“teor, you’re really getting engaged.”
Why hadn’t I thought of that?
On my way back after greeting teor in the garden, I tilted my head, pondering the ga’s original storyline.
Was there ever a ntion of teor getting engaged or married in the original ga?
I dug through my mories, but nothing ca to mind.
It seed like such an unimportant detail that it was never included in the ga’s narrative.
So naturally, I hadn’t considered teor’s potential marriage, either.
“Hmm. Right. It would be strange if he didn’t get married. But still, teor getting married… why does that feel so out of place?”
The idea of teor committing to soone as their partner felt odd.
Probably because, in the original ga, he was wholly dedicated to purging the Demon Realm and had no ti for romance.
But, objectively speaking, this engagent was a joyous occasion. It lifted my mood a little.
Sienna seems like such a bright and cheerful person, too. That’s a relief. Of course, since Rearwin personally selected her, she’s bound to be a perfect match for teor.
Absolutely.
When news of their engagent spread throughout the empire, everyone would surely shower them with blessings.
Despite the world being overrun by Magi, I genuinely felt happy for teor, believing this would bring him even more joy.
“This is great. Just perfect.”
Grinning for no apparent reason, I changed into my nightgown and threw a cozy shawl over it.
I was just about to head to my bedroom when—
Ding!
[‘Dragon Slayer Sylvester’ asks if you’re genuinely happy about teor’s engagent.]
Of course, I am. What else would I be?
[‘From Maid to Saintess—Astina’ asks, “Then what about the ti you and teor held hands and embraced in the Demon Realm?”]
...?
What in the world was she bringing that up for?
Scratching under my nose in exasperation, I muttered to myself.
“That was just to keep from freezing to death, okay? Nothing more, nothing less.”
[‘From Maid to Saintess—Astina’ is disappointed.]
[‘Dragon Slayer Sylvester’ is disappointed.]
[‘Dragon Slayer Sylvester’ is disappointed.]
[‘Dragon Slayer Sylvester’ is disappointed.]
“...”
I was the one disappointed here.
teor and I were legal siblings.
What exactly were they expecting?
Besides, teor was about to be engaged to one of the empire’s most admired noblewon.
“Wake up, people. Go read a romance novel instead.”
Shaking my head, I left the dressing room.
The system window kept flashing “disappointed” over and over, but I ignored it as I stepped into my bedroom.
And nearly scread.
I didn’t, though.
Instead, I froze, my breath caught in my throat.
When you’re truly startled, it seems you can’t even make a sound.
The curtains fluttered, and soone sat perched on the windowsill.
A man with an unnervingly perfect face.
But he was the last person I wanted to see.
Barely catching my breath, I hissed in a low voice.
“How did you get in here? And how do you even know where my room is—!”
“How could I call myself a demon if I didn’t?”
“Do you even know who lives here? I’ll call teor, the Cardinal, and the Bishop right this—”
“Go ahead. But if they find out why I’m here, they’ll learn your true identity, too.”
“...”
My lips clamped shut.
Of course, he knew.
I’d suspected as much. That’s why, even when he infiltrated the Holy Palace, I hadn’t told anyone.
Revealing his presence would’ve been the sa as announcing that I was the Demon King’s daughter.
Not to ntion, his resemblance to teor made it dangerous to draw attention to him.
I glared at the Duke of Dinsions with undisguised displeasure.
After a mont, I shifted tactics, forcing a more composed expression.
“How’s my dad doing? His birthday was just the other day….”
At this, Prima’s eyes crinkled in amusent as he stepped off the windowsill.
He strolled toward , and as the distance between us closed, I had to tilt my head back to et his gaze.
He was a full head taller than teor, making feel like I was facing an older version of him. It was unnerving.
When he stopped a reasonable distance away—close enough but not too near—I felt relieved.
Had he co any closer, I would’ve shoved him back with a blade.
“The Demon King is busy exchanging blows with all kinds of challengers. Recently, he’s been enduring so rather creative torture. You should’ve seen it.”
“Torture? What kind of torture?”
Was it physical pain?
That body may belong to the Demon King, but it’s still my dad’s body!
My chest tightened at the thought of him being hurt.
“If you’re curious, why not visit the Demon Realm and see for yourself? It’s quite the spectacle.”
“What kind of torture? Is my dad hurt?”
“Worried about your father, are you?”
His tone turned softer, almost mocking, as he took another step closer.
I shot him the fiercest glare I could muster.
He might’ve been hunting for a mont of weakness, but I wasn’t about to give him one.
Though my heart was on edge, I outwardly maintained my calm.
“No. I’m not worried. I’m sure my dad’s found a way to make it work. Even if it’s the Demon King’s body, he’d only find ways to hurt the Demon King. My dad’s a genius, after all.”
Prima chuckled darkly.
“What a touching father-daughter bond.”
Now standing uncomfortably close, Prima’s presence was suffocating.
It wasn’t just his proximity—it was his uncanny resemblance to teor that unsettled .
“A bond worth protecting. If you want, I could help you save Lloyd Delight.”
“...What?”
The absurdity of his statent hit like a slap.
Was he joking?
“You co here to kill , then offer to help save my father? Do you think I’m an idiot?”
“Sotis, being foolish is better.”
His gaze sharpened, his words laced with aning.
What kind of trick was this?
If Prima wanted to kill , he had the power to do it instantly. There was no need for deception.
So why was he offering this?
Was this so elaborate ploy of the Demon King’s?
Maybe it was ant to amuse him—playing gas with and my father.
The thought made laugh bitterly.
“Alright, let’s say, just for argunt’s sake, that I accept your help. What exactly would you do?”
I took a step forward.
Just one step, but even that felt too close given who I was dealing with.
Prima tilted his head slightly, his teor-like face more visible up close.
“Start by trusting .”
“That’s a tall order.”
I smirked, my voice dripping with sarcasm.
A holy knight trusting a demon? Even demons would laugh at that.
“Would you trust if the roles were reversed?”
Bang!
Before he could reply, I aid and fired my enchanted gun, Eun-chongi, straight at his side.
It was the quickest, most silent attack I could manage—one I thought no one could predict.
But before I even pulled the trigger, Prima had already stepped back.
It was just like a week ago.
He moved as though he knew my attack was coming.
He dodged? He actually dodged that?
Frustration boiled within .
“Damn demon bastard!”
“Thanks for the welco fireworks, Crescent.”
Despite my murderous glare, Prima smiled with irritating ease.
“Next ti we et, I hope you’ll be ready to trust .”
“Hey!”
And just like that, the demon vanished before I could get another word in.
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