Chapter 64

EP.64 Tormented Sehwa #4

Inside the laboratory, several men lay dead.

Not just dead, but with their eyes bulging out, their skin turned black, or their arms grotesquely swollen.

Leona sensed the aura of demons from the corpses and shivered.

She turned her head to look at me and asked,

“What is this… What happened… Why… are people… like this…”

Maintaining a stern expression, I removed the communicator from Leona’s head and turned it off.

“This is the work of the humans you wanted to protect. Follow me.”

I grabbed Leona’s arm and opened the door to another laboratory.

It was even worse there.

A corpse with only its face remaining, its body melted away, and even a corpse that seemed to have a horse’s head stitched onto it, as if they were trying to create a small Amducias.

Leona, in shock, denied the reality.

“…No… This can’t be… This is wrong…!”

I picked up a document from the laboratory and held it in front of Leona’s eyes.

Then, I pointed to the eagle-shaped emblem at the bottom.

“You’re right, it’s wrong. Do you know what this is? It’s the national emblem of the Syrian government. It means the government is nurturing terrorists.”

“Lies… Stop lying…”

It is a lie. I don’t even know what this document is.

But you believe my words without question, don’t you?

“It’s not a lie. I couldn’t believe it either when I came here. When I was captured, I saw a person under military protection talking to the researchers here. That person was from the Syrian side of the World Union. I’m sure of it.”

“…..”

Leona, biting her lip, slumped to her knees.

Currently, Leona is in a state where her sense of justice to protect humans is alive.

If she learns that the humans she thought were not criminals have committed such atrocities, the rate of her corruption will accelerate rapidly.

And my prediction was correct.

Sssss…!

A dark aura began to rise from Leona’s body.

Unlike what I had seen before, the malice emanating from Leona now was so thick that even ordinary people could see it.

“Haah… Haaaah…”

She began to breathe heavily, crossing her arms to hug herself.

Is your chest tight? Can’t even think straight because of the malice surging through your body.

Taking advantage of this, I amplified my voice.

So that my words would clearly enter Leona’s mind.

“Humans are like this. They’re not even worth associating with.”

“Ugh…! Haaaa…!”

Leona twisted her body as if to deny it.

It’s satisfying to see her kneeling on the lukewarm floor, writhing in torment.

“Demons who act on instinct are better.”

“No… Nooo…!”

“No? What did the humans say about you, who saved humanity without expecting any reward? They said you made a deal with some country. That’s why they deliberately didn’t come.”

“Tha… That’s…!”

“Under the guise of anonymity, they slandered and mocked you, pretending to be good while wearing a mask of hypocrisy, but behind the scenes, they were doing this.”

“Ahhhh!”

Leona grabbed her head and shook it violently.

Don’t try to deny it. Submit.

“Is there any need to protect such people? Wouldn’t it be better for world peace if they didn’t exist?”

“…..”

“Everything you’ve done so far has been useless.”

Whoosh!

The malice surrounding Leona’s body grew even thicker.

What was creeping up is now surging.

Even though she says it’s wrong, it’s proof that she agrees with my words and is starting to hate humans.

“Dr. Cash is the same. She wanted to use you. Even though your body and mind were exhausted from fighting demons, she told you to deal with criminals too. Yoo Seunghyun is the same. He says he loves you, but he’s a fool who masturbates while watching Twinkle. He’s trash who uses Leona’s name for his own satisfaction. There’s no one in the world who truly cares for you.”

“Ughhh… It hurts…! It’s so… sad…!”

“Demon King Tairat must have realized the true nature of these vicious humans. That’s why he sends demons to Earth. Maybe he doesn’t want to fight you. No, I’m sure he doesn’t.”

Leona raised her head.

An expression of disbelief. She asked with difficulty,

“Rea… Really…?”

“Yes. He might even stand on your side and want to kill these selfish, ugly, and utterly useless humans? Like this.”

I picked up a gun and aimed it at the head of a fainted researcher.

And then…

Bang!

I pulled the trigger and pierced his head.

Originally, Leona should have stopped me, but she just watched my actions in agony.

No, even in her pain, she faintly showed a look of satisfaction.

It seemed she felt a sense of relief when the human who committed such atrocities died.

“You said you felt good when Astaroth knelt last time, right?”

“Ye… Yes… It felt… good…”

“That’s because the demons’ goals and your goals are the same.”

“Goals… My goals… The demons’…”

Leona is gradually losing her reason.

Whoosh!

The malice envelops the entire corridor.

The dark aura that filled this underground facility once again enters Sehwa’s body.

Sssss…

Then, Leona’s appearance began to change.

Her bright sky-blue hair started to turn lavender from the tips, eventually covering her entire hair.

Like before, her irises turned purple, and her pupils elongated vertically while narrowing horizontally.

That wasn’t all.

Her eyes slightly lifted, becoming sharper.

Her nails, though not as long as Marcella’s, sharpened and pierced through her gloves.

Her skin became even paler, and the demon realm on her lower abdomen glowed red.

“Haaaaaah…!”

Leona, tilting her head back, let out a scream that was either pain or pleasure.

Her gaze was fixed on me.

A desperate look, as if asking for salvation.

I walked to Leona’s side, crouched down, and met her eyes.

“Do you know who the only person who truly loves and cares for you is, among those humans who tried to deceive you?”

“…You… You… Jihyuk… Song Jihyuk…”

“That’s right. It’s Song Jihyuk, who’s right in front of you.”

Leona’s face became hazy.

It was proof that despite her inner conflict, she still felt genuine love for me.

Let’s amplify her loyalty even more here.

“Ma… My… Jihyuk… only… cares for… me…”

“All humans except me are trash who want to use you. Trash that can’t even be recycled.”

“Ughhh…! Ughhh…!”

Leona began to sob.

I need to push further. I need to make her unable to make rational judgments.

“I’m the only one who tells you the truth. If you just follow my words, you won’t suffer like this. Don’t fall for the temptations of other humans, only believe in me. You have to.”

“Jihyuk… Your words… I must believe…”

“Don’t you want to be happy? Don’t you want to escape the pain you’re feeling now?”

Leona frantically nodded.

I smiled kindly at her and continued.

“Devote your body, mind, and soul to me. Be completely loyal to me. Then you’ll find peace.”

“…Ughhh…! I must… devote everything… Then… I’ll find peace…”

“I love you.”

“Haaaah…♡”

Leona let out a seductive moan.

The dark aura was instantly absorbed into her body.

Then, Leona’s body trembled like an aspen leaf.

Just then, a portal opened behind me, and Marcella appeared.

She was barely covering her vital areas, swaying her tail seductively, looking like a succubus that anyone would find enchanting.

Behind her, several demons emerged and formed a circle.

Marcella, at the forefront, smiled as she looked at Leona, who was staring blankly at her.

Then, she turned to me, knelt on one knee, and bowed her head.

“Eternal loyalty to Demon King Tairat…”

Then, all the demons followed suit, bowing their heads.

Leona was puzzled.

“Tai… rat…? Jihyuk is…?”

Before Leona could grasp the situation, Marcella turned to her and performed the same gesture she had done to me.

“Eternal loyalty to Queen Leona.”

The demons also showed their obedience to Leona, just as they had done before.

“Ah… Ahhh…! Ahhhh…!”

Leona, covering her face, was confused.

She felt both joy and anger at the demons’ loyalty, and was also bewildered.

After alternating her gaze between Marcella and the demons, she finally looked at me, the person she trusted the most.

A face seeking answers. I smiled softly.

“You’re dreaming right now. A sweet dream you want to bring into reality.”

“…Dream… Sweet…”

“Song Jihyuk is your master, Demon King Tairat. He descended to save you from humans.”

“Jihyuk… Tairat… My master… Saved me…”

“Whenever your heart aches, think of me and obey me. What I want is what you want. Then you can escape the pain.”

“Huaaa… Yes…”

Leona’s eyes were completely unfocused.

I gestured to Marcella to send her and the demons back to the base.

I approached Leona and helped her up.

Supporting the staggering Leona, I moved her arm, which she was clutching tightly.

Then, I gently slit the throat of another unconscious researcher.

Sssss…

The blade smoothly cut through the flesh.

Leona flinched and pulled her arm back, but remembering I said it was a dream, she soon entrusted her body to my movements.

I tightened my grip on Leona’s hand and completely severed the researcher’s neck.

Sssss…!

The researcher’s head, cleanly cut to the bone, separated from the body.

Leona shuddered.

She must have felt guilt for killing a human, but she also clearly felt pleasure.

Seeing her body relax and her lower part slightly wet, the answer was clear.

I turned Leona’s body towards me and smiled.

“How do you feel?”

With her body limp, she replied.

“I hate it… I feel bad…”

“Be honest.”

Clang!

Leona dropped the sword and began to touch her face, neck, and chest with both hands.

Her touch was sticky.

As if she was caressing herself.

The way her suit’s chest area pressed down looked incredibly sensual.

“…Good… It feels good…♡”

“Feels good? Who told you about this good feeling?”

“Jihyuk… Tairat… My master… Haaah…♡ This… My master… told me…”

“That’s right. Remember this feeling. Understood?”

“Yes…♡”

“Good girl. Now, undo the transformation. And take a nap. You’ll feel refreshed when you wake up.”

Reassured, Leona immediately undid her transformation and returned to Sehwa.

Her eyes slowly closed, and she collapsed into my arms.

Listening to her steady breathing, she had fallen into a deep sleep.

Carefully laying Sehwa down, I flicked my finger.

Whoosh!

A portal opened, and Marcella emerged again.

“Congratulations, Demon King. Finally, Leona…”

“It’s too early to celebrate. Aiter hasn’t been fully corrupted yet.”

“Yes. Are you going back now?”

“Yes. I need to take the wandering doctor back. Eliminate everyone here without a trace. And clear a room at the Antarctic base. Sehwa and I will visit soon.”

“Understood.”

Carrying Sehwa, I slowly left the underground facility.

For now, I’ve only imprinted my existence in the gaps of Leona’s fragmented mind.

When she wakes up, she’ll think it was just a dream.

Once I complete the final process of assembly… Leona will be mine forever.

Feeling the warm sunlight on my body, I raised the corner of my mouth.

‘Have a good dream, Sehwa.’

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