━━ [Reworked last chap] ━━

  Moon Moon was blissfully getting scratched behind the ears as its master was encased in vines and busy listening to Pumpkin Girl's monologue:

  "I know it's selfish of me, but I really can't bear to see you throw your life away. Just stay here, and I'll do everything I can to make you happy!"

  "We can keep going as usual. Me working in the field, you carving cool pumpkins. Then you can taste my cooking while sharing your amazing stories!"

  "You know, I've been watching you ever since you first saved my farm, even futilely trying to attract your gaze. At least you looked happy."

  "Just picture a slow but fulfilling life. Wouldn't that be nice? We can go to town once it's safe too. But please promise me that you won't ever risk your life, make a Life Vow!"

  She was gazing at him warmly, begging him with a tender gaze.

  Damn, the Max Affinity + [Curse of Fear] combo was no fucking joke! It had suddenly made her realize how much she cared about him.

  This had pretty much been a freaking love declaration! With Max Affinity, her sentiments wouldn't change anytime soon either: such was the NPC curse.

  Still, no matter how much she begged, a Life Vow was out of the question. It was similar to the oath the Chief had done, the main difference being the magic's nature.

  "What do you think, Moon Moon? You don't want your master to die either, right? How about staying here longer? We have pumpkin pie!" She slyly directed the question toward it.

  "Woo?!" (Excited!)

  Moon Moon had 100% understood the pie part! Pie was amazing, especially hers! The little wolf had tasted Pumpkin Girl's cooking, and it was beyond awesome!

  If staying here meant delicious food, it would join the Pumpkin Girl bandwagon without hesitation! It was ready to act as the best wingman!

  The little wolf was already drooling, a huge wolfish grin on its face. What a gluttonous wolf!

  Jack couldn't help but chuckle. Still, it was time for him to break free.

  "Ah, fine. I won't risk my—" but suddenly, his face started crazily twitching.

  "Are you alright?!" She asked, worried.

  "My face's itching so much!" He complained, seemingly trying to scratch it on the vines.

  Pumpkin Girl sighed in relief before chuckling. She naively approached her hand, wanting to ease his discomfort.

  But that's when he took the opportunity to strike! Even if the vines were level 30, his Fire Manipulation was their direct counter!

  He suddenly erupted with incredible power as he turned into a man of fire! Instantly the vines restraining him were burned to cinders.

  Jack was free, but not for long as the vines in the back were already heading his way. He wasn't strong enough to face such powerful magic directly, but he didn't have to.

  Pumpkin Girl's eyes widened as she saw him charge straight at her. He was emitting such a powerful aura right now!

  She had completely screwed up for sure.

  He lunged at her and used an incredibly powerful forbidden technique to defeat her: a forceful kiss! He was her number one weakness at this moment!

  He felt her freeze, then tremble in shock under his touch, but she was already unconsciously inching closer, her breathing becoming rougher.

  She might have been an NPC, but even he couldn't tell…


  —


  Wait, waaaatttt?! At that moment, her brain stopped working. She blanked, not understanding what was happening.

  Had he just kissed her?! His tongue invading her mouth seemed to confirm it, but whaaat?!

  She was suddenly recalling all the times he had told her that he loved her pumpkins, her cooking, or watching her. Had he meant it in that way?!

  She felt a warmth in her heart that soon spread to her entire body.

  What about her failures at seducing him?! None of it mattered! This kiss meant he was accepting her feelings, right?! She finally had his attention!

  She stopped worrying entirely as she proactively answered his kiss, closing her eyes in utter bliss. She couldn't get enough of him, feeling as if they were meant to be!

  —


  Jack was the first to break the kiss as he separated from her. She already seemed at a loss, staring at his lips while longing for more.

  But his voice interrupted the magical moment.

  "Kissing is great, but I still want to check the town. I'll be right back." He caressed her cheek lovingly.

  That's when she suddenly trembled, her eyes filled with horror. Her spell was long over. After all, how could she have kept it going while feeling so good?!

  "I can still stop you! If—" She tried to act strong, only to be stopped by another kiss.

  "We both know you can't." He grinned, kissing her yet another time.

  He could see that she was about to lose her mind at that moment. The fear of him leaving fought the bliss she felt from his kisses. She just needed a little push.

  He grinned as he suddenly emitted so much demonic energy that it made the air ripple around him. The mana was dreadful, oppressive, and even felt incredibly vile!

  Fear VS Bliss VS Bewilderment

  At that moment, her mind finally couldn't keep up.

  [Congratulations!]

  [Pumpkin Girl Is Now Confused!]

  [Pumpkin Girl Fell Into Temporary Coma!]

  "Coma? It's gonna be a 5 minutes nap at worst. Dafuq you talking about, system?!"

  As he checked her status, he couldn't help but chuckle: success! The Curse of Fear was gone, replaced. #Heal #Getting Creative #As Long As It Works

  He gently laid her on the ground, her head resting on his laps. After a few minutes, her eyes finally fluttered open.

  "Morning!" He gave her a radiant smile as she glanced at the surroundings, still slightly confused.

  "A dream?! I went to the town, encountered scary mimes, and then I…." That's when she furiously blushed, embarrassed.

  "What is it?" He innocently asked.

  "Nothing, just a really good dream!" She nervously chuckled.

  At this moment, he could easily make it seem like nothing had ever happened.

  He'd stick to the area until he reached level 20-25, then leave never to look back. It would be for the best! After all, only an idiot would try to forcefully level up a weak NPC.

  He gently caressed her hair as he spoke.

  "You know, a long time ago, people used to call me the Demon King."

  "Why? You're so nice!" She protested.

  "Well, one reason is that a Demon King does as he pleases." Jack softly uttered with a wolfish grin.

  "What do you mean—"

  He suddenly kissed her, her question turning into a muffled murmur. As his tongue explored her mouth, she seemed incredibly shocked.

  But as she saw his playful smirk, she finally realized that the dream had all been real.

  She had finally won over the pumpkins! Her smile was so large that it threatened to leave her face! This was happiness!

  At this moment, she looked so damn cute!

  So what if she was just a low-level NPC?! Even if she was all data, her earlier confession had still moved him. It was stupid, but he didn't care. He would just do as he pleased!

  At this moment he inwardly swore to that he'd bring her along somehow.

  #100% Justified! #For the Pumpkins!

  [Pumpkin Girl Felt Your Devotion!]

  [Gained Affinity!]

  [Affinity Maxed!]

  [Added ~XP!]

  "%$#"

  What the heck?! XP was different than ~XP for sure, but what was it? Who knew…


  "Alright, I'll go check out the town. I promise I'll come back, so wait for me." He instructed.

  "Fine, but you better honor your promise or I swear to Farmar that I'll make you regret it!" She mock-threatened.

  "I give you my word: I'll be back. You can be at ease. After all, a demon King always honors his promises. Plus, I'm not done having fun with your pumpkins." He teased her.

  She felt like screaming, "Which pumpkins?!" but then noticed Moon Moon approaching.

  "Woo!" (No need to worry!)

  The little wolf raised its little paw in the air. It was giving her its word that it would keep its master safe.

  As she saw the wolf trying its best to look incredibly heroic, she couldn't help but giggle. She sighed deeply, calming herself and even grinning.

  She still couldn't believe her luck. She was truly blessed that this duo of weirdos plus chicken had arrived at her doorstep.

  Jack waved her goodbye, leaving with his two orange companions in tow. He could already guess who the people in town were. This would hopefully be a very rewarding trip…


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  [A/N] Hype! Feb Mass Release Time! ??

  Day 14: New Demon King In Town ?? ^_^v

  These 2 chaps took so long xD