Chapter 117: Temptation
Borrowing Elrose? Kendrick was taken aback and pondered for a moment, “My Lord Hero, actually I’ve noticed this for a while. The reason you’re back at our shop to work is because of… Elrose, right?”
Alicia nodded slightly, “Yes, she… how should I put it? She’s very mysterious and special. To be honest, I have a lot of questions I want to ask her, but I can never find the right opportunity.”
“So you want to take this chance to spend a few days alone with her,” Kendrick suddenly realized.
“Yes,” Alicia gently nodded.
“What…?” Kendrick paused for a moment, “So, My Lord Hero, where are you planning to take Elrose?”
“Former Witch Cult Ruins, Underground Maze of Tellimaya,” Alicia said solemnly.
“The Underground Maze of Tellimaya?!” Kendrick exclaimed, “You want to take Elrose to such a dangerous place?”
The Underground Maze of Tellimaya was once the stronghold of the Witch Cult, filled with traps and home to various powerful magical beasts.
But at the same time, it also harbored a wealth of precious treasures and documents left behind by the Witch Cult, making it a popular exploration site for many adventurers, Kendrick being one of them.
“Don’t worry, the reason for going there is that to completely seal Lilith’s bloodline, I’m still missing some things, and those things can be found in the Underground Maze of Tellimaya. Moreover, Elrose doesn’t really want to appear as weak as she seems; you could say she’s very strong—extremely strong—so you don’t have to worry about her safety,” Alicia explained.
“Elrose is strong?” Kendrick pondered for a moment before gently nodding, “I understand.”
In truth, the moment he first saw Elrose, Kendrick had a feeling that she was not an ordinary girl. Combined with that strange bracelet, the sudden appearance of five hundred gold coins, and the devastating explosion that tore through the sky in the Judyia Forest, everything was proving to him that his instinct was correct.
And now, My Lord Hero was even willing to lower her status to work at their humble restaurant just for her, which showed how unusual her identity truly was.
“So, My Lord Hero, you hope I can help persuade Elrose to accompany you, right?” Kendrick asked.
“Exactly,” Alicia nodded vigorously, then sighed with some helplessness, “It’s a bit embarrassing to say, but for some reason, Elrose is particularly distrustful and defensive of me. If I were to bring it up with her, she would undoubtedly refuse without hesitation.”
“But you’re different. I can see that Elrose trusts you a lot; she would likely listen to what you say,” Alicia said. “Also, I hope you can find a reason that an ordinary girl would accept when persuading her. After all, Elrose is currently presenting herself as just an ordinary girl. If we recklessly tell her we’re taking her to a dangerous place like the Underground Maze of Tellimaya, she will probably become suspicious.”
Kendrick was momentarily taken aback, then couldn’t help but smile, “Truly worthy of My Lord Hero—you have thought through everything so thoroughly.”
“A reason that an ordinary girl could accept, huh…” Kendrick pondered for a moment, then seemed to recall something and hurriedly went to a nearby drawer, pulling out a flyer. “My Lord Hero, what do you think of this?”
Alicia took the flyer and glanced at it closely: “Mornhart Kingdom Capital Grand Celebration, Butterfly Festival.”
“Butterfly Festival?” Elrose, holding the flyer, carefully read every character on it.
To celebrate Mornhart’s survival from the Star of Ruin, and to thank the brave girl who stood up during the night of the meteor fall, the kingdom will hold a grand seven-day celebration in the capital, Saint Valery.
“Magnificent performances, grand parades, ultra-low prices, and free unlimited drinks, food, and desserts. All citizens of Mornhart and visiting friends are welcome to join in the fun and celebrate the brave girl who saved the country and share blessings for a beautiful future.”
Elrose flipped the flyer over, revealing a cute face and spirited expression of a girl in a black robe, the Magical Girl, Shadie.
Elrose’s mouth twitched slightly, feeling a mix of emotions.
She never expected that one day she, as a great demon lord, would be regarded as a guardian by humans, and that they would even hold a grand ceremony for her.
Wow, this twist of events really gets me.
But honestly, this feeling is quite nice.
Elrose’s lips curled slightly.
“So, Elrose, are you interested?” Kendrick asked gently, sitting in front of Elrose.
“Interest… of course I’m interested, but, Boss Kendrick, what will happen to the shop if we all go on a trip? And what about the duel with Lilith? We might not make it back in time,” Elrose said, puzzled.
“You don’t have to worry about that,” Kendrick paused, then slowly said, “I’ve thought a lot about it and decided we won’t go this time; just you and Mr. Alicia can go together.”
“Me and Alicia together?” Elrose immediately frowned, “Then I’m not going.”
What a joke, going with Alicia…
This feels like a couple’s honeymoon or something.
Ew~ just thinking about it makes me feel sick. Elrose’s instincts as a woman were protesting.
“No way, no way. If it’s with Alicia, I wouldn’t go even if you killed me,” Elrose shook her head vigorously.
“Not going?” Kendrick was taken aback, quickly trying to persuade, “Don’t, Elrose, this is a rare grand celebration that happens once every decade in the kingdom! Forget about the performances; the food there is at a national level of excellence, and there are unlimited desserts. Are you really not tempted?”
Kendrick knew Elrose’s weakness all too well and went for a decisive blow.
“I…” Elrose bit her lip.
It would be a lie to say she wasn’t tempted—free unlimited food and desserts? How could she not be tempted?
Seeing Elrose wavering, Kendrick’s eyes lit up with inspiration, and he struck with his trump card.
“Elrose, listen to me. For this celebration, the kingdom has also invited the world-famous dessert chef, Miss Woye Budzhidao, to attend. She’s the only Lv.99 dessert chef in the world, and her desserts are renowned as the best in the world. Usually, people need to make a reservation twenty years in advance to taste her creations. But if you go to the celebration, there’s a good chance you can eat her desserts!”
“Are you really not going?”
