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Aeloria carefully continuing to blow on the noodles, ensuring the broth was cool enough for Anya.

After a few moments, she gently scooped up some of the flavorful liquid and brought it close to Anya's mouth.

Anya eagerly took a sip, her eyes immediately lighting up in surprise. Her face brightened with joy, and her eyes widened in amazement.

It was her first time tasting cup noodles, and the rich, savory flavor was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. Continue your adventure with empire

Growing up with simple, often bland food, Anya had never encountered such an explosion of taste.

The warmth of the broth, combined with the bold, comforting flavor, was a delightful surprise. She giggled with joy, savoring each sip as if it were a precious treasure.

"It's so yummy!" she exclaimed, with eyes wide.

With a wide smile, Anya reached for the cup, eager for more of this magical taste. Her small hand stretched out, her expression pleading in the most adorable way.

Aeloria, seeing her enthusiasm, was taken aback for a moment. The little girl's innocent desire for more was a sight that caught her off guard.

"Is it really that good?" Aeloria asked, curiosity was vivid in her voice as she watched Anya enjoy the noodles.

She wondered what the flavor was like, but didn't dwell on it for too long.

She scooped another spoonful of the flavorful broth, blowing gently on it to cool it down, before feeding it to Anya.

As the noodles cooled, Anya eagerly took the spoon, savoring each bite with a wide smile, her joy was very contagious.

Aeloria, noticing the warmth fading, finally took a sip of her own cup. It was still a bit hot, but with just a few gentle blows from her lips, the temperature became just right.

As she tasted the broth, her eyes widened in surprise, mirroring Anya's earlier expression.

The rich, savory flavor was unlike anything she had ever experienced. Her face lit up with delight, and a smile spread across her lips.

"It's incredible!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with fascination.

The warmth of the broth, combined with the explosion of flavors, made her feel comforted and joyful, like she had stumbled upon a hidden treasure.

It was a simple yet extraordinary meal, and for a moment, everything seemed to slow down as she relished the experience.

Alexander watched the two of them with a fond smile. Their reactions were completely understandable, given how simple and limited the food they were used to.

For them, cup noodles were a whole new world of taste, full of rich, savory flavors and spices.

He took another sip of his own cup, savoring the familiar warmth and taste it provided.

He still remembered her cooking. Although it was his first time tasting it, he could say that it was good.

However, coming from a more advanced world with a wide variety of cooking styles, he knew that it couldn't quite compare to the culinary masterpieces he was used to.

"Drink it slowly, and if you want more, just ask," Alexander said, finishing his sip as he prepared for a second round.

Anya, with her empty cup already in hand, looked up at him with big, expectant eyes.

"Big brother, Anya wants to eat the cup noodles again," she said, holding up the cup with a hopeful smile.

"That fast!" he exclaimed in mild surprise.

He then stood up, walking toward the counter to grab another cup of noodles. After filling it with hot water, he made sure it was properly prepared before handing it back to her.

"Here you go," he said, his tone amused, as he watched her eagerly take the cup.

"Eat slowly, it's hot. What about you, Aeloria? Do you want more?" Alexander asked her.

Aeloria, feeling shy, nodded with her head down. Her cup was already empty, but she was too embarrassed to ask for more. Hearing his inquiry, she sighed in relief.

Alexander, puzzled by her reaction, decided to prepare another cup. He filled it with hot water and passed it to her.

"Here, wait for a while until it's fully cooked," he instructed.

Aeloria just nod her head. After a few moments, she began to savor the familiar yet different taste, her tongue exploring the new flavors as she made a sumptuous expression.

As they finished their meal, Anya lay back in her chair with a satisfied expression.

"Big brother Alex, Anya cannot handle it anymore. Anya is full, my stomach is about to explode," Anya said, looking at him with some noodles on her cheeks.

Alexander couldn't help but find this child adorable every time. He walked towards her and wiped her cheeks.

"Next time, eat slowly and don't eat too much, or you will become fat," Alexander said, pinching her soft nose.

Hearing his words, Aeloria froze for a moment and touched her slightly rounded belly.

"Does Alex hate fat women?" she asked, feeling a sense of crisis.

Gaining weight back in the village was hard since they had to save lots of food due to scarcity.

But because of Alexander's care, providing food for weeks, their malnourished selves had become normal.

Aeloria pinched the fabric of her clothes and felt the softness of her belly.

"Am I turning fat?" she wondered, feeling conflicted.

Alexander, unaware of the impact his words had on Aeloria, continued, "Also, my little baby, being fat or chubby is not really that bad. But since being fat is not good for your health, you have to maintain a proper diet to stay healthy, just like your big brother Alex," he said, pointing at himself with pride.

"Yes, yes, big brother is awesome. Anya worships you greatly," Anya said, looking at him with idolization.

Aeloria, hearing his words, sighed in relief but still felt the need to eat less or exercise properly to maintain her figure.

She knew how good and charming her figure was, so she had to take care of it.

"Alright, now that's done, let's go watch some TV," Alexander said, standing up and looking at the two who were done now.

Hearing this, the two were confused, AGAIN. Another unfamiliar term, or you could say, a new word was being imprinted in their minds.

Seeing their confused expressions, Alexander just chuckled and led them to the luxurious living room where a big flat-screen TV was present.

It was accompanied by a sound system to provide high-quality entertainment.

Alexander then motioned for the two to sit on the couch. Anya sat in the center while Aeloria sat on the side, wondering what kind of magical thing he was going to show this time.

"Big brother, where is the TV? What does it do?" Anya asked, pressing her lap and looking at him excitedly.

Alexander just smiled, pointing at the TV in front of them, which was turned off. Aeloria then directed her gaze at the TV, filled with confusion.

"What is there to look at?" Aeloria muttered inwardly.

She glanced at his pointed finger, then at the TV, which seemed like nothing more than a black painting, leaving her very confused.

"Big brother Alex, you're just tricking Anya. There's nothing to see at all," she snorted, stopping herself from his pressing his hand on her lap, while sitting down on the soft couch like a spoiled brat.

Alexander just smiled at her cute action, "Just wait for the magic to happen," he said as he picked up a black remote beside the couch.

He pointed the remote at the TV and pressed the power button. Suddenly, the flat-screen TV glowed, and the brand name 'Razon' appeared.

Seeing the sudden burst of colors and light from what they thought was just a black painting, they were stunned.

"Wow, big brother Alex, the painting is changing color and glowing!" Anya said in awe, looking at it.

Aeloria was also speechless but quickly regained her composure. The surprises and shocks she had experienced so far were uncountable making him used to it.

He then clicked on a random video about some guys in costumes, "It's morphing time," the man on the TV said as he touched his watch.

It began to glow, enveloping him in a bright light. As the light intensified, the man's silhouette started to change.

His casual clothes transformed into a sleek, red suit with intricate designs. A helmet materialized that had the design of a t-rex, completing his transformation into a Red Ranger.

The once ordinary man now stood as a powerful hero, ready to take on any challenge.

"Wow, big brother, this TV just caught a man, trapping him inside while giving him superpowers. He's just like you, but you're much cooler and also not trapped inside," Anya said, looking at the TV in amazement.

The Red Ranger then began to move towards the enemy, who had human figures clad in dinosaur costumes.

"Dino Saber!" he shouted.

A saber that resembled a dinosaur appeared in his hand, one of his primary tools for melee combat when not relying on hand-to-hand martial arts.

He slashed at the dino enemies, creating sparks as the blade swept through them. With each strike, he performed backflips and soared through the air, delivering a flurry of attacks.

The saber was remarkably powerful, matching the strength of an enemy's sword and mortally wounding the dino foes. The display was thrilling, showcasing the Red Ranger's agility and strength.

Suddenly, he was surrounded by lots of enemies. He exclaimed, revealing another weapon, "Dino Blaster!"

A powerful weapon materialized in front of him, it was the Dino Blaster, a handgun-like laser that shoots small but surprisingly damaging blasts, capable of hurting even generals.

"Dino Super Drive Charger, Engage!" he bellowed, holding the gun as it gathered energy at its end.

"Dino Charger, Engage!" he shouted again, as it became even more powerful.

"Dino Blast!" he yelled aloud, as the bullet flew like a laser, hitting the dino enemies and sending them flying from the explosion.

The display of power was incredible, showcasing the Red Ranger's strength even though he was sorrounded.

...

Looking back, it feels cringe to watch this show now, although as a youngster, I adored it. The collection of DVDs I amassed is the evidence to show how much I enjoyed it back then.

Growing up hits different.