Leon followed Selene through the dimly lit corridors, his eyes scanning the surroundings with growing disappointment.
The dining room wasn't small, but it wasn't grand either—it was just… empty.
A plain wooden table sat in the center, devoid of any decoration. The walls were bare stone, lifeless and unadorned. The air felt stifling, heated by the flickering torches mounted on the walls—the only source of light in this windowless chamber.
For a man who had lived in modern luxury, with soft LED lighting, air conditioning, and sleek interior design… this was his worst nightmare.
Leon sighed inwardly. "It is what it is…" He took a seat at the table.
Selene bowed. "I will notify the cook to bring your meal, my lord."
Leon simply nodded, and with that, she turned and left.
A moment later, she returned—with another figure beside her.
Leon's gaze flickered to the newcomer.
A tall, curvaceous woman with deep brown skin and voluptuous curves stood beside Selene. Her generous chest strained against a barely-there apron, revealing an absurd amount of soft, bouncy cleavage. Two large, curved horns adorned her head, her long, thick tail lazily swaying behind her. Her golden eyes glowed with a sultry playfulness as she stepped forward, balancing two platters of food in her hands.
"Lord Leon," she purred, her voice honeyed and rich, "I am Velka, your humble cook. It is my greatest pleasure to serve you."
She bent forward slightly—on purpose, giving him a perfect view of her soft, full breasts pressed together beneath the thin fabric of her apron.
Leon cleared his throat, dragging his gaze away.
Damn… even the cook is like this?
Velka and Selene gracefully placed the platters in front of him.
With a teasing smile, Velka cooed, "Please enjoy your meal, my lord."
She lifted the cover.
Leon's stomach instantly churned.
A horrific, writhing mass of flesh lay on the plate, pulsating as if still alive. Dark, ominous energy oozed from it, its grotesque form twitching with faint spasms.
"WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?!"
Leon shot out of his chair, eyes wide with horror.
Velka blinked, confused. Then she beamed with pride.
"This, my lord, is the exquisite flesh of a Ironhide Lizards!" she explained cheerfully. "A delicacy rich in mana and nutrients, known to enhance vitality and increase demonic power."
Leon stared at the nightmare on a plate.
"You expect me to eat that?"
Selene folded her arms. "Of course. This is a luxury in our current situation. You shouldn't be picky."
Leon looked between them, completely dumbfounded.
"Are you sure this is edible?"
Velka gasped, clutching her chest as if wounded. "My lord! How could you say such a thing?!" Her massive breasts jiggled from the motion. "This humble maid would never dare to serve you anything harmful!"
Leon rubbed his temples. This world was going to kill him.
Leon stared at the grotesque piece of meat on his plate. It twitched. A faint pulse ran through it, as though it were still alive. The dark, ominous energy swirling from it didn't help.
He gulped. This is fine.
He picked up his fork and knife, hand trembling slightly, preparing to take the first bite.
And then…
He felt it.
Burning gazes.
He froze, glancing up.
Both Selene and Velka were standing rigidly, their eyes glued to his plate.
Their faces were composed, but their bodies? Tensed. Hungry. Practically drooling.
Leon narrowed his eyes. "You two… are you hungry?"
They flinched.
Velka quickly waved her hands. "N-No, my lord! How could we eat in your divine presence?"
Selene nodded. "As your servants, we could never dream of eating at the same table as you."
Their stomachs betrayed them.
A low, deep growl rumbled from Selene's abdomen.
A second later, another growl—from Velka this time.
The two demonesses stiffened.
Leon sighed, rubbing his forehead. "Just sit and eat."
They hesitated. "But—"
"That's an order."
THUD.
Before he even finished speaking, both women immediately sat down, piling food onto their plates like starving beasts.
And then—
They devoured it.
Velka moaned in pure bliss, her tail swaying wildly as she shoved a chunk of meat into her mouth. "Mmm~! So rich! So thick! So full of mana!"
Selene wasn't far behind, her three tails twitching in pleasure as she chewed. "Haa… I can feel the energy spreading through me."
Leon watched in horror.
"You two look like you're having the best meal of your lives..." he muttered.
Selene licked her lips, gazing at him expectantly. "My lord, you should eat. You'll understand once you do."
Velka leaned forward, her soft breasts pressing against the table, giving him a teasing smirk. "Yes, yes~! Don't judge before trying! It's a royal delicacy, you know?"
Leon looked at their glowing, satisfied expressions and hesitated.
Maybe... just maybe... it actually tastes good?
Maybe the appearance was the only issue.
Bracing himself, he picked up his fork, sliced off a small piece, and lifted it to his mouth.
He bit down.
And then—
HELL.
A volcano erupted on his tongue. Molten lava scorched every inch of his mouth.
His eyes shot open, his entire body jerking as if struck by lightning.
"MMMPHH—!!!"
The sheer intensity of spice, and raw, burning power overloaded his senses. It was as if he had just taken a bite of pure, concentrated energy, and it was killing him.
His veins burned, his body convulsed, and then—
Darkness.
Leon collapsed.
"Master!"
Selene and Velka sprang up, their chairs screeching against the stone floor as they rushed to Leon's side.
Selene caught him just in time, preventing his head from slamming into the table. Her three fluffy tails twitched anxiously as she shook his shoulders. "Master! Wake up!"
Velka, with a worried pout, grabbed his wrist, her soft, ample chest pressing against his arm as she checked his pulse. "H-He's still alive!" she exhaled in relief.
Selene sighed. "Of course he is! He just—passed out from the shock."
Velka suddenly brightened, her ears perking up as she clasped her hands together. "Master must've been overwhelmed by the sheer, divine taste of my cooking!"
Selene blinked. "Hah?"
Velka nodded sagely. "It's understandable. Not many get to experience something this exquisite. Even I haven't had such a high-quality beast meat in ages!"
Selene paused, then gave a slow nod. "Now that you mention it… it really was delicious."
The two demonesses began discussing the meal, heaping praises upon the mana-rich delicacy.
If Leon had heard them, he might have actually died for real.
Selene finally stretched, licking the remnants of sauce from her fingers. "Well, since he's just unconscious, there's no need to rush."
Velka grinned, tail flicking behind her. "Yeah, can't let good food go to waste."
And just like that, they sat back down, happily resuming their meal while Leon remained completely slumped over, his head drooping lifelessly.
Only after they finished eating, with Velka letting out a content burp, did Selene finally speak. "Alright, let's get him to his room."
Velka nodded, effortlessly lifting Leon's limp body. Selene supported his head, making sure he wasn't jostled too much.
With satisfied stomachs and zero remorse, the two carried their unconscious master back to his chambers.