Mohe arrived in the World of the Dead. He was there to prepare for the Reflection Battlefield. However, it seemed he had obtained some unexpected intelligence.

Theoretically, Mohe didn't think there was a possibility of Doro liking him.

After all, the things Doro pursued, he didn't conceal in the slightest. Mohe clearly knew that what Doro sought was the so-called "true love." Even though Doro was already married to Lisidorwei, he couldn't genuinely love Lisidorwei, nor could he truly feel Lisidorwei's love.

What about himself?

Does he love Doro?

The answer is, of course, no. If one were to sum up the feelings Mohe had towards Doro, fear and dread would definitely be at the top, alongside emotions like jealousy, resentment, and hatred, which clearly have no relation to liking, let alone love.

He didn't possess any of the things Doro pursued, so if Doro took an interest in him, it could only arise from the purest of desires within him.

"So you're saying — Doro actually doesn't like well-developed women but prefers those not fully developed? His taste in this matter is different from what I imagined... So why does he always boast outside about your figure? Don't all men like a full figure? Isn't that the world's truth?"

Being directly addressed by Mohe like this made Elf feel a bit tense, as Roland, with her thin skin, flushed somewhat. As a Snow Elf, her figure was quite good, although slightly less than her showcased sister, but compared to most humans, it was still rather outstanding.

This time being mentioned by Mohe made her feel a bit embarrassed.

"...I can't speak on this." Elf thought about her failure to seduce Doro and wondered if perhaps, just maybe, Doro actually didn't truly like her type of girl? But then he clearly could act on Lisidorwei… Previously, Rose mentioned that Lisidorwei and Doro would do that sort of thing all night... This showed he wasn't uninterested in Lisidorwei's body...

"When I said different, I meant something else." Elf tossed out the chaotic thoughts in her mind, "No matter what, you should be sure, shouldn't you, that Mr. Doro is interested in you?"

"Hmm... He gives me the feeling of wanting to make me his possession, just like I enjoy putting alchemy items I find quite good into my treasury. To him, I seem to feel the same way; he wants to make me a part of his possessions. That really crosses my line."

Mohe was mostly very tolerant: "If he just harbored that level of lust, it would be easy to solve. At worst, let him do as he wishes with this body, and then I could just switch to another body. But he wants to completely make me his collectible, which is too much. I can't accept it."

You mean to say, if he asked, you would give?

Elf felt a bit tense; she thought it's a good thing Doro was a person with some lines; otherwise, he and the Demon King might have already formed an unspeakable relationship.

These two people...

Two peculiar beings, is there some issue with their perception of the world?

Elf couldn't help but say, "I've heard a lot about the two of you. Isn't it natural for Mr. Doro to fall in love with you?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I heard back then in the tavern, it was you who took him back, helped clean his body, and even cooked him meals?"

Mohe nodded slightly: "Is there a problem with that? Given the situation back then, he knew my identity. If I really left him alone, what if he took it as an excuse and killed me? This guy needs excuses for what he does, right? Besides, showing him kindness would yield generous rewards. I wasn't asking for more than hoping he wouldn't attack me, and it proved I was right."

"...After you plotted against Lisidorwei, you still followed his wishes, protected Lisidorwei's life, and later helped her resurrect as part of the Blood Race?"

"Wasn't that a deal between us? In return, I also got my body. This was a mutually beneficial deal for both of us. Does a deal constitute conditions for love? With your logic, wouldn't Rastina be a very promiscuous girl? She has deals with many people. But I see she's also very faithful in her affections, including the deal about Rose, it's the same."

What she said was logical — evidently, the Demon King really believed it.

"Then about the matter in Butuo City, I heard you intended for Mr. Doro to break down, but you changed your course — even personally guarding the city and defeating Adeline."

"Otherwise? According to my original plan, should Doro go mad... I just don't quite like such unstable approaches; the consequences of Doro going mad are something I might not be able to bear. Even if I could cleanly extricate myself, can you expect a madman to speak logic? Don't you humans also have sayings about fearing the erratic god of wealth? I make Doro go mad, and the unlucky one is most likely me. Making him go mad would only give me a momentary satisfaction. It would be revenge, but my outcome would be very miserable."

Mohe candidly revealed what he thought at the time: "As for personally facing Adeline, it was more because of Adeline herself; she surprised me. I think Doro should now understand my feelings and hold expectations for Adeline. It's only natural; upon discovering Adeline's ideas, not fighting her would disrespect her achievements."

Elf couldn't help but fall silent for a moment.

She finally said, "What about the matters of the Ice and Snow Kingdom? Why did you resurrect me, and why did you give this world of kings to both of us?"

"That's because…"

"You're going to say it's because Mr. Doro forcibly brought you here? But before that, you'd already sent the raven." Elf became slightly aggressive at this moment.

Mohe didn't quite like this aggressiveness. She frowned and said, "Wasn't it natural for my ravens to arrive? Right now, at this moment, my ravens are flying all over the world, conveying my will, observing this world. What's so strange about it? My raven's arrival doesn't mean anything. I said I would offer you help, also with deceiving elements, just because chaotic situations benefit me. Being forcibly taken to the Ice and Snow Kingdom by Mr. Doro was beyond my expectation."

"If it was unexpected, why cooperate with him? Why intentionally send Rose with the medicine to the Elf Kingdom? I heard you made such preparations before setting out. You already knew such things would happen — I'm thinking, back then, if Mr. Doro went on a killing spree in the Elf Kingdom, what would it have meant to you?"

Mohe remained silent.

Elf unrushedly said, "Actually, you know better than anyone that Doro has already fallen in love with you, haven't you? You fear, you fear Doro becoming a tyrant because, by that time, he would turn you into his belonging without hesitation… So you thought of letting Rose soothe his heart, allowing him to focus more on other women, so he wouldn't concentrate on you. Am I right?"

"…So why?"

"What?"

"Why does he love me?" Mohe asked in confusion, "Everything I told you, Doro knows, he knows the reasons behind my actions. He also knows I have no romantic feelings towards him; why would he fall for me?"

Mohe couldn't comprehend it at all.

"So, you haven't answered my question — why did you help Doro in the Ice and Snow Kingdom?"

"Didn't you say I'm afraid of him becoming a tyrant who would turn me into something of his…"

"That's not what I meant; that doesn't justify resurrecting me and making us the rulers of the Undead World. You, as the Demon King, won't tell me it's just a habit of helping him, a convenient action you took… Or you want to find an excuse saying it's to contest the Goddess for power, but you weren't comfortable taking charge directly, fearing the Goddess's interference, and by using us who have a good relationship with Doro, she'd turn a blind eye?"

"But aren't you already quite aware of everything?"

Elf sighed, "If you insist on such thoughts, I have nothing more to say. Lord Mohe, you came here to handle other business, right?"

"Yes, I'm here to lay out the battlefield between him and me. Many forces will reflect here and engage in illusory battles."

"So why is it assumed you should do it?"

"Would you let Doro arrange such a field? Are you kidding?"

"So, why do you concern yourself with his feelings? Because he dislikes war, doesn't want to see anyone genuinely sacrifice for it, so you lay this battlefield?" Elf finally expressed this crucial issue, "Can I understand it as, actually you think you will definitely lose, so fearing cruel treatment after losing, you dare not genuinely confront him, thus being considerate of his feelings?"

Mohe's expression changed at that moment, an atmosphere of terror spread around Mohe, and a powerful pressure fell directly on Elf.

"You say I'm afraid of losing to Doro?"

"You're anxious, aren't you?"

Mohe's expression finally shifted, "Am I being too kind to you all?"

Elf stubbornly looked at Mohe.

She said nothing.

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