Red, blue, yellow, and all the colors of the rainbow. Streaks of vibrand beauty ran throughout the walls as the children ran around the pce, creating abstract yet beautiful art. The sound of giggles aement filled the air.

  It was a new day yet again in Grey and Yuna's life, a few days have passed siheir sudden promotion. Though it was a little bothersome with the rumor spreading around, their days have mostly been peaceful, enjoyable as one be.

  Actually, it has been too peaceful, with their woing swimmingly, their hobbies fun as one be, and their retionship as harmonious as usual. It was as if there were no problems in the world, only fun aement with the two of them.

  "Big Sis～! We need more red～!"

  "Here too～! We need red and blue too!"

  "Okay～! Just a minute." ［Yuna］

  Now, they are trying to fulfill their promise back at Erdea to paint their walls with all sorts of colors, the children from the orphanage helping them out as they brushed and brushed with bright smiles springing on their faces.

  It wasn't really pnned, but as they visited the orphanage as part of their leisurely schedule, they saw the children pying around, some bored with nothing else to do. Children whose eyes shoh excitement as soon as they saw them.

  They usually pyed with the childreime they paid a visit so they were easily surrounded by them. With so much free time in their hands, they decided to do something a little different and asked them to paint the walls in their house for fun, with treats and breaks, of course.

  "It's been some time since I've seen the children this lively..." ［Sephir］

  "Well, it's always a good thing to take some time off from your usual routine from time to time. A break, so to say." ［Grey］

  "A break, huh..." ［Sephir］

  "Enjoying new and iing things like this makes life more fulfilling and memorable, don't you think so too, Priest Sephir?" ［Grey］

  ented Grey as he tinued his brush strokes, creating delicate lines oer ao which, Sephir could only look at the smiles on the children's bright faces, nodding soon after with a gentle smile on his face.

  "... Thank you very much, Yhness." ［Sephir］

  "Hahaha. I'm just doing what any adult would do. Nothing too special." ［Grey］

  Having experienced an endless loop of work and sleep when he was still "Matteo", Grey knew full well how taxing it was to repeat day after day as if it was the most natural thing in the world. An adult like him already finds it difficult, how much more for the children who were still pure and i.

  And in that b and monotonous life, only cooking could give him fulfillment. Well, not that it was still the same in this life. With Yuna around, it was never b, and he wao show the kids that they could have a lot of fun as well.

  "Look! I made a dragon! It looks cool, doesn't it?!"

  "Ehh?! That's not a dragon! That's a weird red bird!"

  "That's a worm with wings, isn't it?! Look! It's so thin!"

  "No! That's a dragon! Just look at how cool it is!"

  Or so the children argued, however, not even Grey could identify what the child really drew, simply tilting his head as he eyed such a masterpiece. He and Sephir could only look at them with warm eyes as they argued.

  It wasn't just them, the other children also painted all sorts of things on their walls. Some of them were quite talented, while some... Well, not so much... There were more on the abstract side of the spectrum, weird and irregur shapes everywhere.

  Yet strangely enough, despite how chaotid clumsy their paintings were, there was a strange sense of beauty, harmony, and elegan them. Just seeing the children have fun was more than enough for him and Yuna.

  "Puppy! Here! Here!"

  "Hehehe! I caught puppy!"

  As for the younger ohe toddlers, they were pying with the familiars, a couple nuns watg over them. They shouldn't just be left out, after all. Kids their age o breathe fresh air ahe warmth of the sun's rays.

  Of course, as to be expected, Grey's piece was magnifit as usual, intricate details all over the pce as he drew the fl meadows ba Erdea. A memory which had beeched deep into their hearts, one of the most beautiful there was.

  "Big Bro, you're so cool～! I want to draw like that too!"

  "Mary, too! I want to draw flowers as well!"

  It didn't take too long before the children gathered around him, asking to be taught how to paint as well. With such twinkly and expet eyes adorned on their faces, there was no way Grey had the heart to reject their request.

  "Alright. Line up after one another. I'll teach you all one by one, but make sure to behave, alright? I'll stop teag if you act too naughty." ［Grey］

  """Okay～!"""

  Their cheerful response echoed in the air as their lips broke into lovely little smiles. They then formed a line as Grey had told them, the little ones quickly lining up front, the liing longer and longer as more and more children gathered.

  It may be because they look up to Grey so much that as soon as they heard a word of it, all the children, no matter how old, lined up to be taught by him. Grey was happy, but it was also somewhat overwhelming at the same time.

  Click Click Fsh Kerchak

  And just as the children lined up, a certaiook pictures of them with her personal camera. The children's smiles, the paintings on their walls, and the children pying around. She caught all such ses, preserving the memories of the moment,

  "Yuna, you sure are having a lot of fun, aren't you?" ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! I rarely get to take photos, after all～! This is a rare opportunity!" ［Yuna］

  Or so she says, but ever since Grey gave her a camera of her own, she has been snapping photos here and there as if there was no tomorrow. All of which were mostly the dishes they cooked aime with Grey and the familiars. She had already made a couple albums out of them.

  Well, with the amount of pictures she's taken right now, another album was not too far. The children were also following her around, looking at the photos Yuna took with eyes full of awe and amazement, the tter giving them some as gifts.

  And so, the painting of the walls tihe children listening atteo Grey as he taught them a couple teiques to make their art more beautiful. It has bee a makeshift art css, but it was still fun heless.

  "Big Bro, is this alright?"

  "Big Bro, look! Look! My butterfly looks weird...!"

  "Ah... The paint spilled..."

  In fact, the childreoo excited, they were basically swarming rey, trying to get his attention every now and then. It felt like he suddenly became the father of more than a dozen children, eae needy as one be.

  It was already fortuhat the nuns and familiars were taking care of the little ones, but there were still quite a lot of them. Even the pre-teeoo excited for their own good, also painting about to their hearts' tents like the younger ones.

  "Priest Sephir, could you take pictures for us instead? I'd like to help Grey out a little. The childreting too excited." ［Yuna］

  "A-Ah, I would really love to, Yhness, however... I'm afraid I don't have the knowledge to operate such a device..." ［Sephir］

  "Ah! If it's just that, that would be easy to solve. Here, I'll teach you how." ［Yuna］

  "It would be my greatest delight." ［Sephir］

  It didn't take too long before Sephir learnt how to use the camera and its many basis. Yuna only did a quick demonstration and the Priest quickly uood, soon taking a few photos on his own.

  Though the pictures were a little blurry and shaky at first, after a tad bit more practice, Sephir was finally able to take clear and pretty shots, perfectly capturing the beauty and essence of the se, etg it to a piece of paper.

  "Then, I'll leave it all to you, Priest Sephir." ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu. You rest assured, Yhness." ［Sephir］

  Yuna was full of fidence, but as soon as she ehe fray, she was quickly surrounded by the little balls of energy. The younger ones were especially excited, crowding over her and watg her paint with eyes full of i and expectations.

  Soon, one whole side of the wall was finally finished, depig the sery of Erdea's meadows along with the children's adorable doodles. It was a tasty treat for the eyes, everyone soon moving to another side where Grey started painting the Emerald Leaf Forest where Grey and Yuna once had a piic.

  "Big Bro, Big Sis～! Flowers～!" ［Bel］

  And as the fun tio unfold, a familiar, adorable voice echoed in the air. A little girl with bck hair tied in pigtails and red eyes just dropped by, bringing with her a bouquet of beautiful flowers she picked herself.

  Of course, it was her than Bel who has been delivering flowers at Grey and Yuna's residence every week. And it just so happens that today was that day, happily bringing along daisies, lilies, and bellflowers alike.

  Though, the se before her was not what she had expected. The usually peaceful residence was now filled with noise and liveliness, a number of children running all over the pce whilst some painted on the walls. Bel was fused.

  "Oh, Bel, you're here. Looks like yht a beautiful bunch again." ［Grey］

  "Y-Yes... Thank you, Big Bro Grey." ［Bel］

  "Hahaha, I should be the one saying that... Ah! Right... Here's your pay for the week. Make sure to keep it safe, alright?" ［Grey］

  "Yes! I will keep them safe!" ［Bel］

  Grey hahe little girl a bronze , and the tter received it in kind. She then took out her little wallet, a g and g eg as she deposited yet another on her wallet, a smile blooming on her face as she shook it.

  With how many weeks it has been since she started delivering flowers at Grey and Yuna's house, she has saved quite a few on her person already. In fact, she's already got over a thousand kiels, enough for a luxurious dress or a very fancy dinner.

  Normally, people would be worried about sending out a child with such a huge amount on them, but with Grey's eyes, he always watch over Bel without much difficulty. They even send a familiar to escort her sometimes.

  "Right, how are your Mom and Dad doing?" ［Grey］

  "Mom and Dad are doing well! They said they're releasing a new product soon! There's also more toys on the shelves!" ［Bel］

  "Oh, that's good to hear. It seems like the business is doing well." ［Grey］

  "Yes! And! And! We just had a delicious breakfast this m!" ［Bel］

  The little girl kept mumbling and chatting with excitement, but at the same time, her eyes also kept swimming towards the others who were just a little ways away. She was still a child, after all. It was natural for her to be curious.

  She tried to hide the fact that she eeking at them, but she was far too obvious for her own good, eyes always lingering at the others' dire. It only served to make Grey crack a chuckle, gently patting her head soon after.

  "Bel, would you like to join us?" ［Grey］

  " I?!" ［Bel］

  "Of course! You're more than wele to join us anytime." ［Grey］

  "T-Then! I would like to py too!" ［Bel］

  There was only hoy and anticipation in her voice as she nodded her little head aggressively. Before long, Grey held one of her hands and walked her towards the others, then introdug her to everyone, who weled her with open arms.

  "Good m, Bel." ［Yuna］

  "Good m, Big Sis Yuna!" ［Bel］

  Grabbing a paint brush of her owhen dipped it towards a bucket of red paint, sooing strokes of her own with a bright smile on her face. And as expected of Marianne and Ross' child, she was quite good at painting.

  It was her first time, but she quickly grasped the basics, painting flowers from her memories alohere were no shades nradients in her piece, but for someone who ainting for the first time, it was already quite beautiful.

  She drew and she painted, a rge smile blooming on her face. Some paint spttered all over her clothes, but there was o worry. They were paint created by the Alchemists' Guild which could easily be washed off with a certain liquid. It was non-toxic as well which meant it was safe for the children.

  "Waah～... Bel, you're really good at this, aren't you?" ［Yuna］

  "Really?" ［Bel］

  "Un! I'm sure Bel would be a good painter one day. Would you like to sell your first piece to y Sis here?" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna, stop spoiling Bel so much. She o work hard for money, otherwise, she will have a twisted sense of value when she grows up." ［Grey］

  The pot calling the kettle bck. He was so fident in his words, when in fact, he should be the one who should reevaluate himself before scolding others. pared to Yuna trying to Bel, his spoiling of the former was higher by leaps and bounds.

  If Helen, Kris, Julius, or anybody else they knew was there, they would have given him irritated and sharp stares, calling him a hypocrite deep inside. He is already a hopeless idiot in love. No one could pull him up from the abyss anymore.

  DONGGG DONGGG DONGGG Growwlllll～

  Soon, the third bell of the day rang out towards the sky. signaling the clock striking 12 o'clock. Lunch had already arrived, and along the ringing of the bells, the sounds of hungry stomachs rang out in the air, little embarrassed faces blooming everywhere.

  "My tummy's rumbling..."

  "Fufufu! It's okay. Big Sis here is hungry as well." ［Yuna］

  "Alright, everyone. Let's have a lunch break first before tinuing. I'm sure we're all starving right now." ［Yuna］

  There was not a single sed to waste. With so many hungry chicks before them, Grey and Yuna then headed towards the kit ahe children py in the living room. Some followed them, but they made sure they stayed a safe distance.

  Ready-marinated pork chops, ground bck pepper, grated ginger, garlic, honey, spring onions, salt, eggs, flour, and bread crumbs. Grey took out all sorts of ingredients, ying them atop the kit table oer another.

  As soon as everything was taken out, they then started to cook, the sound of dang fmes and sizzling oil filled the air as a sour and umami fragrance drifted along it. All eyes were on them as they moved their hands.

  "Grey, I'll hahe pork chops. you prepare the sauces?" ［Yuna］

  "Hm, sure. I'll also prepare the rid sides while I'm at it." ［Grey］

  "Okay, thank you." ［Yuna］

  First, Yuna took out the pork chops from the marinade ahem sit for a while. In the meantime, she the some eggs along with some salt, pepper, and some spices. She beat them until a smooth sistency was reached.

  Yuna then dipped the pork chops in a bowl of flour, making sure the piece was covered all over before dipping it into the beaten eggs and bread crumbs soon after. She id them piece by piece, piling dozens at a time with her lightning speed hands.

  With the quick steps now finished, Yuna then pan fried the pork chops, letting them cook until each side turned a delicious golden brown color, the sound of sizzling oil eg aloud as an appetite-arousing aroma danced in the breeze.

  "Mmn～! I 't wait!" ［Yuna］

  A smile on her face, Yuna then took out a sau, heating it up before bining starch, soy sauce, honey, garlid grated ginger until smooth. She brought the mixture to a boil until it thied, a mouth-watering aroma adding to the fray.

  She also chopped some spring onions ahem aside. Not everyone likes them, after all, so she decided to set the spring onions, ginger sauce, and pork chops aside from another, letting the others piy bination they wanted.

  "Alright, that should be enough." ［Grey］

  Meanwhile, Grey also finished his part. For the sauces, he made some gravy, soy saud lime, and sour cream. The rice was soft and fluffy, a side of steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes along them.

  The dishes were done and dusted, soon id on the dining table. Sihere were many of them, Grey took them out to the garden, creating a rge and spacious area for everyoo dine iing a barrier for a little bit of shade.

  "Everyone, lunch is ready～!" ［Yuna］

  "Yaay～! We could eat Big Bro and Big Sis' cooking!"

  "Ah! I want to sit beside Big Bro and Big Sis!"

  "Children, not too rowdy! You're disturbing Their Highnesses!"

  They were as excited as one e, rushing towards their seats with the little legs of theirs. As for the little ohe nuns carried them and had them sit on their ps, watg over them as carefully as they could.

  Surprisingly enough, Bel was the one who got to sit between Grey and Yunaー or rather, she had already occupied the seat, asking the two to sit with her. She was still a young girl yet she was already so ing. One could only chuckled warmly.

  """"Thank you for the meal!!""""

  Led by Sephir, everyone closed their hands for a prayer, their voices resounding as clear as day as cheerful expressions bloomed on their lovely faces. They soon dug in on their meals, and their reas were as follows...

  "Waah～! So dewishoush!!"

  "Lily wants seds～!"

  "Oh my, I've asted something like this before!"

  Grey and Yuna had seen such reas unfold tless of times already, but they would never get tired of such beautiful expressions. Seeing everyone appreciate their cooking made a warm and fluffy feeling well up in the depths of their hearts.

  They soon joined everyone, p the ginger sauce over their pork chops and slig it nicely, a white and tender meat revealed iopping it on a spoon of rice, they then delivered it to their mouths.

  The tenderness and juiess of the pork chops, along with the spice, saltiness, and sweetness, along with the chy texture provided by the bread crumbs was a taste to behold. It filled both their stomachs as, dining in so eagerly.

  Tasting the sides and dipping the pork chops into the sauces also provided them different fvors and satisfa. The children were especially excited, even mixing some sauces with one another as if they were little alchemists.

  "Children, don't py with the food. That's bad manners." ［Sephir］

  "Kids, listen to Priest Sephir. Yood kids, aren't you!" ［Yuna］

  """Okay～!!"""

  Thankfully, the children were quite tame and obedient. With just a little request from Yuna, they quickly quieted down and behaved, eating cheerfully as they ughed and chatted with one another over the dining table.

  Evetle ones were enjoying themselves happily. Sihe meat was tehere was no problem chewing it, and there was also rid mashed potatoes to eat them with, all delicious as one be.

  If there roblem, it is that some children were choosy about the vegetables. Opinions which quickly ged as soon as they had a taste of Grey's special steamed vegetables which he added some diced pork and sauces to suit their tastes.

  The sun tio sink down the horizon, and the afternoon soon arrived. With their lunch break soohey tio paint down the walls, creating more and more beautiful pieces with glee.

  Before long, the painting was over. One side was the meadows of Erdea, the other was the Emerald Leaf Forest, there was also the seas of Ti, and stly, there was the snowy pins of Kosalvier. All were beautiful sights, the children's doodles by the borders and pilrs.

  "Waah～! So beautiful!"

  "Big Bro! Anna made this one!"

  "Me too! I made this coon!"

  The children were especially proud of their work. They may not be mu the eyes of the others, but to them, it was their greatest masterpieces, showing them off to the nuns and Sephir after Grey and Yuna.

  Eveoddlers were very excited, pying along with everyone as they poiowards the figures in the wall. What in and b before was now full of life and colors, standing out like a diamond amongst a pile of coal.

  "I 't express how thankful I am, Yhnesses." ［Sephir］

  "Fufufu! It's no problem, Priest Sephir. We also had fun too." ［Yuna］

  "That's right. We should probably do this again some time ter." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu. I'm sure the children would love to hear that." ［Sephir］

  While it was true that they did it on a whim, Grey and Yuna couldn't be any happier to have decided to paint the walls with the children. Not only for the children, but it was also a nice break for them as well. They've never been so satisfied.

  "Kids, now that we're done painting... Who wants to py games～?!" ［Yuna］

  "Me!"

  "Me too!"

  "Arley too!"

  The fun had just started, the sounds of cheers aement ringing all over the pce as the winds blew past them. The sun tio climb down and the bdes of grass tio dao the tune of the wind. Another peaceful day yet again.

  CHAPTER 294 END