Sleepysoul

Prologue

I opened my eyes and blinked a few times. I sense unfamiliarity, but I still cannot think straight about this feeling that makes me so uneasy. 

Who I am? Where am I? After the moment had passed, I got up from the bed and saw everything in a daze. I was in a single bed that was made from wood and a thin mattress. 

The smells of burning wood lingering and I saw a fireplace in the room. There are no memories in my head. 

I shake my head as hard as I can and hope that things will get back in place. And then I saw a piece of paper that crumbled at my hand.
 
“Dear Vierra, as you wish I erased your memory from your old life and granted you the cooking skills that will help you in this new world. And let the memory of your recipe from passed life remain. I Hope your new life will give you a better life. From me who cannot be named.”

I let out a heavy sigh. Is this some lame joke? There is a sling bag under the tiny table beside the bed. I found a diary with a name written in front of it. 

“Vierra Maverick”

World of Lost and Found

Greg was focusing his eyes on some weapons on the other paths. Sometimes he would say something about armor and weapons to Hugo.


He was thinking of buying a new weapon for his training. But he is confused whether to buy a bow or a spear.


On my side, Lorcan was asking if Ronan could find him a storybook about heroes. 


"Give me some your coins and I would buy it for you"


It has been decided that after eating, we will be divided into two groups.


Lorcan will follow Hugo and Greg to buy weapons, Ronan will be following me and Lana looking for books and clothes.


Hugo was hesitant at first to let the ladies walk by themself but considering how I assured him that I can teleport instantly if anything dangerous happens, he then agreed to get separated.


"We don't have plenty of time to walk together but look for different things. I will teleport away with them if anything bad occurs"


"Please come to Mr. Jusco stalls immediately if anything happens"


He was rather dashing under the morning sun. For a moment I thought he was a knight.


The lady was coming to our table to serve our drinks.


"Here your drinks, the food may take a while so please have these snacks. It's my treat for the boys"


Lorcan was happily eating the dried fruit and still talking about heroes to Ronan.


I took a sip into the tea, and I felt refreshed.


The elf's tea must be different from human's tea. Maybe that's why they can sell it openly like this.


Lana frowns when she drinks the green tea. But she has this personality that easily adapts to everything new.


That's why I felt comfortable around her.


Lana suddenly whispered to me, I turned my head to look at the old man elf. He tied his long silver hair, and he wore a white waist apron above his full black shirt and pants.


The old man elf, stretch the dough as long as his hand can. 


He then kneaded the dough again. He repeated the process a few times and he put a flour on the top of the table. 


He then put it aside then took another dough where this one he spread it thinly with a wood roller which is big as my hand. 


He spread a flour while folding the large dough wrapper around. Each time after folding up,he spread the surface with flour.


He spread flour on the surface before picking the noodle strips. Unfold the strips one by one and then shake the extra flour off.


He finally cooked the noodles in boiling water for a few minutes. He then put it into a ceramic bowl and his wife would pour a hot soup from a big pot. 


There's two big pots boiling beside the stall. 


Our order has arrived. It's like watching a cooking show.


I almost droll when the food was placed in front of me.


The steamed aroma that came from the soup was no joke.


The soup was clear and slightly golden. On top of the noodle there was a steamed shiitake mushroom, that sliced thinly. 


While the chicken broth had a sliced steamed chicken breast. 


Everyone is eating wholeheartedly, Lana wondering if she could ask for another bowl, but she decides to take a look and see if she can find other delicacies around.


"Your food was really amazing. Do you have your own restaurant? Is it possible to go and eat there?"


"I'm glad you felt that way. Usually humans avoid food that is made by an elf."


Lana was praising the food genuinely and the lady blushing.


"No, it was amazing… it was different but it was delicious enough to make dead people come alive"


Lana had a conversation with that lady, I asked her to pay extra as a bonus. The family refused but I came and personally said this as a grateful gift. 


"Come to our Laughing Cloud Inn if you happen to pass through. I will make you some delicious food"


The old man who cooked the delicious meal nodded and his smile showed the warmth a family would give


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