"We are curious as to what aspect of the Demon King has captivated you so much, Yiluodiya," Daisy asked me.
"There are many aspects. Don't you think our Demon King is the most beautiful?" I replied.
"Rather than appearance, I believe Lord Yiluodiya surpasses in that aspect," Daisy stated.
I couldn't help but smile as I walked past them to the bed.
"It's different. I am I. Not only in appearance, but also in temperament, I am very fond of my master. Whether it's cold and cruel or gentle and kind, she is very charming."
Part of the reason was that I had no other choice but my master. Or maybe I had developed feelings for someone who had harmed me. I didn’t understand it before. At first, I had to only like my master, but now I couldn't imagine being with anyone else.
"We don't really understand. Perhaps Lord Yiluodiya knows a side of the Demon King that no one else does," Linsi said.
"Yes, I do,"
I replied as I sat on the bed, feeling a little excited.
"You also think that the image the Demon King presents outside is just an act, right?"
Being the master’s personal maids, they didn't think as shallow as others did.
"We have been serving the Demon King for many years, and she has always been cold and ruthless, never speaking kindly to us or showing any warmth. Yet, we often see her getting along well with General Heath Relia. We also wondered how the kindly general could maintain a good relationship with the Demon King for so long, and we thought that maybe the Demon King in front of General Heath Relia is different from the version we know," Linsi explained.
"Linsi, you are very wise. They've always said that our master is cruel and heartless,"
I said, feeling a little moved. Finally someone was willing to believe in our master's gentleness. My master was not actually cruel, not truly a tyrant.
Especially when I thought of the Vinales’s incident and how many people spoke up for her, I felt a little frustrated.
"But... for us, the way the Lord Demon behaves in front of us is the true Lord Demon.”
“The fact that she's cruel remains the same, no matter what her reasons are, or who she is behind us.”
These words from Linsi and Daisy instantly drenched me with cold water.
Yes, it's true. Our master wasn't perfect.
Although I had never seen how our master treated her subordinates firsthand, I had heard descriptions of her cruel nature from many people. And it is also true that she had hurt me.
Feeling a little discouraged, I sat on the bed in silence.
"I'm sorry, Yiluodiya. We shouldn't have bad-mouthed the Demon King in front of you," Daisy apologized.
However, when I lifted my head, I remembered what our master had said: we were the guilty ones.
Carrying the name of guilt, we move forward.
I finally understood.
From now on, I would not speak positively about our master to anyone and try to defend her.
She is who she is, with all her cruelty or coldness or gentleness. I shouldn't deny her past. I should accept my master’s everything.
I believe in my master, and I will no longer concern myself with the world's sense of justice.
In my eyes, following our master is always right.
Yes! I am undoubtedly a loyal little dog.
"It's okay, Linsi and Daisy. There's no need to apologize. You're both right," I replied.
Linsi smiled and nodded, bowing slightly to me.
"I think Lord Yiluodiya should go to see the Demon King and let her appreciate your new attire," Daisy suggested.
"It's also dinnertime. Let's prepare dinner for you both," Linsi said.
"Okay."
I stood up from the bed and walked out with Linsi and Daisy, who had become less reserved after my careful teaching.
I think that as maids, Linsi and Daisy adapted their personalities to better serve the people they were assigned to. In my eyes, Linsi and Daisy were the best maidservants.
Suddenly, a new idea occurred to me. I could learn how to serve the master from Linsi and Daisy. Then there would not only be the two maids, but also a trio of maids with, and Linsi and Daisy.
The sun had long since set, leaving only slanting rays of light.
I knocked on the master's door and only entered after receiving a response.
This time, I did not plan to close the door behind me because Linsi and Daisy was going to bring us dinner.
"Master, how do I look? Is it pretty?"
I ran over to the master sitting at the desk and twirled in front of her.
The master smiled and nodded, looking very pleased.
"It's not as monotonous as before; it's very pretty."
"Then should the master consider eating me?"
I leaned over, propping my hands on the master's desk and getting close to her ear while saying this with an innocent tone.
The master pushed my head away.
"Stand properly, let me take a look."
"Okay."
The master ignored my question, which I was very concerned about. If it were not for my respect for the master, I would have shamelessly offered myself long ago.
The master put down her pen, and I stepped back to stand properly in front of her.
The master's gaze swept over me. When the master looks at me, I feel very happy, especially when she is attentively admiring me like this. I feel like she cares about me very much.
Finally, the master withdrew her gaze, lifted her head, and looked at me.
"Did you pick it out yourself?"
"No, Linsi and Daisy helped me choose it."
"It looks very good, and it's good to change it up a bit. Eye-catching."
The master also praised me unabashedly.
I was so proud that I jumped onto the master and hugged her neck.
"That's great. The master likes it. I'm so happy!"
I hung on the master like a caterpillar, and the master had to wrap her hands around my waist to keep me from slipping off.
"Why does the master smell so good?" I sniffed at the master like a pervert, breathing hot air on her neck.
"I really like the smell on the master's body."
I was extremely seductive towards the master.
Although my tone was a bit deliberate, these were indeed my inner thoughts.
“Seeing that the master was not moved by me, I felt very uncomfortable. Every time I go back and think to myself that I need to slow down. I constantly comfort myself. I think that the master has tried her best to accept me. When thinking like this, I will regain much energy. And my mind is full of the look of master.”
"Good girl, get up first."
"No, no, the master can hug me some more."
I let my instincts take over. Saying this coquettishly, I instantly felt my face turned red so I buried my face in the master's shoulder.
What did I just say?
The master did not push me away and let me hang on her.
I intentionally adjusted my hearing back to a normal level for humans, so I wouldn't hear anyone coming.
"How happy I am. The master doesn't hate me like this, right?"
"No, I don't hate it. It's good."
The master turned her head slightly and I saw the smile on her face that came from the heart. She didn't lie to me. Great.
So the master and I had barely exchanged a few words when Linsi and Daisy entered with dinner.
The door was wide open, and the master holding me must have been visible. Finally, I had the chance to show off in front of Linsi and Daisy.
"Lord Yiluodiya...Lord Yiluodiya."
I let go of the master and stood up straight. I turned around and saw Linsi and Daisy holding the plate of dinner, looking a bit embarrassed.
The master and I remained calm, and I even felt a bit proud.
The master stood up with me and responded to Linsi and Daisy with a cold voice, instantly returning to her icy queenly demeanor.
"Just put it on the dining table."
The master's desk was against the wall, while the dining table was in the middle of the room.
Linsi and Daisy placed dishes of dinner on the table, then lowered their heads towards us, looking very nervous.
"Master..."
I squeezed her clothes.
"Don't be so harsh on them."
The master nodded, but her expression didn't change. She walked towards the dining table, and I followed behind her.
Linsi and Daisy pulled out chairs for both me and the master at the dining table, and I sat down after the master did.
I felt a heavy atmosphere. Could it be that the master was angry about Linsi and Daisy seeing me hug her earlier?
"No, don't think too much. Let's eat first."
When the master responded to my thoughts, her voice turned gentle.
I turned around and saw Linsi and Daisy standing awkwardly behind us.
Not knowing what else to say, I felt somewhat helpless. I could only follow the master's words and start eating.