Hell Inn: Rebirth - I Became a Chef in Hell

Chapter 241 A Shattered Heart - S01E07

"But didn't ■■■ also make a deal with Alastor?"

……

Just as you were desperately trying to persuade Shirley in your dying, pathetic state, the female demon, who had been hanging her head, suddenly raised her head, which she had been keeping lowered all along, in a fit of resentment.

When she looked at you, the blonde frowned, her face showing a sullen annoyance.

She just stared at you like that, then spread her hands out rather unhappily, her tone sounding as if she were trying to justify herself.

“But Alastor only felt betrayed because he made a deal with me. I know you always meant well for me.”

"But shouldn't [the person in charge] be encouraging me?"

Shirley asked you this, somewhat puzzled.

“You always say you'll stand behind me and support me, but the truth is, when I was forced to take a step forward, you, like my father, chose to make me go back to square one, didn't you?”

The blonde woman maintained her original devilish appearance as if to make herself appear more imposing.

Because the Hell Princess's tone sounded more accusatory than questioning, you were stunned.

...After all, you've never seen her so clear and organized before.

"Is it because ■■■ thinks I'm weak, or because they think I'm too stupid and naive to handle everything in the future?"

"If this is how I've always been perceived by you, then aren't the things you've done to me even worse than what my father did?"

“At least my dad would have a legitimate reason to reject me, and wouldn’t give me even the slightest hope.”

"But you were willing to give me hope and teach me... but in reality you also looked down on me."

"Isn't this a despicable act that claims to be care but is actually control?"

……

Xia Li rattled off a lot of things to you, like beans spilling from a bucket.

Faced with the Hell Princess's doubts, your heart suddenly tightened.

Because you realize that what she said was actually correct.

You've always seen Shirley as a cute, innocent, and romantic princess from hell.

You want to protect her goodness, her unwavering determination, and her radiant soul.

You always hope you can do more for her, and then even more; you think you can always be her safety net, and hope she will always be a happy little princess—

Because you don't want her to change.

Growth is the pain of breaking through the physical body.

Shave off all the sharp edges, crush all fantasies and naivety, and face the cruel reality.

...But you couldn't bear to see your Shirley turn into this.

So, the truth is you underestimated your favorite little princess; you thought she couldn't handle the cunning of a sinner lord, arrogantly believing she couldn't triumph in heaven, and arrogantly and presumptuously solving most of her problems...

Are you really doing this for Shirley's own good?

Just as she said before.

Is your anger because Alastor and Shirley's actions are beyond your control; or is it because... you simply don't want Shirley to get hurt?

But whether it's the former or the latter, why do you always think...?

What a grand and dignified thing to do!

Just like the selfish adults that everyone hates, who only spoil their children.

……

……

After a brief and suffocating silence, the dragon girl slowly raised her head.

But the expression on the female demon's face startled Shirley, who had been very nervous.

After venting all her complaints, Shirley really wanted to find someone to strangle her.

She has no idea how to face Vicky right now, and [illegible] is practically her only source of emotional support!

She actually had many other things she wanted to say to her, and she also wanted to ask her what was happening in heaven.

...She originally wanted to hug ■■■.

Shirley knew her emotions had been rather unstable since returning from Heaven; after all, as Alastor had said, she had messed up most things.

But facing someone who practically ripped his heart out for her to see, facing someone who would never hurt her, who said he would be her sword and shield, that every piece of his flesh would fight for her…

In her haste, however, she chose to speak without restraint.

But she simply couldn't let ■■■ kill Alastor.

■■■It seemed to have completely spiraled out of control just now, to the point that she felt scared.

...The sinners from the East do indeed have an excessive desire for control and protection.

Sometimes Shirley felt like she was suffocating under the other person's broad and impeccable wings—but the truth was that she didn't dislike ■■■'s gentle and perfect thoughtfulness at all.

■■■'s kindness was unlike any kindness she had received in her upbringing, and it was the closest to maternal love.

He was selfless, silent, and reliable, and his warmth was unbelievable to her.

She simply couldn't imagine a future without [someone/something] by her side.

...But why would she utter such a rude complaint, humiliating her perfect inn chef in front of Alastor?

Shirley felt like her brain was about to start smoking.

In a daze, the blonde suddenly fell into a state of astonishment that defied description.

Because she saw ■■■'s face; met her golden eyes.

■■■When she looked at Alastor after experiencing "betrayal," her emotions were extremely angry and broken, but her eyes did not turn red.

But her eyes welled up with tears as she said those words.

Even after she hugged ■■■ that time, ■■■ cried her heart out…

It was nothing compared to the sadness she was showing now.

It was a shattered, injured face, like a pure white plaster statue that had been maliciously smashed.

The sadness seemed to vanish the moment she looked at her, and the anger on the dragon girl's face towards the sinner lord disappeared in an instant.

Oh, you do care.

Isn't it you?

Alastor's lighthearted, amused comment fell gently.

Wendigo uttered those inappropriate and Martian-like words so clearly and meaningfully, leaving much to the imagination.

“...Alastor!!!”

Out of dissatisfaction with the innkeeper's instigation, Xia Li gritted her teeth and glared back at the old gentleman who was adjusting his collar.

Although she didn't understand why Alastor did this, Shirley really didn't want to let the usually mild-mannered ■■■ ignite again without warning.

Having finally managed to save Alastor from the clutches of the enraged Eastern sinner, Shirley first glanced with some concern at Alastor, who was touching his neck with a composed expression, and then looked at ■■■ with the same feeling.

"..."

"Alastor".

"To be honest, if my hatred makes you feel good..."

"Then I must admit, you have succeeded."

"...I need to calm down."

After coldly uttering these words, the Dragon Girl didn't even glance at the broadcasting demon, but simply turned around and swept away cleanly.

Judging from the path she took, she seemed to be heading to the kitchen.