Hell Inn: Rebirth - I Became a Chef in Hell

Chapter 298 Hate the Bright Moon Hanging High - S01E08

He couldn't control or directly defeat it; it was like playing chess with a thousand-year-old statue, the pieces weighing a ton, and he couldn't overturn the chessboard.

But why would he refuse such a good show?

■■■It almost ignited all his competitive spirit!

Because he knew he had to use every trick in the book, all his wisdom and charm, to maintain this “equal” dialogue.

■■■ was a challenge he could not conquer, a lure that was far more attractive to him than an easy victory.

The existence of ■■■ is so clear that it perfectly distinguishes the function of a "mirror" from that of a "toy".

Her existence made Alastor realize, like never before, that those ordinary demons were nothing more than toys he manipulated to confirm his own power.

But ■■■ is his mirror.

This mirror not only reflects his proud talent and taste, but also ruthlessly reveals his limitations, his incompetence, and his deepest hidden "desires" and profound distortions.

The process of seeing his flaws reflected in the mirror was excruciating, yet he still clung to this pool of sweet rain—a rain that sent shivers down his spine from the pain—like a thirsty person desperately needing water.

■■■Originally, I should only be looking at myself.

Because she was so similar to herself, yet so different.

For Alastor, ■■■ is like another version of himself.

She possessed similar tastes to his, an arrogance hidden deep within her that resonated almost in sync with his, and perhaps even more twisted and perverse tastes than he did… Her knowledge, her experiences, everything about her was so “charming.”

■■■ It's like Alastor's projection of her ideal self, as if she possessed power and perhaps it would be natural for her to become like her.

■■■ is an interesting person.

Her humor wasn't about crossing his boundaries, nor was it about those ignorant fools who eagerly displayed stupidity in front of him, trying to attract him with ridiculous things, nor was it about those idiots who tried to make him care through offense. She was simply...

……

Alastor's pupils suddenly contracted without warning.

However, in the short time he had known her, Alastor suddenly realized with annoyance that it was precisely because she was so powerful that her position was actually far higher than his.

Alastor sometimes even angrily considered a terrible possibility—was it because ■■■ was too powerful, because he resonated with her intellectually, and she simply bent down to look him in the eye?

...But the broadcasting demon doesn't need a god who bows down to him.

Because his pride and self-respect wouldn't allow such a rebellious act to happen... He needed someone on his level...

……

what?

Companion? Partner? Friend? Or something else he couldn't define?

He needed a statement that would solidify his position; he disliked that this being, who should have belonged to him, would forever choose that princess from hell.

Because in his view, [the person in question] is his projection, because only he can receive that knowledge, share it, and offer companionship, because...

Because ■■■ should belong to him.

And those who distanced themselves from him, forgot the fact that he had once saved her, and chose to stand with others instead of him, were all profound betrayals to him!

Even so, because ■■■ was Alastor's favorite collectible and favorite toy, he never held it against her.

...Alastor didn't understand.

He never did anything that truly "harmed" him.

Or rather... he never did any of the behaviors that he consciously defined as "harmful".

For the broadcasting demon, anyone who saw his reaction to ■■■ would probably be terrified; because this sinner from another land has crossed the broadcasting demon's bottom line countless times, but in the end, the broadcasting demon will choose to turn a blind eye.

but……

■■■Why did he feel that making a deal with Shirley Morningstar was a betrayal of her?

What exactly hurt her about his independent deal with the Hell Princess?

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I didn't finish writing it, I'll finish it tomorrow. I'm tired today TT

(And when a person's empathy is almost nonexistent or so low that it can separate people from each other, like Alastor)