Picked up a Demon King to be a Maid

Chapter 281: Maid Lover

Lin Xiao was just slightly intoxicated and borrowed the alcohol to slightly lessen his restraints, but was surprised by Elenas question.

What he just said which one?

Elena, did I say something I shouldnt have earlier? Lin Xiao blinked his eyes and feigned ignorance, but he actually already had an idea.

Elenas not talking about that, right probably not, Elena didnt seem like someone that attentive to Lin Xiao, and wouldnt overthink because of what someone said. She always did things cleanly and wouldnt play any tricks, completely different from ShenDai Ying.

To be honest, Lin Xiao felt that her straightforward personality was rather cool, perhaps it was because of pride and to not worry about the small things that was nurtured since a young age as a red-eyed black cat.

But this time, Elena minded something that Lin Xiao said earlier.

Um, Elena. Sorry, I didnt purposely pretend to be drunk to tease you, dont get angry. Elena appeared to be getting angry, so Lin Xiao explained himself, Actually, I was pretending because

Because you wanted to scare Higgins, right?

Uh you knew?

Un, you didnt want to actually have a falling out with him, I already guessed it. Elena nodded and helped him explain, It would be difficult to get Higgins to willingly give up on me, and since this is the royal palace and he is a noble, even if using force will solve the problem, that would undoubtedly bring ShenDai Ying a lot of trouble and be difficult to clean up, so you chose to act drunk because you didnt want to be inconvenienced.

Elena clearly knew that there was only one way to make Higgins give up, and that was to make him feel fear. That fear couldnt just come from Lin Xiaos power, but from his attitude, a fearless attitude!

If Lin Xiao used his strong magic to threaten Higgins, he definitely wouldnt have backed down, and would instead continued to make a scene and use his status to try and force Lin Xiao to do something. So thats why Lin Xiao did that to make Higgins actually fear for his life.

But Lin Xiao really was calculative, even Elena was tricked by his acting and thought that he was actually drunk and worried that he might kill Higgins. But after everything was over and Elena thought about it, she saw through his acting.

Lin Xiao, Im not angry, and Im not blaming you for acting drunk, I even have to thank you Im really grateful you helped me out of a tough spot un, I dont know how to speak, and adapt, and probably what you would call arrogant, and can be annoying, whether you hate or accept it, thats my personality and I cant change it in a short while, so Ive caused you a lot of trouble.

No problem, you dont have to blame yourself, I think its fine, you are the Demon King after all, um Lin Xiao scratched his head and was going to continue but was interrupted.

Lin Xiao, I was being bothered by that guy and wanted to chase him away but it was counterproductive, if it wasnt for you helping, then I really wouldnt have known how to deal with him. Elena stared at Lin Xiaos eyes seriously with a sincere tone.

Uh no problem. Im really not used to you suddenly thanking me in all seriousness. Isnt it normal for me, as a master, to protect my maid?

Currently, he was perplexed at Elenas attitude.

Anger? No, she shouldnt be angry.

Thankful? Didnt look like it.

Lin Xiao couldnt understand what Elena wanted to convey, it seemed like there was something hidden underneath that politeness and made him suspect he did something to her oh right, it seems like he said something excessive to Elena.

So, what did he say that made her unhappy?

Please dont let it be that, he just said it as a joke to anger Higgins, she wouldnt have coincidentally remembered it, right?

Lin Xiao had a bad premonition and he began frantically praying to the Goddess, but alas, the Goddess wouldnt bless half-hearted scum like him.

Lin Xiao, youre indeed smart, and you dont treat me poorly, and as long as you know when to stop, I wouldnt ever be actually angry at you. Im your maid and youre a lecherous pervert after all. No matter how you tease me, I dont mind, Ive endured all of that but Lin Xiao, dont you think you went overboard this time?

Just this time?

Lin Xiao pursed his lips and looked at her, then continued to feign ignorance. No matter how smooth he was, he couldnt take back what he said earlier.

If he could, Lin Xiao really wanted to give himself two good slaps to the face!

He got too into the role and thought that he was actually drunk and didnt have to be responsible for what he said. He forgot about Elenas feeling and respecting her bottom line.

No matter how much he teased or bullied her before, he could just use the fact he was perverted or joking around as a shitty excuse, but he couldnt this time.

So Lin Xiao, did you mean what you said earlier?

What did I say? I dont understand.

Are you still pretending? Lin Xiao, you already know what Im talking about, right?

I really dont, I forgot

Oh, since you forgot, then why dont I remind you?

Remind? N-no need, Elena, why dont we go back if you dont want to dance, since theres no point in staying.

No, Im not going, I want to be clear about this.

Uh

The hall was filled with graceful and lively music, people made pairs and began to dance or exchanged cups of alcohol. The entire hall was filled with a joyous atmosphere, but Lin Xiao didnt feel happy at all. He couldnt hear the sound around him, or see the dancing people, it was like the entire world lost its color, and there were just her blood-red eyes and soft pink lips deeply etched into the black and white world.

Lin Xiao, earlier you said, Elena, you like me and I like you, right?

Lin Xiao held his breath as Elena continued on.

It seems like you remember. So, were you serious, do you really like me?

Thump, thump, thump.

Other than Elenas question, his own heartbeat also echoed in his ears.

It was like everything around them suddenly stopped, and Lin Xiao was thrown into a barren world without time and the only two in that world was him and the girl in front of him.

Lin Xiao, do you really like me?

Of course I do! Youre my favorite maid. Elena, although I say I like ShenDai Ying, but I cant let you go!

Elena, I dont want to see you being bullied by someone else, I only want you to show your shy side to me, when I see someone harass you, I want to kill them!

Elena, I cant bear the thought of you leaving me, I want you to be my maid forever, cursing at me and calling me a perverted master and making your disgusting food for me.

So, I really like you!

Should he answer like that?

Lie? No, those were his true feelings. Even if he didnt say them, it should be clear from how he treats Elena normally.

Even though he says he likes another woman, but whos the one he thinks about and worries about?

Isnt the answer obvious?

If thats the case, if he already knew the answer, but just hid it away. Now that it was accidentally revealed, why didnt he go a step further and seriously confess?

Its not like she would do anything to him if he told her the truth, she might even shyly call him a pervert, and might even actually agree and become his maid lover

Of course, there was that possibility and Lin Xiao looked forward to it and was willing to take that first step to try.

But he didnt do that.

Not because he was afraid, but because he couldnt.

Because if he actually said the sappy stuff he was thinking, then as a responsible man, he should continue to say what comes after those words.