Picked up a Demon King to be a Maid Chapter 341

Published at 13th of October 2021 01:32:46 PM

Chapter 341 – Please Bring Me Food

Lin Xiao only realized it wasn’t a hallucination after hearing the warning and he quickly pulled in the reins. Because of the sudden movement, he almost toppled the carriage, but he was able to pull over to the side of the road and avoided trampling someone.

“Sister Ying? Why are you here!?”

Lin Xiao was stupefied when he saw that girl standing in the center of the pitch-black street. Elena was also startled and stared at her not sure what was going on.

“Hehe, are you guys surprised at seeing me?”

ShenDai Ying brushed her long hair behind her ears completely unconcerned about what just happened and walked towards Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao nervously gulped as he watched her slowly walk over.

That’s because he noticed a small detail. ShenDai Ying removed her hand from atop the hilt of her sword earlier, like she gave up a certain action. This made Lin Xiao suspect that if he didn’t rein in the horse in time, she probably would have used her beloved sword to ‘help’ stop the carriage.

With just one simple slash…

When Lin Xiao thought about that, a chill ran down his spine and he couldn’t help but stammer.

“S-sister Ying… why are you here?”

“Hm, should I not be here?” ShenDai Ying smiled back in response. Her long black hair spilled over her shoulders and the dim moonlight shining upon her beautiful face helped exude a different kind of charm.

But Lin Xiao had no time to admire her beauty, he currently had a feeling of being caught in the act.

Why did ShenDai Ying come to block the road?

“Sister Ying, it’s so late, w-why aren’t you sleeping?”

“That should be my line, right? Why are you guys here?”

“Uh…”

Lin Xiao gulped and felt like there were daggers hidden in her smile.

Actually, ShenDai Ying had every right to be upset, because not only was Lin Xiao sneakily taking his maid out at night behind her back, he purposely hid it during the day and didn’t care about her feelings at all…

“Hehe, Lin Xiao, you don’t have to be so surprised, I actually already knew you were going to sneakily do something bad.”

“Ah? You already knew?”

“When you took us around the city in the afternoon, I already noticed something strange then.”

ShenDai Ying walked closer while stroking the horse’s neck and explaining to Lin Xiao.

Although ShenDai Ying wasn’t like Abra and she couldn’t deduce his goal through his itinerary, but she was with him the whole afternoon, eating with him, enjoying the scenery… how could she have not noticed?

At the market, he happily chatted with the peddlers to obtain information, at the bar, he seriously bought the mercenaries alcohol for information… he didn’t enjoy his date with the two girls at all and was completely distracted by something else!

Why would he do that?

Yao Zi was already going to take care of the demons, so why did he still have to do all that work?

“I was guessing that you must have had other plans, so I kept an eye on you. I saw that you got a carriage so I knew you were going to sneak away, so I came to block you… oh no, to come find you, hehe.”

While ShenDai Ying spoke, she twirled her long hair around her fingers like an innocent girl.

“Uh… to block me, is it.”

“So, where are you planning on going?”

“… just going out for a stroll.”

“It’s the middle of the night, where are you going for that?”

“Uh, that’s…”

“Even if that’s the case, why didn’t you call me? Why did you have to sneak around?”

“Because that’s because… uh…” Lin Xiao had no idea how to explain himself.

It’s not like he could say he was taking the demon king to take care of the disobedient demons, right. Even if he did, she would probably think he was crazy.

“Sister Ying, sorry, my bad, I shouldn’t have hidden it from you.” Lin Xiao couldn’t make any more excuses and the best way out was to admit his mistakes, “Right now… I’m going to the canyon with Elena to take care of some things.”

“What things?”

“Um… some personal things.” Lin Xiao glanced at Elena’s reaction and wanted her help, but found that she was just expressionlessly staring at the moon like she couldn’t be bothered with their conversation and just wanted to go as soon as possible.

That bastard…

“Cough… Sister Ying, don’t worry, wait for me, I’ll tell you everything then, for now, I need to go.”

Actually, he wasn’t hiding it from her on purpose, and he trusted that she wouldn’t betray him, but he just didn’t want to say too much and make her worry.

If she really wanted to know, he would be willing to tell her all about his glorious endeavors. After all, she still didn’t know how strong he actually was.

“Wait for you? Lin Xiao, don’t tell me you want to rid the canyon of the demons by yourself? How preposterous!”

“Uh… Sister Ying, listen, it’s not as dangerous as you’re thinking.”

“You’re still saying that? You’re heading out alone to face that many demonic beasts, how could it not be dangerous?”

“Uh… I-I’m not alone.”

Lin Xiao snuck another glance at Elena and thought how could he be in any danger with the demon king? The only ones who’ll be in danger are those demons…

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“No, I can’t let you go take the risk alone… Lin Xiao I’m going with you!”

“Ah? No, no…”

“I don’t care, I’m going with you!”

“Sister Ying, why do you want to go with me? It’s not like we’re going to play.”

“What? Are you looking on down me? Do you want me to show you my sword skills?”

ShenDai Ying placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and leaned over slightly while lifting the heel of her right foot like she was prepared to unsheathe her sword and slash his throat at any time.

“Uh… Sister Ying, please calm down, how could I be looking down on you? It’s just… just…”

Lin Xiao shook his hands while thinking of a countermeasure. What should he do, should he take her? To be honest, he was wavering. He trusted her, so he was willing to tell her the secrets, and with her accompanying, the trip would definitely be more interesting. Also, not only would he get a strong fighter, he had an extra audience member. That way, he could show off in front of the person he liked, perhaps she’ll even idolize him, just thinking about that made him giddy.

However…

Unfortunately, he wasn’t the main character this time, it was his self-important maid, Elena.

Even if he wanted ShenDai Ying to come along, he had to get Elena’s approval.

Lin Xiao was willing to share his own secrets with ShenDai Ying, but he couldn’t make the decision for Elena’s secrets.

This time, since Elena was the main character, her identity was bound to be revealed. Even if he trusted ShenDai Ying, Elena may not.

Respect has always been like that. Even if Lin Xiao teased Elena a lot, he still gave her due respect.

So it was all up to Elena.

“Cough, cough…”

So Lin Xiao gently coughed to get Elena’s attention. She glanced at him and their eyes met, “No”.

She gently spat out the words that he was expecting.

“Sorry, I can’t take you along.”

“Eh? But I…”

“Although I can’t take you, but…” Lin Xiao interrupted her and smiled while patting her shoulder, “If you’re worried about me, then come meet up at the canyon tomorrow.”

“Meet you?”

“Un, remember to come tomorrow! Oh right, don’t forget to bring some food… a simple boxed lunch is fine, I love anything you make!”

“A boxed lunch? … Hm, it’s not like I’ll be happy just because you entrust something like that to me.” ShenDai Ying frowned and thought he was joking, but after confirming he was serious, she skeptically agreed.

“That’s great… then it’s settled! I have to hurry, Sister Ying, don’t forget! I’m counting on you!”

“Oh, okay…”

“I’m going, don’t forget the food, I’ll be waiting for you!”

“Ah? O-okay…”

“See you tomorrow!”

The youth had a happy smile as he slowly disappeared while driving the carriage leaving ShenDai Ying standing by herself.

Bring him food tomorrow…

ShenDai Ying became more bewildered as she repeated that.

“It’s so dangerous yet you don’t want my help and want me to bring food… Lin Xiao, are you going to a fight or a picnic?”

Chapter end