Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

He grasped Elufina's delicate hand, his upturned face meeting her doting gaze. Startled, his hand instinctively tried to pull away, but Elufina, as if sensing his intentions, grasped it back.

Their faces drew closer again; long purple hair, purple eyes. Coupled with his dashing and handsome demeanor, their lips drew ever closer.

She was pretty and pure, as flawless as white jade. Her golden eyes and pink lips trembled slightly, constantly tempting the person in front of her to come closer.

"Your Majesty, Marshal Krastrom of the Eastern Route says he has something to discuss with you."

The noise outside the door completely shattered the idyllic atmosphere inside the room as the girl was awakened. Seeing Lin Xueyin hiding her head and avoiding her gaze, Elufina was filled with rage.

"Get out of here. Go as far away as you can..."

"Nana, let it go. She was just doing her job. Don't talk about her like that."

He gently placed his palm on the girl's heaving chest, his eyes showing three parts smile and seven parts heartache. "We'll have time when we get back tonight. Um, no, not today. We'll have time in the evenings later."

The word "tonight" made Elufina's eyes light up, but she was disappointed by the change in the next sentence. However, there would be other opportunities in the future, so she could just bear with it tonight.

Even without Lin Xueyin saying anything, Elufina knew that it was definitely not going to happen today. Last night's intensity had surely caused her physical harm. Even if Elufina were willing, Elufina wouldn't agree.

However, last night made up for all the previous longing, so today is only one day, I can still hold back, um, I can... I guess...

"Hmph, I hope that Krastrom has something important to do, otherwise I'll beat him to death."

As she muttered to herself as she left, Lin Xueyin couldn't help but laugh out loud. Her laughter was as beautiful as a hundred flowers blooming in spring, causing Elufina to stop in her tracks.

"Okay, go ahead, I'll try to get some sun later."

Although she was a little sore, Lin Xueyin felt much better after breakfast. There was no point in staying in bed all the time, since there was no cell phone or internet here. She might as well go out to the garden to bask in the sun and enjoy the scenery.

"Yes, I'll have a maid accompany you then."

Before Lin Xueyin could refuse, Elufina had already walked out of the room. She could vaguely hear her talking to the maid at the door, as if they were preparing something. Lin Xueyin couldn't hear clearly.

He opened his package and looked at the complete sets of equipment inside. The equipment he had prepared for himself was originally meant for fighting bosses or for his own show. But now, it had all gone to that woman.

Although that's what she said, there wasn't much anger in Lin Xueyin's eyes, just a hint of self-deprecation.

"I'll wear it for you."

Not long after Elufina left, the maids saw the door open again, and the girl inside was already dressed and ready to go out, although her walking posture was still somewhat strange.

"Your Highness, you...you can let us in to help you get dressed."

"I have hands and feet, why would I need you to help me get dressed? I'm going to go for a walk outside, so please don't follow me." Lin Xueyin waved her hand with amusement. She wasn't of any high status, and she was still a little uncomfortable having others dress her.

Upon hearing that they were not to follow, the maids who had been waiting at the door turned pale with fright, wondering if they had done something to displease the princess.

"Your Highness, please forgive us. His Majesty strictly ordered us to serve him. If we have done anything wrong, please punish us, but we hope you will not..."

"Stop, stop, hold on! What is all this about? I'm confused. I just wanted to go out for a walk, how did it become that you did something wrong? It's okay, I'll talk to Nana." He tried to reassure them, but saw that their faces were already pale.

"What's wrong with you all?"

"His Majesty said that if the Princess Consort leaves on her own, then we have no reason to live."

Hmm, Lin Xueyin didn't know that Elufina would say that, and for a moment she didn't know what to do. After a while, she sighed helplessly, knowing that Elufina was worried about her and that she knew that she definitely didn't like having anyone with her, which was why she gave such a strict order.

"You all come with me."

The three kneeling maids breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged glances after hearing Lin Xueyin's agreement before standing up and attending to her.

"Your Highness, would you like to relax in the hot spring first, or would you like to go to the back garden to admire the flowers?"

"A hot spring bath? Forget it, let's go to the back garden first. The climate here is nice, and I imagine the garden must be full of blooming flowers."

"Yes, it's the perfect time to admire the flowers now, and the garden is bursting with blooms." As she spoke, she led Lin Xueyin and the others outside.

The courtyard is deep and the corridors are winding, with dappled shadows of trees along the way, yet there is no sense of desolation, but rather a feeling of vitality.

"This was changed after Her Majesty the Demon King ascended the throne, saying that it would be more comfortable after her little girl returned."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Your Highness, I misspoke."

She waved her hand to indicate that she didn't care, but only she knew whether she really didn't care. She understood that the little girl Elufina mentioned in the maid's words was herself. How could she not be moved?

"Let's go, I think it must be even more beautiful in the garden."

Although they didn't know why, the two maids behind her seemed to be in a very different mood as they watched the princess walk away, as if she was in a very good mood.

With anticipation in her heart, a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips, and her eyes were filled with a faint happiness.

Of course, Elufina had no idea that a maid's unintentional remark would do her a huge favor.

Volume 10: The Reviving Demon God: Chapter 5 The Higher You Climb, the Colder It Gets (Two chapters released together)

The black dragon robe, adorned with mysterious and magnificent runes, perfectly accentuated the girl's voluptuous figure, while her long purple hair swayed from side to side as she walked slowly forward.

Her purple pupils swept across the council hall, taking in the people standing inside, and a mysterious smile curled her full lips.

“Krastom, you’d better have a good reason for insisting that I come here, or you can go and watch the stables.”

The ministers, who had also been brought over by this Eastern Route Marshal, watched this man with schadenfreude, as he woke them up early, preventing them from getting a good night's sleep.

Judging from the Demon King's expression, he was probably also disturbed. It is said that the Queen was brought back by His Majesty the Demon King yesterday. After a long separation, she could probably have a day off today. But this man ruined such a great opportunity.

"Your Majesty, I've heard that the former Demon King has already been..."

Raising an eyebrow, Elufina knew exactly what this person wanted to say. She hadn't expected him to be so well-informed, finding out so quickly.

"That's right, the former Demon King, who is also my father, has been captured by Yukine."

As for the fact that no one could recognize him after being beaten, Elufina didn't say it. After all, it wasn't something to brag about. A demon king being beaten up by a little girl was indeed a bit embarrassing to talk about.

Even though it was mentioned casually, it still made these people gasp. After all, he was a demon king, and he was actually captured by a little girl who looked so delicate.

It was terrifying. Everyone had always thought that the Queen relied on the Demon King, but they never expected that she was so powerful. Even Krastrum, who already knew the outcome, was extremely surprised.

When I first met her, she was just a lowly priest. I never imagined she'd grown to this level. Thankfully, she's now the Demon Queen, posing no threat to the demons and even strengthening their power. The Demon King truly lives up to his name; even choosing a queen is a feat he's accomplished.

"Krastorm, you woke me up this morning just for this?" She raised an eyebrow in displeasure. How could she be comfortable with such a trivial matter ruining her time alone with Yukine?

"Well, that's not all, Your Majesty. The former Demon King has been captured. What do you think we should do about it?"

"How to resolve this? Ha, I think you all know what he did, right? How to resolve this? What do you think we should do?"

A long time ago, Elufina told Lin Xueyin some stories. However, Lin Xueyin only told her a story about something like the Tang Dynasty's ancestor or emperor, and also about a rebellion that eventually led to her becoming emperor.

He was similar to himself, except that in the end, that ancestor became a retired emperor, content to stay in the palace. But the demons were different; once given the chance, they would definitely cause him plenty of trouble.

Beset by internal and external troubles. Although the external threat has been eliminated, the internal troubles have not ceased. Although the details are unclear, the problems of the Cursed Temple Cult remain unresolved. In particular, the events Lin Xueyin encountered outside this time are enough to show that this cult is not as simple as it previously appeared, and they have probably been harboring ulterior motives for some time.

Amidst the cacophony of opinions, most advocated for a direct kill. Indeed, this is the cruelty of the Demon King: in the competition, the loser's only fate is to be killed.

Elufina wanted to do the same, but she wasn't sure if Lin Xueyin wanted to do the same. After all, she was human, and some things were different from what she thought.

Seeing the Demon King's silence, Krastrum knew exactly what she was going through. He could only sigh helplessly. He knew that failing to kill the snake would only lead to more harm, and this bloody lesson must not be repeated on her.

However, some things still need to be decided by them themselves. He could only assist her from the sidelines, ensuring that she wouldn't be harmed by her own decisions.

"His Majesty..."

"Alright, let's put the matter of the former Demon King aside for now. Is there anything else we need to resolve?"

Krastrom had originally planned to talk about what he had discovered, and the ministers he had summoned were all absolutely loyal. What he was about to say was very important.

Sitting upright, noticing the serious expression on her friend's face, Elufina knew that what he was about to say was probably not simple.

“Your Majesty, I have discovered that Marshal Elisil of the Western Route is connected to the former Demon King. Moreover, we have also found out that the mysteriously missing people we discovered before were Elisil’s clones.”

"A clone?" These words were like a wake-up call. Elufina finally understood why those people had suddenly disappeared without a trace. It turned out they were clones. Once the mission was completed, the clones would disappear completely without any trace.

"Yes, a clone. I discovered it after investigating Elisil's previous activities and some details. It's related to Elisil's secret techniques."

His brows furrowed deeply. It was actually Elisil, someone he had always trusted implicitly. He never imagined Elisil would do such things in secret. His goal was probably also the Demon King's throne.

"I never imagined that this supreme position could turn former friends and sworn brothers into mortal enemies."

Krastrom understood the desolation in Elufina's heart at this moment. Although she had been suspicious all along, she still hoped that it was just her own unfounded suspicion. It was precisely because of this that she asked him to investigate. However, the result was so disheartening.

Back then, Elufina and Elishil were known as the most talented geniuses among the demons. Moreover, they supported and cared for each other both in life and in battles.

At the time, most people thought that the two would definitely end up together. However, fate played a cruel trick on them. Elufina was assassinated while on a mission and disappeared into the vast Ten Thousand Mountains. When she reappeared, she was already with her current queen.

"Bring me the results of those investigations; I want to see them myself."

Elufina didn't know how to describe her feelings at this moment. She could only helplessly lower her head and look at Krastorm who was walking towards her. She wanted to believe him and she wanted to believe Elisil, but at this moment, it was truly a case of not being able to have your cake and eat it too.

“Your Majesty, that position is too high and too cold. As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the colder it gets. If you were to reach the highest position, you would probably be left with endless loneliness and solitude. This is what is meant by being a lonely ruler.”

Back then, when she and Lin Xueyin were joking around and talking about the supreme position, she had initially thought that Lin Xueyin was just talking nonsense because she had never held that position. But now, she realized that everything Xueyin said was true.

"Your Majesty, you..."

They had thought that Elufina would discuss things with them, but instead they saw her turn away with a somewhat dejected expression.

"You may all leave. That's enough for today. Don't mention what we just said outside, understand?"

"Understood, sir." Krastom smiled wryly and led his men away. He knew that these people would not let him off easily for disturbing their peaceful dreams. If things went so easily, that would be a miracle.

Sure enough, as soon as they left the Demon King's Castle, they heard these people rubbing their hands together with ill intent, saying, "My Grand Marshal, you'd better handle what happens today."

"Yes, yes, my pot. Let's go, let's get a one-stop shop today, eat, drink, play and have fun, it's on me."

With a generous wave of his hand, he led the high-ranking officials he had summoned toward the bustling city center. However, a hint of worry flashed across his eyes.

I wonder how that girl is doing. I just hope this incident won't make her too upset. I know this fact will make her sad, but I still have to remind her. My heart is getting harder and harder.

Unaware that her trusted ministers were already preparing for their revelry outside, and unaware of Krastrum's worries about her and his self-reflection, Elufina somehow found herself back in her bedroom. Looking at the empty room, she realized that Lin Xueyin had already gone to the garden.

Sunlight, green trees, and blooming flowers. Gentle breeze, warbling birds, and butterflies. All life is in the air. I lazily lean back in my chair, pick up the brewed black tea from the table, and gently sip it. Delicate pastries sit quietly on the table, awaiting their owner's pleasure.

Elufina entered the garden and was greeted by such a beautiful scene, which calmed her restless heart once more. The sadness in her heart gradually disappeared and subsided after seeing this girl.

"Nana, you've arrived."

She was suddenly and gently hugged from behind, and warm breaths hit her exposed neck, causing her to involuntarily shrink her neck.

"Yukine, you'll always be by my side, won't you?"

Hmm? The sudden words made Lin Xueyin realize the vulnerability in her heart at this moment, and she gently placed her palm on the arm that was wrapped around her.

"You idiot, you big deer, you're my wife! Of course I'll always be with you. Didn't we promise each other we'd be together forever?"

Ignoring the word "wife," Elufina gently lifted the girl's head, letting her lean back in her arms. Looking at her delicate face, her lips gently approached, until they touched.

"Close your eyes, my little wife."