Chapter 213: The Casserole Is the Food That Brings the Most Warmth

While the kitchen in Torture Tower was bustling, Dorothy slowly woke up in the Golden Peacock interrogation room, under the careful care of Tina and Isabella.

Looking at the familiar and luxurious decor, the wooden floor, the old-fashioned ceiling, the warm-colored lights, and the mixed wooden and stone room frame, Dorothy felt even more dazed as she lay on the soft, plush bed.

"Where am I…?"

Slowly getting up from the bed, she saw Tina in a maid outfit and Isabella in casual clothes.

The two of them looked at the awake Dorothy, both showing joyful expressions.

"Oh—you’re awake?"

Tina kindly said, continuing to maintain the magic that was restoring Dorothy’s vitality and spirit.

Isabella, standing a little further away, stepped forward and handed her a warm, damp towel, saying, "Why don’t you wipe your face… This is Hillenbrand Town, and you are in the demon race’s torture tower, which is also the home of Lord Lolth of this town… You should have met her."

"Is that the succubus who calls herself ‘Kululu’?" After taking the towel, Dorothy processed Isabella’s words, glanced at Tina and Isabella, and seemed a bit downcast. "As expected… I have indeed fallen into the hands of the demon race."

She obviously recalled what had happened and recognized their identities.

Tina, the Elf Princess, had previously been working with Lolth in the half-plane, and Isabella… as the heir to the Golden Peacock, naturally knew the rising commander of the Ryman Empire.

"What do you mean by ‘falling into the hands of the demon race’?" Hearing Dorothy’s tone, Tina felt a bit upset. While maintaining the spell, she scolded Dorothy, "Master Lolth, this demon race just saved your life! It was your own kind back in your hometown that tried to get you killed!"

Lolth had simply told Tina and Isabella what might have happened to Dorothy, so they understood her situation.

Hearing Tina say this, Isabella noticed that Dorothy’s mood had dropped even more, so she tried to lighten the situation.

"Alright, Tina… she can’t understand all of this right now," Isabella said, looking at Dorothy. "Don’t worry, after staying here for a while and following Lord Lolth, you might find this town is actually a good place."

Even after Isabella said this, Dorothy still didn’t believe her.

She sighed and gently coughed.

"Cough cough… Your Excellency Isabella, it seems you have also been brainwashed."

"Master Lolth would never use such lowly tricks!"

Tina continued to protest unhappily.

Isabella shrugged and continued, "Give her some time, Tina."

Dorothy sighed when she heard the two talking.

Although she didn’t believe what Isabella said, Dorothy didn’t feel completely against Lolth, as Tina and Isabella did when they first arrived at the Interrogation Department, since she had already met Lolth in the half-plane.

Plus, Dorothy’s time at Golden Peacock was much worse than that of Tina and Isabella…

When Tina presented the fact that Lolth had saved her life to Dorothy, the little girl was even somewhat shaken.

"Well, maybe it’s a good thing, whether the brainwashing is real or not."

Dorothy sighed and said.

"At least that way, I should have someone to trust…"

She recalled the strange and eerie energy wave that came from tearing that scroll and couldn’t help but close her eyes.

What was destroyed by that seventh-level magic was not only her consciousness but also her last bit of affection for the Golden Peacock.

I once thought that my sister Garland, who grew up with me since childhood, was someone I could trust…

I once believed that Aunt Maria, who had always loved me dearly, would never harm me…

But now it seems that everything was just my unrealistic fantasies.

Ever since my mother fell asleep, everything has long been unable to return.

Just like how my mother cannot wake up.

Only I still hold onto such unrealistic fantasies…

Perhaps I really should have died in that magic, or died in the half-plane.

Thinking of this, Dorothy’s gaze darkened.

Seeing that the little girl’s mood seemed to have hit rock bottom, Tina and Isabella exchanged a worried glance.

"What’s going on… Did I say something too harsh?"

Tina pulled Isabella aside and asked quietly.

The fairy only became a bit confused when it came to Lolth; she still had a good heart and felt a little guilty seeing Dorothy like this.

"It shouldn’t be your fault," Isabella shook her head, "Think about what she has been through. Didn’t you just say it—betrayed by the one she trusted the most and then saved by a ‘demon race’ that stands against her? Plus, it seems there is a lot of fighting among the Golden Peacock too… When you were captured, you were very upset; she must feel even worse."

"I understand now. It’s done," Tina, after Isabella’s prompt, seemed to grasp the situation and sighed slightly, "We can only wait for Lolth to help her."

"Indeed," Isabella nodded, showing a determined expression, "There isn’t much we can do; it’s better to let Lolth handle everything… I believe Lolth has the power to help her rise up!"

After mentioning Lolth, the two felt suddenly more at ease.

Although Dorothy looked in a terrible state, so what?

As long as Lolth is here, everything will get better—if we just give her a little time, she will help Dorothy realize this too.

Just when the two of them were thinking this, it seemed as if their needs were felt, and the door to the Golden Peacock interrogation room was perfectly pushed open.

Lolth walked in, wearing thick magic-insulated gloves and holding a heavy clay pot, with steam gently rising from the lid, and a strange fragrance in the air.

Following behind Lolth was Kanor, who had a turtle on her head and was carrying a plate of fruit cakes.

"Is she awake?"

Lolth asked in a low voice as she looked at Isabella and Tina standing near the door.

"She’s awake, but… she’s not in a good state or mood."

Tina answered honestly.

"It’s no surprise she’s feeling down; she just escaped from death," Lolth shrugged and smiled confidently, "but that’s okay! A pot of stew is the best way to bring warmth and happiness!"