Early the next morning.
Just as dawn broke, the prepared Shami and Lureya left the villa, heading towards the Wanling Mountain Range.
"Not feeling well?"
The two quietly advanced along the path, the Elf Maiden curiously looking at Shami, who was puffing his cheeks from time to time, and asked in confusion.
Shami nodded and shook his head.
"My tongue is sore."
The Elf Maiden's face flushed, and she almost tripped while walking, clearing her throat with a cough.
"But to research which flavor of candy you like, we had to do this."
"You don't have to try every single flavor, especially with such huge hard candies! I've consumed so much sugar that it's over the limit!"
"I helped too, you know, so don't make it sound like you were the only one eating the candy."
"You seemed to be thoroughly enjoying yourself! After bringing the candy tray over, you perched on the stove like you were ready for a long haul! At dinner, I couldn't even taste the food anymore."
Shami sighed.
