Hell Inn: Rebirth - I Became a Chef in Hell

Chapter 259 Sound - S01E07

The dragon girl's left hand, hanging limply at her side, was deformed from being squeezed so tightly by herself...

But she didn’t actually remember when she grabbed her left wrist.

Just like she couldn't understand why the broadcasting demon would do this.

But she always felt that it was probably her remaining humanity that prevented her from harming this sinful lord.

You admit, as Shirley said, that aside from ensuring her safety and emotional stability, you can't help her with certain aspects of Hell's localization.

The deal between Shirley and the Broadcast Demon is connected by a red thread of cause and effect, proving that you cannot interfere; unless you kill this male demon, this deal is destined to be re-established at some point in the future.

However, when the broadcast shows the demon making a deal with Shirley in her room, you don't hear the entire deal as you did at the beginning, which means that something unknown has happened to Shirley that you can't control.

...The second deal between Shirley and the Broadcast Demon is still connected by a red causal thread.

This means that it's another inevitable transaction that you can't stop.

Okay, I really don't want to hurt Shirley, not even in the slightest.

But damn it, where in this world would such a ridiculous thing happen?

You shouldn't think about that damn red-haired devil anymore; you've already given him too much of your emotions.

Your hands, hidden beneath your sleeves, have been completely deformed from your grip.

At this moment, the wrist that is stuck to your left palm has become a thin segment. With just a little force, your left hand will be torn off by your own flesh and blood.

But then you suddenly think: 'This might scare Shirley.'

So you coldly let go, indifferently and quietly watching your already horribly damaged left hand begin to recover at an extremely fast speed.

The pain of crushing your wrist bones is nothing compared to the agony of your broken soul, but a strong sense of unease still lingers in your heart, constantly urging you to turn around and kill the sinful lord beside Shirley.

[If you had known things would turn out this way, you should have killed the broadcasting demon from the beginning and taken responsibility for disrupting the causal chain!]

But you know you shouldn't think about it anymore!

[Yeah, how many times have you thought about this during this trip?! Useless thing! You're so regretful that your soul is being torn apart, and you're practically driven mad with empathy!]

Your thoughts seem to have fallen into some kind of bizarre out-of-control state, with countless chaotic sentences drilling into your mind without any sense of boundaries, to the point that even your rational side can't get a word in edgewise.

[Yes!! Yes!! This guy is just as weak as any other sinful lord, so weak that you feel pity for him. You shouldn't have let your guard down because you admired his amazing intelligence, and you shouldn't have kept such a ticking time bomb by your side!]

[If I had acted before Shirley developed any deep connection with the radio demon, before he offered to get her reinforcements, would things have turned out differently?]

[If you were more decisive, more ruthless, more vigilant... or have you allowed too much emotion to linger in your rational soul? Why did you make such a fatal mistake?]

Why did you tolerate the existence of the broadcasting demon, letting this insignificant loophole overturn most of your past vigilance and caution, leaving you with an unknown mess?

【...Ah...Hehe...Yes, yes.】

[It's because you're too arrogant and underestimate the devil of radio.]

This even confirms that your appreciation for his talent wasn't entirely unfounded, doesn't it?

His cruelty, narcissism, arrogance, and opportunism truly demonstrate how he climbed to the position of a sinner lord and a figure feared by all.

A true devil who can trample on anyone's feelings and sincerity at will and without a care.

How does a perfect narcissist like the Broadcast Demon experience failure?

[That's incredibly wonderful. In his mind, the whole world probably revolves around him, right?]

[Is it possible that he simply "would be influenced by others to change his plans and cause himself to fail"?]

【Oh. 】

Oh! ...This is wonderful...Fantastic!! You should—]

……

What exactly is disciplining your current thoughts, making you unable to calm down and causing your mind to become chaotic?

……

"■■■? Are you alright?"

Just as you were beginning to vaguely sense that something was wrong, a familiar and sweet voice suddenly appeared, carefully interrupting your ruthless and decisive revenge plans.

"..."

Yes, I guess I'm okay.

Upon hearing this, the Eastern Sinner brushed away the tiny ice crystals from his sleeve and answered the Hell Princess's concern without hesitation.

The Dragon Girl's usually expressionless face would always soften as if by muscle memory when facing Shirley Morningstar.

The eerie red in her eyes completely faded, as if nothing had happened, as if she were facing not a demon princess at the pinnacle of hell, but a charming and adorable child.

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The author is busy this month.

Furthermore, I'm preparing three more Hell Inn projects, essentially set in different timelines of Dragon and Deer, so please look forward to them XD