Don't Take Away My Human Record Chapter 425: Thalia Wonders About the New Demon Lord - Novel Cool

Chapter 425: Thalia Wonders About the New Demon Lord

Chapter 425: Thalia Wonders About the New Demon Lord

In the distant southern continent lay the Kingdom of Horton, and within it, the royal capital of Icariot.

On a spring morning in April, the sky above the capital was painted a soft blue, and the air was filled with the fragrant scent of blooming flowers, making it all the more bright and refreshing.

Located to the east of Icariot Academy, just a couple of spacious and tidy streets away, was a bustling area filled with shops.

A small diner exuded a rich breakfast aroma, with hints of oatmeal and cheese gently wafting through the air.

This two-story building, constructed from teak-colored wood, bore a signboard with the words "Cat Boss Restaurant" inscribed in the language of the Horton Kingdom. The roof curved gracefully, and the eaves extended outward, causing the wind chimes hanging below to tinkle pleasantly whenever a gentle breeze blew through.

From time to time, the restaurant's door would open, accompanied by a series of "ding-a-ling" sounds, as customers came and went. The first floor was cleverly divided into several sections: a counter by the entrance, a passage to the kitchen, and a stairway to the second floor.

At this moment, the restaurant was past the breakfast rush, and only a few customers lingered. In the kitchen, two women, aprons tied around their waists, prepared ingredients at the workbench. Green leafy vegetables, fruits, and various condiments were neatly arranged, awaiting their transformation.

Their collaboration was seamless, requiring no words. The rhythmic chopping of knives on the cutting board created a crisp and forceful melody, while the other side presented a culinary art of blending spices and ingredients.

Thalia, focused on her task, expertly sliced through the vegetables with precise cuts, ensuring each piece was of uniform size before pushing them to the side.

Meanwhile, Asena, her partner in the kitchen, skillfully blended and processed the ingredients, enhancing their natural flavors while giving them new life.

On this morning, Asena, the vice president of the student council, had no official duties to attend to.

Having already fulfilled the credit requirements and completed her graduation thesis for her final semester of junior year, she needed only to wait for the graduation ceremony to become an official alumnus of Icariot Academy.

Currently, she was the new head chef of the Cat Boss Restaurant, having politely declined the academy's offer to join their faculty. She had no intentions of pursuing further education in her senior year, and instead, she would become the official disciple of the Cat Boss upon her graduation.

During this time, she had formed an invaluable bond with Miss Tata, who helped Cat Boss manage the restaurant, and they had become not only great friends but also an incredible culinary duo.

Miss Tata always provided Asena with accurate feedback, helping her refine and improve her dishes.

And most importantly, no matter how many meals Asena prepared, Miss Tata could always eat them all without a problem.

There was no worry of her getting full and being unable to continue tasting, nor was there any concern about wasting food.

Ever since Asena met Tata, she felt like her culinary skills had skyrocketed. She started cooking day and night for Tata, and Tata, delighted by the arrangement, happily became her sous-chef to speed up the cooking process.

The only worry Asena had was whether Tata might be eating too much.

Although Tata didn't seem to gain any weight, Asena couldn't help but wonder if she might spot a little belly on her come summer if this continued.

Thalia continued her meticulous preparation, head down and focused.

However, she suddenly paused.

The blade in her hand gently touched the cutting board, and her gaze shifted away from the vegetables she had been chopping. Slowly, she lifted her head and looked toward one side of the kitchen.

Outside the window, the spring sunlight bathed the windowsill, and the leaves rustled gently in the breeze.

"..."

Thalia's eyes seemed to gaze beyond the peaceful scene, as if focused on something far away, deep in thought.

Her expression at that moment was one of confusion, and a complex light shone in her eyes.

Asena noticed this change and paused her own work, looking at Thalia with concern.

"Tata, what's wrong?"

Asena sensed that Tata seemed to be suddenly burdened with worries.

Thalia shook her head.

"It's nothing, don't worry."

She wasn't sure if it was her imagination or something real.

She felt that somewhere in the world, a new demon lord had emerged—someone connected to her in some way—and that was why she, as a member of the Evil Demon Clan, was experiencing this strange sensation.

Upon further reflection, most of the trial sites for the Great Demon Lord had been destroyed, and even if there were any remnants, they were probably under human control by now.

It was unlikely that the people would tolerate a powerful member of the demon tribe completing their trials and becoming a Great Demon.

Unless... there was a familiar demon who had survived, hidden among humans, and recently found an opportunity to infiltrate the Great Demon Lord's trial, collecting the final marks and successfully becoming a Great Demon.

But no matter how she thought about it, Thalia couldn't fathom who this demon could be.

A hundred years ago, not just powerful demons but even those with talent had perished.

Now, even if one became a Great Demon, there was little use beyond unlocking the limits of their innate magic.

Without a Demon King or ancestral lands, they couldn't even acquire a title and would have to settle for being an "unnamed Great Demon."

If one had to speak of a benefit, being a Great Demon was worthy enough to court the descendant of a Demon King.

According to demon tribe traditions, the betrothed of the Evil Demon King had to be at least a Great Demon.

However, whether it was a demon, a Great Demon, or a human, Thalia had no interest in anyone pursuing her.

Even if a new Great Demon had emerged, and it so happened to be someone connected to her, she doubted they would go to the extent of proposing a marriage that would cause gossip to spread throughout the demon world.

She would always come to the realization that the demon nation had ceased to exist a hundred years ago, and she had long ago hidden her identity, severing her ties with the demon tribe and the Northern Continent.

If she had any regrets...

It was that she had no idea about the whereabouts of her dear friend, Athanasius.

Now that her life was improving, she often felt a sense of loneliness because Athanasius wasn't by her side.

"Tata, is there someone on your mind?"

Asena noticed that Tata had been a little distracted since earlier, so she finished her work slowly before asking.

"I thought of a dear friend whom I've lost contact with for a long time."

Thalia nodded.

She now considered Asena a friend, and it was hard to imagine that she would one day make friends with a human, treating each other with sincerity, working together every day, living together, and chatting together.

"Then you can ask Lanchi to help you find that person. He's very good at handling civil requests like this."

Asena recalled that with the start of the new semester, the student council's workload had increased significantly without Lanchi and Hyperion.

"Never mind."

Tata shook her head. Asena didn't know that this was far beyond a civil matter.

Athanasius was an ancient Great Demon, and they had lost contact for a hundred years. Even Thalia couldn't describe Athanasius' appearance accurately.

How could she ask Lanchi to "bring back a Great Demon named Athanasius from the Northern Continent while you're there" and expect him to deliver Athanasius to the restaurant's doorstep like a souvenir from his trip?

That was not how dreams worked.

Moreover, she wasn't prepared at all. If Athanasius suddenly saw her transformed self, living amicably with humans and leading a comfortable life, she feared that Athanasius would want to commit suicide.

Thalia thought about it and continued chopping vegetables at ease.

"By the way, Asena, you'll have a mid-term break soon, right? Can I take a few days off then?"

Thalia recalled that every May and June, Icariot Academy would have a seven-day mid-term break. During that time, Asena should be able to stay in the restaurant every day, and the student council president, Monastery, would also come to help Asena.

"No problem. Are you planning to go on a trip?"

Asena nodded.

"No, I want to go back to the South Vanettina Territory. There's something I've been concerned about, and I just thought of it, so I want to go and check it out."

When Asena mentioned Lanchi, Thalia couldn't help but remember the time at the South Vanettina border station when Lanchi's butler, Hans, saw them off. He had mentioned that Lanchi had once painted a picture, and it was a pity that she hadn't seen it.

She had become increasingly curious about what that painting looked like.

Coincidentally, the Cat Boss Restaurant's operations had stabilized recently, and there was a good opportunity next month. She planned to return to the South Vanettina Territory to visit the Wilford family and see Lanchi's painting.

(End of Chapter)

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