Chapter 3 Demetrius and Estelle

The entire Ascian Domain is in a tumult. Word spread that the Demon Lord carried a baby home in his arms.

"I love how adorable you are!"How do you look so beautiful in everything you wear?"

After an hour, Estelle was exhausted from constantly changing into the numerous outfits that Dena had brought.

She hasn't seen the Demon Lord in two days already. And she is with Dena all day long. They stroll through the garden, pick flowers, sleep, eat, and drink.

Although she isn't used to this kind of habit, some people might believe that she is living in pure bliss.

Her typical days consist of swordsmanship training, hunting, sparring, and combat. But perhaps a sword is still unattainable at this time.

The Lord promised to raise her as his child, but after two days he hasn't even paid her a visit.

She's not expecting anything, and she doesn't intend to stay here indefinitely, either.

"Are you okay Princess?" Dena enquired.

Upon learning that Demetrius intended to adopt her, she began to be referred to as Princess. When she declines to be called that, citing lack of necessity, they won't listen.

It's not necessary to refer to her as Princess. Not even kinship ties bind her to the Demon Lord. He simply took her up out of sympathy.

She won't hold any expectations from them because eventually, they will grow weary of her too and dispose of or discard her.

Would you like some cookies, Princess?" Dena giggled a little bit.

But perhaps not right now.

Estelle was looking at the people in the kitchen, puzzled.

Dena pulls her in, demanding that she make tea for the Demon Lord.

Why ought I to?

For two days, he didn't even get to see me.

It's possible he has forgotten about me.

Estelle is not sure why, but since she became a child, she has been sensitive.

Maybe her emotions are erratic because she's trapped in a child's body.

She makes tea for the Demon Lord against her will.And they're en route to deliver it to his office.

She didn't anticipate Dena being so obstinate and tenacious. Everywhere she goes, she drags her.

She doesn't despise her, though.Dena is sweet and kind.

Dena is real, and Estelle is very good at spotting fakes.

She is far too awkward to be acting.

Dena gives the door two knocks before answering.

"My Lord tea is here~!" Dena said.

The Demon Lord was half dead at his table with a massive pile of papers, shocking Dena.

That's the reason he disappears for days.

Raising his head, Demetrius saw that Dena was carrying a teapot.

"You're also here." When did she see Estelle behind Dena, he asks.

"The Princess brews this herself Milord~!" stated Dena.

"She did?"

In a strange way, Demetrius came back to life and waited for Dena to bring him some tea.

Before sipping the tea, Demetrius remarked, "This tea must be amazing being brewed by those little gentle hands."

He became pale after swallowing the tea, and it was dribbling into his mouth.

Was it awful?Estelle enquired, anticipating his response.

Demetrius looks at her, wracking his mind over whether to tell the truth or lie.

The tea was so bad that even a lesser demon would have passed out from drinking it, but telling her that would have wounded her feelings.

It's fantastic!Excitement caused me to bite my tongue by accident," he replied.

Estelle is a little relieved that he didn't respond. and afterwards made the decision to make tea for the Demon Lord once more.

After drinking all of the tea that Estelle had brought him, Demetrius was nearly lifeless once more.

It occurred to him that perhaps this child was actually attempting to kill him.

With a quick glance, Secretary Esmael noticed that Demetrius was now staring out the glass window behind his chair.

"Are you really thinking of adopting that child as your Daughter, Milord?" Esmael is compelled to inquire.

"Yes."Demetrius answered right away.

She does not belong here.They might turn her against you as well."Esmael sounded worried.

Would you like me to return that child to her own people, who handled her like a beast?

I can appreciate your concern, Esmael.However, I would rather face threats than desert a child who has already experienced abandonment. Esmael, it is disgraceful for an adult to break a child's heart. So I'd rather perish than become like them." Then Demetrius reclined in his chair.

Esmael is unable to dispute with his Lord.

Because he prevailed in a battle to defend his people, humans dubbed this man "Evil.

They would all prefer to be labeled evil if that were considered sin.

They'll accept it with pleasure.

"Now that I have a Daughter, What should I do as her Father?" Demetrius asks without warning.

Then reconsider; the Lord has never been a parent.

The idea turned into a significant conundrum for Demetrius and Esmael.

Then Esmaels thought of something. He trawled through every book on the shelf, delighted to find what he was looking for.

He placed the book above his Lord's table as he walked over to it.

Demetrius picked up the book as soon as he saw it and gazed at it as though it were a recently found treasure.

Then he reads for a while rather than working on his paperwork.

Esmael can only hope that everything works out well.

-DINING AREA-

Demetrius stared at Estelle while she was eating.

He couldn't take his eyes off her undulating cheeks every time she chewed. Estelle noticed him so he lowered his hands and refused to eat. "You're done?"

Estelle's fear of Demetrius has decreased a little bit but sometimes she still can't help being nervous in front of him, especially with the aura he gives off. "Ahem!" Demetrius tasted to grab Estelle's attention. "I have free time tomorrow, and" He started awkwardly. "So I decided to give you a tour around." He declared. The young Estelle was dumbfounded by what Demetrius said. He's going to give her a tour, PERSONALLY? I can go with Dena." Estelle answered. To put it simply, she didn't want to be with Demetrius. He's a Demon King respected by his people, and he's going to give a human a tour? He was sure it wouldn't be good news. It's not that he's worried about his personality but what if he's the one to warm to? He knew that Demetrius' decision to shelter her was arbitrary. Estelle's answer stopped Demetrius for a moment. Estelle was shocked when Demetrius stood at the dining table without eating anything. "Then, you can do whatever you want." replied Demetrius and left the room. Estelle didn't understand but she seemed to feel guilty. But she can't force himself to trust right away, especially since he's only been with her for a few days. His whole life was like a game. He went through a lot that tested his trust and emotions, until there was nothing left. She knew that she owed her life to Demetrius, and if only she could erase her past memories, she would be happy. No one will be happy to carry the memories she went through. She will choose to be a child again. From the back, Ryuu's face cannot be painted. He was ordered to watch over and protect the young miss but he felt a presence that he knew very well who it was. It was only 20 steps away from them and had been following for a while. He was wearing black braces but it couldn't hide his true personality especially from a Demon Knight like him. Maybe with low level creatures it won't be noticed. But not with people like him. 'Milord, Why are you hiding and following us?' Ryuu asked in his mind.

Estelle and Dena happily toured the food stalls and also strolled through the toy stores. Dena said that it is normal for a child to buy a toy and she was very happy when they bought her a stuffed toy dragon and she could not refuse it. This is the very first time that she was gifted or given something like this. Before that, she only saw it on other children while she was begging on the road. Estelle hugged the toy bought for her and didn't want to let it go. She looked at Ryuu for a moment and she was okay, but... why did he look like an amputee? Estelle asked in her mind. She ignored it and turned her attention back to Dena and continued circling. But Estelle couldn't help but ignore what she was seeing. Someone had been following their person with a black cloth bracket. At first she thought it was just a coincidence but they had been circling for a while and it was still following them. Every time she stares or looks at it, it hides in the corner. So there is no doubt, Someone has followed them! Estelle approached Ryuu who was so pale that she couldn't tell if she was having diarrhea or a stomach ache. "What is it, Young Miss?" Ryuu asked as he noticed Estelle approaching him. He knelt down so that his neck wouldn't get tired looking up at him. "Um.. There's a person behind us. She's been following us since earlier.. Ryuu tried to smile and his sweat was dripping. 'Should I tell her? ' he asked himself. But he couldn't do it either because Demetrius might not like that. Maybe there's a reason why he's secretly drifting and hiding? "Thank you for telling me, Young Miss." Ryuu said. Estelle walked back to Dena and continued sightseeing. When they were tired, they sat down at the fountain in the middle of the park. Estelle looked intently at the man who had been following them pretending to buy fruit from a stall. She told Ryuu but why didn't he do anything? Dena said goodbye to buy something to drink while Ryuu just sat there and seemed to be deep in thought. Estelle used that opportunity to secretly confront the person who had been following them. She left her seat and Ryuu didn't even notice her. She changed direction so that the person following them could not see him. When he got to where he was standing earlier, he was gone. Estelle looked around and it seemed as if it suddenly disappeared. Estelle was a little annoyed because he was trying to hide. When she was coming back, she ran into some children who were running and she ran into a stopped carriage with a lot of goods. It shook and she also lost her balance. She could have avoided it if only she wasn't a child and her body was weak. She braced herself for the things that would fall on her when suddenly someone grabbed her and pulled her away from the carriage. Estelle opened her eyes and saw what she was looking for. But why does this man carry her like a sack? Before she could complain, the man slowly put her down while Estelle couldn't see his face. He didn't speak either. It was about to turn away when Estelle touched his finger. He looked up at the man. Who are you?" Estelle asked gently. She saw him turn towards her but he didn't answer. "Young Miss!!" Ryuu screamed in worry because Estelle suddenly disappeared beside him. Dena was about to come and just arrived with a drink in her hand. Estelle felt that the man with braces wanted to run but he couldn't because Estelle was holding his index finger tightly. Estelle was even more surprised when she saw that Ryuu was even paler and was sweating and glancing at the man with the braces. "Does Ryuu know this man? Is that why he didn't mind me when she told him? Dena, on the other hand, has no idea what happened and she looks back and forth at Estelle, Ryuu and the man with brackets. Young Miss, Who is that? Estelle asked. Ryuu closed his mouth tightly. Do you know Ryuu? " Dena grumbled because no one answered her. Ryuu? "Dena approached Ryuu and was still shaken because it seemed to be out of itself. Dena was about to slap Ryuu's face to make him realize that the man suddenly turned around and spoke coldly. Enough." Dena turned around and was surprised by the man who spoke. Estelle frowned as she noticed the familiar voice. "Oh, it's you Milord!~" Dena said happily. "Oh no.." Ryuu whispered. Estelle looked at Dena and returned to the man she was holding. He took his bracket and exposed himself. "Lord Demetrius?" Estelle said while reaching for his finger. Demetrius scratched his cheek and looked away from Estelle, his cheeks blushing a little with embarrassment.