[Actually, this is a joke. Didn’t you get it...?]
"Tree Spirit’s jokes are quite thought-provoking, Mr. Tree Spirit," Shami said.
"The skeleton really wants to eat meat, but has already lost the right to do so."
The skeleton sat by, its hollow eyes watching the meat on the grill, sighing.
Because Shami gave Lureya and Lina the language packs of the Tree Spirit Race and Skeleton Race, the white-haired girl also understood the Tree Spirit and Bone Frame’s words.
Lina couldn’t help but look at the skeleton with concern.
"Don’t make the party atmosphere heavy, be careful or I’ll kick you out!"
Shami quickly warned the skeleton, who seemed intent on starting a serious story.
The skeleton quietly approached Shami, whispering mysteriously.
"Lady Shami, can’t you see what’s going on here?"
"The elf and the hero have always emitted completely different vibes."
The skeleton seriously looked at Shami, who returned the look, seeing two big eye sockets.
"I dare to assert that the relationship between the elf and the hero will definitely spark someday."
Shami inexplicably felt he might learn some incredible truth from the skeleton’s mouth.
"Look at what they’re wearing on their legs."
"One is wearing black stockings, the other white. The white stocking faction and black stocking faction have never gotten along!"
"Just different stockings; not serious enough to escalate a discussion !"
He accepted all styles! Whether black or white stockings, he thought they all looked good!
Besides, in his memory, Lureya seemed to have many kinds of socks; whether white or black, knee-high or thigh-high, she had worn them all.
While Lina was different, usually pairing long boots with a short skirt, revealing her two slender, fair legs to the air, wearing white stockings was quite a rare sight.
Noticing Shami looking at her legs, the white-haired girl nervously brought them closer together.
... Was I discovered?
"By the way, I’m a loyal follower of the fishnet faction. The reason I was wearing black stockings before was simply because I couldn’t afford fishnets."
"Who cares about that!"
Shami and the skeleton pulled away, continuing his barbecue business.
[Elf lady, do you really not want to try some barbecue...? Though elves usually eat fruits, my peers have seen many elves eat meat before... Is trying meat not a challenge for elves traveling across the continent...? Ahem...]
The withered Lureya suddenly lit up, coming to Lina’s side.
"Aha, indeed! Since the Tree Spirit says so, I’ll dig in then."
The golden-haired elf became cheerful, deftly using chopsticks to pick up the grilled meat and send it to her small mouth.
Meanwhile, she shot a grateful look at the Tree Spirit.
The fact it could get an elf maiden to let go of maintaining her image to eat meat in peace.
Though it’s a tree, it surprisingly understands the heart of the Elf Race maiden.
For the white-haired girl, wearing white stockings tonight wasn’t just a random act, but to cover up her inner temptation.
White always reminds people of clean things, at least viscerally showing Shami that she has moments of purity in her heart too.
Additionally, there might be mosquitoes at night.
However, the white-haired girl was indeed preparing for another major matter.
That’s right, the white-haired girl has found a reason allowing her to reasonably stay by Shami’s side and continue the previous agreement.
Lina looked earnestly at Shami.
"Shami, our agreement still holds, right?"
Shami looked over curiously.
Lureya, who was eating meat, also looked over.
"If the Hero goes rogue, then the agreement about killing the Demon King is definitely void."
The Elf Maiden wanted the Heroic Maiden to abandon the agreement.
"That’s correct..." Lina tightened her hands on her lap, "But I refuse to become a Fallen Hero without any belief, Shami."
"Can you naturally admit to being fallen already, Lina?!"
Lureya, uttering casually, was shocked.
"Especially after knowing that Miss Lureya is actually by Shami’s side hoping to evolve the Demon King’s sinful thoughts through the elf heart, I realized even more that the lost belief in myself today has disappeared completely."
Even the simple-minded golden-haired thought they could purify me?
Shami frowned, looking at Lureya, who put her hands together and pleaded while looking at Shami, shushing.
"Please~ don’t expose me~ If you expose the truth of the Elf Maiden offering herself to the Demon King, I won’t need to live anymore! (hushes)"
"Clearly the two who signed the contract~ Take responsibility for the Demon Envoy’s self-esteem, Demon King! (hushes)"
Shami paused for two seconds, looked towards Lina, and earnestly said, "Lina, everyone experiences a period of confusion in their growth."
"But I’ve already made up my mind!"
"A period of confusion quicker than a fish’s memory!"
Lina held Shami’s hand, meant to pass her a tissue, with both of her small hands, her face flushed, and earnestly spoke loudly.
"The belief that has always supported me couldn’t just vanish, it’s merely changed its form! My wish for Shami not to be wronged or hurt has never changed! Since Shami became the Demon King, then by destroying all heroes and adventurer parties, I can also fulfill my belief of protecting Shami from any harm or grievances! Yes, our agreement hasn’t disappeared!"