Picked up a Demon King to be a Maid

Chapter 351: Impasse

The intense thunder reverberated in the limited space, Lin Xiao kind of regretted using lightning magic, although it was strong and compatible with Judgement Light, it was way too loud and hurt their eardrums, also if by chance it was too strong and burnt her skin, then that would be no good!

Also, Adele was Elenas thirteenth aunt, if Lin Xiao burnt her, then he would have to treat her as well as endure Elenas wrath.

But Lin Xiao didnt need to worry, Elena wasnt afraid of Adele getting injured, it was the exact opposite.

Based on strength alone, the red-eyed black cats werent on top among the high-level demons, but their magic resistance was first-class. So his magic was still lacking a bit if he wanted to burn Adele.

As expected while Lin Xiao was thinking about how to heal Adele, the thunder and lightning stopped, and the storm also dispersed. Without the noise and blinding lights, Lin Xiao finally saw her current state.

What? Shes not injured at all? So my magic was useless, and we were just listening to the sound?

To Lin Xiaos surprise, he noticed that after all that, he didnt even burn off her clothes, it was all useless.

Adeles body was enveloped by a blackish-purple aura that looked like sturdy armor and blocked all the lightning. Not just that, it looked like it was sticking to the chains and made faint sizzling sounds like it was corroding the chains!

My god, what kind of black magic is this, why is it so strong?

Since he was controlling the barrier, he was clear on how strong that corrosive power was!

The chains had no physical substance, so they couldnt be broken with brute strength, other than the trapped person, other people cant even touch it. Yet that aura was able to rapidly corrode the chains magic power, forcing Lin Xiao to constantly supply it with magic power to maintain it.

How annoying Adele, you forced my hand, so dont blame me for not holding back!

Lin Xiao wanted to be gentle and just make her pass out then bring her home, but it was clear that she wasnt going to submit and was prepared to fight to the death. So Lin Xiao couldnt hold back anymore and had to get serious.

Since seventh-level magic cant hurt you, then how about this?

Lin Xiao focused on his attention and ha a serious expression, finally treating the catgirl in front of him as an enemy.

And Lin Xiao never shows kindness to an enemy.

Deconstruction start!

Eighth-level magic, dragon of ah? Elena, what are you doing?

Just as Lin Xiao was preparing to cast his magic, Elena suddenly shouted at him to stop.

No!

Elena, dont worry, although the space is limited, I can compress the magic and control the explosion, so we wouldnt get hurt.

Thats no good either!

Ah dumb Demon King, just trust me and stop messing around.

Lin Xiao was confident and causally blew Elena off, but before he could continue, he was forcibly stopped by Elena again.

Really, stop!

Elena rushed in front of him and grabbed his arms before the magic wall could form.

I say, what are you doing?

Y-you cant use eighth-level magic!

Thats easy for you to say, but how do I beat her without it? You saw as well, seventh-level magic was useless on her!

No!

Why?

Because because I dont want my aunt to die!

ah?

Lin Xiao, I know youre very strong but thats my aunt! Even if shes not in a clear state of mind right now, but, but

Her aunt was screaming behind her and could escape at any moment, since it was a serious situation, Elena should be cooperating with Lin Xiao, but instead she was telling hims to stop. But there was no choice, she couldnt let Lin Xiao do it! Otherwise, her aunt wouldnt survive!

Even though Adele had a fierce expression, Elena could tell that was only on the outside! With her perception skills, Elena could clearly tell how weak Adele was, that aura corroding the chains while also absorbing Adeles life force!

If Lin Xiao really used an eighth-level magic, then not just the evil aura, but Adele might be seriously injured and die, and that wasnt an outcome Elena wanted to see!

Adele wasnt a true enemy after all, she was just a hostage that was being controlled. Even if they killed Adele, it wouldnt benefit them.

Furthermore, that was Elenas thirteenth aunt, someone dear to her that she hasnt seen in over a year!

Cough

It was as Elena thought, even though they were resistant to magic, since Adele wasnt pure blooded, even if she doesnt die, she would be crippled.

Lin Xiao knew that, but

Elena, think about it, if I dont do it, shes going to escape. Without her binds, and since your aura cant control her, what are we going to do when she goes crazy? Wouldnt we still have to finish her off?

Everything Lin Xiao said was right, even Elena couldnt deny it, using eighth-level magic here was the most rational choice, but

N-no!

Elena couldnt resolve herself to risk her aunts life!

She couldnt justify it because she knew she was being unreasonable, so she could only look at him with her big ruby eyes while grabbing his arm and tried to transmit her own feelings to him so that he would understand.

As for Lin Xiao he naturally could sense Elenas feelings, and Lin Xiao truly felt for her.

Do you think I want your aunt to die? Its not like Im an indiscriminate murderer sigh, alright as you wish.

Lin Xiao sighed and didnt say much but stopped casting his magic.

From the start this didnt have anything to do with him, be it exploring the cave or catching Adele, he was just accompanying Elena. Ever since leaving Winterless City, everything he did was for Elena, he just helped Elena as a slightly smarter, more rational and more mature human.

Since Elena chose to back off, then thats what hell do.

Elena, go wait for me outside the cave Ill do some more preparations, when the barrier breaks Ill blow up the cave and then meet up with you.

Calm and rational, those were some of the few strengths he had, even with the sound of Adeles screams and the corroding sounds, Lin Xiao was still calm and collected and thought up of another plan in accordance to Elenas wishes.

Blow up the cave? . So you want to trap her here so that we can escape?

Thats right, since you dont want to hurt her, we can only escape and find another way to help your aunt before coming back.

A temporary withdrawal, a solution that compromises.

Hurry up, what are you waiting for?

Lin Xiao had a bad feeling after he saw Elena just stand there.

She wasnt planning on giving him more trouble, right?

Lin Xiao, I

Miss Elena, what is it now?

Lin Xiao kind of already had a feeling when he saw Elenas hesitance.

Lin Xiao, I, I cant go!

As expected, Elena clenched her teeth and was embarrassed to look at Lin Xiao as she braced herself to say that.

The black magic is constantly eating away at her life force, if we just leave like that, my aunt will get weaker and weaker, after one week no, she might not even last the day after tomorrow! If you blow up the cave and trap her here, shell die in a couple of days!

Tsk, you really are troublesome.

He cant attack and he cant retreat, hes been working all this time without thanks, and now hes become the culprit for her aunts death?

No, no, Lin Xiao, dont misunderstand, I didnt mean to blame you, I just

When Elena saw Lin Xiaos displeasure, she clenched her fists and and sandwiched her tail between her legs and didnt stop shaking.

For her aunt, it was worth it to be brazen for once!

Lin Xiao, please I beg of you, please save her!

Elena suddenly leaped towards Lin Xiao and hugged him tightly.