DLBTD

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The demons whole-heartedly think they are better than Nerephyms. Tina also doesn't have the premise that a Nerephym can kill a devil.

“Theyn, when waysh Tina bown?” (Then, when was Tina born?) I took a sip of milk and said.

“I was conceived on the day of Gluttony so I eat a lot. It’s a problem because I’m always hungry no matter how much I eat.”

"Un."

“Now, while we’re at it, shall we go for a meal? Children are not allowed to skip meals.”

“Owkay.”

“But don’t you eat first, someone who became an older brother will visit today.”

"C-cough, cough!" I was so surprised that I immediately raised my head. Tina then quickly wiped the milk off my mouth.

“Who iysh coming?” (Who is coming?)

“Someone reached out to me earlier saying that they’re eating with you.”

Oh my gosh. Surely, it wasn't Brother Abel, right? No, it can't be. I still don't know how I will face Brother Abel. Of course. In reality, I haven’t done anything to Brother Abel but it’s still a bit uncomfortable for me. I feel terrible.

"....Cawnt I juyst eayt fiwst?" (....Can't i just eat first?)

"Eat first?"

"Un. I'm hungwy."

I intentionally applied force to my stomach to make a loud noise, but there's no way a chubby belly that just drank milk would be grumbling. Tina just smiles as if she knows.

“It will be fine, Miss. Are you afraid because they are strangers?”

".....eung." I was caught because Tina knows everything.

“No devil can possibly hate you, Miss. I'm certain everyone will like you, so don’t worry.”

"Anotwew ewxawaytion...." (Another exaggeration...)

“It's not an exaggeration. I really mean it.”

I don't really believe her but I just nodded. Tina leaned over to grab my hand tightly and met my eyes.

“It's the truth. Young Miss probably doesn't know how much the atmosphere of this mansion has improved ever since you came here.”

"Buyt i down't owften go ouwt owf thye woom....." (But I don't often go out of the room....)

“That's the reason why the servants in this mansion are all curious about you. They are wondering what kind of person is the Young Miss. Only I know that Young Miss is such a cute person. You don't know how much everyone asks me about you, Miss.”

Tina raised her chin up as if she's proud about it.

I hesitated for a moment then stood up from the chair. I approached Tina and hugged her.

“I wiike Tina.” (I like Tina.)

"Oh my, Miss..."

“Thank you fow giwwing me couwwage.” (Thank you for giving me courage)

Listening to Tina's words made me feel like I deserve the most love in this world. It really made me feel better, not minding whether it’s true or not.

“Shall we head to the dining room now? They will probably arrive soon.”

"Un!"

Whoever comes, I’ll just have to deal with them. With my fists clenched, I ran down to the dining room on the first floor.