Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Big? What do you mean by big?" Timothy thought for a moment.

He glanced at Azura, whose chest was as flat as a runway, then shifted his gaze to Sylphina and the other Sea Serpent girls.

In an instant, he understood completely.

"So that's what you meant by big!" Timothy sighed, rubbing his forehead in exasperation.

No wonder the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, which was usually so obsessed with bloodline purity, had sent Sylphina and her fellow Sea Serpent clan members to take care of Azura. Their real objective wasn't Azura at all—this whole "taking care of" thing was clearly aimed at him.

With a sigh, Timothy suddenly realized that maybe it wasn't entirely Azura's fault for knowing all those inappropriate, risqué things. After all, the Shrine of the Oceanic Dragon, for all its grandeur, seemed to be filled with people who were anything but proper.

"Am I… not big enough?"

Seeing Timothy sigh, Sylphina's face showed a hint of panic.

She looked both embarrassed and a little insecure.

Her head lowered, and her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, filled with guilt and self-doubt.

She nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes, which, despite being thin, unintentionally accentuated her rather graceful curves.

While she wasn't as flawless as a goddess…

There was no denying it—she was, indeed, big.

The Sea Serpent clan really was a strange race…

Timothy awkwardly cleared his throat and waved his hand. "Alright, alright. If you really want to take care of Azura, then come with me."

Sylphina and the other Sea Serpent girls froze for a moment.

When they realized that Timothy had just given them permission, their faces lit up with joy.

For them, this was a rare and precious opportunity.

The Sea Serpent clan had long been marginalized by other races, feared by the beast clans, and looked down upon by the dragons.

But if they could successfully care for Azura, perhaps their long-exiled Sea Serpent clan might finally gain the protection of the dragons.

Who would've thought that the Sea Serpent clan would owe Timothy twice now?

Sylphina couldn't help but show a look of gratitude as she quickly led the others to follow him.

Looking at the peacefully sleeping Azura in Timothy's arms, she asked with concern, "Sir, why don't you let us take care of the Dragon King? While our cultivation isn't as strong as yours, we're quite skilled in healing magic that can help restore spiritual energy."

"No need, I've got my own way," Timothy replied firmly.

"You have another method?" Sylphina asked, clearly curious.

After all, while the Sea Serpent clan wasn't particularly powerful, they were known for their proficiency in healing magic.

"Food will do the trick," Timothy said with a slight smile, carrying Azura into the wooden cabin.

Others might not know, but Timothy was well aware of Azura's personality.

As long as there was food, no matter how badly she was hurt, she could recover.

"Something nourishing…"

Timothy began searching through the system's marketplace.

Before long, he found a creature called the Rainbow Fowl.

This exotic beast, worth a full ten skill points each, could replenish blood and energy, healing injuries at an incredible rate. Its effects were comparable to an eighth-tier spiritual medicine.

And such a rare creature had never even appeared on the continent of Elant.

Timothy hesitated for a moment.

Considering Azura had just endured the lightning tribulation, he figured this could be a reward for her.

With a quick motion, Timothy summoned two Rainbow Fowl from the void.

When Sylphina saw them, curiosity flickered in her eyes. It was her first time seeing such strange creatures. More importantly, she could sense something unusual about them.

"Senior, what are you planning to do with these?" she asked, puzzled.

Without thinking, Timothy replied, "I'm gonna make some… chicken."

"Make chicken?"

"Yeah, uh, you know… cook it."

Realizing how that might've sounded, Timothy felt a bit awkward.

"I can't believe you're going to cook chicken. Will that really help Azura? You're amazing!"

"Wow, I want to learn how to cook chicken like you! Do you think you could teach me? I'd love to try cooking chicken too…"

Meanwhile, a few of the Sea Serpent girls standing behind Sylphina started whispering among themselves.

"…"

Timothy fell silent, feeling a bit speechless.

Why does this feel… a little weird?

"Whatever, saving Azura is more important."

Although Azura wasn't seriously injured, she had just gone through the Ocean's Gate lightning tribulation. If she could stabilize her cultivation now, it would be hugely beneficial for her future.

Timothy didn't waste any more time and quickly began displaying his rather extraordinary cooking skills.

No fancy tools were needed.

Just a simple stove and a splash of oil.

In an instant, the oil in the pan began to sizzle.

[Ding! Processing Rainbow Fowl—1 skill point per bird.]

The system's voice chimed in, eager as ever.

"Man, this system really will charge for anything…"

Timothy now fully understood—his system was a bona fide "rip-off artist."

"Fine, fine, just handle it for me."

He handed the two birds over to the system, and soon enough, their heads were chopped off, feet removed, and the notoriously difficult-to-clean Rainbow Fowl were prepped, spotless, and ready to cook.

Coating them in a layer of flour, Timothy expertly tossed the two birds into the pan.

The sound of frying filled the air, and the mouthwatering aroma began to spread.

But this time, with the help of spiritual energy, Timothy had a new idea.

As the chicken fried to a golden, crispy perfection, Timothy used his spiritual power to lift them out of the oil.

He made a small incision and injected cheese, which he had exchanged from the system's marketplace, into the birds.

"Cheese-stuffed fried chicken."

He'd never had it before, but just thinking about it, he knew it couldn't taste bad.

Sizzle.

After a quick second fry to seal everything in, the two fried Rainbow Fowl were finally done.

Looking over at the still-sleeping Azura, Timothy noticed her nose twitching involuntarily.

And… was that a bit of drool at the corner of her mouth? It seemed like even in her dreams, she was already craving the food.

"This one's for Azura. You guys can have the other one."

Timothy placed the second fried chicken on a plate and handed it to Sylphina.

"Are you sure… we can have this?"

Sylphina was in disbelief. The aroma was so tempting, but she also knew that this strange-looking chicken had to be incredibly valuable.

"Yeah, go ahead. Don't be shy."

Timothy nodded.

With his reassurance, Sylphina finally dared to take the plate.

Staring at the fried chicken, her eyes practically sparkled.

She glanced at Timothy, then at the still-sleeping Azura, before finally gathering the courage to tear off a piece of the chicken.

The crispy skin and tender meat melted in her mouth, the flavor so perfect it nearly overwhelmed her senses.

"This taste!"

In that moment, Sylphina's eyes widened in surprise.

Not only was the chicken crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, but the rich, gooey cheese oozed out as well.

Having never tasted cheese before, Sylphina was caught off guard. She hadn't expected something like that inside, and a bit of the white cheese dribbled down the corner of her mouth.

With a bit of cheese still on her lips, and completely lost in the deliciousness, Sylphina's eyes glazed over slightly as she softly murmured, "Senior's… chicken is just amazing!"

But just then, Sylvia happened to walk in from outside.

And she saw the scene unfold right in front of her…