Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 48

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48. Mari-nee and the First Official Event (Supporting Hands)

“Maria-san! Maria-san!!”

Even though the voice was filled with sorrow, the caring concern towards me was genuine.

I see, it’s Estelle-san.

“Pull yourself together, Maria!”

This loud presence must be Van, the oldest kid among the orphans.

“’’Maria!” (Nee-chan)!”(Onee-chan)!!”

I remember, we ate together and cleaned together, with the children from the church.

… It felt warm.

Everyone’s hands were supporting me.

From those palms, not only body warmth but also gentle feelings seemed to flow.

… Yes, I shouldn’t be lying down still.

When I tried to get up, putting strength into my limbs, my back was strongly pushed and supported.

This elasticity and strength, it must be Cougar.

Perhaps he’s nudging me with his nose.

It feels a bit cold and damp.

The weight on my shoulder, there’s no one else but Nero.

Thank you for pecking my cheek.

But your tongue is rough, and it hurts a bit.

Roulette-san, I think trying to reproduce 1:1 cat anatomy is a bit weird.

As I mentally retorted Roulette-san, my mouth was opened, and something warm and sticky was gently put in.

Because of how vague the texture is, at first, I thought it might be rice porridge, but the smooth texture without any solid feeling – is it a strained rice porridge?

I let it fall from my throat to my stomach, allowing it to go down without needing to chew.

A faint scent of barley, the sweetness of honey, and the flavor of grated ginger.

Milk gently brings them together, and a hint of salt tightens the whole thing.

The heavy porridge that landed in my stomach warms me from the inside, and the comforting taste heals my fatigue.

The only one who could make such a dish is Vanessa-san.

As my energy recovered, and I could open my eyes firmly, the people I had imagined were there, but with expressions I hadn’t expected.

You guys, that’s not fair.

If everyone cries, I won’t be able to hold back my tears.

I hide my expression with my bowed and lowered bangs, and with my own feet, I stand up.

… Yes, I can stand up.

Even if it’s still difficult in reality, for me right now, it’s possible.

If I can stand up, all that’s left is to move forward.

Here, there are people I want to protect so much, and I have the means to protect them.