Beloved of the Demon King ~ a Healing Magician Who Was Abandoned as a Decoy Begins Feeding at the Demon King’s Castle

Viola, abandoned as a decoy by her party the moment they encountered the Demon King, She offers a deal to the Demon King just before being killed. The deal is to become the Demon King’s shield when the hero appears, in exchange for being spared for now. With the Demon King accepting the deal, Viola’s life in the Demon King’s castle begins. Her first order of business is a dietary revolution because the castle’s meals are inedible! Initially cooking silently for her own living environment improvement, Viola unwittingly captures the appetites of the residents. Even the Demon King starts to take an interest in Viola. At that moment, the hero visits the Demon King’s castle. True to the deal, Viola sacrifices herself to save the Demon King but…!? “Viola. — Never, disappear from my sight without permission again.” The Demon King, who had become obsessed with Viola, resurrects her. Five years later, Viola awakens. Viola can only be bewildered by the Demon King who now dotes on her as if he’s a different person. Even if she tries to escape, his doting knows no bounds.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Beloved of the Demon King ~ a Healing Magician Who Was Abandoned as a Decoy Begins Feeding at the Demon King’s Castle Alright, let's dive into "Beloved of the Demon King"! With a title as long as that, I was definitely curious. It’s a completed story, which is always a plus in my book, and the tags – fantasy, romance, shoujo, yandere – definitely piqued my interest. ### First Impressions The premise is pretty straightforward: a healer, cast aside as a decoy, ends up finding refuge, and eventually, love, in the Demon King's castle. I'll admit, I'm a sucker for the "abandoned protagonist finds happiness" trope, so I went in with fairly high hopes. ### What Works Well The story is undeniably cute and relatively lighthearted, which is perfect if you're looking for something easy to read. The pacing felt pretty good to me; it didn't drag, but neither did it feel like it was sprinting to the finish line. The way the healer wins over the demons through her cooking is a fun twist, and I enjoyed seeing her build relationships and trust within the demon realm. The Demon King's character development is also a highlight. His initial tsundere attitude slowly melts away, revealing a yandere side that, thankfully, doesn't cross the line into being overly creepy. It's more about possessiveness and obsession, which can be a fun dynamic when done right. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, heads up, there's a potential spoiler ahead! The late-story twists regarding the reasons behind the invasion and the revelations about the hero add some unexpected depth to the plot. It's not just a simple "good versus evil" scenario, which I appreciated. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Beloved of the Demon King" is a decent read if you're in the mood for a light, fluffy romance with a fantasy setting. It's not going to blow your mind with groundbreaking plot twists or complex character development, but it provides a few hours of enjoyable entertainment. If you're looking for a quick and easy read that delivers on the cute romance and yandere aspects, this might just be the novel for you.