Simona’s mind went blank for a moment.
She stared at Gabriella, who was reading, with an incredulous look.
Clearly, the other party hadn’t realized what she had just said… Preparing for pregnancy?
What was that?!
Many pink scenes suddenly flashed through Simona’s mind, and for a moment, even she felt a bit flushed.
“Gabriella, have you gone mad?! You’re preparing for pregnancy with the Demon King?”
Had Gabriella given up all hope and prepared herself to become the Demon King’s breeding machine?
At that moment, Gabriella seemed to realize that what she had said was a bit strange, and she started stammering.
Because she really was thinking about having children, there was no way to lie about that.
For example, how to condition her body, how to keep it in a healthy state, and how to maintain her mental health.
These were all responsibilities of a wife, but no matter how experienced Simona was, she had never been a wife, so she wouldn’t understand this kind of thinking.
In any case, having children for the Demon King Isabella was not at all what Simona imagined!
Gabriella still wanted to explain as much as possible.
She must have misunderstood.
Suddenly, a girl emerged from between the two rows of bookshelves nearby, holding a mop.
She nodded slightly to Simona, then lifted her skirt and gave a cute curtsy.
Finally, she tilted her head and looked at her.
“Your Majesty the Holy Queen, my master Gabriella is also protecting the world in her own way. No need to worry.”
“Wh…?”
Simona was stunned.
Loli’s voice was very serious, and her demeanor was different from before, as if she had perfectly integrated into the residential palace as a true little maid.
After changing into the maid outfit, she no longer had the heroic aura from when she led the priest group. Standing beside Gabriella, clinging to her arm, both of their eyes revealed a gentle look… the gentleness of being tamed.
“That’s right.”
Gabriella felt that what the Saintess said was correct. At least, this was how she should explain it for now.
“No need to worry, Your Majesty the Holy Queen.”
Loli continued to add.
Her characteristically slightly stiff voice gave Simona a very serious impression, and it was indeed so.
“As long as I’m here, the Demon King won’t do anything to her.”
“Won’t do anything?”
Simona immediately stepped forward and tugged at Gabriella’s sleeve.
“Gabriella, do you really believe the Demon King’s words? She said she would love you forever, right?”
“Wu.”
Gabriella’s tail just trembled, and she let out an ambiguous sound.
It wasn’t hesitation about the Demon King’s love, but rather not knowing how to answer Simona.
I say, Miss Simona, isn’t there a possibility that I’m the one conquering Miss Demon King?!
Although it looks like the one about to fall is me, the one who’s become cute and only obeys orders is the Demon King!
The words she wanted to explain were preempted by the Saintess Loli.
“Your Majesty the Holy Queen, if we can let Gabriella bear the Demon King’s offspring—in other words, gain the evil god’s trust—then if this plan works, the evil god will no longer be a match for the goddess.”
After she finished speaking, Gabriella looked at the Saintess with an approving gaze.
That’s right, that’s what I meant! Sure enough, it’s much more convenient when someone else says the embarrassing words for me.
Although it sounds a bit like stubborn denial?
Don’t worry about those little details~
But Simona still had a face full of disbelief.
“Gabriella… the Demon King is just using you, making you cultivate more powerful offspring for her.”
“Isabella isn’t that kind of person.”
Gabriella finally spoke, responding with a gentle smile.
“I understand her. Over these years, I’ve come to know her like the back of my hand. Don’t worry, Miss Simona~”
Okay…
For a moment, Simona didn’t know how to refute.
The other party might have already fallen deep into the Demon King’s trap, but at least Gabriella still retained her previous sense of justice.
She just nodded and sat down beside Gabriella.
“I… I’ve already stalled Liya.”
“Mm, um.” Gabriella thought about her earlier decision when she was a bit angry.
She decided to help Liya out.
After all, she was one of the people who understood Liya the best.
Although she was a bit scheming, her heart was still very kind.
And long ago, she had come to know this residential palace—even almost all the demons in the entire Demon King’s Castle.
Deceiving Simona was indeed her fault.
But it might not be a bad thing~
Wanting to satisfy both Miss Liya and Miss Simona at the same time—this was the best choice, right?
However, seeing Simona blushing as if lost in fanciful thoughts, Gabriella knew that the poor Holy Queen might have really been devoured completely.
“Miss Simona, Loli, you’ve both worked hard. For the next few days—perhaps for quite a long time—my work will probably be handed over to you to complete.”
As Gabriella spoke, she began rubbing the Saintess’s head.
This little dummy performed so well just now; as expected of my weapon.
“Goo~”
“I’ll help you, Gabriella.” Simona sighed.
She knew the path to protecting humanity was long and arduous, with too many entanglements of grudges and affections in this small residential palace.
She sized up the little maid Saintess, who had now been renamed “Loli.”
Honestly, seeing how they got along, Simona felt that humanity still had hope.
Loli rarely smiled.
Ever since she was awakened as a fairy by her, she had a blank expression, occasionally breaking down, but she absolutely wouldn’t smile.
But once she was by Gabriella’s side, she looked like a little sun.
…She must trust Gabriella a lot, but unlike me, she’s very calm and gentle, and not in a hurry.
Simona thought as much.
“Idiot Loli.”
As Gabriella looked at Loli, she was determined to find a way to reforge this poor fairy miss.
Although she had already thought of a method, she was still hesitating.
“Master Gabriella, hehe~”
As Loli said this, she began rubbing against Gabriella’s hand, as if she had some attachment to her fingers.
Simona also picked up a cup of tea, planning to chat with Gabriella about some past events.
But she suddenly remembered something important.
“By the way, Miss Gabriella, have you seen the Oracle Emissary?”
“Wu?”
At that moment, the Saintess and Gabriella both turned to look at Miss Simona sitting beside them.
“Earlier, I sensed her magic power, but it disappeared. Have you already started taking action?”
“Miss Philina is now locked in the basement.”
The Saintess said seriously, her expression showing no awareness that anything was wrong.
Simona was stunned, taking a full five seconds to realize what had happened.
The Oracle Emissary had been captured by the Demon King?
Could it be that she had also fallen into the Demon King’s trap, or had the Demon King known about all this long ago and prepared in advance?
This was bad.