On my second playthrough, they were full of malice towards me.

"Let me ask you this: if you really found Lord Ash, what would you do? Imprison him, or turn him into a robot?"

“I will help Lord Ash regain his power,” Jiuyou replied earnestly.

"Heh, just like the way you helped your demi-humans regain their power?"

Faced with Lena's mockery, Jiu You, unusually, did not refute but remained silent.

Isn't this approach correct?

That's how Lord Ashes trained her and helped her regain her power.

Does that mean Lord Ash himself can't accept this method?

Jiuyou didn't believe it.

She believed that Lord Ash would definitely be able to persevere. If she could do it, Lord Ash should be able to do it with ease. It was impossible for him to fail.

The expression on the dragon girl's face said it all.

Lena sighed deeply.

but it does not matter!

The more pathetic and wicked "them" are, the more they highlight her, showcasing her excellence and consistency, which will lead to her performance in "The Succubus's Great Victory"!

The pink-haired succubus curled her lips at the thought of this.

until

"So, how do you know so much? Did Lord Ash use your abilities as well?"

It was just a casual question from Jiu You, but the pink-haired succubus opposite her acted like a little female cat with its fur standing on end.

"Hmph! I don't want that guy to use my abilities. If he's so capable, he should never use them! And even if he does, I won't go looking for him like you guys! I have more backbone than you. That guy stood me up for five hundred years, and I won't forgive him so easily! Unless... unless that guy comes looking for me on his own!"

Seeing Lena's disdainful look, Jiu You was a little stunned. After she came to her senses, she used a rare gentle tone.

"I never imagined that five hundred years later, you would be the one among us who has maintained the same appearance the most."

"Huh!? Tang Jiuyou, you'd better make yourself clear! You're calling me stagnant, huh?! Bah! What I've gained isn't strength, it's wisdom! Intelligence! Forget it, you single-minded 'Guards' wouldn't understand anyway!"

Seeing that the conversation was getting difficult and that everything that needed to be said had been said, Lena prepared to go back.

But in the very end.

There are two more small things.

"Before I leave, I'd like to ask you one more question. Hypothetically speaking, what would you do if Lord Ash were to become your enemy?"

“I will surrender,” Jiu You replied without hesitation.

"You! You are not allowed to surrender! Don't you even consider why Lord Ash is your enemy? What is the deeper meaning behind his actions? Have you ever thought that this is another trial Lord Ash is putting on you, a test for you?"

"I don't understand."

"Oh well, forget it! It's no use talking to you now. When the time comes and you really put yourself in their shoes, let's see if you can still hold back and surrender so easily!"

Lena muttered something in a voice only she could hear, then waved to Jiu You.

"Alright, I still have a lot of things to do here. Oh right, I almost forgot, I left a bowl of porridge on your table. I just bought it on the way. I didn't make it myself, and I didn't bring it for you on purpose. If you don't like it, just throw it away. I won't be angry at all."

After saying that, Lena's figure disappeared into the Jiuyou Palace amidst pink smoke and dust.

When Jiu You followed the succubus's instructions, went to the table, and opened the package containing the hot porridge...

这 是

The dragon maiden's purple eyes narrowed instantly, and her whole body seemed to tremble.

Soon, Jiu You, who had been unmoved by all the delicious food at the banquet and hadn't even bothered to pick up her chopsticks, picked up a small wooden spoon and gently scooped up a mouthful of porridge.

这 是

After the "trial," when she woke up, the bowl of porridge that Lord Ash fed her was cooked by Lord Ash himself. It was a porridge that could relieve physical fatigue and excessive consumption, and was very good for the stomach and nourishing the body. She only remembered the bowl of porridge, but she had long forgotten the name of the porridge and the ingredients.

So, Lena?

At that time, the succubus probably wasn't with Lord Ash yet, right?

When exactly?

I'm not going to think about it anymore.

As Jiuyou ate the porridge, it seemed as if the porridge was bringing back all her memories of the past with Lord Ash, one by one, through her taste buds.

Five hundred years have passed.

Lady Ash has finally returned, and is still within her Dragon Kingdom.

So

What is Lord Ash doing right now?

It's so late

They must be eating, right?

I wish I could drink Ash's homemade porridge again one more time.

Jiu You stared blankly at the moon outside the window, the Empress of the Dragon Kingdom lost in thought.

Chapter 85 Master's porridge...it's so delicious!

Liao Ji's residence.

For the cat-people, climbing up the three-story villa was quite easy. Under the cover of night, after her "secret meeting" with the revolutionary army, Ah Xue quickly returned to Liao Ji's side.

After sneaking into her room through the window, the catgirl saw that everything inside was still the same, and there was no sign that the door she had locked had been opened. Ah Xue breathed a sigh of relief, and the two cat ears on her head that had been standing up due to tension finally relaxed.

However, before Ah Xue could do anything else, almost immediately, a series of knocks sounded on the door.

scare!

The catgirl, feeling guilty, was immediately startled, her tail standing straight up. Ah Xue's first thought was, "Oh no, have I been discovered?"

While trying to calm herself down, she didn't dare to be careless and hurriedly opened the door with a nervous and uneasy feeling.

Fortunately, it was that strange maid standing outside the door.

"Miss Xue, it's time for dinner," said Number Eighty-Six, eager to solidify her position as the head maid through her culinary skills.

Should I go make dinner?

That was close; if I had come back any later, I would have been discovered.

A wave of fear washed over Ah Xue, and she quickly agreed. As she went downstairs, the cat-girl thought to herself that although she had been responsible for looking after children and helping with cooking in the revolutionary army, those were all very simple dishes. She had absolutely no skill in more sophisticated cooking techniques. What would happen then?

Huh?

This fragrance is

Before even reaching the restaurant, Ayumi already sensed something was wrong. When the catgirl was led to the restaurant by the maid, she was stunned to see the table full of carefully prepared dishes, from appetizers and cold dishes to main courses like chicken breast, foie gras, roast duck, and steamed fish.

Not to mention, there are many ordinary home-style stir-fries that are made to look vibrant in color and have tempting broth.

Everything's already done, so why call her over?

As Xue was puzzled, she noticed that there were four chairs around the dining table. The maid and Irene, who had returned home, each sat in two. Of the remaining two, one was clearly in the main seat. Could the last remaining chair be...?

咕咚

Ah Xue's throat moved involuntarily, and her stomach seemed to be protesting.

During their time in the revolutionary army, they mostly ate potato porridge, occasionally with a few vegetable leaves. As for stir-fried dishes with oil, it was like celebrating the New Year once in a while, let alone meat.

Demi-humans generally have a larger appetite than humans, especially someone like Ah Xue who is still developing. When she was suddenly stimulated like this, her long-suppressed instincts began to stir.

Actually, what makes a hungry person most uncomfortable is not staring at delicious food, but watching others enjoying that delicious food with relish!

Ok.

To describe Irene at the table as "enjoying it with relish" would be too polite. To be precise, the girl was currently gulping down her food with gusto, wishing she had four hands to feast on it.

After becoming a Calamity, one's appetite does indeed increase dramatically compared to ordinary people. Moreover, it should be noted that Irene's situation is actually quite similar to Xue's; girls born in the slums have never seen such a sumptuous and luxurious dinner.

cluck cluck

Ah Xue's salivary glands were secreting mucus frantically, as if whispers from the devil were constantly echoing in her mind, tempting her to sit down in the remaining chair at the dining table.

By the time Ah Xue came to her senses, she...she was already sitting down!

"Stop being so fussy! Here, this, this, and these, eat more. I can't be the only one who gets fat." After pulling the cat girl to a seat, Irene started putting food on the plate in front of Xue.

If it weren't for that guilty mutter at the end, he would still deserve praise.

Unfortunately, before Xue could even pick up her chopsticks, 86 stopped Yilin's good intentions.

"Stern face. Master instructed that Miss Xue cannot eat these for the time being."

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!"

The catgirl hurriedly apologized, quickly put down the sinful chopsticks in her hand, and then tried to get up from her chair, just like a slave should, who should stand outside and watch their masters eat.

Before she could finish her routine, footsteps came from behind. When Ah Xue turned around, she saw the owner of the mansion, the young nobleman.

Liao Ji, now wearing a kitchen apron and porridge-making gloves, carrying a small clay pot, came to A Xue's side and replaced the plate of vegetables in front of her with the porridge pot.

"This is yours." After saying this simply, Liao Ji returned to the main seat and began to enjoy his dinner.

Is this mine?

Looking at the young man who had just cooked, and then at the casserole in front of her, Ah Xue felt her worldview being severely impacted, and an indescribable emotion welled up uncontrollably from the bottom of her heart.

because

Does the master cook for the slave?

If that impact wasn't strong enough, then the maid's explanation followed...

"Based on my calculations and analysis, Miss Xue's sudden change in eating habits means her stomach and intestines shouldn't consume too much oil all at once. My advice is to continue with a light diet and gradually increase the intake of eggs, dairy, and meat until her body is fully adapted. This bowl of porridge is a nourishing and warming porridge that the host volunteered to prepare especially for Miss Xue. Number 86 explained this to help the host who was pretending to be aloof."

Ah Xue: "."

She carefully opened the lid of the clay pot, and a cloud of steaming hot air immediately wafted out, followed by a rich aroma of porridge. The porridge contained many ingredients, including various kinds of barley, green vegetables, shredded meat, yam, and so on. The more complex the porridge, the more difficult and energy-consuming it is to make.