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November 15th, Sunday, sunny.
Karun prepared lunch because the house was booked from the 14th to the 17th and the "guests" hadn't arrived yet, so everyone in the house was on "paid vacation."
With Aunt Winnie and Aunt helping out, Karun made a very sumptuous lunch.
There were three main dishes: braised pig's trotters, garlic scallops with vermicelli, and ginger rabbit (Zigong style); each dish was served in large portions, the pig's trotters and scallops were served in large plates, and the ginger rabbit was served in a large bowl.
This was a change that Karun made to cater to his family's tastes because they had a habit of enjoying good food and making a fuss about it regardless of its texture. Also, because they used to eat a lot of sweets and meat, they had a strong tolerance for greasy food.
The side dishes were celery and shredded pork, bitter melon and sliced pork, cold cucumber salad, sweet tomato, and cold seaweed salad; the soup was fish and tofu soup.
Karun stood at the kitchen door, wiping his hands with a wet towel while watching Mina, Chris, and Sarah, a female classmate that Mina brought home today, serving the dishes.
Uncle Mason looked at the table full of dishes and exclaimed, "Ever since Karun started cooking, I've been eager to cancel breakfast so as not to affect the space in my stomach for lunch. Come on, everyone, sit down, dear, bring out our red wine. Today is our first company dinner after the new employee joined."
"Okay."
Aunt Mary took out a bottle of red wine, uncorked it, and Mina took the initiative to pour it out one by one. Of course, the children drank orange juice.
However, Mina still poured red wine into the glass in front of Karun naturally.
Alfred, dressed in a gray work suit, exaggeratedly leaned his neck forward, took a deep breath, and exclaimed, "Wow, it smells so good, and it looks so tempting!"
Lady Molly, dressed as a maid, also nodded vigorously.
Then the two of them almost simultaneously looked at Karun, not hiding their shock in their eyes.
But Karun was a little full seeing them here, not because of the oil fumes.
At this time, Dis walked down from the third floor.
Everyone who was sitting stood up, and Karun clearly saw Dis's gaze sweeping over Alfred and Lady Molly, but he didn't say anything and sat in his own seat.
"What a sumptuous lunch, everyone enjoy."
Everyone sat down.
At one end of the long table was Dis, and Uncle Mason sat opposite him; on one side were Aunt Mary, Aunt Winnie, Chris, Mina, and Mina's classmate Sarah; on the opposite side were Ron, Alfred, Lady Molly, and Lunt; Karun dropped his towel and sat down next to Lunt.
Everyone started eating.
Amidst the praise, they wolfed down the food.
Karun had already gotten used to this scene.
Even his grandfather, who had the best table manners, ate quickly when faced with the dishes he made.The first time Alfred and Lady Molly tasted the "great being's personally cooked" food, their reactions were even more exaggerated. Alfred ate with tears in his eyes, while Lady Molly choked on a pig's trotter while trying to stuff it in her mouth.
"Is it delicious?"
Mina asked her classmates.
Sarah nodded, "Mm, it's really good."
Mina took the initiative to help Sarah take some food with a serving spoon and put it on her plate. She knew her classmate was always shy and introverted, so she didn't want her to feel embarrassed to take the food herself.
Karun tasted everything before starting to drink the soup. He looked at his grandfather while drinking, who was the first to finish his meal and left the table quickly. The others began to take food after Dis left.
"I've had roast rabbit before, but this is the first time I've had rabbit cooked this way. It's so tender," Mason said, "Karun, I regret not using the money from buying the crematorium to open a restaurant on Mingke Street!"
"Yes, yes," Ron nodded repeatedly, eating his eighth scallop.
"This is the first time I've eaten such great food," Alfred said.
"Yes, it's so great that I couldn't help but shed tears. It's like I haven't really eaten in years," Lady Molly said.
"You really haven't eaten in years, and you have nowhere to digest it," Mason chuckled. "Don't worry, as long as we're not busy, this will be our work meal at home. I can guarantee that no other family has this kind of work meal!"
Sarah ate quietly while stealing glances at Karun. A brother who was good at cooking and good-looking had an undeniable attraction to the opposite sex, regardless of age.
Karun took the initiative to help Sarah pour a bowl of fish soup and put it in front of her. Sarah blushed and said, "Thank you, Karun."
Mina leaned over and whispered something in Sarah's ear, making her face even redder.
Mina was sure that if Karun returned to school, his drawer would be filled with love letters every day.
Karun politely smiled at everyone at the table and then stood up, saying, "I'll go make tea for Grandfather."
Karun walked up to the third floor and knocked on Dis's study door.
"Come in."
Opening the door, Karun walked in.
Dis was wiping the frame of his glasses, but Karun had never seen him wear them, so he must only use them in the study.
Karun walked to the desk and stood, not sitting down.
Dis finished wiping the glasses and put them aside, then glanced at Karun. "What's wrong?"
"Grandfather, don't you have anything to say about the two new employees in our family?"
"I heard from your aunt that you've been promoting our company culture well."
"That's not what I mean, Grandfather. They are two demons, and Uncle hired them without knowing their identities. One will work with Uncle to transport corpses, and the other will help Aunt prepare the bodies in the basement. Don't you think this is a big problem?"
Dis shook his head. "I don't think it's a problem. Demons also need to work sometimes. Some demons may not need to eat, but they like to drive and wear clothes, and they also have normal expenses.""Is there a problem?" Karun was stunned. "Really no problem? Grandpa, you are the judge of the Order of the Gods."
"Yes, I know," Dis picked up the lid of the cup.
Karun picked up the hot water kettle and poured tea for his grandfather.
"The judge of the Order of the Gods is only responsible for maintaining order, not killing all the demons in front of us."
Karun realized the key issue, he made a cognitive mistake.
Previously, he had always regarded his grandfather as a "Taoist" figure, with the responsibility of "eliminating demons and upholding justice." But in fact, this was not his grandfather's duty, nor did he have the interest.
"The last time I went to find Alfred was because of Jeff's matter. But after learning that Jeff was scared to death as a thief, I forgave them.
According to the laws of Rulan, killing intruders or robbers in the master's house is self-defense and does not require legal responsibility.
Then, I just warned them to behave, and they agreed."
"But now, they have entered our house."
Dis smiled, opened his hands and said, "In fact, most judges' families will keep a few demons as helpers, and the god servants and god initiates can only be used as messengers and document writers. The god shepherds who are useful will often have better prospects and will go to various large area management offices for further study.
We just didn't have them before, but now we do, it's not a strange thing."
"What about Puerh?"
"Pall... Puerh, you changed its name, it almost 'corrected' me. Actually, Puerh is not a domesticated demon..."
Outside the study door, Puerh, who was eavesdropping at the door crack, smiled:
"I am a family member."
"In fact, Puerh is not a domesticated demon. Who would deliberately keep such a weak demon?"
"..." Puerh!!!
"Before I was born, Puerh had a connection with the Inmorales family. When I was young, it turned into a cat.
Therefore, it is just for the work needs of the judge of the Order of the Gods. According to the normal configuration process of the judge of the Order of the Gods, two assistants have been added.
They found me before the interview, and I agreed before they went to find Mason for the interview.
In addition, I will give them two certificates to prove that they belong to the sequence of the Rulan City Court of the Order of the Gods.
This kind of demon who works for the church and has a church identity is not only common in the Order of the Gods but also in other orthodox churches."
Karun thought of what Puerh had said: orthodox churches are nothing more than demons walking in the sun.
"But, Grandpa, if you didn't need this kind of demon assistant before, why do you suddenly need it now?"
"Because I am old."
"Uh..."
Karun really didn't expect that Dis would give such an unquestionable reason.
Looking at his grandson like this, Dis smiled, took a sip of tea, and said, "I know you are afraid and worried about something. In fact, demons are like humans. Not all demons are malignant, and of course, they may be difficult to be restrained by secular moral laws because of their special abilities beyond ordinary people. But among normal people, there are also many criminals.
Since they are willing to work at home, I believe that they will not harm the family.
As a judge for so many years, in my opinion, what is really scary is not demons, but humans.
As for what you are worried about, do you think they will appear in front of you every day as if you are a great arrival?""Yes."
"You don't have to act." Dis said, "You're flawless."
"... " Karun.
What Dis didn't tell Karun was that the second round of investigation into the god descent ceremony in Bellwin City had already begun. Even the entire Order of the Gods was endorsing you. What are you worried about?
Old Hoffen is still holding on, probably because he's not willing to die until he sees you dead;
When everyone thinks you are the arrival of an evil god,
Your own opinion,
Can actually be ignored.
"They want to grab a seat around you in advance, just like Mason's stock market speculation before.
Oh, right, it's called buying at the bottom.
They're happy and willing, let them do it. Mason lost his house, but he still drove his hearse and lived his life as usual, right?
Lose the bet and take it like a man, don't you think?"
"I understand, Grandpa, but I think I still need some time to adjust."
"I have no doubt about your adaptability, really."
Karun walked out of Dis's study.
Puerh immediately entered the study and jumped onto the desk, saying to Dis:
"Lose the bet and take it like a man. Why do I feel like there's still a chance to win?"
Dis glanced at Puerh and opened his palm.
Puerh jumped off the desk directly and backed away:
"That night, I don't believe you didn't feel that pure power, without any accidents or chaos, although weak, it was very pure.
Dis,
He hasn't been purified yet, he's not even a servant of the gods."
Dis didn't say anything.
"Dis, are you really not going to let Karun undergo purification? If he's not an evil god, you don't care if he is or not, but as an excellent embryo, if you can absorb him into the church and let him follow the path of order.
Then, he will fulfill his talent..."
"If I remember correctly, you were urging me to kill him just last month."
Puerh shook her tail:
"That was my instinct. I instinctively stood on the side of humans."
"What about now?"
"Now I realize a problem. I'm a cat!!!"
Puerh raised her head and continued:
"Even if he is an evil god, he is still an evil god who is willing to make me braised small fish. As a cat, why should I hate him?"
"Just a few pieces of food, and you're bought?"
"That's because you haven't experienced what it's like to eat cat food for a hundred years, Dis. You're just talking without feeling the pain."
"I won't let him undergo purification, and I have also warned Alfred and Molly not to interfere with Karun's development, otherwise they will be punished.
Now, I'm giving you, Puerh... the same warning.
If I find out that you secretly perform purification for Karun, not only will your hundred-year friendship with the Inmores be cancelled, but I will also make you taste real pain."
"How can I perform purification? I'm such a weak and insignificant demon, no, I'm a shame to all demons!"
"If it's just purification, Puerh, I'm afraid the entire Rulian District couldn't find a 'sacred artifact' with a higher rank than you."
Hearing this, Puerh lazily lay on the ground and asked curiously:
"Dis, are you still concerned about your vow that the Inmores won't join the church after you? But today, two demons have already become our partners. Either you send Karun out of Rulian to study in other countries, or you let him keep in touch with them all the time. Hehe, I believe that one day, he will come to you and ask for the purification ceremony.""Besides, I don't believe you really care about any vows. Haven't you made vows to the Order of Order before? But when it came to the God Descent Ceremony, didn't you still perform it?"
"More importantly, as a grandfather, your compromise towards your grandson is often limitless."
"Damn it, I even feel that you are more limitless towards the current Karun than towards your grandsons and granddaughters like Mina and Runtkelees."
"Well, I am like that too."
"The second round of investigation for the God Descent Ceremony in Bellwin City has already begun. Rasma has come from the headquarters to personally oversee the investigation in the Ruland District, and investigations by other churches and organizations are definitely underway. As long as Karun doesn't purify himself, he is just an ordinary person in front of the priests, unless he deliberately reveals his power, which means he is absolutely safe."
"As for the future, let's talk about it later. At least, let's get through this crisis for now."
"Understood." Puerh stood up. "But there is something I need to remind you. Alfred and Molly will definitely keep the secret they want to keep, because no matter how much reward the Order of Order or other churches give them, it cannot compare to the slightest growth accompanying an evil god. I am like that too. But there is one more person, Mr. Hoffen who never dies."
"He only hopes that I will kill Karun with my own hands, but he won't betray me by letting others kill my grandson."
Puerh walked to the door of the study and suddenly stopped. "Dis, there is one more thing I have been holding back from asking. A high-level God Descent Ceremony often requires the ceremony holder to pay a huge price. Although I know you are very powerful, even more powerful than most people think, I really want to know what price you paid."
"When you are powerful enough, the price becomes negligible."
"Then it's okay. I'm going to eat my squirrel and cinnamon fish. Oh, I have been blinded by that damn evil god and fallen into his temptation. That damn evil god, that damn squirrel and cinnamon fish, and even more damn, I feel like I have fallen in love with this kind of corruption."