Chapter 215
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Chapter 215: Tomorrow Morning at Eight, Come to the Kitchen and Wait for Me!
Sitting on the bed in the interrogation room, after consuming bowl after bowl of stew, the resentment, anger, and frustration that had accumulated within Dorothy finally erupted.
For a long time, even when contending with her weakened body, and even in the malevolent Divine Kingdom, Dorothy had always maintained a calm demeanor filled with common sense.
Even after experiencing a near-death situation and discovering betrayal from someone she cherished, she displayed only slight restraint.
It didn’t appear to be the typical emotional response of a girl her age.
But in reality, she was merely a sorrowful, underage girl navigating through puberty.
Among those present, she was only slightly older than Kanor.
At this moment, Dorothy, who had been compelled to be strong due to bearing the “curse” and the fate of the entire kingdom, finally rediscovered the “feeling of being alive” in this demon race territory where she could shed her princess identity, along with the long-forgotten sensations of “anger” and “hatred.”
“I want to live…”
“Aunt Maria, Sister Garland, why are you both treating me this way!”
“Why is this happening!”
“Why did my mother abandon me…”
Clutching an empty porcelain bowl, the young girl’s tears cascaded down her cheeks like a broken string of pearls.
Tina, Isabella, and Kanor were all moved by this scene.
Even that turtle, who typically speaks nonsense, couldn’t help but shake its head and sigh.
“What a truly pitiful child… No matter the era, nobles and dynasties remain unchanged.”
The turtle sighed.
“This feeling of being abandoned by loved ones is genuinely difficult to endure.”
Isabella seemed to recall something and quietly shook her head.
Tina’s hands gently rested on her chest.
“Mother… Sister Froer…”
Though she hadn’t experienced betrayal and abandonment herself, merely imagining it allowed Tina to comprehend fully.
Lolth listened to the others’ sighs and nodded in agreement.
“But circumstances will improve in the future.”
As she said this, she softly approached and patted Dorothy’s head.
“Listen… although I am merely a demon with no connection to you, I promise that as long as you remain in the torture tower and I am in Hillenbrand Town, no one can harm you,” Lolth said, rarely making such a serious promise, “and you will have food like this every day. Eventually, I will resolve your problems for you – I promise you, little sister Dorothy.”
Tonight’s herbal dish has temporarily suppressed the “curse” within Dorothy, and Lolth understands this clearly after observing Dorothy’s condition.
This is because the active magical properties of the herbal dish closely resemble a Magic Potion, which is extremely beneficial for life absorption. Combined with various supportive effects, the active magic is sufficient to form an effective counter against the curse inside Dorothy.
Moreover, Dorothy herself possesses the blessing of a hero’s bloodline, so the curse has been somewhat weakened.
As long as she consumes this magical dish daily, Dorothy will be just like any other lively and healthy girl!
Perhaps someday a permanent solution will emerge.
Hearing this, Dorothy couldn’t help but raise her head and look at Lolth.
This succubus appears reliable and gentle in Dorothy’s eyes.
It’s reminiscent of when her mother was still conscious.
“But… why?”
Dorothy couldn’t help but ask.
She still found it somewhat difficult to believe.
“If you ask why, there isn’t really a reason,” Lolth scratched her head, “perhaps it’s simply that I happened to encounter it… and I couldn’t ignore it. Even though I typically avoid trouble, there are certain matters you must attempt to address when they arise.”
As she said this, the gentle and dependable aura surrounding her, like a soft glow effect, began to fade.
However, she became more approachable and friendly.
“Thank you.”
As Dorothy expressed this, her expression grew more determined.
“But I will try not to depend on you and solve it myself.”
“One day I will depart from the torture tower, and then I can only rely on myself.”
“However, I may still need to request your assistance.”
“If you are willing, please… teach me.”
“Even though it might be somewhat challenging, I implore you, please help me acquire the ability to solve the problems I face independently!”
Dorothy pushed the empty porcelain bowl back in front of Lolth.
In her eyes, the desire for life ignited, along with the flames of revenge.
She still wished to awaken her mother and transform the Golden Peacock into what her mother had envisioned.
But simultaneously, she would no longer tolerate the injustices she had faced.
After her mother fell into slumber, everything she had endured and the truth regarding her mother’s prolonged sleep…
She wanted to resolve these matters herself.
These issues cannot entirely depend on Lolth.
To accomplish this, one must possess… power.
And to gain power, the succubus, who seems knowledgeable about various subjects, is undoubtedly the ideal instructor.
Her magical abilities equal Patricia’s, and she can effortlessly utilize divine spells, which would certainly help enhance her extraordinary powers!
Lolth perceived Dorothy’s transformation and felt somewhat comforted.
Finally, there is someone who shows gratitude and can communicate normally!
There is no distrust or misinterpretation of her good intentions, and she hasn’t fainted from excessive nervousness and chaotic thoughts…
Indeed, dishes crafted from these precious ingredients are much more appealing than fried pork chop rice and pies!
Of course, Lolth recognizes that, fundamentally, it is because she and Dorothy had spent time fighting together in the half-plane.
However, it was unexpected for Lolth that this young girl wanted to become her student.
Initially, she thought she would simply care for an ill person, but this young girl even took the initiative to improve herself.
As for what Dorothy wished to learn from her…
Lolth didn’t even consider anything related to extraordinary powers!
She was misled by Dorothy’s action of pushing the bowl and by what Dorothy had stated earlier.
After all, from Lolth’s perspective, Dorothy wanted to learn how to “alleviate her own curse and weakness.”
In the context of tonight, this method undoubtedly referred to Lolth’s pride and joy, “extraordinary cooking!”
She never realized that the “problem” Dorothy wanted to resolve was not her own curse, but something involving the Golden Peacock and her mother.
Adding to that, she contemplated her proud dishes and the scene of Dorothy being moved by her cooking…
Lolth felt a surge of joy fill her heart!
“Finally, someone is inspired by my heartfelt cooking and wants to learn how to cook with me!”
“I finally have a student who wishes to focus on the art of cooking!”
She suppressed her joy, cleared her throat softly, and spoke in a pretended reserved manner.
“Since you wish to learn, I will teach you a few things — but only a qualified student can become my official pupil. Come to the kitchen to see me at eight o’clock tomorrow morning!”
