Chapter 233 Familiar place

Chapter 233  Familiar place

Despite her busy schedule, she often found the time to visit Nikol's house and showcase her culinary skills as a gesture of gratitude. Her presence in the kitchen never failed to bring an extra touch of delight to his girls.

A mischievous idea sprouted in Nikol's mind, and he approached Rebecca stealthily, careful not to disturb her delicate concentration. With a gentle smile, he crept up from behind and enveloped her in a warm embrace. The unexpected contact made Rebecca startle, her body jerking slightly. However, as she recognized Nikol's familiar touch, a radiant smile adorned her face.

"Nikol," Rebecca chuckled softly, turning her head to meet his gaze. "You shouldn't startle me like that in the kitchen. You know I have sharp knives."

Nikol released her from his grasp, his eyes twinkling with affection. "My apologies, Rebecca. I couldn't resist surprising you. But fear not, I trust your knife skills. They are as impeccable as your cooking."

Rebecca playfully narrowed her eyes at him, feigning a stern expression. "You always know how to charm your way out of trouble, don't you? But I must remind you, this is your domain, and I'm merely a guest in it."

Nikol grinned, his voice filled with energy.

"You're no guest, you know that," It was a simple word, but Rebecca felt more than happy to hear those words.

"Did you bring our son? I wanted to see him," Nikol asked, but Rebecca just sighed as she looked at him with a tired look.

"I wanted to bring him, but he just keep crying when I tried to take him out, I think he liked my restaurant more than outside," Nikol laughed at her words because he felt happy to hear his children are actually acting like children forgetting about their powers that resided inside their bodies.

Rebecca's eyes softened, and she brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. " Should I bring him next time?"

"No, I will come and visit him, anyway, I want to make something nice for the other girls, so I was thinking of making something more light for their bodies," Nikol said and looked at all the ingredients on the shelf and took some veggies and frozen meat to make a salad.

Rebecca's smile widened, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "I couldn't agree more, Nikol. Let's create a feast fit for queens and celebrate this beautiful journey our girls are embarking upon."

As they stood side by side, their shared passion for cooking filling the kitchen, Nikol and Rebecca embarked on a culinary adventure, their laughter and camaraderie weaving through the air.

At that moment, it was clear that their connection extended beyond their professional lives, and a deep bond of love was slowly blossoming between them, fueled by shared joy and a mutual understanding of gratitude and support.

"Kuh~ I kind of feel jealous," Alva who was spying on them said while biting her nails, but her mother suddenly hit her head softly and told her not to be petty.

"She is a good girl! I still remember how depressed she was in wartime when Nikol kept disappearing," Usha said and grabbed her daughter by her hand and took her back to the living room so she won't act like a stalker.

Nikol emerged from the kitchen, a platter of mouthwatering dishes in his hands. The enticing aromas filled the air, causing his pregnant girls to turn their heads and follow his every move with anticipation. Their eyes widened, and their mouths began to water as they caught sight of the delectable feast before them.

With a warm smile, Nikol beckoned his girls to gather around the dining table in the cosy living room.

"Eat to your heart's content, all of these are for your nourishment and for the children that are growing inside you,"

Their expressions reflect gratitude and hunger. They wasted no time taking their seats, their fingers itching to sample the tantalizing treats before them. Their eyes gleamed with anticipation as they eagerly awaited their first bite.

Before retreating to his work, Nikol paused, his voice filled with concern.

"I trust both Rebecca and Usha to ensure you don't exert yourselves unnecessarily. They will be here to assist you, attend to your needs, and keep you safe."

Rebecca and Usha, who had followed Nikol from the kitchen, nodded in agreement. They understood the responsibility bestowed upon them and were more than willing to fulfil their roles.

As Nikol turned to leave, the room filled with the sounds of contented munching and joyful chatter. Rebecca and Usha gracefully assumed their roles, attentively watching over the expectant mothers, ensuring their comfort and well-being as they savoured the flavoursome delights before them.

"Now! How do I deal with this problem?" Nikol thought as he remembered about the experimental creature inside the safe laboratory he built.

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Inside the hollow, a group of human-looking creatures stirred, their senses awakening to the unfamiliar sensation of energy coursing through their bodies. Gradually, their eyes fluttered open, only to be met with an endless expanse of darkness.

Confusion and curiosity gripped them as they struggled to make sense of their surroundings.

As time passed, the humans felt an inexplicable urge to move, to escape the confinements of the hollow. One by one, they cautiously began to climb, their hands grasping at the cold, damp walls that surrounded them. With each step, anticipation mingled with trepidation, their hearts pounding in their chests.

"Ughh~ Eee," From time to time, they made sounds showing that they were capable of communication.

Finally, they reached the pinnacle of their ascent, emerging into a world beyond the hollow. Yet, what they saw was not the vibrant landscape they had expected.

Instead, an eerie silence draped the area, shrouding it in an atmosphere akin to a desolate graveyard. The air was heavy with the weight of unanswered questions, and the humans found themselves yearning to unravel the mystery of this place and their own identities.

Just as uncertainty gnawed at their minds, a figure materialized before them, seemingly out of thin air. Dressed in worn garments, his eyes harbouring a strange intensity, the man regarded them with an inscrutable expression.

Without uttering a single word, he raised his hand and delivered a swift blow that sent the humans reeling backwards.

*Bam

It would have been strange for anyone else, but these creatures, they didn't understand what was going on.

Stunned and disoriented, they struggled to regain their footing. The impact had left them breathless and bewildered, but there was an air of authority about the man that compelled them to obey.

Uncertain of his intentions, yet possessed by a shared curiosity, they chose to follow him, their steps hesitant and laden with unease.

As they walked in silence, the humans stole glances at each other, their eyes filled with a mix of fear and determination. The rhythmic crunch of their footsteps on the desolate ground echoed through the barren landscape, a stark reminder of the void that surrounded them.

The minutes stretched into hours, the group traversing the desolate terrain with each passing step and followed the line without breaking it showing how lost they were.

Fatigue threatened to consume them, but a flicker of hope burned within their hearts. They yearned for answers, for meaning, and were willing to endure whatever trials awaited them.

They wanted to know who they are, and their purpose in life, after all, they didn't have any memories, even when they were monsters.

Finally, the man halted, his gaze fixated on a dilapidated structure looming before them. Its ancient stones, weathered by time, spoke of forgotten history. With a motion of his hand, he signalled for the human-like creatures to enter, and they obeyed, their apprehension merging with a newfound sense of curiosity.

"Nikol, you will regret this, I will make sure you take over my duties, then only I can peacefully die," It was a familiar voice, but at the same time, unlike its usual self, it sounded a lot more weaker.

The building they walked into looked abandoned a long time ago, but in reality, it belonged to none other than the previous dark elves.

It was the same castle where countless corpses of children and other races remained reminding them of the tyranny of the cursed elves and none of them even bothered to clean those corpses, so the smell in these buildings wasn't pleasant, but still, for the creatures that started getting their mind recently, it felt more pleasant as it let them knew they were alive.

"Listen!" The man who led them talked as he approached a building that had so many humanoid creatures like them.

They were not responsive to him, but still all of them looked at him with rather empty looks.

"I won't say this again, my power is what gave birth to you, so consider me as your creator, and there's only one thing you should do, kill everyone in the far opposite of this buillding and try to drag out the man in that place, and that's all," It was a short but cruel speech, as he talked about massacring the whole family of Nikol that he held dear.

"I will make you ascend, for my death, for my freedom." The man thought and went inside the room.