Chapter 221
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Chapter 221: Do You Like Me Too?
"Why are you taking David back home?"
Although the Knight Commander’s expression was still calm, Lin Lin subtly caught a slight tremor in his voice; he seemed unaware that his voice had risen.
Are you too surprised? That is understandable.
After all, Norman is one of the few in the sanctuary who knows that Lin Lin is from the Demon King Castle and has a contract with the demon race.
"Um, I want to clarify that I do not intend to force David," Lin Lin emphasized, "I’m just asking; if he doesn’t want to come, that’s fine."
She didn’t want to create trouble between the two sides.
Norman nodded, "I know; you didn’t care about these things. You only care about yourself. Is it because David has an accounting certificate?"
Ah. Lin Lin silently covered her chest. The Knight Commander is still so perceptive.
Lin Lin had long noticed that Norman, although he had a face that looked just and bright, somehow could see through other people’s hidden thoughts.
Lin Lin had darkly wondered more than once if Norman was not as cheerful and open as he appeared.
But this kind of accusation could only be kept secret in her heart; she felt that saying it out loud would make her feel like a bad person.
Indeed, Lin Lin was thinking about her accounting career, and being exposed by Norman like this made her feel embarrassed, so she tried to find some other good qualities in David.
It was hard to think; although she felt a bit bad for David, it was really difficult to come up with his strengths.
"It’s not just because of the accounting certificate," Lin Lin raised her finger and said, "David has a pretty good personality; he’s very… practical."
Yes, not just steady, but practical; he is the kind of person who works for money.
Norman did not reply to Lin Lin’s thoughtful answer but smiled a little.
Lin Lin slowly closed her eyes, unsure whether to praise him for being so understanding.
At least he didn’t openly hurt her feelings again.
"You don’t need to look for him anymore," Norman informed Lin Lin in advance. "David may not be very loyal to the temple, but he has a stable job, can support his family, and he won’t agree."
Ah, that is indeed a very important point.
Lin Lin found it hard to imagine what David’s mother would look like visiting him at Demon King Castle; she would probably tug at David’s ear to make him choose a nice place.
Lin Lin felt a bit down.
She wore a white long dress that came just above her knees today, and the sunlight was shining on her calves. She took big steps and walked a little faster.
Norman walked beside her. The young man was already matching his pace for her, so when she suddenly quickened her steps, it was not a difficult task for Norman.
Lin Lin didn’t really think she could persuade David, but she did feel a bit upset.
She let Knight Commander walk with her for a while, and then Lin Lin suddenly asked, "Do you have any candidates to recommend who can go to Demon King Castle?"
"What?" Knight Commander slightly bent his body and tilted his ear to listen to her quiet words.
Unfortunately, a young man excitedly came in front of Norman and said, "It’s Knight Commander Norman! I came from Yakeshi, and I originally had a chance to become a Paladin…"
Lin Lin quickly closed her mouth and stepped aside a little to give the man space.
The look Norman had on Lin Lin did not change; he slightly raised an eyebrow, signaling Lin Lin to continue.
Lin Lin shook her head, and Norman looked up, showing his perfect smile as he faced the excited man, "I know Yakeshi; the fishing industry there is very developed."
Yakeshi should be an unknown town, and indeed the fishing industry is strong, Lin Lin thought. Because after Norman said this, the man became even more excited, clearly his admiration for Norman grew tremendously.
Well, if she was from an unfamiliar place but her idol seemed to know a lot about it, she would be very happy.
Lin Lin stood by watching this scene; it was a very normal situation for Norman.
Lin Lin bet that even when Norman was a young noble, he wouldn’t have to deal with so many people in a day.
He did not seem annoyed, and nothing could challenge him.
Lin Lin looked at him with envy; she felt more frustrated at work than a ghost, realizing that success does not come easily.
After the happy fan left, Norman turned around and saw Lin Lin with her arms crossed, staring at him.
"Are you bored?" Norman asked her, "There’s a new barbecue restaurant nearby. Would you like to try it?"
Lin Lin: …How can he make everyone so happy so effortlessly?
Lin Lin raised no objections.
It was indeed a new barbecue restaurant, and there was a sign at the entrance offering free drinks for the grand opening.
When Norman’s face appeared at the door, the owner looked extremely happy.
"Table for two?" asked a blonde woman with dark brown roots. Lin Lin wondered if this owner was also following the blonde trend of San Marco City; she clearly belonged to the same temple.
"Yes," the Knight Commander said with a slightly apologetic smile, "Could you please give us a quieter place?"
"Of course!" the owner nodded eagerly, her eyes quickly glancing over the Knight Commander and Lin Lin’s unfamiliar faces, "I understand, I completely understand."
She seemed a bit confused, thought Lin Lin.
The owner recommended a spot on the second floor, which was a separated booth, suitable for two people, looking like a place for couples or families to dine.
The shadows of the trees danced on the table, also like little pieces of sunshine.
"Unlike the barbecues outside the city," Norman poured tea for Lin Lin, "the barbecue slices in San Marco City are a bit thinner."
Lin Lin understood instantly.
"I get it," Lin Lin said, "It’s like bread in big cities is smaller than in towns."
"Have you been to many cities?" Norman smiled at Lin Lin.
"I suppose so," Lin Lin recalled carefully, "the places we go are usually ones that most humans wouldn’t visit on their own."
Because we mostly go there without choice.
The only human cities Lin Lin truly knew well were the few near the demon realm.
Norman handed the menu to Lin Lin; after she chose one, she shook her head, and Norman took the menu back and added a few more dishes.
Lin Lin watched Norman talk to the staff, her mind quiet for a moment.
Until the staff left, Lin Lin spoke up, "I haven’t eaten out with anyone for a while."
In Demon King Castle, the person she often went out with was Felix, but for a Dark Elf, human cities were not very welcoming, and the sunlight made him quite uncomfortable.
Lin Lin often went out alone and ate by herself.
That’s alright.
Most of the leaders in the Demon King Castle are from lonely races, and Lin Lin herself is not very interested in these matters.
However, when she sat with Norman to order food, Lin Lin felt a nostalgia for this kind of socializing.
"Is it because there are no other humans in the Demon King Castle?" Norman asked.
Lin Lin nodded.
Norman has a patient and tolerant nature; he is willing to listen to even the smallest matters, and he knows he will never be impatient.
Lin Lin bet that there are definitely followers who have talked about things even smaller than what she is discussing now.
"Dealing with different races does take some effort," Norman agreed with a nod, "Sometimes you just want to connect with humans and relax a bit."
Lin Lin’s gaze was sharp, "Did you find it hard to communicate with Vivian and those other races?"
"No," the Holy Knight Commander answered.
Sure enough! Lin Lin knew he was saying some grand words to comfort people!
"Those annoying rich people with energy!" Lin Lin began to feel resentment.
Norman copied Lin Lin’s actions, propping his chin up with his palm, "If you stay here, you can…"
…have someone to keep you company every day.
Norman did not finish his sentence.
After he said "stay here," the woman sitting across from him lifted the corners of her lips, and fragments of sunlight fell on her eyebrows and eyes.
There was no "if you stay here." Because for her, going back to the Demon King Castle was "going home."
The Knight Commander’s gaze shifted to the paper and pen he had just used to write the menu.
Norman wrote down a few numbers on the paper, then tore it off and handed it to Lin Lin.
"What is this?" Lin Lin took it with both hands.
"It’s a phone number," Norman said, "You might prefer to reach out rather than be contacted. If I have time, I can join you for a meal."
"There are several strings of numbers," Lin Lin looked down.
"Because I have more than one address," the noble young man answered.
Lin Lin said, "I’m sorry, I have a bit of a dislike for the rich."
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The view from the sanctuary is also very beautiful.
It’s just that there aren’t many chances to come here; the last time Lin Lin was here, Safir picked her up on the rooftop.
I wonder if it’s because the temple’s roof is very high; it’s tall, and the wind is quite strong.
The wind blew Lin Lin’s skirt, and even though it was night, she could still see the priests finishing their work and leaving one by one.
Lin Lin reassured herself once again that she couldn’t work here.
Perhaps it was because she had lived in the chaotic demon realm two hundred years ago that Lin Lin now especially enjoyed the calm and peaceful scene.
Lin Lin had seen the portraits of the Holy Knight Commanders hanging in the temple, generation after generation, their faces serious and their gazes sharp.
They looked different from Norman.
Norman seemed gentler and more understanding; perhaps it was due to the environment in which they fulfilled their duties.
The previous world was more turbulent; now, they valued peace.
Lin Lin smiled as she couldn’t help but curl her lips.
The Demon King of the peaceful age, the Holy Knight Commander of the peaceful age— from a certain perspective, this is the best time and the era she most wants to stay in.
The divine being made her stay in San Marco City; what did they want her to see?
Lin Lin heard the sound of flapping wings behind her, turned around, and looked up to see Lenidien standing on the roof.
His feathers were curly, making him fluffier than Twanasha, and undeniably, the sound of his wings flapping was also louder than Twanasha’s.
Lin Lin suspected it was because Lenidien was stronger.
"What are you doing?" the angel asked, "This height is too dangerous for you."
Lin Lin originally wanted to greet him, but she held back her hand. She confirmed that he did not like heights like Twanasha; he must have come here for Lin Lin.
"There are railings here," Lin Lin pointed around her.
Lenidien’s furrowed brow did not relax. He was very strong-willed, something Lin Lin had experienced when she was imprisoned.
Lin Lin guessed that many of her actions must have displeased him. For example, not staying quietly in the room or going out with Norman; the divine being’s task for him was to protect her, so he could not make decisions according to his own will.
And he was indeed protecting her, so as soon as Lin Lin reached the high place, Lenidien immediately followed.
"I want to stand on the roof too," Lin Lin said, reaching out her hand to the angel, asking him to pull her up.
Although she was standing very high right now, it was a safe platform with a railing for repairs; she was not like Lenidien, who was on the steep, high roof.
"That’s too dangerous," Lenidien firmly refused her.
"You are here, so it’s not dangerous," Lin Lin kept her hand raised, staring at the angel.
The wings behind Lenidien unfolded slightly, and the fluffy, curling white feathers sparkled softly in the moonlight.
The angel’s eyebrows were still furrowed; Lin Lin guessed he was hesitating, wondering if there was a task from the divine that required him to obey Lin Lin.
Finally, he reluctantly bent down and reached out his hand to Lin Lin.
When the man’s large hand held Lin Lin’s small arm, the six wings that grew from his back inched closer, like hands reaching out in worry that she might accidentally fall.
Lin Lin looked up and, with the help of the moonlight, saw the young man’s focused and calm gaze.
She had been looked at like this by Twanasha too.
Angels are the garments of the divine, so humans favored by the divine are also loved by angels. Twanasha had said that.
Lin Lin gazed into those light golden eyes and cautiously asked, "Do you like me too?"
Lin Lin felt the grip on her arm suddenly tighten.
The other person couldn’t hold back their strength, and she collided with the fluffy feathered wings.
