Milim Nava.
This loli-appearing millennium Demon Lord possesses two terrifying skills.
The first is the ultimate skill [Drago Nova] — Milim's ability to manipulate star particles, an ultimate magic that causes a supernova explosion by multiplying super-high-density magicules.
The second is the ultimate skill [Lord of Wrath] — she can use anger as fuel to infinitely multiply magicules, at the cost of losing control.
What is the result of combining the two?
Milim will be in an out-of-control state, constantly using magic attacks powerful enough to destroy stars!
Such a powerful existence;
Such a terrifying existence;
Such a unique existence.
At this very moment —
"I want one! I want one too! I want one, please!!!"
Milim was like a child... no, she was already an older child.
In any case, like a child pouting, Milim hugged Chen Hai's arm, shaking it and saying,
"That statue is super cool! Give me one too! Please! Please, please! I want it, I want it!!!"
Not long ago —
When Milim passed through the central area of the village, she saw Chen Hai's statue.
After continuous modifications, repairs, and meticulous carving by the monster artisans overnight, the originally abstract statue had become quite perfect.
If it was initially just a 'Chen Hai holding a scepter, hunched over, with a haggard face';
Then now it had become a 'Chen Hai wearing a cape, standing tall, with a handsome face and a tall stature'.
One was in heaven, one on earth, a vast difference.
It was precisely because of this that Milim also wanted a similar statue.
This made Chen Hai a little curious... He couldn't help but ask,
"You should have many followers who trace your lineage, right? They couldn't possibly not have made statues for you, especially since they've been under your protection for many years."
"Yes, I do, but the style doesn't suit me at all! Every statue looks like a noble queen from a human kingdom!! You know I've never worn such thick, lavish, troublesome clothing; it's not free at all, so I've always dressed very lightly. But guess what they say? Everyone tells me 'this is what Lord Milim looks like perfectly in everyone's hearts,' and even if they modify the statue, it eventually reverts to its original appearance."
Is this a fan filter?
No matter what kind of existence Milim was, her followers would always see her as a perfect, beautiful 'Great Demon Lord'.
"So you think this statue really fits my personal style?"
"Yes, it does! It's super cool! So I want one too!"
Uh... Hearing Milim's answer, Chen Hai looked behind him.
Shuna, Shion, and Benimaru nodded repeatedly, and even Izawa Shizue responded,
"It certainly matches Mr. Chen Hai's temperament."
This also counts as a filter, right?
Chen Hai didn't like fighting enemies while wearing a cape, and he wasn't exaggeratedly two or three meters tall.
However, for a statue, it's normal to have some personal stylistic touches.
To prevent Milim from causing more trouble, Chen Hai ordered Benimaru to act and find someone to make a statue for Milim as well.
As for whether follow-up work would begin, that remained unknown.
Milim, in any case, was easy to deal with; she'd probably forget in a few days.
"I understand!"
Upon receiving the order, Benimaru immediately ran towards a tent not far away, which was where Kurobe and the craftsmen rested.
Then, from inside the tent, voices could be heard:
'A new Demon Lord statue?' 'We only erect statues for Lord Chen Hai.' 'Not doing it will anger the Demon Lord?' 'Since Lord Chen Hai said so, let's do it.' 'Set it up at the village entrance, near the outhouse!'
Chen Hai pretended not to know anything… He didn't linger at the scene. After giving his instructions, Chen Hai led everyone to a storefront.
Its door was ajar, revealing seats, benches, and part of a counter inside.
"What is this place?"
Milim looked at the building before her, her face full of curiosity.
The modern building, transferred from the apocalypse, clashed completely with the style of this forest.
The two seemed to exist on different layers.
Yet, it was undeniably there.
Chen Hai didn't hesitate, pushing open the door and walking in first.
Seeing him do so, Milim, Shuna, Izawa Shizue, and the others quickly followed.
Upon entering the room, the girls heard the crisp jingle of a wind chime, and a sweet, buttery aroma wafted over them.
Milim Nava excitedly rushed to the counter first, her twin pigtails swinging in the air.
"Waaah! What is this smell? It's so fragrant!! It's a bit different from the crepes I just ate!"
As Milim exclaimed, the girls behind her looked around, observing their surroundings.
The interior of the shop was simply decorated and cozy.
A light wooden bar stretched across the entire wall, behind which was a gleaming stainless steel griddle. On the induction cooker in the center, a round iron plate glowed faintly with heat.
On the walls hung several decorative paintings depicting cityscapes and cherry blossom trees.
In a corner, there was also a retro-style coffee machine, its functionality unknown.
Above everyone's heads, a string of warm yellow paper lanterns hung from the ceiling, casting a soft glow.
"Is this… a human world's dessert shop?"
Shion crossed her arms, looking around, her brows slightly furrowed, yet unable to hide her curiosity.
"The structure is peculiar, and the smell is very enticing…"
Souka, meanwhile, was fiddling with a beckoning cat at the bar, quite interested.
And Izawa Shizue, though from the modern world, had never seen such things in her time.
"Mr. Chen Hai, what is this…?"
Izawa Shizue pointed to the juicer located on the west side of the bar.
It was colorful, like a rainbow.
Upon hearing her, Chen Hai walked over and demonstrated simply with a cup.
After pouring a glass of orange juice with a little carbonated water, he handed it to Izawa Shizue beside him.
Shizue took the cup and examined it.
First, her eyes met the slightly golden-orange liquid, with numerous tiny bubbles slowly rising from the bottom of the cup, like strings of small crystal beads, dancing and sparkling in the light.
She wasn't doubting whether it was drinkable, but simply had never seen anything like it.
"Try it, Miss Shizue."
"Alright…"
Izawa Shizue took a delicate sip—
In the first instant, cool bubbles lightly burst on her tongue, bringing a crisp, refreshing sensation.
However, this 'fizzing' sensation wasn't intense, but rather gently stimulated her taste buds.
Immediately after, a rich orange aroma was released the moment the bubbles burst.
The deliciousness of the drink was fully revealed at this moment.
"I want some too! Me too!"
Seeing this, Milim hurried to Chen Hai's side, demanding juice.
After hearing her, Chen Hai appeased the Demon Lord and had the girls take their seats first.
He himself went behind the bar, preparing juice while also getting the ingredients ready for crepes.
Whether in the past or present, Chen Hai wasn't skilled at cooking.
At most, he could boil noodles and make egg fried rice.
But he had a title that disregarded the above situation—Almighty Genius (Anomaly): Can learn all observed magic and techniques, making them more fundamental.
[Cooking techniques are also included, the Host can easily become a 'master chef'.]
After hearing the system's reminder, Chen Hai picked up the juice, intending to take it to the table.
Souka hurried to his front.
"Please leave it to me."
"Thanks."
"Please don't say that. These shouldn't be Lord Chen Hai's responsibility, however… I don't know how to cook."
Souka could only do what she was capable of.
Chen Hai said it didn't matter.
He actually wanted to try making desserts himself.
Moreover—
Because of the 'Omnipotent Genius' title, Chen Hai's skills could become excellent.
What gains would this bring?
Naturally, it was to capture Milim's stomach, control this Primordial Demon Lord, and turn her into his own power.
For the plan to proceed smoothly, Chen Hai chose to do it himself.
Conquering Milim! It was a must!
Once successful, the 'invasion' of the that time i got reincarnated as a slime world would become very smooth.
After all, there was no one who could crush Milim.
To put it bluntly, Milim might become the key for Chen Hai to speedrun this world!
Without overthinking, Chen Hai began his 'work'.
"Can we sit over there?"
Milim wanted to watch the making process, so she picked up her drink and stood up.
"No problem."
After agreeing, Chen Hai saw that Shuna, Shion, Souka, and Izawa Shizue also made the same move.
Unaffected by the girls who had taken seats at the bar, Chen Hai continued to make crepes.
Through the enhancement brought by his title, he skillfully scooped a ladle of batter and poured it onto the hot griddle.
With a flick of his wrist, the batter spread evenly like ripples, instantly solidifying into a golden, translucent thin pancake.
Next came the cream, banana slices, chocolate sauce, strawberries… Finally, powdered sugar was sprinkled, and it was folded into a fan shape for plating.
One crepe was easily completed.
After packaging it, he looked at the girls in front of him.
Shuna and Shion had no intention of 'eating first,' but instead focused their gaze on Milim.
In this regard, Izawa Shizue and Souka's reactions were the same as the previous two; none of them had the thought of competing with the Demon Lord.
Milim, her eyes sparkling, wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, staring at the crepe in Chen Hai's hand.
"Me, me! First!"
"Alright… Here you go, Milim, this is double chocolate."
"Double!"
Milim said, then took the crepe.
"Mmm—!"
Milim took a bite, her eyes instantly widening, then happily narrowing into crescents.
"Delicious! It's soft and sweet, and there are bananas! Chen Hai! You're greater than a god!"
She was being treated as a god by the Demon Lord… and the strongest Demon Lord in this world at that.
It seemed the plan was going very smoothly.
Satisfied with this, Chen Hai once again immersed himself in 'work,' beginning to make new crepes.
Soon, the desserts for the remaining few were also ready.
Shuna took her plain cream crepe, took a small bite, and a blush of intoxication appeared on her face.
"This… this texture is so rich, the milk and egg flavors blend perfectly… Lord Chen Hai, how is this achieved?"
Chen Hai smiled.
"The principle is simple, the key lies in the heat and feel."
Of course, the real key was the 'title'.
But saying that now was meaningless… Having finished his answer, Chen Hai handed the other crepes to Shion, Souka, and Izawa Shizue.
"It's good."
"Delicious."
"This is the first time I've eaten a dessert like this…"
The three girls all gave positive reviews, and began drinking their beverages and eating their desserts.
Shuna, who had taken a few more bites, stood up, hands on the table, her eyes firm.
"Please let me learn! I want to incorporate this 'Lord Chen Hai's Perfect Dessert' into my culinary art!"
"Its name is 'crepe'."
"Crepe!"
"Do you want to try it now?"
"May I?!"
"There's no reason you can't."
Chen Hai nodded, leading Shuna behind the bar.
He handed her a spatula and a wooden spoon.
"First step, the batter should be thin but not runny. Let it rest for thirty minutes to let the bubbles dissipate."
Shuna meticulously took notes, then began to operate herself.
Accompanied by Chen Hai's explanations, Shuna began her practical operation.
Meanwhile, Chen Hai made Milim a second crepe, this time with extra fruit and cream.
"Super delicious!"
Milim still gave it high praise, devouring the second crepe in just a few bites, and she showed no signs of stopping.
At the same time, Shuna's learning continued.
She slowly spread the batter on the griddle, forming a perfect circle.
Shuna held her breath, gently smoothing the edges with a spatula, and when the edges curled slightly, she quickly flipped it with a spade—golden brown and crispy, evenly thick!
"Success!"
Seeing Shuna succeed, Shion showed a slight smile.
"Next…"
Shuna carefully spread cream and blueberry jam, sprinkled some crumbles and chocolate chips, folded the crepe, and brought it to Chen Hai.
"Please have a taste."
Chen Hai took it, took a bite, and then nodded.
"Not bad, it's very delicious."
"Thank you for your compliment."
Shuna's face flushed, and she happily clenched her fists.
"Hey, hey! Let me try that too!"
"It's not that you can't…"
Chen Hai handed over the crepe he had taken a bite of, but Milim snatched it and stuffed the whole thing into her mouth.
"Super delicious!"
This girl… Seeing this scene, Shion, Souka, and Izawa Shizue next to him didn't know how to comment.
But Chen Hai, after complaining inwardly, was quite satisfied with the current situation.
Looking at everything in front of him, with this crepe shop, controlling Milim and making her his person would be no problem!!