Picked up a Demon King to be a Maid

Chapter 361: Pretend Coldness, Delicate Gentleness

Nighttown was peaceful for the last two days.

Perhaps it was just the calm before the storm, but everyone knew that their third expedition was about to start. This time with Yao Zi joining, their success chance was greatly improved. If it was no good this time as well, then it was probably the end. Everyone was prepared for it being their last gamble as they silently waited for the day to arrive.

Such peaceful days were a luxury, to everyone except for Caesar that is. To him, it was more of a torment.

He felt an inexplicable helplessness.

As matters stand, he couldnt do anything else but wait and on the other hand, his classmate Lin Xiao was calm and collected.

No, he wasnt just calm, it was like it didnt concern him at all!

Caesar didnt find Lin Xiao last night and heard he left the city, so he planned to question him the next day when he came back, but he foolishly waited for an entire morning and didnt see him.

But that couldnt be blamed on Lin Xiao since he was asleep the whole time.

Because of Adeles identity, ShenDai Ying couldnt be too public, so she sneaked them back into the inn without alarming anyone and just told others that she went for a morning stroll outside.

And so, Caesar finally encountered Lin Xiao in the afternoon, and he shockingly discovered that he was just sneakily wandering around the town with ShenDai Ying.

Lin Xiao, stop right there where are you going!?

Caesar ran up to Lin Xiao and forcibly blocked his way.

Uh what a coincidence? Faced against him, Lin Xiao awkwardly scratched his head, Caesar, d-dont misunderstand, theres nothing between us, you have to believe me!

Thats right Caesar, were just um

When ShenDai Ying saw Caesars enraged expression, she quickly moved back and let go of Lin Xiaos arm while nervously twirling her hair like she was cheating.

Whats going on?

When Caesar saw their strange reaction, he also froze and couldnt process it.

As they faced each other, it was Lin Xiao that reacted first.

Caesar, you didnt come to catch us in the act?

What?

Uh, no, no, you misheard

He was out strolling around with ShenDai Ying while talking and laughing and being intimate. They were even holding each others arms like a loving couple he thought that Caesar stopped them because he saw that scene, but Lin Xiao realized that Caesar didnt even think anything was wrong.

After everything thats happened, in Caesars eyes, Lin Xiao and ShenDai Yings intimate stroll wasnt even worth being shocked over and was natural. Caesar almost forgot that ShenDai Ying was his fiance and had nothing to do with Lin Xiao.

Oh, speaking of which, why are you two

Caesar wasnt an idiot, he just reacted a bit slowly. When he noticed how they were acting, he finally noticed an incongruity, but before he could finish asking, Lin Xiao interrupted him.

Caesar, buddy, dont think too much about it, your wife is really amazing oh no, ShenDai Ying is really outstanding and I came out with her today to buy food! Tell me, you must have been looking for me because of something important, right?

Right I have something I wanted to ask you! What did you go to do last night?

Last night Lin Xiao glanced at ShenDai Ying then calmly responded, I went to survey the terrain last night!

Survey the terrain?

Yes.

Lin Xiaos excuse was that he knew Yao Zi and Lin Tian were lacking in battle experience, even if they were strong, it was hard to help the team. So he specially went to survey the terrain to help them create a plan to more successfully complete the mission.

But why did you go during the middle of the night?

Because all the demonic beasts are asleep, so it was safer!

Oh, I see.

Lin Xiao felt like he was a genius, how could he have thought of such a perfect excuse? He was just worried that Elenas performance would be noticed, so he chose to go in the middle of the night

So, whats the plan?

Its a secret, I can only tell Yao Zi and Lin Tian.

Okay.

Even though got an answer, a lot of his questions still werent resolved. Since he couldnt be satisfied, he changed the topic.

Wheres Elena? Why isnt your maid with you?

Her? She shes still sleeping. This time Lin Xiao didnt lie and spoke the truth.

Okay. so, where are you guys going?

ShenDai Ying and I are hey, Caesar, why do you have so many questions, does where Im going have anything to do with you?

I was just

Just what? Caesar, buddy, why do you keep bothering me instead of accompanying that little fan girl?

Shes making the final preparations before we leave.

Then why dont you hurry and go be with her? Are you not afraid shes going to get mad at you for leaving her alone?

But I

Go, Im going to go shopping with your fiance oh no, anyways, just stop thinking about it!

Okay.

Caesar nodded and obediently left, but as he was leaving he felt like he was still duped

Why was his fiance abducted by Lin Xiao again?

Hey! Lin Xiao, what are you two hm? Whered they go?

Caesar turned around and called out to them but noticed that they already slipped away. So he could only go back to Rosie to prepare.

But honestly speaking even if Lin Xiao did take ShenDai Ying away, Caesar had nothing to worry about because they had important matters at hand.

Saving someone.

Adele became a vegetable, its not like Lin Xiao could just leave her be so he had to find someone to help her as soon as possible. Thats why he and ShenDai Ying came to test their luck and see if they can find someone who knows black magic, or someone who could repair mental damage.

Unfortunately, Nighttown was small, unlike Winterless City, so there were no people like that. Lin Xiao wouldnt be able to find someone to save Adele even if he turned the city inside out.

After two days of torment, he still came up empty-handed.

During that period, Elenas mood already recovered. She helped her aunt bathe, change clothes, without sorrow or joy like days before, but Lin Xiao knew that she was just deceiving herself.

Now, Elena was faced with a dilemma.

Should she continue or turn back?

To save Adele, the sooner they did it, the higher chances of a full recovery. If they wanted to, then they had to turn back to Winterless city to find someone who knows black magic. But then they might not be able to complete their mission

Because of the unforeseen incident at Nighttown, they were already held up for a while, if they chose to turn back, then they might not make it in time to Gotham Kingdom.

Dont go to Gotham Kingdom.

That was Adeles final warning, but that was completely opposite of Elenas original intent.

She wanted to find out the truth and save her people, so she had to go to Gotham Kingdom! But, she couldnt just leave her aunt behind

These two days must have been torture for her.

Whether to advance or retreat, should she forgo her personal feelings for the greater good, or abandon her work for her family.

Two days passed in a blink of an eye.

This morning, their team with Abra and Caesar leading would set out and head towards the canyon for a fight to the death. Though Lin Xiao and Elena already dealt with those demonic beasts

At the same time, Elena finally made her decision.

Lets go back.

It felt like Elena relaxed a lot after saying that.

So youre saying to go back to Winterless city and find someone to cure your aunt?

Yeah.

She couldnt just leave her aunt behind and could only choose to abandon her work furthermore, that traitor Thunderfang still couldnt succeed the Demon King position and the red-eyed black cats were still being protected by uncle Barton and werent in too much danger. Even if she wanted to clear out the rebellion and regain the throne, there was no rush and there would be more opportunities later on.

As for Gotham Kingdoms civil unrest

She really does want to find the person behind the scenes and personally finish off that mysterious apostle to get revenge for her aunt! But she cant be blinded by that, and saving her family was the correct choice.

Okay. Lin Xiao smiled and agreed with Elenas decision.

The gentle warmth under her coldness was probably the quality that Lin Xiao admired the most.

Lin Xiao, are you sure theres someone in Winterless City that can save my aunt.

Im sure. Did you forget? Its my little sister Snow that brat is proficient in black magic, she definitely has a way to save your aunt.

Sigh, do I have to beg her again

Elena sat by the bed and caressed her aunts cool face and bit her lips.

She didnt know whether Snow was willing to help or not. Even if she was Lin Xiaos sister, she was still a Saintess so how could she save a wicked high-level demon? It was too contrary to common sense

While Elena was hesitating, there was a gentle knock on the door behind her.