There is a big ruckus in the whole Ascian Domain. News that....
The Demon Lord brought home a child in hes arms.
"You are so cute!~How can you be so lovely in everything you wear~!"
Its already been an hour and Estelle was tired changing and changing into many Clothes that Dena brought.
Its already been 2 days since she last meet the Demon Lord.And she spends her whole day with Dena.They walk in the garden,pick some flowers,sleep, eat and popped.
Some people might think that she's living in pure bliss, but she's not used to this kind of habit.
Her usual days are training swordsmanship, hunt, sparr, and go to war.But right now maybe sword is still not possible.
The Lord told her that he'll become her parent, but its been 2 days and he didn't even visit her.
Will its not like she's expecting something, besides she's not planning on staying here forever.
"Are you okey Princess?" Dena ask.
After hearing that Demetrius is going to adopt her, people started calling her Princess.They won't listen when she refused to be called like that as per reason that its not necessary.
Calling her Princess is unnecessary.She and the Demon Lord are not even related.He just picked her up out of pity.
She will not expect something from these people, because someday,they will also got tired of her and throw her away or get rid of her.
"Princess, would you like some cookies?" Dena and slightly giggled.
But maybe for now,...its fine.
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Estelle was puzzled while staring people working in the kitchen.
Dena drag he here insisting to brew tea for the Demon Lord.
Why should I?
He didn't even see me for two days.
He might have forgotten about me.
Estelle doesn't know why she's been sensitive after becoming a child.Maybe because she's in the body of a child thats why her emotions are unstabled.
Against her will she brew a tea for the Demon Lord.And they're on their way to hes office to deliver it.
She didn't expect Dena to be so stubborn and persistent She's dragging her everywhere.
But she don't hate her.Dena is kind and sweet.
Estelle know fake people so well and Dena isn't fake.
She's too clumsy to be pretending.
Dena knock on the Door twice before opening it.
"My Lord tea is here~!" Sena.
Dena was shocked seing the Demon Lord half dead in hes table with tall bunch of papers.
So thats why hes not around for days.
Demetrius lift hes head and saw Dena holding a teapot.
"You're also here. " He ask when she notice Estelle behind Dena.
"The Princess brew this herself Milord~!" Dena said.
"She did?"
Demetrius strangely became alive again and waiting Dena to pour him a tea.
" This tea must be amazing being brew by those little gentle hands."Demetrius said before drinking the tea.
After swallowing the tea he turned pale,and tea was dripping in hes mouth.
" Was it bad? "Estelle ask expecting hes answer.
Demetrius look at her while rocking hes brain wether to lie or ell the truth.
The tea was awful that if a lower demon drink it they will surely passed out, but telling her that will hurt her feelings.
" I-Its great!I just accidentally bit my togue because of excitement." he answered.
While Estelle feel a little pleased to hes answer. An then decided to brew tea for the Demon Lord again next time.
Demetrius was half dead again after finishing the tea that Estelle brought for him.
He had this doubt that maybe this child is really trying to assassinate him.
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Esmael took a glance at Demetrius who is now looking outside the glass window behind hes chair.
"Are you really thinking of adopting that child as your Daughter, Milord?" Esmael can't help but ask.
"Yes."Demetrius quickly reply.
" She is not one of us.They can also use her against you."Esmael spoke with concern.
" Do you want me to bring that child back to her own kind, who treated her like an animal?Esmael, I understand your concern.But I rather be threatened than to abandon a child who was abandoned once.It is shameful for an adult to betray a childs heart, Esmael.So I rather die than be like them." Demetrius then sat back on hes chair.
Esmael can never argue with hes Lord.
Humans called this man Evil, because he won a war to protect hes people.If that is called sin, then they all rather be called evil.They will gladly accept.
"Now that I have a Daughter, What is it I have to do as her Father?" Demetrius ask out of nowhere.
Then think again,Hes Lord has no experience as a parent.
The thought became a great dilemma for both Esmael and Demetrius.
Then something came to Esmaels mind.He rummage all book in the shelf and was happy when he found what hes looking for.
He walk to hes Lord and put the book above hes Lord's table.
[Parenting guide for starters!]
When Demetrius saw the book he pick it up and stare at it as if it was a newly discover treasurer.
Then instead of doung hes paper works, he spend hes time reading.
Esmael just hope that it will turn out Good.
-DINNING AREA-
Demetrius stared at Estelle while she was eating. He couldn't take his eyes off her undulating cheeks every time she chewed.
Estelle noticed him so he lowered her hands and stopped eating.
"You're done?" Demetrius asked her. Estelle's fear of Demetrius has lessened a little bit but sometimes she still can't help being nervous in front of him especially with the aura he gives off.
"Ahem!" Demetrius cleared his throat to grab Estelle's attention.
"I have free time tomorrow, and"
He started awkwardly. "So I decided to give you a tour around." He said.
The young Estelle was dumbfounded by what Demetrius said.
Is he going to give her a tour, PERSONALLY?
"I-I can go with Dena." answered Estelle. To put it simply, he doesn't want to be with Demetrius.
He's a Demon King respected by his people, and he's going to give a human a tour? He was sure it wouldn't be good news.
It's not that he's worried about him, but what if his people despises her?
He knew that Demetrius' decision to shelter her was arbitrary.
Estelle's answer stopped Demetrius for a moment.
Estelle was shocked when Demetrius stood at the dining table without eating anything.
"Then, you can do whatever you want." replied Demetrius and left the room.
Estelle didn't understand but she seemed to feel guilty.
But she can't force herself to trust right away, especially since she's only been with him for a few days.
Her whole life was like a game. She went through a lot that tested her trust and emotions, until there was nothing left. She knew that she owed her life to Demetrius, and if only she could erase her past memories, she would be happy.
No one will be happy to carry the memories she went through. She will choose to be a child again.
And just like the plan, she took a tour of the place with Dena and a Demon Knight named Ryuu.
His hair is red and his eyes are green. They are not allowed to leave alone without a guard.
She planned to hide her face because she might be discovered that she is human, But Dena said that's not a problem. Almost all Demons use their human bodies, except for the young creatures who are not old enough to reach the right level to take on human form.
No one can know if she is human or not.
For Dena, Estelle is not a problem person.
She feels that Estelle still doesn't trust those they are with in the Palace.
Considering what the child has been through, it is normal to be suspicious. But she hopes one day she will open her heart for them.
Their kind has no hatred for humans.
Humans hate them. It's not because they're afraid, but everyone's goal is to avoid big trouble.
They owe a lot to Lord Demetrius for protecting them all. Because of the Lord there was a place for them. Quiet and happy, they experienced a normal life.
And Dena wants Estelle to experience that too.
To be happy.