Chapter 96

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Chapter 96: It’s a Wonderful Thing!

So frustrating.

Even though there was no real harm done, it was still frustrating to be driven out because the power was shown to be black.

In the city center, Lin Lin was extremely upset while eating a seafood buffet won from a lottery.

Lin Lin was not in a good mood today; she spent a lot of time healing herself in the buffet restaurant and did not return to Demon King Castle before evening like she usually did.

As night fell in the town, lights flickered on one by one in the darkness.

Compared to the dark creatures of Demon King Castle, humans preferred bright places. Human cities, with their bright lights in both rooms and street lamps outside, reminded Lin Lin of the habits of her modern life.

The feeling of familiarity peaked when he saw the bartender being scolded by the boss.

Yes, it was that kind of newcomer to society who was still getting used to the job and had just been harshly criticized by the boss. In the bartender’s panicked expression, Lin Lin seemed to see her past self.

Being steady is being steady, and being serious is being serious, but there is a kind of confusion that has not yet been shaped by society.

This buffet restaurant looks quite nice, and there is a stage where a singer performs.

The singer also plays the lute, just like the Moon Elf, but clearly, the human performer can create a warmer and livelier atmosphere.

There are many couples and families dining here, which makes Lin Lin feel a bit lonely in her window seat.

Lin Lin sat alone at a small table, quietly listening to the music.

When the sad-faced bartender walked past Lin Lin’s table, she asked him for a bottle of wine.

The restaurant is a buffet, but drinks cost extra. The bartender didn’t expect to have customers so soon after being scolded, and his sad face instantly brightened up.

The drink that was brought over is a well-known local spirit called Si’er, made from the seeds of a plant called Si’er. It is a clear liquor with a sweet taste and rich flavor. Lin Lin took her first sip and thought it was nice, quickly taking a second sip.

There was a lively atmosphere with singing and dancing. After the singer switched to a more cheerful song, a slender girl went up to dance for a while, which drew applause and cheers from the audience.

Lin Lin did not want to drink too much because she feared getting drunk. After three small cups, she felt the drink’s strong effects and put her cup down, focusing on the performance on stage.

She quite liked the atmosphere here. Perhaps as the otter lady from the Demon King Castle’s infirmary said, being with other social animals and friends makes one feel more relaxed and happy.

After this song ended, the next one started. Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Lin stood up and walked towards the restaurant exit.

Just outside the door, Lin Lin saw a man with long gray-brown hair tied in a small braid, who was looking down and lighting a cigarette.

The cigarette was held between his index and middle fingers, and the red ember glowed brightly in the dark night.

Oh, it was the boss who had just criticized the bartender.

The boss looked up, saw Lin Lin walking out, took the cigarette out of his mouth, and asked her, "Is the taste okay?"

He spoke in a low voice at that moment, but he was not as harsh with the young man as before.

Lin Lin nodded and said, "It’s pretty good."

After a moment, Lin Lin added, "The staff is also quite nice; their attitude is great."

The boss smiled slightly, knowing that Lin Lin had seen him scold the young man.

"That is my younger brother," the boss explained. "He has been spoiled at home and doesn’t know how to do anything. He is clumsy when he comes out."

Lin Lin: …Wow.

Lin Lin’s sympathy quickly faded; she had thought he was a poor worker like herself, but he turned out to be the boss’s younger brother.

Lin Lin spoke to him a few times, and the boss’s cigarette just hung between his fingers, not moving again.

It’s quite a strange thing; very few people from other races smoke, and almost everyone Lin Lin has seen smoking is human.

Although everyone knows that smoking is bad for health, humans, whose lifespans are shorter compared to other races, find it a bit hard to quit.

Lin Lin said goodbye to her boss.

The boss saw her alone and asked if she needed help calling for a carriage, but when he noticed the magic wand in Lin Lin’s hand, he had an understanding expression and didn’t say more.

Lin Lin walked quite a distance, turned around, and saw the figure of a man under the streetlight.

Under the pitch-black sky, a warm beam of light shone from the streetlight, and the smoke had returned to the boss’s mouth. The man waved at Lin Lin when he saw her turn back.

Lin Lin waved back at him.

Lin Lin watched the man in the cold wind, his breath forming little clouds in the air.

The night air was cold, and when Lin Lin breathed, she also let out a little white mist.

To be honest, Lin Lin didn’t really like the smell of smoke.

But it was in this world that she truly disliked modern society; that subtle similarity made her feel more real.

Scenes from the past intertwined with this moment.

Oh, it is the ordinary human society that she knows well.

–

Lin Lin returned to the Demon King Castle, and for some reason, the welcoming party was very grand today.

"Did you do something wrong to me today?" Lin Lin’s intuition radar was activated.

"We didn’t do anything wrong," His Majesty the Demon King replied, "Lin, why do you think that about us?"

There is something wrong!

Normally, if he asked like this, there would be trouble, but now, since His Majesty the Demon King used a rhetorical question, he felt guilty!

Lin Lin’s suspicious gaze turned to Felix.

The Dark Elf shrugged, taking the book from Lin Lin’s hands quickly. "Haven’t we always been nice to you? Such a guess is really hurtful."

As Felix leaned closer to Lin Lin, he sniffed the air, checking her scent and was a bit surprised. "Have you been drinking?"

Lin Lin didn’t mind drinking, but she wouldn’t do it on her own. Felix narrowed his eyes.

"Yes," Lin Lin said, not knowing what he was thinking, and followed his lead. "It’s because I wasn’t feeling very good."

For a moment, not just the Demon King and Felix, but even Orion, who had been silent to lower his presence, felt alarm bells ringing in his mind.

If the guesses from today’s meeting were true, and Lin Lin went out on a date with someone she liked, then this moment meant that her date had failed!

That was excellent news!

The Demon King and the Dark Elf exchanged a glance, suggesting they should dig deeper.

Orion slowly covered his face under the helmet, hoping Lin Lin would forgive him after learning the truth.

In a flash, Felix had easily moved close to Lin Lin, looking very worried, "Huh? Weren’t you fine when you left? Did someone bully you?"

In the Demon King Castle, Felix and Lin Lin had a lot of messy chats, mostly because Felix could really provide emotional support. He didn’t always share the same ideas as Lin Lin, but he could mostly show strong feelings against their enemies.

"No," Lin Lin shook her head, "I was kicked out of the God of Light’s church."

In an instant, not just a few leaders, but even the monsters who were not even as tall as Lin Lin’s knees became excited.

Dishonor! Great dishonor! The God of Light church bullies people like this!

Lin Lin thought differently from everyone in the Demon King Castle; she mainly felt that she was invited in, but it didn’t feel good because it was light-type.

But everyone in the Demon King Castle saw it as a great humiliation, and in that moment, Lin Lin could almost see the dark energy suddenly bursting out behind the monsters.

Lin Lin: …If I had known, I wouldn’t have said anything. Why does it feel like I’m about to face a really scary situation?

The caring Felix put his arm around Lin Lin’s shoulder and said, "Come on, tell me who did this."

Even though Felix did not say what his plans were, Lin Lin spoke first, "It was just a misunderstanding that became a bit awkward. Please don’t hurt innocent people."

No matter how the Demon King and Felix tried to get information from Lin Lin, she did not tell them which God of Light church was responsible for this.

And Lin Lin insisted that both of them promise not to harm any life.

The two troublemakers rolled their eyes and promised, looking distracted as if they were already planning something.

Lin Lin sighed heavily, her gaze scanning around until it landed on Orion, who was getting ready to sneak away.

The tall Death Knight suddenly stopped in his tracks when he heard Lin Lin’s soft voice behind him.

"Orion… you are the most reliable person here."

The Death Knight turned around stiffly.

–

Although she was somewhat prepared, Lin Lin could not help but put her hand to her forehead upon hearing the truth.

Why, why do these people always have so many strange ideas?

Your Majesty the Demon King did not understand what Lin Lin found so confusing; he even kindly warned her that if she had a child with a human, the child would not live long.

"Human children can live at most to be one hundred twenty years old."

When Your Majesty the Demon King said this, Lin Lin’s mind went blank for a moment.

Why had she fallen to the point of seriously studying this issue with these foolish people?

And to be honest, she didn’t even have a boyfriend, let alone think about having children.

"Actually, I think living to one hundred years is enough for humans," Lin Lin stated objectively.

"Oh? How can that be?" Your Majesty the Demon King said, resting his chin on his hand, looking at Lin Lin. "Children only live for a hundred years, what will you do then?"

Lin Lin hummed in response, feeling very confused, "Why should I worry about that? I will be dead by then anyway."

After Lin Lin finished speaking, the whole room fell silent for two seconds, and then became a chaotic buzz of noise.

"What! Lin! Are you planning to die!"

Lin Lin, who had been holding back her anger for a long time, finally exploded, "Of course I will die! But not now!"

Why do these people look like they are ready to cry at my grave tomorrow!

"Actually," Orion, who understood Lin Lin’s thoughts the best, spoke up, "We have always assumed you would live at least five or six hundred years, like you could become a… necromancer?"

Orion swallowed the words "Death Knight" that slipped out of his mouth, considering Lin Lin’s status, and temporarily replaced it with "necromancer."

Lin Lin, "So you mean I have no special skills? Maybe I could become a knight too."

Orion’s voice was calm, "Someone who does not ride horses when alive will likely never learn to do so after death."

Lin Lin agreed, "Okay."

"Or you could let Damonis turn you into a Blood Clan member," Felix suggested, "but then you can’t go out in the sun or wear silver jewelry. Plus, you would have to call him ‘father.’"

Lin Lin showed a rather unpleasant expression, "I refuse."

At this moment, compared to others, Your Majesty the Demon King was unusually quiet.

Lin Lin looked at the Demon King and saw half of his pure white face in the darkness, revealing a fragile beauty.

Ah, even the Demon King might feel a bit sad when talking about the passage of life.

Lin Lin patted the Demon King’s shoulder and comforted him, "These are all things for the future."

The black-haired little lamb lowered his head slightly, looking troubled, "What should I do if Lin’s child does not look like Lin…?"

You are worrying about silly things!

Lin Lin gave a slap.