Chapter 21: Eat, Eat, Eat! Just Eat Yourself to Death!
Lilith blinked, her brain whirring at high speed, before she finally realized.
"I see!"
This so-called "rest" wasn't about doing anything scandalous in this enclosed room, nor was the Demon Lord being considerate of his subordinate; it was simply because—this guy was hungry!
But thinking about it, it made sense.
This was the resource-scarce Underground Labyrinth, where food was scarce to begin with. Plus, Asmodeus had been sealed for a full three hundred years. During those three hundred years, he probably survived on "photosynthesis" via magic; his taste buds must have long since grown dull.
After tasting the "Braised Beef Noodles" earlier, this country bumpkin of a Demon Lord, who hadn't seen the world in centuries, was clearly conquered by the taste of modern industrial flavorings.
"Heh, truly a pure Demon..."
"Completely unable to control his own desires, even if that desire is just a craving for food!"
Lilith thought, her face full of speechlessness, yet there was a tiny bit of... disappointment in her heart?
"I was already mentally prepared, and this is what you tell me?"
Though she was ranting wildly inside, on the surface, to maintain her persona as an "obedient and well-behaved fiancée," she still nodded submissively:
"Alright... Since it's the Demon Lord's request... I'll give it a try..."
She slowly pulled out her mobile phone from her bosom and skillfully opened the [Myriad Worlds Mall].
She glanced at the balance in the top right corner.
[Current Balance: 5480 system coins]
Engagement 5000 + Selling a kiss 500 - 10 for two buckets of instant noodles - 5 for ice cream - 15 for monthly membership = 5470
Though it looked like a lot, Lilith was a frugal person—this money was her future "escape fund" and "equipment fund," and every cent had to be spent wisely!
"I actually have to spend my own private savings to buy you snacks?"
"What kind of Demon Lord are you? Are you living off me! Dammit!"
Lilith swiped the screen indignantly, her gaze skipping right past the expensive cooked food section and locking onto the "Cheap Snacks Section."
"Hmph, it's not like he's ever eaten anything good anyway."
"I'll just buy a pack of the cheapest crispy noodles to deal with him! The kind that costs fifty cents a pack! It'll fill him up and has a strong flavor; it's perfect for him!"
Having made up her mind, Lilith's finger hovered over the purchase button for [Little Raccoon Crispy Noodles (0.5 system coins)].
Only... just as she was about to press down hard... a pair of strong arms wrapped around her from behind, tightly hugging her waist.
Then, a heavy chin rested gently on her right shoulder.
"Mm?!"
Lilith's whole body shuddered.
Asmodeus buried his face in the crook of her neck, his nose brushing against her sensitive earlobe, his warm breath fanning across her delicate neck.
Then, a deep, magnetic, and slightly lazy, raspy voice sounded in her ear:
"Little Meow, is it ready? I am hungry."
Boom—
In that instant, it felt as if an atomic bomb had detonated in Lilith's brain!
An electric current surged up her spine to the top of her head. Her cheeks turned a deep red at a visible speed, like a ripe apple, and even her ears and neck were dyed crimson.
"Too... too close! How disgusting!"
"Don't press against my face, and don't let your breath touch my ears!"
"No... my brain... my brain is going to break! How did it come to this!"
Her reason seemed to evaporate instantly.
With her gaze wavering, Lilith felt her fingers stop obeying her. Her fingertip, which was originally pointed at the "Crispy Noodles," instantly slid to the shimmering option next to it.
[Supreme Magic Ice Cream Tub (Strawberry Flavor): 50 system coins]
Ding! Payment successful!
"..."
Thus, half a minute later.
Biting her lip, Lilith picked up the included small wooden spoon, scooped a large dollop of pink ice cream from the luxuriously packaged, sweet-smelling tub, and tremblingly held it to Asmodeus's mouth. Her face was flushed as she said through gritted teeth:
"De... Demon Lord... Little Meow... Little Meow is here to feed you~ Ahhh~"
"50 coins!"
"That's worth 100 packs of crispy noodles! What the hell am I doing?!"
"Oh? What is this?"
Asmodeus clearly couldn't hear the screams in Lilith's heart. He simply loosened his embrace and looked at the pink, cold object, curiosity flashing in his eyes.
Asmodeus obediently opened his mouth and took it in.
Cold, sweet, and richly milky.
The Demon Lord's eyes instantly lit up, his bright red pupils seemingly exploding with fireworks, radiating light.
"Delicious."
He gave a brief evaluation.
Then he opened his mouth again, like a big cat waiting to be fed.
"Eat, eat, eat! Just eat yourself to death!"
Lilith cursed in her heart, but her body honestly scooped another spoonful.
"Why..."
"Why do I have to be so good to him!"
"Just because this guy dotes on me a little, or rubs my head, my body instinctively wants to please him... Why did it become like this? Just because I'm a succubus now?"
"It's terrifying! At this rate, I'll fall eventually! Goddess, if you can hear me, please help! I don't want to become a housewife!"
At the thought, an image seemed to appear in Lilith's mind: herself in an apron, happily running toward Asmodeus who had just returned home:
"Dear Master~"
"Tonight, would you like dinner first, a bath first, or a kiss from me first~"
"Nooooo—"
Thump, thump, thump!
In her mental world, Lilith frantically slammed her head against the floor.
Meanwhile, in the real world, the two maintained their intimate posture.
Lilith sat in the Demon Lord's lap, feeding him spoonful by spoonful, while the Demon Lord enjoyed the service, unaware that the girl's inner world had already collapsed!
Of course, besides the expensive ice cream, Lilith also thoughtfully bought bread and hot dogs as a main course—"Considering the system coins were earned thanks to this guy, I'll... I'll treat him to a couple of good meals for now! Dammit!"
Carrying an incredibly powerful resentment, Lilith transformed into a caring maid to feed the Demon Lord.
Ten minutes later, they were full.
Asmodeus leaned back against the cushions with satisfaction to rest, his arm still around Lilith's waist.
Lilith was speechless at this "lazy" Demon Lord and could only silently take out her mobile phone to take a look.
[How's it going? Why aren't you replying? Creatures like Demon Lords are best at bewitching people in isekai literature! You mustn't be fooled!]
"Heh."
Lilith gave a cold laugh at her Best Friend's concern.
"A guy who's surrounded by beautiful maids from the moment he transmigrated... actually has the nerve to ask me how I'm doing?"
"Get that trash account of yours to max level before talking!"
"Phew—"
At the thought, Lilith exhaled a breath of frustration and, without hesitation, swiped away the message box.
It wasn't that she really had a problem with her Best Friend; it was mainly because the other person was currently thousands of miles away. Even if there was real trouble, she couldn't help. Saying too much would just lead to misunderstandings, so it was better to leave her on read for a while to let her cool down.
"What a pain, I'll sleep for a bit."
And so, the world became quiet.
Lilith put away her mobile phone, yawned, and leaned back, nestling comfortably into Asmodeus's broad, warm chest, finding a cozy spot to close her eyes.
"Hmm... Honestly, this meat cushion is quite comfortable..."
"The great task of revenge, the escape plan... I'll think about it after I wake up!"
"Zzz..."
...Meanwhile, deep within the white labyrinth.
The scene shifted.
Hill was walking alone in a glowing white corridor.
Because there was plenty of light here, Hill's exquisite features were even more clearly visible.
Pale purple short hair, large eyes as clear as amethysts, and skin as white as snow.
Wearing a black ritual skirt, small boots, and slender calves with a luster like cream pudding, shimmering under the white light of the stone walls.
No matter how you looked at it, this was a pitiful, harmless, and beautiful loli!
Zzzt—!
Several giant Light Moths with human face patterns on their wings dove down from above.
Hill didn't even lift an eyelid.
He raised one hand and clenched his palm toward the void.
"Dark Annihilation."
Poof!
Several clumps of black flames appeared out of nowhere, instantly incinerating the moths into ash before they could even scream.
"Hmph, monsters of this level don't even have the right to face the Demon Lord—I won't let you disturb the nap of the Demon Lord and Her Highness the Queen!"
Hill clapped his hands, his gaze firm and devout:
"To make up for my previous mistakes... I must find the way out first! Help the Demon Lord clear the path and break the seal!"
"No matter what danger lies ahead, I, Hill, will never back down!"
With that thought, the little shota clenched his fists, looking both cool and cute in his serious state.
He continued forward, his eyes alertly scanning the surrounding walls and ceiling.
However... he only neglected what was beneath his feet.
Just as he reached the next corner and hesitated whether to go left or right... the seemingly flat and smooth white tiled floor suddenly revealed a strange white cloth?
A white, mummy-like bandage rose silently from the ground, slithering like a venomous snake.
Seizing the moment Hill lifted his foot.
Swish!
The bandage suddenly lunged out, and in just an instant, it wrapped around Hill's calf!
"Eek!!!"