Viviana gazed at the setting sun.
She had been diligently caring for Tina’s mother, who was in poor health, and was now on her way back to the ducal territory.
With one of the Empire’s most renowned doctors by her mother’s side, she felt a bit more at ease.
‘…I miss Tina.’
Originally, she had planned to return directly to the ducal territory, but her feet naturally led her toward Lillian’s Mansion.
Lillian had requested that the task of exorcising the demon from Tina be left entirely to her.
After much deliberation, Viviana had agreed.
There was no one on the continent as knowledgeable about demons as Lillian.
Moreover, as the most powerful holy figure in this world, Lillian was the most suitable person for the job.
Thus, Viviana had entrusted Tina entirely to Lillian and compromised by focusing on her mother’s health…
“But it should be fine to visit occasionally.”
Yet, a part of her was uneasy.
Though Lillian was currently acting to heal Tina, who knew what might happen later?
Tina was no ordinary woman.
She was a monster born to ensnare human hearts. If one underestimated her, they might find themselves trapped in her grasp before they knew it.
Even Viviana, who had trained her mind and body for years and prided herself on her strength, had crumbled before her.
Before she knew it, she found herself thinking she would do anything for Tina.
A dangerous desire burned within her, one that would not hesitate to break the law to possess her.
There was something inexplicable about her.
Every time she met Tina’s large, clear blue eyes, a strange desire welled up to see tears in them.
Every time she saw Tina’s frail, thin body, a protective instinct arose to shield that small frame.
At the same time, a selfish desire stirred within her, wishing that Tina would only fawn over her.
Even if Lillian was a saint, if she continued to stay alone with Tina in the same space, who knew what might happen?
It would be best to check on them occasionally.
But the moment she stepped into Lillian’s Mansion, Viviana realized her unease was not unfounded.
“…What is this?”
Before her eyes was a scene so despairing she wished she could look away.
[Ah, ah… ah…]
Tina’s slender waist trembled slightly.
Her eyes shook uneasily, and her fingers repeatedly clenched and unclenched as if trying to grasp something.
And below her navel—
A clear, transparent liquid was spurting out, as if shaking her insides.
[Ah, ah… ah…]
Squelch— squelch—
[Ha, beautiful, Tina.]
[Ah, ah, Lillian… unnie… ah…]
[Come on, let’s finish the rest.]
[Ah, ah…]
Squelch— squelch—
The clear, transparent liquid spurted out like a stream, soaking Lillian and Tina’s legs.
Between them, the two women kissed as if they were the only two in the world.
Crunch—
“Ha…!”
Viviana clenched her fists so tightly her nails dug into her palms, drawing blood.
The sight of Tina’s pitiful moans.
Just seeing it made her throat burn and her tongue feel parched.
Tina was crying, just as she had when Viviana had imprisoned her, but now Tina seemed different from that moment.
Once, when Viviana had tried to break Tina’s mask, her eyes had been empty, like a doll devoid of emotion.
She had given herself to Viviana without any desire, without any attachment to life.
But now, Tina was willingly offering herself to Lillian.
And that clear difference felt like a bitter knife stabbing into her heart.
Unlike Viviana, Lillian was truly taming Tina.
Chu—, chu—.
The two women’s tongues tangled in each other’s desires.
Though Lillian was the one boldly entwining Tina’s tongue, there were moments when Tina responded, accepting Lillian’s rough desires.
“…Ha.”
Viviana’s chest burned with jealousy, but her mind remained cold and calm.
Maintaining composure in the face of excitement was both an instinct and a necessity for a noble.
Her eyes shone in the deep darkness, watching the crystal ball.
“…I can’t just stand by.”
Viviana whispered with eyes shrouded in darkness.
The original plan was to leave everything to Lillian until the demon within Tina was completely expelled.
And then, she would try to approach Tina again.
But if she left things as they were, irreversible events might occur.
A foreboding future crept into her mind.
Tina, freed from the demon’s control, smiling that pure smile and looking up at her.
Lillian watching from behind, slowly approaching with a strange smile.
Lillian’s hand gripping Tina’s lower waist.
Tina trembling, exhaling a shaky breath.
Her small lips parting slightly, whispering to her.
[I’m sorry, Viviana… I’m Lillian’s exclusive pet now, so I can’t… be close to you.]
[Ti, Tina…]
As despair gripped her, Tina left in Lillian’s embrace.
Crunch—
“No, that won’t do.”
She resolved that even if it killed her, she would not let that scene come to pass.
Though she wished for Tina’s happiness, she could never accept that.
She was not someone to be taken lightly.
“…It seems it will be difficult for things to improve between us, Lillian.”
With a calm voice, Viviana turned and left the room.
※
[We’ll talk later, Princess.]
A cold, sinking voice.
With those final words, Lillian left, leaving Viviana and me behind.
After she disappeared, Viviana and I walked through the mansion’s hallway, leaving the stifling space.
Bright sunlight poured through the window cracks.
Instead of dark, gloomy walls, the surroundings were decorated with intricate patterns and elaborate interiors.
Everything felt unfamiliar to me, but unfortunately, I had no time to dwell on it.
“…Do we really have to go like this, Viviana?”
Currently, I was being carried in Viviana’s arms like a princess as we moved through the hallway.
After Lillian left, Viviana had picked me up without a word and had been carrying me like this ever since.
“Yes, I don’t know what you might do.”
Was she wary of me?
I lay quietly in Viviana’s arms, only fidgeting with my fingers.
‘…This is awkward.’
Why was it?
At this moment, alone with Viviana, I felt inexplicably uncomfortable and awkward.
In the past, I would have coaxed Viviana to my side. I would have used all sorts of charms to win her favor.
But for some reason, Viviana’s eyes now held a determination different from before.
No matter what charms I used, that gaze would not waver.
Perhaps that’s why I had no idea how to act in front of Viviana.
[May you live the rest of your life withering in guilt.]
Those were the last words I had left for Viviana.
At the time, I had been prepared to die, certain I would never see her again.
But now, having met her again, those words kept echoing in my mind.
“Tina, do you remember the oath I made before?”
Breaking the awkward silence, Viviana spoke first.
“…You swore on your family’s name that you would act for my sake.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“The name of the Merdelia Ducal Family isn’t worth much, is it? In the end, that oath was a lie.”
“…No. From then until now, I have always thought only of your happiness.”
“…What?”
Viviana looked down at me with serious, amethyst-like eyes. I blinked in confusion under that gaze.
“It may be hard to believe… but I will help you live happily. So, just endure a little longer.”
“Viviana, my happiness isn’t here.”
I looked up at her firmly.
Viviana silently gazed at me for a moment, then smiled sadly and carefully set me down on the ground.
“We’re here. Let’s go in for a bath.”
In front of the bathroom.
A door made of pure white marble, unmistakably the entrance to a bathroom, stood before us.
“…”
Suppressing an inexplicable frustration, I slowly set my feet on the ground.
As I began to walk toward the bathroom door—
A jolt.
An uncomfortable signal from my lower abdomen caused my waist to tremble slightly.
“Ah…”
Once the small signal started, it came in waves without end.
I instinctively leaned forward slightly.
My whole body stiffened with tension, and my legs trembled thinly.
As I struggled to suppress the increasing pressure, Viviana placed a concerned hand on my shoulder.
“Are you okay, Tina?”
The moment Viviana’s voice reached me, Lillian’s words flashed through my mind.
「Tina will need to urinate more frequently than ordinary people. About five times as much.」
‘Ha, why now…’
Being with Viviana was already awkward, and now this had to happen.
“Tina?”
I swallowed dryly and bit my lip, trying to maintain a blank expression.
But I couldn’t hide the subtle trembling of my breath.
Could I last until the bath was over?
No, that was impossible.
Finally deciding it was hopeless, I timidly grabbed Viviana’s sleeve.
“Vi, Viviana…”
“Yes, Tina, tell me.”
“Um, you know…”
“…Are you hurt? You don’t look so good.”
Avoiding Viviana’s worried gaze as she touched my forehead, I mumbled softly.
“Can, can I go to the bathroom…?”
At my coquettish voice.
Viviana’s purple eyes twitched.