Becoming the Demon Lord: Taming the Demon Queen Begins

"Want to try something different?"

Azura tilted her head slightly, a hint of confusion on her face.

"Don't you want to taste my cooking?"

As soon as Timothy said that, an image popped into Azura's mind.

She had seen Timothy cook before, and just the sight and smell of his food were enough to make any dragon drool.

Up until now, only goddesses had been lucky enough to enjoy such delicacies. Who would've thought...

Golden Scale Dragon Carp was delicious, sure, but Azura had no idea how to cook. She'd always just eaten it raw or gulped it down in one go.

Just imagining the Golden Scale Dragon Carp prepared in different ways made Azura swallow involuntarily.

At that moment, Timothy added, "But three Golden Scale Dragon Carp won't be enough. Do you have any more stashed away? Bring out a few more."

"I-I don't have any more..." Azura immediately took a cautious step back.

"Ah, well, I guess there's nothing we can do then." Timothy sighed, sounding like he was about to give up.

Azura suddenly looked a bit anxious. "Wait, actually... I do have more."

"How many?" Timothy asked right away.

"Not many... just one."

Azura lowered her head and, trembling slightly, pulled a single Golden Scale Dragon Carp from her storage.

"Are you sure?" Timothy's eyes were full of doubt.

For some reason, Azura felt like Timothy could see right through her.

"Ahem, well... maybe a little more..."

Azura reluctantly pulled out two more lively Golden Scale Dragon Carp.

"Really?"

"Yeah, that's it... well, okay, I actually have two more."

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"Is that all?"

"Actually, actually... ugh, this is so unfair!"

In that moment, Azura felt like even her last secret had been exposed.

With a heavy heart, she kept pulling out Golden Scale Dragon Carp, one by one.

"Wow."

Looking at the neatly arranged thirteen Golden Scale Dragon Carp in front of him, Timothy couldn't help but be impressed.

She acted like she didn't have any, but Azura had been secretly hoarding quite a stash of Golden Scale Dragon Carp...

"You better treat them well," Azura said, handing the fish over to Timothy, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and reluctance.

Timothy chuckled and took the Golden Scale Dragon Carp from her.

Even after he closed the kitchen door behind him, he could still feel Azura standing outside, her gaze practically burning through the door, filled with longing.

"Looks like she underestimated my skills," Timothy muttered, rolling up his sleeves as the flames on the stove roared to life.

Before long, the sounds of cooking filled the kitchen, and a rich, mouthwatering aroma began to waft out.

Time passed slowly.

An hour later.

When Timothy opened the door, Azura was standing right outside, having no idea how long she'd been waiting, her eyes wide and hopeful as she peered inside.

The moment she saw Timothy, her eyes lit up, and she swayed from side to side. "Golden Scale Dragon Carp! Golden Scale Dragon Carp!"

Even though Timothy was blocking the doorway, she could clearly smell the delicious aroma coming from inside.

The best part? It wasn't just one smell—it was like a blend of all kinds of incredible scents mixed together.

"Sluuurp~"

Even though there was nothing in front of her yet, Azura couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

Her big, watery eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Let me see! Just a peek!"

She swayed her small body back and forth, trying to catch a glimpse through the crack in the door.

Finally, Timothy stepped aside, making way for her.

"Wow, wow... wow!"

As Timothy moved out of the way, Azura's eyes widened, completely stunned by the sight before her.

The table was filled with Golden Scale Dragon Carp, each prepared in a different way.

There was braised carp, steamed carp, crispy golden-skinned carp... and one that was coated in a mouthwatering layer of caramelized sugar, though she couldn't quite figure out how it was made.

Every scent, every sight, was an assault on Azura's senses, making her taste buds tingle with anticipation.

She hadn't moved yet, but her gaze was already glued to the Golden Scale Dragon Carp on the table.

Her tail swayed back and forth, completely forgetting her status as the Ocean Dragon King. A little bit of drool even escaped the corner of her mouth.

Timothy couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

Where was the mighty, awe-inspiring dragon now? Azura was acting more like a pet than anything else.

"If you want to eat, go ahead. It'll get cold soon," Timothy said softly, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Yay!" Azura cheered excitedly.

But instead of rushing straight to the food, she ran up to Timothy, jumped up, and wrapped her arms around his waist in a tight hug.

Her delicate, pretty face flushed slightly with happiness, and she held on for a long moment before finally letting go.

Her mischievous eyes sparkled as she gave Timothy a serious look, then she bounced off toward the table.

"Braised Golden Scale Dragon Carp, steamed Golden Scale Dragon Carp... mmm, this one smells amazing."

"Mmm~ this one tastes even better!"

Before long, Azura's excited exclamations filled the room.

Timothy was a little surprised to see the usually playful Azura acting so well-behaved. Maybe this 200-year-old Dragon King still had a bit of childlike innocence left in her...

Watching her stuff her cheeks full of food, Timothy couldn't help but smile.

Each of the thirteen Golden Scale Dragon Carp had been prepared using a different cooking method.

Honestly, aside from Timothy, who had mastered the art of cooking, there probably wasn't anyone else in the world who could pull off something like this.

But even so, Azura's eagerness was a bit over the top.

Her mouth was greasy, her hands were greasy.

Her beautiful, delicate face was full of joy and anticipation, and her cheeks were constantly puffed out, making her look like an adorable hamster stocking up for winter.

She devoured the meal like a whirlwind.

She didn't even spare the fish soup made from the Golden Scale Dragon Carp. All thirteen fish were eaten clean, and she even licked the plates until they were spotless.

"So good~"

Azura patted her slightly rounded belly, completely satisfied.

This way of eating was so much better than her usual method of swallowing everything whole without even tasting it.

Even after finishing, the delicious aroma still lingered in the air, refusing to fade.

"Full?" Timothy asked, a bit helpless as he looked at her.

Azura, now full, rubbed her slightly bloated belly and even bounced on her toes a couple of times in excitement.

She could clearly feel the bloodline of the Golden Scale Dragon Carp slowly merging with her own body.

As it purified the impurities within her, it also enhanced the purest part of her dragon blood.

The concentration of her Ancestral Dragon Bloodline was steadily increasing and strengthening.

"This feeling..."

But suddenly, Azura's expression changed. A look of panic and seriousness appeared on her small face.

"What's wrong?"

Timothy quickly noticed something was off.

"I... I think I'm about to break through the Ocean's Gate."

Azura stared at her body in disbelief, feeling the changes happening within her.