Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Senior's... chicken is just amazing!"

Sylphina's voice echoed through the wooden cabin, but the air seemed to freeze.

It wasn't just her words that made the atmosphere awkward.

At that moment, Sylphina had a bit of thick, white cheese at the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were glazed over in a daze, clearly lost in the deliciousness of the fried chicken. Her cheeks were even slightly flushed.

Anyone walking in on this scene would probably get the wrong idea.

"I told you my... dish was good, didn't I?"

Timothy had just finished washing his hands, but as soon as he looked up, he saw Sylvia standing at the door, and Sylphina, still in her food-induced trance, off to the side.

"Holy crap!"

This was definitely not what Timothy had expected.

"Timothy, do you have anything you'd like to explain?"

Sylvia's lips curled into a seductive yet slightly chilling smile.

Though it was embarrassing to admit, she hadn't known before, but now…

The once warm and cozy atmosphere was now tinged with a faint, almost imperceptible killing intent.

"Babe, let me explain!"

Timothy awkwardly took a step back.

"You think I'll believe you? If you don't give me a good explanation today, I won't let this slide!"

"Then at least hear me out!"

"I don't want to hear it!"

"Huh?"

"Ahhh—"

The cabin was soon filled with the sound of Timothy's desperate cries.

"Goddess is so scary."

"Goddess is so bold."

"…"

The brutal scene unfolding before them made the Sea Serpent girls shiver in fear.

No wonder the goddess had been single for over six hundred years.

Good thing it was Timothy. Anyone else probably wouldn't have survived this!

…

Half an hour later, Timothy, with a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth, had finally managed to calm things down.

Thankfully, the aroma of fried chicken still lingered in the air, and with the other Sea Serpent girls as witnesses, the awkward situation from earlier was somewhat explained. Otherwise, it would've been impossible to clear up the misunderstanding.

"You're telling me that white stuff at the corner of her mouth was some weird food called... cheese?"

Sylvia stared at Timothy, clearly still skeptical.

"Of course! If you don't believe me, babe, try it yourself."

Timothy pulled out some cheese, heated it by the fire, and handed it to Sylvia.

She eyed the strange, gooey substance for a long moment before finally deciding to give it a try.

As she tasted it, the cheese had a sweet, salty flavor. It wasn't exactly delicious, but there was something oddly appealing about it.

Especially the stretchy texture…

Suddenly, Sylvia took a step forward, moving right up to Sylphina.

Without warning, she leaned in and quickly licked the white substance from the corner of Sylphina's mouth.

"G-Goddess, what are you doing?!"

Sylphina jumped in shock, immediately stepping back, her face turning bright red with embarrassment.

"Hmm, it's definitely the same taste."

Only then did Sylvia nod, finally convinced by Timothy's explanation.

"Hmph! ╭(╯^╰)╮

You really scared me. Fine, I'll admit I misjudged this time, so I'll let you off the hook," Sylvia huffed, turning her head away in a mix of frustration and embarrassment.

"But, babe, what did you think that white stuff was?" Timothy suddenly asked, his curiosity getting the better of him.

"I thought it was…"

Sylvia started to respond instinctively, but her words trailed off.

Her eyes darted around nervously, clearly flustered. Those usually calm, icy eyes were now avoiding his gaze, as she tried to come up with an explanation. "I thought it was… it was…"

But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't think of anything else it could've been. After all, there was no such thing as milk or cheese on the continent of Elant.

And her real assumption…

How could she possibly say something so embarrassing out loud?!

"Ugh! You're coming to my chambers tonight! I'll let you off the hook for the big offense, but don't think you're getting away with the small one!"

At this point, Sylvia's usually pale skin was flushed a deep red, her embarrassment clear. She tugged at Timothy's collar with a final show of authority before turning on her heel and practically fleeing the scene.

"And how exactly are you planning to punish me?" Timothy asked, pretending to be scared.

"On top."

Her voice trembled slightly with embarrassment as she said those two words.

Then, in a flash, she disappeared out the door.

"On top…"

"Wow, the goddess is so bold…"

The meaning behind her words didn't escape the sharp minds of the Sea Serpent girls.

They exchanged glances, their faces heating up as they replayed Sylvia's bold declaration in their minds. Their cheeks flushed, and they couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

"This is a powerful tonic from our Sea Serpent tribe. Senior, please take it. It's only as effective as a fourth-tier spiritual medicine, but it's better than nothing."

"I also have a rare herb passed down from my father. I was saving it for my future husband, but… since it's for Goddess Sylvia, you should take it."

"This pill strengthens the body, though it's a bit cheap. I hope you won't mind, Senior."

After Sylvia left, one by one, the Sea Serpent girls began offering Timothy their most treasured items, each more sincere than the last.

Their gazes all seemed to focus on Timothy's lower back, their eyes filled with concern, as if they were holding back tears.

"I'm not weak!" Timothy screamed internally.

But no matter how much he wanted to protest, his words felt hollow.

After all, who could possibly not feel a little weak after facing the mighty Goddess Sylvia?

And besides, she did say she'd be on top…

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The girls' earnest, tear-filled eyes were all fixed on him.

Faced with their genuine concern, Timothy could only sigh and accept their gifts, not wanting to disappoint them.

At that moment, Timothy realized just how important it was to reach the Holy Emperor level as quickly as possible.

If he didn't, it wouldn't be long before rumors of "Timothy's frailty" spread across the entire continent of Elant.

"Why do I feel like Senior Timothy's comprehension and strength have improved again?"

"It does seem that way…"

"Keep going, Senior! You can do it!"

Led by Xiangyang, the Sea Serpent girls clenched their fists, their eyes filled with encouragement and admiration for Timothy.

Timothy: "…"

He sighed deeply. He had no idea what to say to these well-meaning but somewhat naive Sea Serpent girls.

"So fragrant… so good…"

Just then, a soft voice broke the silence.

Azura, who had been asleep for a long time, finally stirred.

Her small body trembled slightly, but she didn't open her eyes. It seemed she was still in a half-asleep, half-awake state, almost like she was sleepwalking.

Even in her dreamlike state, Azura's nose twitched, clearly picking up the scent of the fried chicken in the room.

"Mmm, I want a bite…"

Still asleep, Azura raised her arm, moving purely on instinct. She reached out, grabbed the fried chicken from the table, and brought it to her mouth.

Crunch, crunch. "Mmm, so good…"

She chewed on the crispy chicken, murmuring contentedly in her sleep.

All of this was done unconsciously, purely driven by her instincts.

Timothy: "…"

At this moment, in this situation…

He could only think of one thing to say: Classic Azura.