Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine - Chapter 221

Chapter 221: Chapter 220- Need food
Alex was floating on the water, his limbs extended and eyes closed. The serene sunlight fell on him, providing him with some warmth while his body remained partially submerged.

Around him, the girls were having fun, splashing water and playing with Alice.

The water was deep enough to make the little girl drown, that’s why Natasha was carrying her around. There was nothing like a safety tube in this world so the Vampire Princess had to remain extra cautious.

The sound of their laughter coupled with the chirping of birds..this weather and the cold water were just peaceful. He was experiencing such serenity after a long time.

“I am glad you liked the place.” Rebecca approached him and said those words after seeing that smile of contentment on his face.

Alex turned toward her before he said, “It’s a nice and warm place …and I think I know the best location to build our future home.”

Rebecca’s eyes sparkled, “You will choose a place like this?” It could be seen from her eyes that she really liked places like this—in the middle of a forest, surrounded by greenery and wildlife.

Alex hummed in response, “I will ask their opinion on this as well, but as far as I could see, they are also having a good time being here.”

As he said, Rebecca and Alex glanced at the others, and they saw even Sarah, who barely showed joy in front of others, laughing happily.

Alex balanced himself on the surface of the lake as he held Rebecca close to him and said, “You know… when I see them smiling like that, just enjoying the moment, I wish time could stop right here. No politics, no Gods, no trials—none of the burdens. I just… I don’t want any of you to face all that.”

Rebecca leaned her head on his shoulder, silently listening to his voice.

“I know I might sound a bit corny but I want to face all the thorns this world has to offer and shower you all with flowers.” His grip around her waist turned slightly stiff, signifying the desperation he held, as he said, “I just want to see you all happy.”

Rebecca could feel it. Each syllable coming out of his mouth was heartfelt. He desperately wanted to shield them from the world.

Was there anything else a girl could want from their partner?

Rebecca turned towards him, her arms crossed around his neck as she asked him, “You know what can make me happy right now?”

Alex didn’t have to ask.

He leaned forward, delicately held her slender waist, and connected his lips with her.

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“Uhhh…” Alice mumbled, her head tilting lazily to the side as if she might fall over any second.

Sarah was quick to react, gently cradling Alice’s small head before it could bump against anything. Her hands were warm and careful—protective, like an older sister’s.

They had all just come out of the water not long ago. Three whole hours of swimming, floating, and laughing had left them a little dazed. Now, dressed in fresh clothes, the cool air of the forest wrapped around them like a soft blanket.

Their spare clothes had been neatly packed and handed to Alex earlier. After all, when someone like him was around—a walking carriage bag with legs—why bother carrying anything themselves?

“I’ve brought the firewood,” Jullie announced, setting down the stack of dry branches she’d gathered. Her arms were dusted with bark and leaves, but her expression was calm. The wood looked perfect—light, dry, and easy to burn.

“I caught a boar and a deer. Is that enough?” Celestria asked, dropping the two animals with a thud beside the firepit area.

Alex raised a brow, eyeing the creatures. “You didn’t skin them?”

Celestria smiled sweetly, her tone unbothered. Alex sighed heavily, already reaching for his dagger.

“Wait… she doesn’t know how to?” Sarah asked, her voice carrying a mix of surprise and disbelief.

“She’s a princess. What do you expect?” Rebecca added with a teasing smirk.

Celestria let out a small ‘hmph’ and crossed her arms. She didn’t argue. Honestly, she didn’t even know where to start with skinning. Swords, spells, and diplomacy? Sure. But this? Not a chance.

As Alex knelt down and began working on the deer, he glanced over his shoulder and said, “Since you’re skipping this part, go chop up some vegetables, Cela.”

“Okie~” she replied cheerfully. Then, leaning in close, she gave him a quick kiss on the cheek—soft and full of affection. A simple thank-you, spoken without words.

Alex knew his lovers well—what they liked, what they avoided. Rebecca, for instance, was incredible at hunting down rare ingredients… but when it came to cooking them? Not so much.

As Celestria walked off with a smile, carrying vegetables to chop, Sarah looked at Alex and asked softly, “Do you have something ready to eat? Alice is getting sleepy.”

Without lifting his head from the boar, Alex replied calmly, “If she comes and asks me herself… I might give her something delicious.”

Alice, who had been curled up in Sarah’s lap, blinked. Her drowsy eyes widened a little as she heard his voice.

She turned toward Sarah, unsure.

The Saintess smiled and tilted her head. “Will you go? He definitely has something tasty.”

Alice had run around so much today. She was tired, her limbs heavy, but her tummy growled. And now, she had to ask for food herself.

With a tiny breath, she slid off Sarah’s lap.

Everyone paused what they were doing, quietly watching her. Only Alex kept working.

Natasha, who was setting up the firewood, slowed her hands, curiosity flickering in her eyes.

Alice took slow steps toward him—small, soft, steady. Not scared, just… quiet. Hungry, and determined.

When she reached him, she paused for a moment, then gently reached out and tugged at his shirt.

Tug.

Alex raised a brow and finally turned to her. “Hmm?”

She didn’t speak. Just pointed at her mouth with a small hand, clearly saying, Feed me.

“Guh… so adorable,” Celestria clutched her chest, overwhelmed. Even the others had to look away for a second—Alice was just too sweet, like a tiny ball of fluff you’d want to wrap in a blanket.

But her cuteness bounced right off Alex.

He shook his head. “Unless you ask me properly, I’m not giving you anything,” he said, his tone firm but not cold. Then he turned back to the boar, continuing his work.

Celestria and Natasha shared a look. Both wanted to object—but they didn’t. Because this was how Alex always was with Alice.

With others, Alice stayed quiet, gentle, like a doll. But around Alex… she was learning. Slowly, she was becoming more like a normal child—speaking up, asking for things, showing what she felt.

Everyone else had too soft a heart to deny her anything. But Alex wasn’t like them.

And maybe that’s exactly what she needed.

She parted her lips, and a very quiet voice seeped out, “Food…hungry….”

Natasha rejoiced and Celestria gave a few silent claps at the girl’s brave response.

However, “I don’t understand. Say it clearly.”

“Hey, this is getting t-” Natasha wanted to say something, but Sarah raised her hand, and with eyes slightly stretched, she shook her head.

Natasha clicked her tongue and crossed her arms in a complaint.

No one said anything further and waited for Alice to speak.

She clenched her small fists, looked down, and finally uttered, “I…am hungry ….need food.”

Alex smiled at the girl fondly before he said, “Sorry, but I got no food.”

“…” (Alice)

“…” (Sarah) This time even she could not save him.

“Listen here, you littl-” Natasha was silenced and suddenly Alex tossed a stone into the air, and from the stone,

“Haa…” Alice’s eyes sparkled as several candies began to rain down.

She tried to catch several of them but her small hands could only handle four.

Alex turned towards Natasha before winking at her.

The Vampire Princess rolled her eyes and approached the little girl.

They soon started to cook the meat on the bonfire and boil some vegetables

Alice fell asleep not so long after. Natasha brought her to the tent.

Alex has several tents in his inventory so they planted four of them since they were, naturally, going to stay here tonight.

They laughed, chatted, and shared stories while sitting around the bonfire.

And around midnight, everyone decided to call it a day.

“You go ahead,” Sarah told Alex as she collected the dishes.

Alex raised his brows…he thought he would be going inside together with others…or maybe they wanted to chat about something without him?

“Alright.” He didn’t insist on staying and went inside one of the vacant tents.

Lying down on the bed, he stared at the ceiling.

‘I will meet Rebecca’s father tomorrow morning…’ He hasn’t forgotten about it. Lord Steelhound was not home in the morning.

He was about to ask the system something when suddenly someone entered the tent.

“Rebecc-” he wasn’t able to finish his words, as his eyes landed on Rebecca.

Standing there was Rebecca in a black lingerie that barely hid her mouthwatering body and was held by two thin straps on her shoulder.

There was a deep blush on her face as she kept her gaze down and asked in a shy tone, “H-How do I look?”

“Stunning.” The compliment came out of instinct as he got up and approached the girl.

Tonight…he surely wasn’t going to sleep, nor would he let her sleep.

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A/N:- Want me to write R-18?