You’ve already betrayed us so easily,” Alena sighed at her teammate’s lack of determination, then went to serve herself.

When she lifted the lid, the fragrant steam from the rice simmering gently wafted towards her. “It really smells good,” she couldn’t help but praise.

On another stove in the kitchen, the alchemy furnace still glowed red. Inside the pot, the soup continued to boil. Lolan Hill added the last bit of green onion and then turned off the stove, taking out the magic crystal and placing it in a safe cabinet before bringing the pot over to the table. Around the table, a group of hungry girls had gathered.

“Yeling, stop reading and come eat,” Lolan called Yeling, who was lying on the side reading. Six people began their late-night snack around the table.

“Mmm, thank you, Lolan big sister.”

Initially, there were only Lolan Hill and her roommates, but one day when Bumansa and her roommates came by and saw them having a late-night snack, they were invited to join the meal.

Now, not only did they have to feed their dorm mates, but the neighbors often came over too. Lily openly joined in, while Yeling claimed she came to read, though she often arrived just in time for meals. She felt a bit awkward, always waiting until Lolan called her before happily walking over.

“What did you make tonight?” Lily curiously looked into the pot, the white steam momentarily obscuring her view.

“Eat and find out; whatever Lolan makes, I love it,” Alena said, dipping a spoon into the pot.

“Don’t grab it, that piece of meat is mine,” Alena scooped up a lot of meat with her spoon, and Letis anxiously used chopsticks to pin down the large rib bone.

In the crimson clay pot were pink lotus root and ribs, floating with a few bits of green onions, emitting a pleasant aroma.

Nia first sipped some hot soup, feeling warm all over. “So comfortable,” she smiled happily.

Lolan Hill picked up a piece of pink lotus root with her chopsticks. Steam rose from it, with a few strands clinging to the edges. She took a bite, crisp yet soft, with a warm and sweet taste that filled her mouth, making her want to take another bite.

“It’s delicious!” Lily made a sincere assessment, and Yeling nodded in agreement.

Several girls surrounded the steaming pot in the dormitory hall, eating with rice, enjoying their meal.

“I’ve always wanted to ask, Lolan isn’t really from the Eastern Region, right?” Lily looked at Lolan Hill curiously after eating a little.

“Lolan’s hair color, eye color, and demeanor are very similar to those of someone from the Eastern Region. Not only that, she can cook Eastern-style dishes and use chopsticks flawlessly.”

Lily continued her analysis. Among the six people present, Lily, Alena, and Nia used spoons. Yeling, who grew up in the East, naturally used chopsticks. Letis, being a Miss, had learned to use them but was still clumsy. Lolan, however, lived in the Western Region but handled chopsticks with great skill.

“This is probably a habit formed since childhood,” Lolan Hill couldn’t explain further, attributing it to an unknown teacher.

“I suddenly have a bold idea,” Alena raised her spoon, still holding steam, drawing everyone’s attention.

“What is it? Tell us quickly.”

Alena cleared her throat, put down the spoon, and scooped another piece of meat. “Actually, Lolan is a daughter of a prestigious family from the House of Plantagenet who was lost in the West, and that teacher is an elder who protected and raised her.”

“She came to the Western Region to escape enemies and, after raising Lolan, didn’t want her to live a life of revenge, so she never told her about her origins.”

“If we escort Lolan home after graduation, wouldn’t we get a share of the family fortune?” Lily responded, interested.

“Will Lolan big sister inherit a large fortune?” Nia asked curiously.

“If we return to the Eastern Region, we should hire more ships; the sea is not very calm,” Letis added.

“Hey, hey, don’t any of you doubt this? This speculation seems too far-fetched,” Lolan Hill quietly complained.

“Come on, Lolan big sister,” Yeling gave a thumbs up, even though her face showed no change, her words betrayed her true thoughts.

“Even Yeling believes it,” Lolan Hill felt helpless inside. Logically, Yeling should be the true daughter of a prestigious Eastern family.

Though only 14 or 15 years old, her strength reached Sequence 4. In this house, aside from Lolan Hill, she was the most powerful; even Letis couldn’t beat her.

“Alright, let’s talk about something serious,” Lolan Hill tried to change the subject.

“I want to form a small club to exchange learning experiences. It’s not just to help Kalvra; the others in the dorm need some support too. Nia, because she was born in a village in the grasslands, has a weak foundation. With the help of her roommates, she’s slightly better than Kalvra.”

Alena, despite her talent, wasn’t good at memorizing things. Only Letis was a proper top student with no obvious weaknesses.

“So does Lolan need some Glory credits?”

“Yes, indeed.”

“There’s a very simple way; find the senior from the Griffin Duke’s family. As the club president, he has many Glory credits. Ask him to help establish it and then withdraw from it, right?”

“No, that won’t do,” Lolan Hill crossed her arms, refusing.

“Let’s participate in the costume competition instead. With Lolan’s looks, it would be easy to win a top spot,” Letis suggested again. She had been heavily influenced by the Misses recently, spending her days studying fashion trends and styling.

“I heard there’s another girl in Class One named Lohil, with silver hair and blue eyes, incredibly beautiful. Not only in her class, but several neighboring classes also have many new students who idolize her. If she joins the competition, it will be tough,” Alena shared the latest gossip.

“Is that so?” Lolan Hill ate carefully, ears keenly picking up everyone’s impressions of her other persona.

“Pity I haven’t seen her. They say she’s not in good health and needs rest, with a lighter course load,” Alena expressed regret.

“Really? Could she be more beautiful than Lolan?” Lily found it unbelievable.

“Probably on par, but Lolan is more reserved, unlike her, who gives a stunning first impression,” Letis recalled.

“Have you seen her, Letis?” Alena asked enviously.

“Of course, although I only saw her when we invited her to join the club, standing at the back of the crowd, I still saw her. She was very beautiful.”

“Similar to Lolan, at first I thought it was Lolan, but their aura and appearance were different.”

Hearing this, Lolan Hill relaxed, touching the smoky pendant around her neck. She thought she needed to continue adjusting to ensure the two personas were clearly distinct, so classmates wouldn’t mistake her for the same person.

At this moment, Alena proposed again.

“Let’s join the dark room battle and beat those sheltered Misses. Lolan is number one, yeah~”

Thank you to Yedebuhde, Deride, Shanshui, and Autumn Sky for your support.