Chapter 109 Lathel, you are so gentle
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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.
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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.
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."