You and me under the world tree

With a little complicated mood, Hodder said.

He served all the breakfast that had been divided into plates and served on the table.

There are bacon omelettes and bread on the plate, and a small cup of hot soup next to it.

The fragrance spread like this, and a warm and sweet breath spread in the morning air.

And, Zebbel himself loves the smell.

She sniffed lightly, then smiled.

"You look like you're good at cooking."

"I can't say I'm good at it. At first, I was just interested in cooking casually by myself. Later, I found that when I live with other people, it will be more economical to cook by myself. Over time, I will learn from the recipes by myself."

Then, Hodder just poured himself a cup of ordinary hot water.

"But to be honest, I don't think I'd be in the kitchen if it was just me."

"why?"

"Trouble, if I'm alone, I'd rather run out to eat in a restaurant, or order takeaway in advance."

"Trouble or something, I don't think so."

Zebbel said in a low voice.

"I think it's very interesting to cook by myself, especially watching those raw materials gather into all kinds of delicious food in my own hands, it's very interesting."

Compared with Hodder, Zebul's motivation is actually more pure.

Because for her, eating is not a rigid need, and for her, as a means of absorbing nutrition, the efficiency of eating is too low.

So for her, food is purely for enjoyment.

And for that delicacy, she will put extra effort.

"pretty good."

In the end, Hodder said so.

Then the two sides fell silent.

Hodder didn't wait for Dietrich and the others, just picked up the spoon, gently stirred the thick and thick creamy soup, and then took a sip.

As for Zebul, she didn't have the idea of ​​eating in advance, and that kind of gaze seemed to be a little preoccupied.

Then, Hodder just observed the princess.

He wanted to make some things clear, which made Dietrich go away, but Zebul didn't intend to explain himself.

In the end, he had to let him figure it out himself.

"You should be aware of it, I have been observing you."

"Of course I can feel it."

"Then you should know what I'm looking at."

"..."

Then, Zebul didn't answer anything.

She just stared at the breakfast on her table that was obviously only suitable for human body size and needs, but this attitude was obviously uncooperative.

So I can only let Hodder speak for himself.

"I didn't care about anything before, but some time gaps made me have to re-examine what you said."

She looked up and looked at Howard.

But he didn't stop or threaten, just listened quietly.

"You said you liked Dietrich."

"Yes."

She didn't shy away from it.

"However, this is strange. Dietrich told me that she has only lived in Jotunheim for a few years with all her plans. Although it is youthful for her, it is actually too young for you. It’s just that little time.”

The giant's concept of time is completely different from that of human beings.

Howard has a deep understanding of this point.

Although they also spend every day watching the sunrise and sunset, their lifespan is very long.

Even the most mediocre giant can easily live for thousands of years.

Compared with these, a few years is too short.

"What's more, you are not a hermit who lives in the mountains. Although you are accompanied by mountains and rivers, you never shy away from making friends, and you can even be regarded as friends everywhere."

There are quite a few that Hodder can name by himself.

skaty.

Gloria.

Maybe the former Linde was also her friend.

"Compared with these people, Dietrich's acquaintance with you is too short, and how can a rational person like you confirm the love in his heart?"

"..."

Zebul didn't get angry either, she just closed her silver eyes and continued to listen.

"Then, I remembered a man I met before. He crossed the long river of time and also claimed that he loved a woman. Then I thought, your situation should be similar to his."

Having said that, Hodder brought up the cream of mushroom soup again.

The radiating heat suddenly distorted the vision, and everything in front of him became blurred.

"You do love someone, but that person is not Dietrich, she...or he is very similar to Dietrich, so you have always regarded Dietrich as a substitute."

"..."

"The name of the person you love is..."

"Dietrich von Bean."

she whispered.

It seems to be singing, and it is also like sighing.

"The triumphant king of the world."

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good night everybody

Chapter 31: Past, Present, Future

So far, all confusions have been solved, and the facts have become clear.

Hodder no longer needs to continue his analysis, because Zebul has already told all the facts.

She has admitted to it.

And after that, Hodder didn't continue to beat around the bush.

"The triumphant king of the world."

He just chanted the title.

"Maybe the records I personally saw are wrong, but in my impression, there doesn't seem to be any Gothic kingdom."

"..."

After hearing Hodder's words, her silver eyes trembled suddenly.

However, the princess was not angry.

It's just that she was a little absent-minded after a long absence, and her thoughts flew to the depths of her spirit and entered the world called 'Memories'.

"Kingdom of Verona..."

Zebul muttered the word under his breath.

After hearing the word the giant princess uttered, Hodder's expression became subtle.

Verona (Verona), this word is not unfamiliar to him, after all, it is the word he saw in the book.

Dietrich, king of Verona.

Generally speaking, it is called like this, but it is different in the current world.

There is no Verona Kingdom in Midgard today, only the Gothic Kingdom located in the center of the Atrium World, and Hodder is familiar with the name Verona.

This name was used as an alias for the girl named Dietrich when she was traveling.

But there is no doubt that this name still belongs to her.

Should it be said that this is an abominable but wonderful fate?

Or is there some other reason?

Hodder didn't know.

Even though he vaguely had an answer to this aspect in his heart, and even had a deep understanding of it, he still didn't want to talk about it.

Anyway, the answer is now obvious.

"Dietrich..."

Hodder chanted the name that sounded almost exactly the same as Dietrich's name.

"Dietrich von Bean, the devil's son from the city of Bean, he is the one you really love deeply."

Hearing this, Zebul slowly closed his eyes.

"Maybe it was in the last era, or a longer period. Although I don't know when it happened, it is definitely not this era anyway."

Having said that, Huo De couldn't help scratching the back of his head with his hand.

At this moment, there was actually a touch of unbearable in his heart.

But at the same time, he knew that he had to make this absolutely clear.

"In the final analysis, you didn't have a good impression of Dietrich when you got along with her, but you had an extraordinary good impression before you met her, and at the moment you met her, this feeling It exploded."

Finally, Hodder finished everything.

Considering Zebul's own mood, he didn't say too much, but the words also hinted at what her actions meant.

After that, he just stared at Zebul's face.

What surprised him was that this kind of topic, which obviously pointed directly to his heart, didn't make Zebul show too much emotion.

How should I put it, Huo De is still a little lucky now.

He was even ready for the woman in front of him to get angry. After all, anyone would feel angry about the secrets that were directly pierced through his heart.

But that wasn't the case with Zebul.

Should I say she is extremely calm?

Or take good care of it?

Or even just plain good tempered?

Maybe, nothing.

When Zebul opened his eyes again, Hodder had already come to a conclusion.

Because now, what he sensed from the princess's expression was a daze.

And then, he knew, what Zebul was feeling was pure bewilderment.

"Perhaps . . . so to speak."