CHAPTER 330: CHAPTER 188: 79 YEARS OLD, A FAIRY, ASPIRING TO BE A ○ CHILD PAINTER_2

Is it really this big?

Seeing Shami’s surprised expression, Lureya quickly became proud.

Ara, I told you she’s quite a wealthy little lady.

"Do you always live here?"

"Yeah. Ever since I moved out at 60, I’ve been living here."

A 79-year-old flat golden retriever is about equivalent to a 17-year-old girl among humans, so 60 is around 12 or 13.

Shami looked around the room.

So this is where the Elf Maiden has been living alone for almost 20 years?

"Have you lived alone ever since you moved out?"

"Yeah. The Elf Race has a strong sense of independence, so many elves choose to live by themselves and not with their elders."

Lureya nodded her head.

"Mom and Dad live elsewhere, but occasionally they come by to clean. They also come here during my holidays, and the three of us have gatherings. So, for the most part, the house is empty. — If Shami wants to come over, I could reluctantly let you stay in the room across from mine."

The Elf Maiden extended an invitation.

Shami was curiously eyeing his surroundings.

Ever since he arrived here, Shami’s attention had been focused on the world outside the window.

But in fact, the miniature world inside this room was equally worth savoring.

This was, after all, the room of an Elf Maiden.

He was eager to see what someone like Lureya’s room would look like.

A small room lived in for twenty years, one could see how the flat golden retriever has changed over the years.

Filled with anticipation about the Elf Maiden’s past, Shami began to carefully examine her room.

The style of a room can reflect the taste and personality of its owner.

This room wasn’t large, about twenty square meters, with all necessary furniture — bookshelves, wardrobe, desk, full-length mirror, single bed — placed appropriately, giving a comfortable feeling.

At the same time, the room wasn’t overly tidy either, with a small stack of books on the desk visible at a glance, a half-open wardrobe with slightly messy clothes, and seven or eight plush toys of various types leaning haphazardly on the single bed’s headboard.

But it was precisely this kind of messiness that made Shami feel the genuine charm of the room.

If he had announced his visit to Lureya’s room in advance, it probably wouldn’t look like this.

Ordinarily, the flat golden retriever is just like a normal girl.

The room was full of girlish vibes and well-ventilated, and when Shami took a deep breath, there was a faint floral fragrance.

"Lureya, can I look around freely?"

Shami smiled at the flat golden retriever, looking expectant.

Even though he wanted to learn more about the flat golden retriever through the room, Shami didn’t rummage through everything.

The flat golden retriever was, after all, the owner of this room.

Lureya bit her lip.

How could anyone refuse such a sunny smile that says "I want to know you"!

Though she should have already put away the things that couldn’t see the light...

She released her lip, and Lureya blinked shyly.

"Go ahead..."

Shami, in his underwear, looked around the room.

Beside him, the nervous Lureya watched Shami’s actions intently.

It was as if she felt as if she’d left something unlocked after leaving, with the notion that there might still be incriminating things around!

"Hmm, seems like there’s a book here without a title?"

After a moment, Shami’s voice came hesitantly.

Seeing Shami’s gaze land on a stack of books on the desk, pulling out one from the bottom, Lureya felt something foreboding.

Oh no, that’s—

There are things on the desk that should never be seen!

Lureya pushed off with her toes, sprinting towards Shami with 100-meter speed, but she was too late; Shami had already opened the blank-fronted book and saw on the first page:

[Confidential Study Materials - Do Not Open]

Lureya skidded to a stop beside the silent Shami.

The only remaining sound in the room was the quiet turning of pages.

Shami closed the book, looking at Lureya.

"Lureya, this is a notebook, isn’t it?"

"It’s, it’s totally normal. Just like how guys tend to stash swimsuit model photobooks under their beds, sometimes a girl wants to learn about fields she hasn’t experienced."

The Elf Maiden, feigning composure, snatched the notebook from Shami’s hands.

"I can understand a girl’s desire for knowledge."

Shami nodded, considering the flat golden retriever had lived for so long, she couldn’t possibly be entirely clueless in that regard.

"But why is it hand-drawn, Lureya! Are you drawing the book yourself?"

The Elf Maiden felt guilty.

"This maiden is quite handy, you know. I thought if I could develop a useful skill early on, it might guarantee future job security!"

"A book illustrator, huh?"

"That could be quite popular..."

The Elf Maiden blushed as she retorted.

"Besides, the male lead’s face has always been blank, right? In the latest ones, the male lead’s face was drawn on. If I’m not mistaken, that’s my face, isn’t it Lureya?"

Shami interrogated the flat golden retriever.

"Stop being narcissistic, who would imagine you as the male lead!"

"Let me see it again."

"No way."

Without a sound, the Elf Maiden stashed everything into her Storage Space, never mentioning the matter again.

Seeing this, Shami could only put the issue aside for now.

Having an artist nearby who can produce books on their own is actually quite nice; that way, the demon library’s book section could be self-sufficient in the future.