[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-incubus-system":3,"chapter-the-incubus-system-the-incubus-system-chapter-799":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Incubus System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1380220,1827,"Chapter 799: Proper Meal","the-incubus-system-chapter-799",799,"\u003Cp>The Incubus System\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Incubus System Chapter 789. Proper Meal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo, I'm back!\" I hollered as I sauntered into the living room, a bag of goodies in one hand. My pets – Red, Buni, Shadow, and Rave – snapped to attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a little adventure with Elenna, which involved opening portals and introducing her to the quirks of the dark dimension, I was finally back home. I'd shifted back into my human form. Elenna had been a bundle of excitement throughout, and we'd made plans for a future stroll through the demon realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of something delicious wafted through the air, leading me to the kitchen where Celia stood, apron-clad and looking just a touch annoyed. She had that whole mom vibe going on, complete with the disapproving raised eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey there, chef extraordinaire,\" I greeted her, my lips quirking into a teasing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia let out an exasperated sigh, her hands on her hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't 'chef extraordinaire' me, mister. You're lucky I didn't eat everything myself,\" she retorted. \"What took you so long?\" Celia quipped. She had that look – the kind of look a mom would give her kid coming home way past curfew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a chuckle, dropping onto the couch with a dramatic sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I got caught up in a few things,\" I admitted, reaching into the bag. \"And, you know, the store was kinda far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia rolled her eyes. \"Excuses, excuses,\" she retorted, playfully wagging her finger at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked and pulled out the snacks – drinks, cookies, and some caramel puddings. \"But hey, I come bearing peace offerings,\" I declared, waving the goodies triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red was already by my side, wagging his tail in excitement. Foxy had no qualms about showing her eagerness. Buni perked up in interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow lazily stretched on his chosen perch. And Rave observed from his usual vantage point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia gave a feigned huff, but the hint of a smile tugged at her lips. \"Fine, fine. You're off the hook this time,\" she conceded, crossing her arms in mock defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow in mock innocence. \"Thanks. You're the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia's eyes softened. \"You're lucky you're cute, otherwise you'd be in trouble,\" she remarked, reaching out to take the bag from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled softly, well aware that I was on the receiving end of the classic sibling skepticism. \"Don't worry, I won't make it a habit,\" I assured her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dinnertime, folks!\" Tiffany chimed in, her voice cheerful. With practiced grace, she dished out the steaming spaghetti onto plates, the tantalizing aroma filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I approached my plate, my culinary preferences kicked in. \"Hey, Tiff, can you hook me up with some extra sauce?\" I requested, flashing her a charming grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia didn't miss a beat. \"Nuh-uh. The sauce-to-pasta ratio has to be on point,\" she asserted, her tone firm but playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I arched an eyebrow, feigning innocence. \"Oh, come on. A little extra sauce won't hurt anyone. It's all about that flavor explosion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia rolled her eyes with a smirk. \"Sure, and next you'll tell me you want a side of sauce to dip your sauce in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled, enjoying the back-and-forth. \"Now that you mention it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiffany, meanwhile, was busy assembling her own plate, a knowing smile playing on her lips. It was evident that this family dinner was a cherished moment for her, a sense of normalcy that she had missed. ṝἈƝÖＢЕ𝒮\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, plates are ready,\" Tiffany announced, her voice brimming with a happiness that was infectious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set down the plates, her movements efficient yet filled with a newfound lightness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took my plate and glanced at Celia, mischief dancing in my eyes. \"Just a tad more sauce, please? For the culture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia sighed in mock exasperation, but there was affection there. \"Oh, fine. But only because it's you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinning like a Cheshire cat, I took the sauce and poured it generously over my pasta, much to Celia's chagrin. \"See, balance restored,\" I declared triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia let out an indignant huff and reached for my spoon, determined to rectify my \"culinary crime.\" But I was too quick, lifting my plate out of her reach with a mischievous grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In classic sibling fashion, I even threw in a playful tongue-sticking gesture just to push her buttons a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snail,\" I laughed, thoroughly enjoying her reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, snails are pretty cool creatures,\" she retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Annoying creatures, you mean,\" I shot back, my tone laced with a mock teasing tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid our lighthearted bickering, Tiffany's laughter bubbled forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you two,\" Tiffany interjected, her tone laced with amusement. \"Enough sauce wars for one night. Let's eat before it gets cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grins were exchanged between us, and we both directed our attention toward Tiffany, who was clearly the star of our spontaneous family dinner. \"Sounds like a plan. Food's calling our names,\" I chimed in with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiffany led the way to the dining table, and we settled into our seats. The scent of the food filled the air, making my stomach growl in eager agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further ado, we dug in. Forks clinked against plates. The taste of the food was as comforting as it was delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celia's fork moved. \"Tiff, you've really outdone yourself,\" she complimented between mouthfuls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiffany beamed at the praise, her eyes sparkling with happiness. \" I rarely cook for other people. I'm glad you like it. It's been a while since I've had a proper meal together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't agree more. Each bite felt like a step back in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: In case you want to send a gift for this novel, please send here.\u003C\u002Fp>",940,"2026-06-05T22:19:22.029Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc0351169b98651f59d08272f9c9709ff79e85110f62ca7bd97ecce4dbc63099","the-incubus-system-chapter-800","the-incubus-system-chapter-798",873,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-incubus-system-cover.jpg"]