Hades was naturally chagrined. "Ken, Barbie, I've got a mission for you two."

When Ken heard it, he rubbed his hands. "Boss, isn't this a bit inopportune? Why don't you let us fill our stomachs first before telling us about the mission?"

"That's right. It's very difficult to execute a mission on an empty stomach, boss." Barbie was salivating as she looked at the dishes Selena brought out. "Fifty kilometers away is the Effie Castle, and there's a gown from the 18th century there. Your mission is to retrieve it for me." Hades paid Ken and Barbie's words no mind. After all, his words were a decree, so Ken and Barbie had no choice but to acquiesce. Before they left, they both looked at Selena in unison.

Selena flashed them a smile. "I'll cook for you guys next time."

"We'll be leaving then." As Ken and Barbie dragged their feet out, they surreptitiously gave Hades the middle finger. "He just wanted it all to himself! What a selfish man!"

"We both know that, so there's no need to say it out loud." Then, the lovers left as they groused.

Hades and Selena were now the only ones left in the castle. Originally, there was also a dumb maidservant who was good at cooking, specially employed to

hollered in the

to the table did Hades slowly walk over, seemingly a

a feast with nutritious dishes. The soup, in particular, was boiled especially for Hades. Hence, Selena personally scooped a bowl of soup and gave it to Hades. "This

a smirk even as his expression showed a hint

lowered her eyes. "I'm truly grateful to you. Thank you for saving Juniper. I'll cook more nutritious food for you when I'm free after

touch flippant. "You don't want to leave anymore?" He knew full well that she was only staying to cook

you're feeling better,"

without saying a single word, so the room was eerily

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