The Central-Southern Region of the Empire, Lake Filua.
Upon daybreak, we finally arrived at the Central-Southern Railway Station. It was exactly the fourth day since I boarded the train from Urentum.
The Manus River, originating in the northeastern part of the empire and stretching to the far west, sends a thin stream of water from the east of the capital to the south.
This stream, blocked by the Ardus Mountains in the south, forms a natural lake round like a ball, hence named Lake Filua.
Like cities developed along rivers, Lake Filua too was a bustling area.
Unseen in the south, it boasted clean, large stone buildings, advanced sanitation, and convenient transportation, unlike any other area.
Having hidden in Urentum shortly after my possession, I hadn’t really seen the cities of the empire.
The key cities of the empire, befitting its reputation as the most prosperous on the continent, were as grand as the capitals of other nations.
With just 30 minutes before the next train, I left Valery with Hanna and browsed the shops near the station, especially intrigued by the unique food items there.
Near the station, restaurants and lodgings thrived – a universal truth, regardless of era or nationality.
The time had come to enjoy the greatest perk of being Celeste – the ability to buy and eat whatever food I desired!
“What did you buy so much for?”
Returning to the station just in time, arms full of food, Karl remarked on my shopping spree.
“Just… there were so many delicious-looking things.”
From skewers made of rabbit meat to candy made from fruit resembling dragons, drenched in sugar. I bought every tasty-looking food item.
In my previous life, I always had to hold back even when I craved something, but now, living a life of abundance, there was no need to restrain. If I wanted something, I bought it, and even when I didn’t, I still indulged.
I was happy doing what I wanted, and the sellers were happy increasing their sales. It was a win-win situation for both parties, justifying my impulse purchases.
“Didn’t you used to avoid foods made from unclear sources?”
“Me?”
“As far as I recall, at various banquets, I never saw you eat. But now, you’re buried in food. It’s quite… unfamiliar.”
Karl’s eyes scanned the food cradled in my arms, making me somewhat embarrassed. I clenched my fingers tightly.
Celeste, having been born into luxury, never lacked anything and always had the best, so she never had an obsession with food.
But I’m different. To me, eating is a luxury, and if it’s free, I’d even drink lye.
“Really? I can’t remember how I used to be. Excuse me, then.”
Before he could respond, Celeste quickly disappeared into the train.
“I’ve never seen her wander the streets alone.”
Karl stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Given her status, and having more enemies than most, Celeste never left her mansion alone, at least as far as he knew.
Especially in bustling areas, though it was rare for her to walk on foot, she used to move around surrounded by dozens of private soldiers.
“Has she become a completely different person, or does losing one’s memory change their personality?”
Karl felt a sense of incongruity with Celeste, yet it wasn’t entirely negative.
He chuckled softly and followed her. It was time to depart for Lahart.
Unaware of the ripple effects Celeste’s food haul would create, Karl boarded the train.
Ten minutes after his boarding, the train left the station, starting its journey.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
