episode_0018

“What are you two doing now?”

Only then did Charlotte notice Aser entering the restaurant, and nodded without saying a word.

Number 25 also put down the coffee he was drinking, stood up immediately, bent his waist 90 degrees, and bowed politely.

Charlotte was left speechless in response to Aser’s question.

“No. 25 said he was a little hungry, so I gave him a quick meal before breakfast. Is there any problem?”

“No… There is no particular problem.”

There is no problem. It was just a snack set up in a corner of the restaurant so you could eat it whenever you wanted. I didn’t have the heart to say anything about eating it.

“I’m sorry… .”

However, No. 25, who had no way of knowing the circumstances, reflexively expressed his apology.

What made Aser feel really bad was that No. 25 was the first to not rely on him. From the moment he saw that, negative emotions began to bloom in Aser’s heart.

‘Why on earth? If you’re hungry, you can come and talk to me, right? I can feed you too. I am your master, but why are you showing me like that only to Charlotte? Why not me? I’m the one who likes you the most in this castle. ‘You should like me too.’

I was getting more and more confused. Negative emotions engulfed Aser and made him think completely differently than usual.

Aser looked down at No. 25, frowned between his eyebrows without realizing it, and took on a high-handed attitude.

“Have you not lived your whole life starving in a trashy slave market? You can’t even stand that level of hunger, so you eat before your master?”

Aser’s heart was burning black with nervousness, and he harshly spat out words that did not even belong in his heart to No. 25. Immediately after spitting out the words, Aser looked like he was wondering, “What did he say?” I was lost in regret.

I tried to control it with a confused face, but once the words were out, they were like water and I couldn’t pick them up again.

Number 25 also began to tremble with a rather embarrassed expression. He was sensitive to the emotion of ‘anger’ and could feel the anger of others faster than anyone else. Aser is angry with himself now.

As a slave, making your master angry was a direct threat to your life.

Charlotte also looked more embarrassed than usual, having never thought that Aser would say such a thing. Charlotte stood up, stood in front of Aser, and asked.

“Why are you like this this morning? I’m the one who brought this kid here with no intention of eating. What should you say to me… Have you ever had a nightmare or something unpleasant?”

Speaking of unpleasant things, it definitely happened. But I couldn’t say it. Getting angry over such a trivial thing was not something a person in the position of the Demon King should do.

Besides, I hate to see Charlotte with No. 25! It’s impossible to say that. Saying that was no different from declaring that I was crazy.

Aser couldn’t think of anything to say right away. Charlotte’s worried face wasn’t even visible.

All she could see was No. 25’s face, standing behind the width of Charlotte’s skirt, as if she were about to shed tears at any moment.

When I looked at that face, I felt frustrated, as if someone was squeezing my heart.

In the end, Aser chose to leave the scene.

“That’s it… . Let’s talk later.”

Aser left the restaurant with the sound of his shoes clicking, his square shoulders felt much smaller than usual.

Charlotte, who saw Aser leaving, immediately followed behind her. It was a pity because she was having a good time with No. 25, but her first priority was to stay by Aser’s side.

“Well, shouldn’t I go too?”

Number 25 spoke in a wet voice.

In this situation, reaching number 25 was actually counterproductive. Charlotte sat down No. 25, who was following her, back in her seat and spoke urgently.

“Do you want to look at the castle alone for a moment? Don’t go too far.”

After leaving those words, Charlotte immediately ran after Aser.

There was only one place for Aser to go. Without even looking anywhere else, Charlotte went straight to the third floor and knocked on Aser’s door. There was no answer coming from inside, but there was a sign of presence. I carefully turned the doorknob and entered the room.

Even though it was morning, the room with all the blinds pulled down and the lights turned off was quite dark. I couldn’t see an inch in front of me. It wasn’t that bad, but it was hard to make out the shape.

However, even in that situation, I was able to discover one peculiarity that was not usually seen in Aser’s room.

There was something strangely sticking out in the center of the bed. When Charlotte carefully lifted the blanket, Aser was sitting inside, squatting with his knees up to his chest.

He was aware of the fact that his actions reminded Aser of his impatience. But I didn’t know it would lead to this kind of result. After taking a deep breath, Charlotte spoke to Aser.

“Demon King, are you okay?”

Aser answered Charlotte’s question in a lifeless voice, like that of a dying old man.

“No… .”

It was the first time that Aser, who always tried to show a confident and bright side, showed himself so depressed that he locked himself in his room and covered himself with blankets as if he were a boy.

Charlotte sat down next to him and tried to make conversation.

“Is it because I’m with No. 25?”

Since no one was around, Aser revealed his feelings more honestly than before.

“Yes… .”

This couldn’t have happened simply by the two of them being together. I’m sure there were other reasons, but I didn’t bother to ask them now. You can ask Aser about the situation later when he is in a better mood. The most important thing now was to appease Aser’s mood.

Charlotte began to gently stroke Aser’s blonde hair.

The sight of the maid comforting her master as if she were a boy was incomprehensible to others, but this was something Charlotte had often done since Aser was a child.

“I told you so. If you keep acting so passively, someone might lose No. 25, right? I purposely show myself being close to No. 25 in order to alert the Demon Lord. Rest assured, I have no intention of touching the devil’s items first.”

Aser rolled his golden eyes to the side and looked straight into Charlotte’s face.

“Is it real?”

“When have you ever seen me lie to the devil?”

I’ve seen it a lot. But I didn’t really want to argue right now. Aser did not respond, but buried his face between his knees again.

Charlotte came up with a good idea to calm Aser, who was depressed.

“Jeong Then, how about taking a walk with No. 25 in the mountain behind? Isn’t it perfect because there is a valley there?”

At Charlotte’s suggestion, Aser raised his head with flashing eyes, but soon became frustrated at the wall in front of him.

“Then what about work?”

“I can handle what the Demon Lord does even with my eyes closed, so don’t worry about that.”

The worries didn’t end there. Every time he thought of the harsh words he had said to No. 25 earlier, Aser’s heart ached more.

I should have thought a little more before speaking, but I shouldn’t have made No. 25 look like that… Every time that thought came to mind, I felt regret.

“Would No. 25 like it if you went for a walk with me now?”

This is why Sukmaek, who has no experience with men, is tired. Being scared and not even trying was the worst thing for both men and women. Charlotte sighed and spoke in a slightly stern voice.

“How can you win a man’s heart if you don’t even try? Don’t you know the saying that only the courageous get the handsome men? And the sooner you apologize, the better. If you start putting it off for a day or two out of pride because No. 25 is a slave and you are a demon lord, your emotional troubles will grow out of control. At that time, No. 25 will give his body to the Demon King’s orders, but he will never give his heart. If you want that kind of relationship, just stay stuck in this room like you are now.”

After hearing Charlotte’s passionate words without taking a breath, Aser’s eyes began to glow.

After Aser got off the bed, he spoke to Charlotte in a brighter voice.

“Thank you, I think I have found a way forward thanks to you.”

After finishing speaking, Aser immediately set out to find number 25. Charlotte waved her hand and saw Aser off.

Everything seemed to have gone well.

Asher has regained his energy, and the man and woman are about to have a good time.

As a maid who has to hope for the Demon King’s happiness, is there anything happier than this?

However, in a corner of Charlotte’s heart, a small feeling of anxiety sprouted that No. 25 might be completely taken away from her, and that No. 25 might not even give her the slightest chance.