BTTH: Starting from Capturing the Goddess-Chapter 114 - 118 – The Queen Baby Who Entered the Kitchen

After hearing Chen Mo's words, Die recounted the events that had taken place.

However, what she said slightly differed from what Queen Medusa had told him.

Specifically...

"She burned her essence blood? Twice?"

Chen Mo's eyes widened in shock. Without paying any heed to Die and Elder Baru standing nearby, he quickly said,

"Your Majesty, come here and let me check your pulse!"

As he spoke, he tried to stand and grab Queen Medusa's jade-like hand, but Die quickly stopped him.

"You've just woken up and still need to rest. Don't move around so much."

Queen Medusa, meanwhile, shot Chen Mo a cold glare.

"You dare speak to this queen like that?"

Though inwardly, she thought,

Does he not realize my sister is standing right here?

"Come here!"

After hearing Die describe just how serious her injuries had been—including her falling unconscious—Chen Mo couldn't hold back his emotions and raised his voice at Queen Medusa.

Queen Medusa, Die, and Baru were all stunned.

Especially Die and Baru.

"Did he actually raise his voice at big sis?"

"He dared scold Her Majesty?"

"Such audacity x2."

Die's expression was filled with disbelief. Just as she was about to intercede and plead for Chen Mo's sake, her sister gritted her teeth, stood up obediently, walked over, crouched slightly, and stretched out her hand in front of Chen Mo.

Chen Mo, now sincerely concerned about Queen Medusa's condition, paid no attention to Die and Baru's expressions. He gently held her smooth hand and began to check her pulse.

After a long while, his furrowed brow finally relaxed.

"You've suffered major blood and energy loss. But overall, your vital signs are stable. It's nothing serious. Just rest properly for a while, and you'll be fine. I'll write up a prescription for you shortly."

[Ding! Favorability +1. You gained 2 Favorability Coins. Intimacy bonus triggered—Super Critical Hit obtained.]

"Mm."

Queen Medusa let out a cool hum, her face showing no concern at all.

But inwardly, she felt a warm sensation.

Being cared for by someone important to you... really doesn't feel bad.

Just then, Baru suddenly said,

"Princess Die also burned her essence blood twice—for your sake!"

"Elder Baru! I told you not to say anything!"

Die looked flustered. She didn't want Chen Mo to worry about her.

Queen Medusa glared coldly at Baru.

Chen Mo turned to Die and said,

"Give me your hand too. Let me check."

And so—

Chen Mo held Queen Medusa's jade-like hand in his right hand, and Die's soft, delicate hand in his left.

Baru was dumbfounded.

Wait, is this allowed?

Die's face flushed with a strange redness.

Queen Medusa immediately pulled her hand back and stood up.

"Elder Baru, you may leave."

"As you command."

Baru bowed respectfully and left.

Die's condition was slightly better than Queen Medusa's. Chen Mo could just adjust the prescription and prepare another dose for her.

Word of Chen Mo's recovery quickly spread through the capital. After all, his situation had garnered quite a bit of attention during this period.

Queen Medusa's side palace had already been declared a forbidden area.

At one point, Yue Mei stopped by to check on Chen Mo. However, seeing that both Her Majesty and Princess Die were present, she merely expressed a few words of concern before leaving.

Die peeled grapes and gently fed them into Chen Mo's mouth, giggling softly.

"Chief Yue Mei is quite nice. She doesn't seem to hate humans all that much. She even spoke on your behalf earlier." ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"Oh? Is that so?"

Queen Medusa, who was reviewing state affairs at the side, curled her crimson lips into a teasing smile and glanced at Chen Mo meaningfully.

Danger.

"It's probably because I saved her once. She's likely just expressing gratitude, that's all,"

Chen Mo hurriedly explained.

Queen Baby was a notorious vinegar jar.

Hearing that, Queen Medusa's gaze shifted to her sister.

Seeing Die personally peeling grapes and feeding them to Chen Mo—and even letting her fingers brush his lips during the process—her brows furrowed, and the document in her hand was suddenly gripped tightly.

"Sister, you've inherited the Medusa bloodline. Your identity is noble. How can you lower yourself to serve a human like this? It's disgraceful. Put that down at once."

"I'm just peeling grapes, it's not that serious." Die muttered.

"Rules are rules. Put it down!"

"...Alright."

Die obediently set down the fruit plate, sat properly at the edge of the bed, and said,

"Chen Mo, what do you want to eat? I'll cook something for you later."

"I—"

"Hmm?"

Just as Chen Mo was about to answer, he noticed Queen Medusa's cold gaze sweep toward him and quickly said,

"I don't have much of an appetite right now. And you're still recovering, so there's no need to trouble yourself."

[Ding! Gained 3 Favorability Coins.]

Die thought Chen Mo was being considerate, and she smiled sweetly.

"It's no trouble at all. But since you don't have an appetite now, I'll cook for you next time. Just tell me what you'd like to eat."

"Uh... flower cakes."

Chen Mo randomly blurted something out.

"Flower cakes?"

Die frowned slightly. She hadn't made those before.

Looks like I'll have to look it up tonight.

As night approached...

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Queen Medusa once again dragged Die out of the side palace, using the excuse that Chen Mo needed to rest.

Outside the side palace—

Queen Medusa spoke to her sister once more.

"Die, Chen Mo is a human. He's not suitable for you."

"Big sis, please just give us your blessing. Besides, didn't you successfully take human form? Aren't you the best example?"

Die clung to Queen Medusa's arm, acting coy.

"No. I'll allow you many things—but not this."

Queen Medusa avoided her sister's gaze, shook her off, and turned to leave for her own chambers.

Die puffed up her cheeks in frustration.

Royal Kitchen.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Why has Her Majesty come to the kitchen?"

"Everyone stop and greet Her Majesty!"

The kitchen was filled with middle-aged female snake-people who usually prepared meals for Queen Medusa. Seeing her appear in person now, they were all shocked.

"All of you, leave for now."

Queen Medusa's gaze was calm but commanding. She then pointed to the head chef.

"You, stay."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Everyone bowed and left, leaving only the head chef behind.

"What would Your Majesty like to order?"

"Hmm... can you make flower cakes?"

"Flower cakes?"

The chef was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered.

"What kind of flower petal would you like them made from, Your Majesty?"

"What kind?"

"Yes, would you like them made from Phoenix Sun petals, Greenheart flowers, or Oxviolets?"

"Phoenix Sun petals will do."

"Understood. I will prepare them right away."

"No... there's no need."

Seeing the confused look on the chef's face, Queen Medusa added,

"Just teach this queen how to make them. I'll prepare them myself."

"That won't do! Your Majesty is of the highest status, how could you possibly—"

"Enough. This is an order."

"Understood."

The chef could only comply.

"First, you need to wash the Phoenix Sun petals thoroughly. Then crush them into a fine paste—"

"Your Majesty, you've crushed them a little too fine..."

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