Dekan and the Master's Grudge

On the top floor of this Demon Realm Hospital, only a few dim lights emitted light.

The sixth floor is not usually open; only extremely important patients are sent there for care, and only the hospital director can reach it through the ninth-order barrier of the Demon Realm Hospital.

Now, this floor is unusually quiet, as if the only patient is still recuperating.

I don't know how much time passed.

A gust of wind, seemingly from nowhere, swept through the quiet stairwell, causing the lamplight to flicker and the shadow cast at the top of the stairs to grow longer and longer.

Then, light and steady footsteps echoed in the hallway, like the overture to a piano piece, sounding both harmonious and eerie in the quiet morning.

The silhouette on the wall moved forward on the corridor wall, looking just like an elegant gentleman inviting his dance partner.

His steps were steady, yet he walked very quickly.

They swiftly navigated the various corners in the dimly lit stairwell.

A short while later, the figure stopped.

In the dim light, his figure became slightly clearer.

Dekan was holding a super deluxe limited edition Demon Realm dessert gift box in his hands, standing in front of a room.

Why are you pretending to be such a human being?

The Master asked Dekan in his mind with considerable disdain.

They had already given up on being human by the fifth floor.

What's the point of performing it now?

"After the incident during the performance on the fifth floor, I reflected on myself thoroughly. Even if no one is watching me anymore, I must still maintain the proper conduct expected of a respectable person."

As he answered, Dekan checked his own demeanor.

He seemed to have returned to the normal, gentle, and good student and teenager he once was in human society.

Royal Capital of the Norton Kingdom.

"... I feel like Delois would be even scarier if he pretended to be a human being."

"You're trying to pick a fight, aren't you? Are you trying to say that no matter how I act, I just don't look like a human being?"

"No, you don't need to act."

The Master was unusually belligerent today, still relentlessly targeting Dekan and Taunt him.

Perhaps both Dekan and his Master felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness today.

Wait a minute, an important answer is about to be revealed--

Is the relationship between Delois and Talomati good or bad?

This will directly determine who wins their betting game.

Therefore, even daily interactions have become exceptionally active, with attacks and Taunt showing no mercy.

Of course, the root of the problem might lie in a small incident that happened to them this morning.

After seeing Dekan buy the pastry gift box, the Master subtly hinted to Dekan that she wanted to eat some too.

With Dekan's current substantial wealth, he could easily empty the entire hospital store.

However, Dekan deliberately pretended not to understand, which made his Master very unhappy, so his Master's aggression also increased.

Throughout the journey, Dekan remained vigilant, preventing his Master from secretly seizing control of his body and suffocating the box of pastries.

If he could, he really wouldn't want his Master to consume such high-calorie sweets through his body.

The Master never exercises for Dekan; he only knows how to eat.

To counteract the potential weight gain from these foods, Dekan has been training like a racehorse girl.

Even though he was born with low physical growth potential, through his relentless efforts, his running speed was quite impressive.

"This box is for Talomati. I'll buy it for you, Master, when I leave the Demon Realm Hospital."

Dekan sighed and conceded; he didn't want to be Taunt any longer.

In addition, to distinguish between Talomati and Master in the Shadow World, he decided not to use Master's real name to address Master for a while.

He will refer to the Talomati of the Shadow World as "Talomati," and the Talomati soul within himself as "Master."

"Why not give it to me?"

The Master made no attempt to hide the reason for his unhappiness today.

"If I don't bring a gift to show my concern, why would she talk to me properly? I'm not planning to coerce her. After all, Delois and Talomati should have a good relationship and be able to reach an agreement."

Dekan explained with utter helplessness.

"Is she thirsty? Are you going to give her a few injections of the same [Paralysis Potion] as the one from the Demon Realm Prison? You're such a nice person."

The Master knew what was in Dekan's pocket.

"..."

Dekan thought she was really jumping around today.

He actually intended to use diplomacy first and then resort to force, because his original intention was to conduct friendly and peaceful consultative diplomacy.

If you want to successfully negotiate with Talomati on the matter of "helping Lunn convey his intention to the Demon Lord to sign a ceasefire agreement," bringing a gift that can obviously improve his favorability is definitely the right thing to do.

Unless Talomati adopts a non-violent non-cooperation approach, then Dekan has no choice but to betray his master and ancestors with a clear conscience.

Dekan had been standing in front of a door since the beginning, gently placing his palm on the door.

He took a deep breath, as if mentally preparing himself for meeting Talomati.

"I sensed her presence."

Dekan silently recited this in his heart.

How did you know she was in this room?

The Master asked himself, puzzled.

"She has a lingering fragrance about her..."

Dekan said calmly, his expression exceptionally gentle.

"Yes, is there?"

The Master was completely stumped by Dekan.

Was I really that charming?

"Of course, it's as if it guided me here."

Dekan was very certain.

What does it taste like?

The Master was very concerned about these questions concerning himself and kept asking.

Dekan took another deep breath and replied:

"Crispy roasted pork, roast suckling pig, stewed rabbit, as well as desserts carved from almond paste, and cookies, cakes, and seasonal fruits... most families really can't afford to feed her."

Master: "?"

She almost lost her temper and forcibly snatched all the pastries from Dekan's hand and ate them all.

However, upon closer inspection of Dekan's body, she could indeed smell a faint aroma of food.

Clearly, yesterday Anushka was like a restaurant waiter, constantly bringing various dishes into Talomati's hospital room.

Having witnessed his own foodie identity from a strange perspective, the Master felt a little embarrassed.

"Alright, for the next month I will enjoy all the delicacies of the Holy Kingdom of the Demon Realm. Your daily task is to run, run, and run some more. One day you will be able to outrun that so-called Emperor's Spring Festival celebration."

The Master said coldly in Dekan's mind.

You're celebrating too soon.

Dekan didn't think he would lose either.

"Hehe." x2

Accompanied by synchronized cold laughter, their battle temporarily came to an end.

At the same time, Dekan pushed open the door to the ward without hesitation.

In the spacious and luxurious room, the Gray-haired Demon sat on the hospital bed, staring blankly at Dekan.

She was awake and seemed to know who was coming, but she didn't make a move.

The noise from the fifth floor earlier, and the golden pupils of the newcomer, had already explained everything.

"..."

Talomati showed no intention of speaking.

But they showed no intention of taking action.

He simply turned his head away and stopped looking at Dekan.

Although she appeared to show no emotion, her fingertips had unconsciously gripped the blanket.

It's a feeling that's a mixture of relief and resentment.

After many years apart, when Delois reappeared before her, he had become someone she could no longer understand.

She now only felt that her belief that she was the devil who understood Delois best made her look utterly ridiculous.

"It's so good that we don't have to fight the moment we meet."

Dekan approached Talomati as if visiting a relative and placed the pastry gift box on the bedside table.

Then he brought over a chair and sat down beside the hospital bed.

Talomati is indeed very clever.

Knowing she was no match for a fully healed Delois, and still recovering from her serious Severe Injury, she chose not to put up a futile resistance.

"Talomati, I need your help with something."

Dekan got straight to the point and continued.

Do you think I'll say yes?

Talomati turned his head and stared directly into Dekan's eyes as he asked.

Although she appeared calm, her voice betrayed a trace of hatred and injustice.

"Then you should also be aware of the consequences of refusing me."

Dekan muttered to himself softly.

He pretended to be cold, but his heart had already turned cold.

Judging from her tone and manner, Talomati seems to genuinely dislike Delois...

"What ever."

Upon hearing this, Talomati leaned against the headboard and ignored Dekan.

He seemed ready to kill or torture anyone, but would never cooperate.

Dekan sighed helplessly and took out a [Paralysis Potion] from his pocket.

"Then there's no other way; I'll have to trouble you to come with me."

He was certain that he couldn't reach an agreement with Talomati in a short time, and he couldn't stay in the hospital any longer, so he had to take her away first.

"..."

Talomati still showed no intention of resisting, sitting like a doll and letting the other person inject her with the drug.

She knew.

Such a gentle approach is already the greatest mercy Delois could show.

But.

She never imagined that when Delois met her again, he would actually attack her.

It was as if emotions that had been building up inside for years could no longer hold back and burst forth.

A glint appeared in Talomati's eyes as he murmured:

"I hate you, I will always hate you..."

Upon hearing this, Dekan's hands froze, as if all their strength had left them.

Aside from his Master's Shadow World form saying hurtful things to him.

Furthermore, his bet with his Master can once again be declared a defeat for him.

The Master seems completely oblivious to the fact that Dekan is committing treason and betrayal.

Dekan was already mentally shouting "pop the champagne!"

It doesn't matter what happens in the Shadow World!

All she wanted was the food of the Demon Realm and the Holy Kingdom!

Moreover, she happened to be annoyed with Dekan today, and having just won against him, she could continue to relentlessly Taunt him!

"Dekan, you're such a filial son. I promise I won't neglect your stomach."

While trying to ignore the hatred in Talomati's eyes and shielding his Master's Taunt declaration in his mind, Dekan reluctantly sat back down in his chair after injecting Talomati with the [Paralysis Potion].

Before taking Talomati away, there was still some free time, a little while before the departure time agreed upon with Eve.

Dekan glanced at the bandages on Talomati's face.

With a touch of sadness and feigned indifference, he reached out and touched Talomati's face.

Things have come to this.

Let's take a look at the true face of this old... beautiful girl.

We should probably still turn Master into a sister character.

At this moment, the Master disregarded Dekan's feelings of offense and nervously shared Dekan's vision, preparing to witness Talomati's gradually revealed true appearance.

This is also one of their major objectives in this Shadow World --

Determine the Master's appearance.

"Shh..."

The bandages fell off in layers.

However.

When Dekan removed the bandages and gauze from Talomati's face, he could finally see her features more clearly.

His hand seemed frozen, suspended in mid-air.

The bandage fell silently onto the blanket without making a sound.

Time passed second by second.

The entire ward was so quiet that only their breathing could be heard.

Dekan stared blankly at Talomati's face.

Talomati, though slightly puzzled, let him look at her.

She seemed to have no idea what was so interesting about it.

I just thought Delois's reaction was strange.

Dekan covered his forehead and took two steps back, then shook his head, seemingly trying to clear his vision.

He was still staring intently at Talomati's face, as if he had seen a ghost.

"Master... am I hallucinating? Or did she use some kind of disguise spell?"

Dekan asked his Master in a very uncertain tone.

"I don't think so..."

The Master's condition was similar to that of Dekan.

It's unbelievable, I can hardly accept the reality before my eyes.

"Then what about us?"

"Us..."

The Master's thoughts were a mixture of emotions.

The two of them.

It seems that things might be a bit awkward between us for a long time to come.

Before they adjust to their new relationship.

Even today.

Dekan and his Master finally confirmed one thing.

Their meeting.

It wasn't luck.

It was more like something destined.

Upon closer examination, the symbiotic compatibility between Dekan and his Master is actually terrifyingly high.

Normally, no matter how good their compatibility is, they are still different races, and there should be some backlash or rejection when they work together.

However, Dekan never had to pay any price or encounter any negative effects when using his Master's power; the two souls coexisted naturally without any repulsion.

It's as if they were born as one.

Now they all understand why.

Because.

The Shadow World of Talomati was reflected in Dekan's pupils.

When Blood Mimicry Dekan, she looked almost exactly the same.

Her gray hair and blue eyes seemed to be cut from the same mold as Dekan's.

Of course, Talomati's race is not Succubus.

And Delois's race is presumably the same as Talomati's.

Without Dekan needing to ask anything more, their relationship was already written all over their faces.

They are the real, Twin Demons...