If ‘Adaptation’ cannot help him overcome that curse, he can only use death to free himself from the pain.
Finally, to prevent ‘Adaptation’ from being unable to deal with the Vampire’s curse, Lathel decided to still find a way to remove the curse.
Besides… Lathel also wants to lift the curse on Charlotte and Lafien. As it makes no sense for him to continue living alone.
…
At the same time, Akna went to the royal palace, where Queen Catheryne was dealing with the problems of the Karol Empire.
In the study room, a woman with long, fiery red hair and an angelic face sat.
She wore a black skirt and a white top that showed off the beautiful hills and valleys of her body.
Akna knelt in front of Catheryne, placed the two boxes on the table, then respectfully said: “My Queen, this is a dish prepared by the Young Master himself. He told me to bring it to you in time for breakfast.”
When Catheryne heard that, her eyes that were filled with the majesty of a king suddenly became gentle, and full of love: ” Lathel cooked this?”
Akna nodded and said: “Yes, everything from preparing ingredients to cooking was done by the young Master alone.”
Catheryne was startled when she heard that, her face showing surprise. She gently took a box, then opened it, inside was some soup, salad, fish and some fruit for dessert.
Akna, fearing that Catheryne would not be satisfied, continued to say what Lathel had told her to do.
Catheryne smiled, her smile showed happiness and joy, making Akna startled. This was the first time in her more than 200 years of serving the royal army that she had seen Catheryne smile so happily.
Catheryne said softly: “Lathel… he is still so gentle and caring.”
She then tried a little soup, her face showing even more surprise: “This is… so delicious… Is Lathel’s cooking this good?”
Akna felt strange, she then softly asked: “Empress sorry for being curious, but… is that dish really that delicious?”
Catheryne did not rush to answer, she just closed her eyes, and enjoyed dish. The fruit alone was cut into lovely shapes, making her reluctant to eat it.
After a while, Catheryne nodded and said: “Very delicious, better than what the royal chef has ever cooked.”
Although Catheryne seemed very happy and excited, inside she felt extremely pained: ‘Maybe… Lathel also cooked very well in his past life, but unfortunately… I haven’t had a chance to enjoy any meals cooked by him.’
‘I always avoided him, I didn’t?want to meet him to suppress these taboo feelings.’
‘Lathel… sorry.’
Suddenly, two tears flowed down. Akna was so scared when she saw this scene that her face turned pale.
Catheryne, the Fire Phoenix, the Red Queen… since Akna had served her, Akna had never seen her cry.
Even when Catheryne ascended the throne and sentenced nearly all the members of the royal family who opposed her to death, she did not shed any tears.
However, right now… just because of a few dishes, Catheryne cried. Even though there were only two tears, that was enough to know how high Lathel’s position was in her heart.
Catheryne remained absorbed in her own thoughts. After a while, she let out a sigh, and continued to enjoy the meal Lathel had prepared for her.
Catheryne usually rarely spends time eating because at her current level, abstaining from food for more than a month is not a big problem.
Besides, Catheryne wanted to spend more time solving the Empire’s problems.
However, the dish that Lathel prepared himself was different. Catheryne not only ate it, but also spent a lot of time enjoying the taste of those dishes.
She ate until the box was clean, with nothing left inside. Catheryne breathed a sigh of relief, took the box containing the lunch inside, and stored it carefully in the space bag.
Akna who was still kneeling on the ground, waited patiently, but her face was no longer calm.
This was the first time she had seen such a expression on the Empress. Her expression made her look like a normal woman, not the Red Queen, who was?cold-blooded.
Catheryne finished eating and restored the calm and arrogant appearance of a Empress. She used a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, frowned and said: “Do the Orchid Guards still protect the Young Master?”
Akna bowed her head and said: “Yes, now there are three people in disguise, they are always by the Young Master’s side.”
“Good! You have to put the Young Master’s safety first, others may die, but he cannot be injured.”
“Yes, Empress.” Akna bowed her head in response, she thrn added: “There is also information that Lafien has run away.”
Catheryne said coldly: “No need to worry, continue to follow her. If she harms Lathel, kill her. If she doesn’t cause him any harm, it’s fine to let her continue living.”
“If Lathel wants her, tie her up directly and throw her on the bed for Young Master, understand?”
“Yes.” Akna replied.
Catheryne suddenly glanced at Akna, her eyes seemed to be thinking about something.
“Akna, you and the members of the Orchid Guard are both very beautiful, do you understand what I mean?”
Hearing that, Akna’s body trembled a bit, but then she nodded and replied: “I understand. As long as the master does not criticize this dirty body, I am willing to dedicate everything to the master.”
“Good…” Catheryne looked out the window. Outside, the sky was clear and blue, however, her mind was filled with many thoughts.
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Returning to Lathel, he reached the 30th floor and saw Lilith lying on her back on a large rock, her legs hanging down below, not moving at all.
He tilted his head and looked for a long time, then decided to speak: “Li…Lilith…” .
“Heh?!” Lilith sat up, when she saw Lathel, she immediately rushed towards him.
She moved so quickly that before Lathel could react, she hugged him, and pressed her face against her narrow ravine, causing him to receive all the softness coming from her giant ‘soul’.
“Awww!!! Lathel, you have finally arrived. Did you know I had to fast yesterday?”
“Do you know that I was very bored yesterday?”
“Huhuhu… I don’t want to be alone like this anymore…”
Lilith hugged Lathel tightly while crying like a child. While lathel tried to struggle free from her softness but to no avail.
After a long while, Lathel knelt on the ground, he supported his body with both hands, and continuously panted. He thought he was suffocated in that gentleness and softness.
“Li… Lilith… next time… next time, don’t hug me like that, okay?” Lathel gasped and said: “I… I almost suffocated to death.”
“Heh?!” Lilith was confused, she tilted her head and asked: “But I read in novels that men really like having their faces pressed against that place, right?”
“Could it be… you don’t like it?”
Lilith said, her face showing concern. Lathel sighed: “Of course I really like it, but you’re too rough, I almost suffocated.”
“Lilith, you should know that you are very strong, you need to be gentler. Besides… you only do that to people you like.”
Lilith pouted and said: “But I also like you very much.”
“Okay, I have some serious matters to discuss with you.” Lathel shook her head and said.
Lilith was dissatisfied: “Oy! I said I like you, don’t you have any reaction?”
“Ah! I already know, but I need to ask you about controlling magical energy.”
“I won’t answer!”
Lathel: “…”
He held his forehead, sighed and said: “Lilith, you are my teacher, you have to teach me something, right?”
“I won’t teach now.” Lilith pouted, and crossed her arms, it seemed that even if she died she wouldn’t teach him anything.
Lathel frowned, took out a box from his space bag, and opened the lid of the box, when he did that Lilith was immediately startled, as her eyes shone.
“That’s… that’s…” Lilith reached out, intending to take the box from his hand.
But Lathel immediately put the box in his space bag, a cunning smile appeared on his face: “Lilith, I got up early to prepare breakfast for you, but you made me very disappointed.”
“Heh?! You…”
“Alright! Looks like you don’t need breakfast either. Ah! I even prepared lunch for you.” Lathel said with a smile, his smile appearing like that of a villain.
“Ehh!! Wait! Lathel…” Lilith quickly said: “You… hehehe… I was just joking.”
She walked to Lathel’s side and reached out to squeeze his cheeks: “Don’t be so petty, okay?”
“Huh! You just said you wouldn’t teach me anything, do you want to change your mind now?”
“That’s right.” Lilith smiled and said: “Okay, give me the box, I will teach you everything you want.”
“Good! I hope you keep your word.”
“Of course! After all, I am your teacher.”
After that, Lilith started eating as she was eating she started crying. “So delicious!” Lathel, were these dishes really cooked by you? It’s so delicious, I’ve never eaten anything as delicious as this in my life.”
Lathel heard Lilith’s praise, he just smiled and nodded. After all, his energy can activate the hidden properties of cooking ingredients, even causing the flavors of those ingredients to blend together naturally.
Now, with the addition of Anna, it is easier for him to make the scent of the dishes even more rich, stimulating the taste buds of the eaters.
It could be said that even though his job ‘Royal Chef’ is only C-
Rank, thanks to his and Anna’s special energy, he can be compared to even A-Rankchefs.
Lathel saw Lilith eating a bit clumsily, so he smiled, feeling that she was quite similar to Charlotte. He suddenly took out a handkerchief and gently wiped her face.
“Ack!” Lathel was startled, he was only acting unconsciously. Perhaps over a period of time caring for Charlotte, Lathel has developed a kind of conditioned reflex.
Lilith was also startled, but then she smiled and narrowed her eyes, her face filled with satisfaction: “Hehehe… Lathel, you’re so gentle.”
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