Chapter 239

Chapter 239: Final Chapter

The summer sky was exceptionally clear.

The ice blocks in the cellar were slowly being moved, and summer was coming to an end.

The breeze became more and more pleasant. Lin Lin often opened the office window, resting her elbows on the sill, looking at the scenery outside.

Orion’s large field was filled with new ripe crops. The Death Knight was working hard to keep the small monsters that had grown a bit, and the slimes that never seemed to grow, from sneaking and munching on the plant leaves.

When Death Knight realized he was being watched from afar, he looked up. Blue-green flames overflowed from his helmet, showing happiness. Orion waved to Lin Lin at the window, and she responded.

As Lin Lin turned to refill her teapot, Caligo hurried in, carrying several thick notebooks.

"Master Lin Lin! It worked!"

While Lin Lin was in a daze, the boy placed the heavy documents on the table and then rolled up his sleeves. His arms were pale from not seeing sunlight for a long time, but this time, there were no frightening marks of illness on him.

Lin Lin only knew that after she connected Caligo and Vivian, they were mysteriously working on something, but she did not expect such a delightful surprise.

"Have you been cured?" Lin Lin reached out to touch Caligo’s arm, confirming he looked and felt just like a normal person.

"I can’t guarantee it’s a cure," Caligo said with a smile, "but I can sleep well for a while now."

Lin Lin couldn’t help but stroke his head, and the boy showed a bright, sparkling gaze typical for his age.

"Take this time to rest," Lin Lin felt like she was petting a little red kitten, "and make up for what you missed before."

Until Caligo left, Lin Lin stared in the direction he had disappeared, reflecting on the power of time.

Lin Lin remembered when she first met Caligo, she thought he was a slightly cold and strange boy among the owls. Now, even though he is still a bit shy, he is much more cheerful.

Among the people Lin Lin knows, Caligo has changed the most. This might be because he is young, while the others are set in their ways.

Lin Lin was once the same height as Caligo, but now he is four or five centimeters taller than her.

However, Caligo is actually a child she only met during her journey; she realized she had been here for so long.

…

Occasionally at Demon King Castle, some officials make lunch. It is said to be a tradition passed down from the older generation to encourage harmony.

Lin Lin thinks that for lunch to "promote harmony," it is important that the officials can "cook."

The previous Demon King group might not know that "love" is hard to cultivate, but "hate" can be created with just one bad meal.

Lin Lin once participated in cooking. That day, the officials surprisingly all came to eat on time, even Sapphire Dragon Safir, who usually rarely comes to the cafeteria, sat in the middle seat with a calm expression.

Cooking does not stress Lin Lin. Her skills are not very high, but the food is not bad.

However, that time was a bit special; she failed because she did not understand the plants from the demon realm.

Lin Lin chose what she thought was a simple curry, but she used the wrong ingredients and could not tell the potato from the "demon fruit." Under the fragrant smell was a disgusting bitterness and strange texture.

The lunch hour that day was very quiet.

After Lin Lin took a spoonful of curry and put it in her mouth, she fell into silence.

"What a… creative flavor," Safir commented.

Lin Lin felt he was holding back from saying something mean.

"Lin Lin, don’t listen to that old stick-in-the-mud; he really has no taste," said the Dark Elf sitting next to Lin Lin, trying to be friendly. Felix really loves to put others down anytime and anywhere.

"You only took one bite too," Lin Lin’s gaze landed on Felix’s plate.

"Because I have a small appetite and I am a vegetarian," the Dark Elf said without blinking, "Lin Lin, you made the food too rich and delicious; I was full after just one bite."

Lin Lin did not believe his nonsense at all and turned to look at Your Majesty the Demon King.

He really finished it! Even the chef was surprised.

This is the Demon King, who loves sweets! He would probably die if he ate something bitter!

Your Majesty the Demon King’s face looked even paler, as if he was about to go to hell to meet the God of Darkness.

Noticing Lin Lin was looking at him, Your Majesty the Demon King forced a smile and gave a thumbs up, then he bumped his head on the dining table and fainted.

The memory ended.

In short, for some reasons that cannot be told to others, Lin Lin had not entered the kitchen for a while.

Today’s chef is Safir.

The Sapphire Dragon was about to return to its own territory. This year’s duty at the Demon King Castle had already been completed ahead of time, and now it was Felix’s turn to take care of things. The Dark Elf’s eyes nearly rolled to the sky.

As expected, every time Safir cooked, it was steak.

Lin Lin doubted that Safir could cook anything other than steak, but steak itself was still very delicious.

"Teacher Safir really has no weaknesses," Lin Lin could not help but exclaim.

"Because he only does what he is good at," Felix replied lazily.

The Sapphire Dragon treated everyone the same, serving steak to all. The vegetarian elf had already eaten the two pieces of broccoli that were meant for decoration and was now bored, poking at the meat with a fork.

Lin Lin bravely shared some of her broccoli with the Dark Elf, attracting Safir’s gaze.

His Majesty the Demon King tried to smooth things over, but after being met with Safir’s cold glare, the young demon decided to stay silent.

After all, Safir had given so much to this family.

–

Some monsters are about to leave the Demon King Castle.

The Demon King Castle is a place where monsters hatch and learn basic survival skills. Now that they have grown strong enough to protect themselves, they naturally want to go out and start their new lives, making space for the newborns.

In spring, new young ones hatch, and in autumn, some young adults leave.

Lin Lin has always known this unspoken rule, but when those monsters, who look similar but are distinct in names and personalities to her, say their goodbyes, she still feels a bit emotional.

Your Majesty the Demon King baked little cakes at night and shared them with the residents of the Demon King Castle.

The monsters’ goodbyes happen one by one and sometimes unexpectedly. Sometimes a heavy rain will make several monsters decide to move, so Your Majesty the Demon King has to prepare goodbye treats in advance.

Lin Lin shared the little cakes with the monsters together with Your Majesty the Demon King.

A baby Flame Slime climbed up Lin Lin’s ankle, and she reached down to hold it in her arms.

Holding the Flame Slime in the summer is not a good choice. Lin Lin squeezed a smaller piece of cake for it. Just when she was about to put it back on the ground, the little creature showed a pitiful expression, and Lin Lin had to keep holding it.

The lively gathering didn’t last long; the monsters gradually dispersed, and the hall became quiet again.

Your Majesty the Demon King set aside the empty plate and saw the slime in Lin Lin’s arms when he returned to her side.

The young demon opened his hands to the slime, and it wriggled out from Lin Lin’s arms, resting steadily on the Demon King’s arm.

The Demon King handed Lin Lin a plate of pastries in various colors and shapes.

Lin Lin hesitated for a moment and reached for the pink and white one.

"Today, those who eat the strawberry dessert will have good luck," Your Majesty the Demon King said.

"What about this one?" Lin Lin changed direction and chose a yellow piece.

"Eating the lemon-flavored one will make you very rich," the Demon King nodded seriously.

"Then I will eat this," Lin Lin said with great certainty.

Your Majesty the Demon King chuckled softly.

Lin Lin took a bite of the dessert, the sweet and sour flavor spread in her mouth.

Then, Lin Lin looked up at the Demon King.

She did not ask the Demon King why there was such a dessert gathering.

For the Demon King, these creatures born in his Demon King Castle must be special, especially as they were about to leave Demon King Castle to go to places Your Majesty the Demon King could not reach.

Your Majesty the Demon King is the one who sets the birds free.

There were so many snacks given by Lin Lin that the slime resting on the Demon King’s arm slowly fell asleep, and the Demon King quietly placed it on the table.

Both of them were silent.

The Demon King, who had smiled all night, suddenly lowered his head and rested his forehead on Lin Lin’s shoulder.

Lin Lin put down the pastry in her hand, patted it clean, and then reached out to hug him.

"You did really well," Lin Lin said.

The young man reached out, wrapping his arms around her waist.

His dark, smooth hair brushed against Lin Lin’s cheek, and he let out a soft sound.

"Are you being cute?" Lin Lin asked.

"No," the Demon King’s muffled voice came through, "I’m feeling frustrated."

Lin Lin hesitated for a moment, not understanding why he said that.

The young man straightened up again, "I wanted to look cooler."

"This is really very difficult for you," Lin Lin said objectively.

"It’s magic," said Your Majesty the Demon King, "let me show you a spell you have never seen before."

"Really? Hurry, show me!" Lin Lin exclaimed with great excitement.

The spells invented by the Demon King are very practical, like making blankets soft, a feather pen that can write down textbooks automatically, and voice-activated candles. Lin Lin always finds them very interesting.

Facing Lin Lin’s eager gaze, the young demon felt a bit shy and touched his nose, his violet eyes staring at the human woman. He said, "Sea of flowers."

A gentle breeze passed by Lin Lin’s ear, making her hair flutter.

Lin Lin felt a bit lost, but the young man in front of her held her hand and helped her calm down.

When Lin Lin looked up again, a sea of flowers appeared all over the hall.

The flowers grew on the carpet, decorated the tables and chairs, and bloomed on the huge layered curtains.

The structure of the Demon King Castle hall is very clever; it has a spacious area for many people and is decorated beautifully to ease any discomfort from its emptiness.

Now, it is covered with blooming flowers.

Layered, fragrant, and radiant flowers bloom in brilliant and colorful displays.

The petals floating down from the sky made Lin Lin realize this was not an illusion but real flowers.

The scene before her was so dazzling and beautiful that just watching it filled her heart with the happiness of the creator.

Lin Lin reached out, and a pure white petal fell into her palm.

"What a complex spell," Lin Lin couldn’t help but exclaim, "When did you understand it?"

"When I met you," the young man answered.

Lin Lin looked at him and saw the gaze of his eyes watching her.

The sound of cicadas outside the window never stops, and the summer heat gives people a faint blush on their cheeks.

Lin Lin paused for a moment, then smiled.

"You’ve been hiding for so long."