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

So for the next fifty-six years, it turned out that a fake "Karl" was always by his side?

Karl was regarded as a close friend by Jiuyou. After all, Karl was one of the few people who could still stay by her side. He was a partner who had fought alongside Lord Ash.

The thought that someone would even desecrate Karl's corpse and do such a desecrating thing to the dead, and that she hadn't noticed it back then, filled her with guilt and self-blame. This guilt and self-blame ultimately manifested in a sentence uttered by Jiu You with endless anger.

"Lord Ash, I will go and bring Charlotte here right now."

indeed.

The most brutal and simple solution is to capture Xia Luo right now. Liao Ji believes that by interrogating Xia Luo, he can definitely find out some of the truth about what happened back then. However, Liao Ji still shook his head.

“Jiuyou, Xia Luo isn’t the key; the key is the person behind Xia Luo.”

"You mean Anno?"

The Dragon Girl clenched her fists. Whether it was how "Karl" managed to deceive everyone, or the "perfectly timed" persuasion for her to "go into seclusion," or even the fact that Karl himself, the Spirit of Oblivion, had suspected that Anno was behind the Old Alliance, all the clues behind the scenes seemed to point to this elven knight who was once clearly a "guardian."

“I don’t know either, which is why we need to continue the investigation and find out the truth of what happened back then. Since Charlotte was put on the spot by ‘them,’ we can arrest her at any time. So there’s no rush. Let Charlotte’s trail continue so we can follow the clues and catch the fish that’s deeper.”

"Yes, Jiu You will obey Lord Ashes."

Unbeknownst to him, Liao Ji, who was still deep in thought, suddenly felt a warm touch on his palm. It was Long Niang who had come closer and was holding his hand tightly.

When Liao Ji looked up, he didn't know if it was because Jiu You had changed the "low-star illustration" or something else, but he saw a deep sense of vulnerability on Jiu You's face. That's why the Dragon Girl clenched her hands so tightly and pressed her body against him.

Indeed, for Jiu You now, only by feeling the touch and warmth of Lord Ash can her bewildered and confused heart stop trembling.

after all

"So, Lord Ash, is it me? Did I harm everyone?" Jiu You's voice was low, and Liao Jineng could feel the dragon girl trembling as she spoke.

Previously, Jiu You always believed that she was not wrong. After all, the Dragon Kingdom under Karl's rule was indeed becoming more and more prosperous. Later, as Karl's successor, Xia Luo, Jiu You vaguely sensed that Xia Luo's policies were somewhat extreme. However, because she trusted Karl, she did not interfere. Later, on Anno's advice, she completely let go and went into seclusion.

But now, having learned some of the truth, Jiu You realizes that the current situation of the demi-human race is not due to their "lack of effort" leading to their elimination by natural selection, but rather to the persecution by a group of people with ulterior motives.

For Jiuyou, these are two different concepts.

The Terror Lizard Clan they now belong to actually has very few demi-humans as tall and strong as Rush, the son of the former chieftain. The vast majority are either emaciated or at least look very unwell. You can see deep weariness and a gloomy, hopeless outlook on the future in their expressions.

Regardless of the race, the vitality of a race is always measured by its new generation. However, the young demi-humans in the Terror Lizard Clan showed no signs of vitality whatsoever. Most of them followed their parents, carrying a bamboo basket on their backs, heading into the forest. They returned with a meager amount of resources, heads bowed, huddled in their respective camp tents, and nibbled on the mud-covered, inferior fruit.

If even the Terror Lizard Clan, which was once one of the "Seventy-Two Clans," is like this, then there's no need to mention the other demi-human clans.

“No, Jiuyou, this isn’t your fault alone. Now that we’ve realized we’ve gone down the wrong path, instead of blaming ourselves and feeling guilty, we should hurry back to the right one. Look, they’re here.”

Liao Ji gripped Long Niang's hand tightly, and pointed with his other hand. Jiu You looked in that direction and saw that it was Yilin and the maid who had returned earlier, and behind them were many revolutionaries.

The appearance of this revolutionary army in front of the Terror Lizard Clan was met with great vigilance and suspicion by most of the clan members who had not yet received any news of it.

"Which clan do these people belong to? What are they going to do?"

"I think I recognize them, they're the revolutionary army!?"

"What are they doing here? Are they here to take something again? Can't they see that our Terror Lizard Clan is in this state?!"

"Sigh, forget it. We clans who hide in the background and have forgotten our glory have no right to speak to them."

Amidst the sighs and lamentations of the vast majority of the Terror Lizard clans, the aroma of food wafting from behind the revolutionary army abruptly silenced the noisy discussions.

Several demi-humans instantly lit up with their eyes, raised their necks, and sniffed the air intensely with their large noses. Finally, everyone found the source of the fragrance.

Liao Ji smiled at this scene. Ordinary cooking could not achieve this effect, but with his carefully selected recipes for "special attacks" on subhumans, the allure of the food was amplified infinitely.

The cooking dishes that could only be used to "raise favorability" in the game unexpectedly shone brightly in the second playthrough.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chief Lothar stepped forward as agreed and began to explain to his people. However, it didn't actually need to be so complicated; the thunder hammer he held high in his right hand had already silenced all dissent.

"Mom, what is that?" Some of the younger demi-humans didn't recognize Thunder Hammer and didn't understand why their mothers were so excited, even their hands were trembling as they held theirs.

The female demi-human crouched down and picked up her child, allowing him to have a better view of the rear.

"Do you remember the stories I often told you about our ancestors and the Great Emperor?"

"I remember! They are all saviors, great heroes, relying on each other, and are the most reliable partners!"

"This hammer symbolizes the bond between our ancestors and the Great Emperor. So, child, look closely and remember its shape. This way, not only will our ancestors bless you, but the Great Emperor will also protect you."

"Really! I will definitely try my best to see it clearly, and I will never forget it for the rest of my life!" The young Ajin opened his eyes wide, and this moment will be imprinted in the deepest part of his memory.

Chapter 112 Jiu You Wants to Try to Change (Part 2)

Caught between the relics and the food, the Terror Lizard Clan had no way to resist. In particular, they couldn't understand how the Revolutionary Army could make such delicious food using the same ingredients, some of which were extremely simple.

When Liao Ji was teleported to the Southern Territory, he had already purchased a large amount of food in the Sealed City. It seemed that it could last for a month, but relying on these non-renewable foods was not a solution. He still needed to find a way to restore the bloodline of the demi-people and find the "shaman" lineage as soon as possible.

But no matter what

The dragon girl beside Liao Ji watched the demi-humans of the Terror Lizard Clan wolfing down their share of porridge, and a strange feeling arose in her heart. Perhaps after the blow from "Karl" earlier, the dragon girl's heart had quietly changed. Afterwards, she actually took the initiative to go to Ah Xue.

"Little, Little Sister You?" Ah Xue was startled to see the Dragon Girl suddenly appear beside her, especially after Yi Lin told her about the Dragon Girl's terrifying strength in easily lifting a stone hammer weighing over a hundred kilograms.

Just when the cat girl thought that Jiu You was still looking for her to "practice her sword skills," the dragon girl's next words surprised her.

Jiu You took a deep breath, then stared intently into Ah Xue's eyes and said:

"Ah Xue, can you teach me how to cook?"

well!?

Cook?

Cat Girl was taken aback. This was completely unexpected. Although Jiu You had only joined them for a day, the cold aura emanating from Dragon Girl was enough to label her as someone to be avoided.

The perceptive Xue could sense that Jiu You didn't feel like Yi Lin and the maid. She always felt that although they were together, there was a thick barrier between them, as if they were from two completely different worlds.

But what Longniang said next completely shattered Xue's understanding.

“I also want to help everyone in some way, so, could you teach me?” Seeing that the catgirl opposite her hadn’t spoken for a long time, Jiuyou repeated herself earnestly.

Ah Xue snapped out of her daze and nodded excitedly. She knew that anyone who could follow Mr. Liao Ji, no matter what their appearance was like, must be gentle at heart!

Moreover, the catgirl secretly cheered herself on, determined to seize this opportunity, as it might be the key to building a good relationship with the dragon girl!

Full of energy, Ah Xue handed over her tasks to others and quickly pulled Long Niang to the makeshift workbench.

"Sister Xiaoyou, have you ever cooked before?"

"No." Jiu You shook her head.

Zero used to prepare all the food for them; she was always in charge of the food. That's probably why Styutia called her "selfish." Thinking about it, she really was too self-centered before.

Change is imperative.

Jiuyou firmly resolved to accept this idea.

"Okay, then let's start with something simple!"

The catgirl nodded, then pulled out a recipe for "vegetable soup." The steps were very simple, and after showing it to Jiuyou, the dragon girl immediately got to work.

She picked up the vegetables that Ah Xue had prepared for her, poured them into the pot, and was just about to take the next step when...

"Wait, wait a minute!" The cat girl hurriedly grabbed Jiu You.

Seeing the puzzled look on Long Niang's face, Ah Xue lifted the pot lid and looked at the vegetables and fruits that had sunk to the bottom of the pot. Suddenly, the cat girl felt that things were not as simple as she had imagined.

"Sister Xiaoyou, you need to cut these fruits into chunks and shreds first, not just put the whole thing in!"

Long Niang immediately understood and nodded. After scooping all the vegetables and fruits out of the pot, she took the kitchen knife handed to her by Xue. She took a deep breath. This was her first time cooking, and it also reflected her determination to make a change, so Jiu You was extremely focused.

She gripped the cleaver in her arm, adopting a fighting stance, treating the fruits and vegetable scraps on the cutting board as enemies on the battlefield. Before Ah Xue could even see clearly, Jiu You had already sheathed the cleaver, and the vegetables in front of her shattered into pieces with a "swish, swish, swish," along with the cutting board below.

Ah Xue: "."

"Alright, Sister Xiaoyou, now we can put these vegetables in. Then let's add some seasonings, starting with some vinegar."

Ah Xue placed several small ceramic jars in front of Long Niang. Some of these were purchased and brought back from the Sealed City, while others were freshly prepared by them that day.

She was still looking at the recipe when she caught a glimpse of the dragon girl picking up the ceramic jar to pour the contents in, and she quickly stopped her.

"Sister Xiaoyou, that's candy!"

Jiu You remained silent for a moment, then sniffed the air again. Confidently, she picked out another ceramic jar, only to be met with a headache-inducing look from A Xue.

"Sister Xiaoyou, that's soy sauce, this is vinegar!"

When they finally managed to pour more in, Ah Xue exploded again: "Too much! Too much!!"

After a bowl of vegetable soup gave Ah Xue an idea of ​​Jiu You's "cooking skills," the decisive cat girl immediately gave up and prepared to lower the difficulty for Jiu You even further.

"Sister Xiaoyou, I actually think making sesame seed cakes is also a good idea. Let's start by making the dough. It's not complicated at all. Just add water and flour according to the proportions."

"Put two cups of noodles in first."

"it is good."

"Then add a cup of water."

"it is good."

Ah Xue: "."

Seeing that the catgirl had suddenly stopped talking, Jiuyou looked up in confusion.

"Then, Sister Xiaoyou, take out the three cups that are inside."

After a lot of fuss, and then going through the process of "adding more water to flour and more flour to water," the dough they made became bigger and bigger. But no matter what, as long as they could make it successfully, that was a success. Ah Xue didn't dare let Long Niang add any more ingredients, and she did it herself.

Once everything is ready, the final step is to put it in the oven to bake.

However, because they made so much dough, even after cutting it into several pieces, each piece was still quite thick, making it a bit difficult to bake through.

Jiuyou also noticed this. Seeing that the dough hadn't changed color, the dragon girl, who hadn't been able to help before, volunteered to Ah Xue this time, under the cat girl's curious gaze.

brush!

The raging flames instantly engulfed all the dough, and the intense heat startled even Ah Xue, who stumbled back several steps.

By the time the catgirl realized what was happening and rushed to stop Jiuyou, it was already too late.

After the flames died down, what was left on the shelf were "pancakes" that had turned into black charcoal.

Ah Xue: "."

Jiu You: "."