Chapter 144
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Chapter 144: Thank You for Your Female Superiority and Male Inferiority
No matter the job, work at the end of the year is always quite busy.
Lin Lin threw herself completely into her work, even breaking her long-standing promise to never work overtime.
Unexpectedly, she had become the very thing she hated, and Lin Lin sighed deeply.
The monsters of the Demon King Castle were also busy, as the New Year was approaching. Even with the crimson crescent moon spinning in the sky and unable to set, it did not diminish the monsters’ joy in celebrating.
The Demon King Castle was decorated with ribbons and wreaths by the monsters, and unknown fragrant branches were placed in vases.
Lin Lin got tired from doing the accounts, so she went to the window to watch the busy creatures below.
Lights floated in the air with magic, and the creatures below had their own tasks to do.
Death Knight Orion is a very popular leader, and many creatures seek his help. The man in heavy armor calmly and patiently helps the little creatures saw the wood into the shapes they want.
Orion seems to be quite skilled in woodworking; he holds chalk and draws a few lines on the wood, and in the end, he cuts out very beautiful shapes.
Lin Lin thinks the Demon King should be thankful that no one can control him; otherwise, just not paying Orion would lead to countless complaints from the creatures.
Orion’s creations attracted a crowd of little creatures cheering; the usually modest Death Knight felt a bit shy and waved his hand, thinking he was just doing his job.
When Caligo knocked and walked in, Lin Lin was still standing at the window.
Caligo was a bit surprised; when he came before, Lin Lin seemed frozen in her seat like a statue.
"Is your work almost done?" Caligo could only guess.
"Yes," Lin Lin nodded, looking at Caligo as he placed another stack of paper documents on her desk, showing a blank expression, "Why are there still so many?"
"Take it easy," Caligo said, "I’m almost done with my side."
Compared to Your Majesty the Demon King, Caligo, who hardly needs to sleep and completes work very well, is truly an excellent student.
Lin Lin would not compare the two in front of them, but she must respect the objective truth.
Caligo also came to Lin Lin’s window and looked down to see the Death Knight and the group of little monsters.
Caligo is not very familiar with many of the officials in Demon King Castle, and Orion is one of them.
After recently witnessing the Paladin of San Marco City, seeing this once-Paladin who has now fallen into death magic gave Caligo mixed feelings, "Orion fits his new identity well."
Caligo thought Paladins were all like Norman and Sharon, who held on to their beliefs too strongly, but compared to them, Orion’s friendliness towards the monsters could almost be seen as betrayal.
"Orion just hopes everyone can live peacefully and safely," Lin Lin said, "not limited to humans."
Caligo could sense Lin Lin’s agreement in her tone. He didn’t really care about the situation; his hometown had always been a troubling place, but he wanted to show solidarity with Lin Lin.
They were both rare humans standing here, who had made a pact with the demon race.
Although Caligo had never spoken up, he truly valued Lin Lin as a companion.
Before, Caligo only knew that the one who made a pact with Lin Lin must be a powerful demon, but recently, he realized that Lin Lin had made a pact with the Demon King.
Even though she had made a pact with the most powerful and terrifying demon race, she seemed to be quite healthy and calm.
After hesitating for a moment, Caligo asked Lin Lin what price she had paid.
From the way other creatures treated Lin Lin, it was clear that she must have gained a high level of authority.
"What?" Lin Lin, who had been gazing outside, turned around. The sky was pitch black, and her long dark hair flowed like the night sky, "The price? … My soul, I suppose."
Lin Lin had seen the City Lord, influenced by the orca, ultimately paying the price of his soul.
Souls, which are rarely seen in modern society, are very valuable in the world of imagination.
"What else?" Caligo asked.
Lin Lin blinked, "What else? My most valuable thing should be my soul."
A human woman with a strong sense of self-awareness thought objectively.
"Although souls are important, most demons do not only collect souls," Caligo raised his arm, showing his mechanical prosthetic arm, as his real one was taken by demons. "They usually don’t just take one thing."
"That’s scary!" Lin Lin touched her arm to make sure it was still there.
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Under the Red Moon, many already often aggressive monsters stirred restlessly. Even inside the Demon King Castle, Lin Lin could hear the deep roars of beasts in the forest.
This is the purpose of Safir being here.
Even when the restless monsters want to take a risk and be indulgent, the pressure of the Dragon race here will force them to wake up and realize that everything has a price.
Compared to the mysterious and unpredictable Demon King hidden deep in Demon King Castle, the fear that the Sapphire Dragon brings to the monsters outside the castle is much more straightforward.
Lin Lin felt exhausted from work, and even when it was time to leave the office, she didn’t want to get up and didn’t feel like eating, experiencing a sense of tired laziness.
While the flower tea was steeping in the cup, Rock Slime squeezed through the crack in the door, holding colorful paper and scissors, and came to Lin Lin’s legs.
Lin Lin reached out and picked up Rock Slime.
Rock Slime had a small helmet made of rock on its head, and it was heavier than other slimes, so when Lin Lin picked it up, it felt like holding a solid stone the size of a basketball.
Lin Lin initially wanted to place the slime on her lap; she held her breath and struggled to lift the slime before putting it on the table.
The documents were sorted to the other side, leaving a clear space for the slime.
Usually, Flame Slime and Wind Slime would sit on Lin Lin’s lap, but Rock Slime showed a tearful expression.
Sweetheart, it’s not that I don’t want to put you on my lap, it’s just that you are really too heavy. I feel like if I really do, my legs will give out.
Lin Lin pretended not to understand Rock Slime’s expression, smiling as she gently patted its rocky helmet on its head, and the slime showed a happy look again.
Rock Slime lifted the colorful paper and scissors in its hands, shaking them back and forth.
Although the slime only made squeaky sounds, Lin Lin, who had formed a bond with the Demon King, could understand the key words in its language.
There are many decorations and colorful little items for the holiday that still need to be made for the Demon King Castle.
Rock Slime brought the simplest paper cuttings, asking Lin Lin to cut some window decorations along the patterns on the colorful paper.
This is something that doesn’t require much thought…
There weren’t many, so Lin Lin agreed and picked up the scissors to pass the time.
Then she heard Rock Slime jump from the table to the ground with a thump; its task was done, and there were other busy things to attend to.
Lin Lin held a pair of scissors and watched the Rock Slime walk away, hearing the solid sound of it landing for the first time. This Rock Slime seemed a bit sturdier than others of its kind.
Among Rock Slimes, being bigger and stronger is something to be proud of. Lin Lin watched the proud slime stride away, squeezing out through the crack in the door once more.
Lin Lin began to think about adding a smaller door hole.
When not working, everything becomes interesting. Lin Lin placed a record on the machine, and the gramophone played a soft tune.
The kettle automatically refilled the teacup, while Lin Lin cut out window decorations along the colorful paper patterns.
The room was warm and cozy, while a cold wind blew outside, and she could hear the sound of birds flying by.
Because there is no difference between day and night, many animals have their biological clocks confused, with some leaving their nests at any time.
The office lights were brighter than those in the bedroom. Lin Lin looked out the window and saw a bird fly against the glass before she lowered her head again to cut the window decorations.
Until she heard a knock at the window.
Lin Lin thought it was just a bird that couldn’t see the path and accidentally flew into the glass. When she looked up, she saw Felix, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.
The Dark Elf blinked his silver eyes with an expression that showed little emotion. As Lin Lin said "please come in," he didn’t need Lin Lin to open the window himself.
Felix used a clever piece of wire to open the window, and the Dark Elf easily entered the accountant’s office.
Truly, he was an excellent thief; Lin Lin almost wanted to applaud him.
When the window opened, a cold breeze rushed in, and Felix closed the window. Lin Lin’s attention was caught by a burlap bag tied around his waist.
"Santa Claus?" Lin Lin joked.
Both his action of climbing through the window and bringing a bag reminded Lin Lin of a rather famous figure.
The demon realm turned into pure darkness, and only the light-fearing Dark Elf seemed genuinely happy.
Felix tilted his head, causing his silver ponytail to sway gently. He didn’t know what Lin Lin had said, but when she looked at the bag on his waist, he sensed her interest.
Felix took down the bag and frowned slightly, "This is from Orion. He said to fold paper cranes and stars."
Lin Lin was very surprised that the Death Knight could command Felix, who often opposed most people.
Perhaps if a person has good character, they can be treated kindly by every kind of creature.
Felix opened the bag, and inside was colorful paper similar to Lin Lin’s.
Lin Lin suddenly felt grateful to Rock Slime. She would find it easy to cut paper decorations along the lines, but if she had to fold paper cranes and stars, she would only get very angry.
Felix saw a similar thing in Lin Lin’s hand, and the Dark Elf pursed his lips, "They actually let you do this."
Thank you, Dark Elf, thank you for your gender norms. I appreciate your emotional support.
Felix approached Lin Lin. She was afraid of the cold; even though the room was warm, she still dressed warmly.
The Dark Elf’s fingers were nimble as he touched Lin Lin’s turtleneck sweater, confirming that the collar was gone.
Felix whispered softly, "The collar is undone."
Lin Lin nodded and noticed the new earrings on the Dark Elf’s pointy ears.
He looked like he had become wealthy after being away for a while.
Lin Lin tried hard not to think about where Felix’s money came from.
"Can you fold paper cranes?" Lin Lin asked sincerely, since Felix seemed more suited for destruction than quietly folding paper.
"This is not hard," the Dark Elf stood next to Lin Lin, leaning against the table, and casually grabbed a piece of colored paper.
The young man slightly lowered his head, as the colorful paper twirled in his dark palm.
Felix did not fold paper cranes, but instead folded a Windmill Jasmine that Lin Lin had seen before.
Compared to the pure white Windmill Jasmine, the colored one looked more dazzling and beautiful.
Felix handed the folded flower to Lin Lin, and the Dark Elf’s lips curved upwards with a hint of secret pride, "We should learn how to make girls happy from a young age."
For the skillful Dark Elf, folding paper was not difficult at all.
Felix looked down as Lin Lin took the Windmill Jasmine from his hands.
Her white fingertips brushed against his palm.
She was different from him and the Dark Elves.
The corners of Felix’s lips, which had been slightly proud, slowly lowered as he gazed at Lin Lin, and he began to wonder if treating her in the Dark Elf way was a bit disrespectful.
After all, Dark Elves do not have a good reputation among the races on the ground.
This bad reputation includes both the dislike that comes from opposing factions and the negative interactions caused by cultural clashes.
Felix vaguely understood that human girls might not appreciate such self-interested gestures.
He learned origami to please the girls.
At that time, Felix did not know how he would feel when he gave this small gift one day; he was just genuinely happy to have learned a skill.
Even when the gift was in the other person’s hands, he held his breath, starting to regret showing off.
"Thank you," Lin Lin said gently as she placed the Windmill Jasmine in her palm, "it’s really beautiful."
She liked it.
The Dark Elf breathed a sigh of relief.
