Boonie Bears: Another World Fantasy

The moment I touched that soft bed, all my fatigue seemed to vanish instantly, and my inner homebody completely came out...

Sharp didn't know how much time had passed before he finally woke up. He subconsciously rubbed his sleepy eyes and then stared blankly at the ceiling above him. The room was dimly lit and quiet, with only a few rays of faint moonlight filtering in from the window illuminating a small area. Surrounded by this dense forest, the air felt exceptionally fresh and pleasant. Taking a deep breath, he felt as if he had become lighter, a feeling somewhat similar to staying in a guesthouse or hotel.

Youth is wonderful! You can fall asleep anytime, anywhere without any worries.

However, facing such an unfamiliar environment, Sharp still couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable. He stared silently at the dimly lit room in front of him, recalling the various things that had happened not long ago, all of which seemed like a dream, unreal and illusory.

"Gurgle~"

Just then, a sudden rumbling sound from his stomach shattered the tranquility of the room. Hunger was creeping in, and Sharp's stomach was protesting mercilessly. Since arriving here, he seemed to have completely lost his sense of time, having no idea how many days had passed, let alone how long it had been since he'd eaten. The pain in his lower back had lessened somewhat, but it was only enough to barely keep him upright.

As usual, he tried to prop himself up on his elbows, and sure enough, he felt much more relaxed.

So, where did Naya go? Looking around the room, she was nowhere to be seen. The girl probably went out. Recalling her astonishing hand strength, she could practically rival boxers... What if she takes her frustrations out on me someday?

Sigh, it's such a hassle to have others take such good care of me. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but empathize with Xia Jie's usual complaints.

Sharp slowly got out of bed, his movements clumsy and comical, like a monkey. Fortunately, no one witnessed it at the moment, otherwise, he would have been in an extremely embarrassing situation once again.

"You really can sleep a lot—"

“?!”

In the darkness, a pair of eyes were staring at him with amusement. Whether he was half asleep or simply oblivious to the dim light, Sharp was terrified by the sudden sound.

"Heroine, could you please not appear and disappear so mysteriously next time..." He gently touched his chest, his heart pounding wildly.

The other person chuckled softly, then blew on something nearby, causing the buds in the potted plant to gradually open and bring in light.

Sharp breathed a sigh of relief after confirming it was her.

“I think you must be hungry.” She tilted her head, as if waiting for his reply.

"really."

If she had been there the whole time, it would have been hard to miss those little details. How did she manage to stay in the corner so silently for so long?

Or perhaps, is she indirectly spying on me?

So, it really wasn't accepted after all?

Sharp noticed that Naya carried a dagger with a sheath at her waist, with two striking, colorful feathers tied to the leather handle.

Although I don't know her very well, she is definitely not as simple as she appears on the surface.

Ah, it's time to come up with a detailed strategy guide, Sharp.

……

The campfire flickered by the lake, and the two sat facing each other, watching the fish on the homemade grill. Before this, Sharp had already stuffed almost seven or eight long, blue, fluffy things into his food.

"Cool, sweet, a mutated orange?" Because his mouth was full of that stuff, his pronunciation was strange, and his words were extremely incomplete and unclear.

“This is a fruit of Aror,” Naya explained as she flipped the grilled fish.

"Aror bears fruit four times a year, with a high yield, which is our food security."

“You guys?” Sharp keenly grasped the key word. This seemed like an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of her and this place.

"Mm." She nodded gently, and at the same time, she realized that the other person had begun to ask her some questions about her personally, so her nerves instantly tightened.

A struggle flashed in Naya's eyes, the orange-red firelight illuminating the girl's exquisite face.

"I... I don't know how to tell you..." Her gaze darted around, sometimes avoiding Sharp's eyes, sometimes nervously fiddling with her hair.

"Oh? Quite a few tricks up her sleeve," Sharp thought to himself. But it didn't matter; he had plenty of ways to get this little girl to talk. Sharp deliberately closed the distance between them, a roguish expression on his face.

After all, being in another world, it shouldn't matter if you're a little shameless, right? Recalling how his predecessors in those anime series made their way through life, Sharp decided to take the risk and give it a try, even if it might offend the other party.

"Since I know absolutely nothing about this, just tell me. It won't cost you anything, will it...?"

Being so close to a strange man for the first time, Naya's pretty face flushed uncontrollably, as alluring as a ripe apple. She quickly turned her head to the side, not daring to meet his gaze, while her fingers tightly gripped the corner of her shirt, as if trying to hide her nervousness and shyness.

"Hmph, do you really want me to use my ultimate move?" Sharp thought to himself. In fact, he still remembered the flirting techniques he learned from his sister, and he wasn't intimidated at all, even when facing the powerful and charming Naya.

"Don't be so cold, heroine. Are you planning to just quietly be a pretty girl for the rest of your life?" Sharp said, deliberately mimicking Xia Jie's tone, and he almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Huh? You..."

Hearing this, Naya, who was already somewhat unable to withstand the teasing, felt even more embarrassed and didn't know how to respond. Her little hands had nowhere to go, so she could only tightly grip the grass under her feet to vent her anger.

Hehe, looks like it's working! Sharp was secretly pleased to see Naya's reaction.

"Do you... really want to hear it?" Faced with this troublesome guy, Naya was at a loss and finally had no choice but to give in.

“Of course, I’ve always been curious,” Sharp replied.

She muttered to herself, a deep sense of helplessness and regret evident in her expression. With a long sigh, it was as if all her weariness and sorrow were released.

Then, she began to speak slowly, each word exceptionally clear, as if trying to piece together that long-buried memory. Her voice was deep and magnetic, compelling one to listen.

"This story might be a bit long, but to avoid bore you, I'll try to omit the unimportant details..." She paused slightly, a fleeting hint of pain in her eyes. However, she quickly regained her composure and continued to recount the somber past in a calm tone.