Watching the other maids still chatting and laughing happily, a sudden idea popped into Gabriella’s head.
The corners of her lips curled into a slight arc:
“By the way, Tina, why did you betray humanity and join the maid corps?”
“I… ngh.”
As expected, Tina couldn’t bring herself to say it.
In front of the mind-controlled Gabriella, she absolutely didn’t dare admit that she had come to rescue her and bring her back to the human nations.
If it were discovered that she harbored malice and hated demons, wouldn’t she be thrown into a dark little cell?
In the end, she could only give a vague answer:
“I… want to follow Lady Gabriella.”
“Oh?”
“Actually, there are many reasons why I don’t want to return to the human side. Because of the 【Goddess】 prophecy, the internal strife is very intense. I really hate that kind of atmosphere.”
The competition over the Goddess?
“Goddess?”
“Yes… Before he died, the Heavenly Hammer Sage said that the strongest female knight would be the 【Goddess】 who saves humanity.”
Gabriella fell into thought, because what Tina and Elsa had said about the Goddess was different.
She knew about the prophecies of the Goddess and the Evil God, but there had never been any claim that “the strongest female knight is the Goddess.”
Could it be that, depending on their positions, the information they received was different?
She firmly declared, “Lady Gabriella is definitely the Goddess. I guarantee it.”
Gabriella gave her a smile in return: “Her Majesty the Demon King hates the Goddess.”
“I-I know.”
Tina hesitated for a long time and had no intention of continuing this topic.
She wasn’t lying; she was only telling the truth.
When she had listened to Liya recount Lady Gabriella’s wedding, a certain thought had even crossed her mind.
If she could fall together with Elsa…
No, how could the Grand Commander possibly fall?
She must be under the same curse as Lady Gabriella.
As long as we find a way to save them in time, everything will be fine.
But right now, she still couldn’t find the right opportunity.
“Lady Gabriella, when will you have some free time?”
Tina cautiously asked.
“Does Tina want to learn maid work?”
“Yes, I would like to ask Lady Gabriella to teach me the duties of a hall maid.”
Strange as it may be.
Gabriella didn’t actually want all the human powerhouses to defect like idiots and voluntarily become captives.
Yet right now, she truly needed a lot more manpower!
Originally, the maids’ work wasn’t particularly tiring; they just had to wake up on time, and the afternoon and night-shift maids rotated properly.
But now, some of the maids had been reassigned to support her other project—demon welfare facilities—going to demon orphanages and schools to nurture more demon talents and raise them into loyal subordinates of the Demon King.
In short,
The number of maids remaining in the residential palace was far fewer than before.
If they didn’t recruit more people, everyone would have to work overtime!
Under normal circumstances, she didn’t want to work overtime herself, nor did she want the maids to do so.
Overtime would only lower the maids’ enthusiasm and efficiency.
As a loyal combat team that trusted the Demon King, they absolutely could not be overworked.
And the addition of Tina and Elsa had, in a way, eased the manpower shortage.
So when Tina made her request, Gabriella readily agreed, “I’m free in the morning. I’ll come find you then.”
“Understood. What will Lady Gabriella be doing next?”
“I am the Demon King’s wife, and also her personal maid. I have to wake Her Majesty up and take her to breakfast.”
Several pink bubbles seemed to float above Gabriella’s head.
Tina’s expression was complicated.
Even an ordinary maid was already adorable enough.
She couldn’t even imagine what a personal maid would have to do for the Demon King.
Surely the Demon King would slap her tail across Gabriella’s face and say something like, “It’s only sleeping together, definitely not actually sleeping, just a nap, we absolutely won’t do it, just rub a little, won’t go in… even if it goes in I definitely won’t finish inside, if I accidentally finish inside there’s no way she’ll get pregnant…”
…This must be the Demon King’s wicked hobby, a humiliation toward humanity!
But for now, Tina could only endure it.
She nodded, “I understand.”
After breakfast, Gabriella once again went into the kitchen and personally made even more exquisite dumplings with finer meat filling and dough, placed them on a tray, and delivered them to the Demon King’s dining hall.
Next came the “wake-up service” for the Demon King.
For the past few days, Isabella hadn’t been sleeping well.
Yet just as Gabriella was about to leave, she noticed that Tina had been cautiously following behind her the entire time.
When Gabriella turned around, Tina also stopped and looked at her.
That gaze seemed to say, “Use me whenever you like; I’m waiting for you.”
Perfect—this suited her plans perfectly.
After reaching the bedroom and pushing open the door, Gabriella found that Isabella was still asleep.
One snowy-white leg stuck out from under the covers, looking especially beautiful under the sunlight, like a masterpiece carefully sculpted by the gods.
Her chest rose and fell naturally, her brows relaxed; it seemed she wasn’t having a nightmare.
Gabriella didn’t want Isabella to have nightmares.
Because if Isabella had nightmares, it meant she was anxious—and that meant she was harder to manipulate, unable to serve as a proper puppet.
She still needed to work harder~
“Your Majesty Isabella, it’s already half past six.”
“Mmm…”
Isabella trembled slightly but showed no signs of waking.
She was sleeping rather deeply.
With no other choice, Gabriella walked to her bedside, bent down, reached out, and gently caressed her cheek.
Then she leaned in and kissed her.
Guu~
After making that adorable sound, Isabella finally opened her eyes halfway, “Wife… your horns?”
As expected, the moment Gabriella released even a little affection, Isabella became extremely excited.
And she had indeed noticed the horns on my head.
Somehow, being looked at like this by Isabella felt different from anyone else.
It was like the sense of accomplishment from completing every mission and plan perfectly.
“So pretty… so sexy…”
“Your Majesty Isabella, please don’t say such strange things~!”
Gabriella said with a blushing face.
After helping Isabella wash up, comb her hair, and change clothes, Gabriella took her arm and walked toward the dining hall.
During the walk, Gabriella noticed that Isabella seemed unusually tired today.
Her body felt soft and limp, and her temperature was higher than usual.
We didn’t even do that yesterday, did we?
My horns are so cute—why aren’t you touching them?
During breakfast, Gabriella carefully observed Isabella.
She was starting to worry: could something really be wrong with the Demon King’s body?
She was just about to ask when she noticed a maid standing outside the half-open dining hall doors—it was Tina.
Tina was watching her and Isabella, apparently looking for a good moment to approach.
Perfect timing.
“Your Majesty Isabella.”
“Mm?”
Gabriella leaned close, gently massaged Isabella’s shoulders, and whispered softly into her ear while blowing warm air.
She rubbed her horns against Isabella’s shoulder like a spoiled child.
Originally she had wanted the Demon King to stroke her horns, but right now she was genuinely more worried about Isabella’s condition.
“Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?”
“A little, yes.”
Isabella reached out and gently stroked Gabriella’s horns, petting them as one would an adorable little pet.