Gabriella suddenly realized that her supposedly flawless plan had a tiny, fatal flaw.
The Demon King’s [Gift] was apparently not limited to just kissing!
After everything was over…
Or rather, after she had been held in the Demon King’s arms and made to do things that might very well create new life…
Gabriella suddenly felt that aching, ravenous hunger hidden deep inside her body vanish completely.
In its place was a sensation of soaking in a hot spring: her entire body felt warm, relaxed, as comfortable as if she had just received a full-body massage.
It was the same lingering aftertaste as drinking clear spring water after walking three days and three nights through the desert.
This was unmistakably the feeling of having accepted the [Gift]!
But she hadn’t kissed the Demon King at all!
She had only… sat on top of her.
She still bore the marks left by Isabella’s index and middle fingers.
Her lower abdomen and chest remembered the sensation of that voluptuous body pressing against her.
The feeling of those slender fingers wandering over her waist was still vivid.
She had covered her mouth while moaning delicately, trying so hard not to make a sound… Up until that point, everything had still been fine!
The more she thought about it, the redder Gabriella’s face became.
And yes, in the very end…
The Demon King’s peach-heart-tipped tail had taken the place of those middle and ring fingers.
That was the exact moment her body had accepted the [Gift]!
Only then did Gabriella realize the one who had deceived her was none other than herself.
She had simply assumed from the beginning that the [Gift] could only be received through kissing, and that other acts were safe.
But what if… there were other ways to receive the [Gift]?
Gabriella still believed she had quite a lot of backbone.
As the saying goes, fear stems from the unknown.
Now she basically understood: being penetrated by Isabella’s tail, just like kissing, was an absolute no-go for receiving the [Gift].
At least this time she had gained experience and eliminated one more possibility!
It couldn’t be that one or two times would turn her into a full demon, right~
The more she thought this way, the more confident Gabriella became.
But very quickly, she discovered the second difficulty she absolutely had to face.
In the silent corridor outside the Demon King’s room stood a maid who looked seventy percent like herself.
It was Elsa.
And right now, she was staring at her older sister with an extremely complicated expression.
“B-Big Sis… sama…?”
Despair was written all over Elsa’s eyes, yet her mouth forced itself into a smile, resulting in a gentle but painfully strained grin.
Gabriella also felt a little despair… because she had really made a lot of noises!
She never imagined Isabella would be that passionate, that she would do something like this even while discussing such serious matters. Demon King-sama must be under a lot of pressure~
Gabriella didn’t regret her actions in the slightest; she had to take responsibility for what she did.
But what about Elsa?!
“You… heard everything?”
Gabriella asked cautiously.
“N-No… really, I didn’t hear anything.”
Elsa’s gaze flickered away, she lowered her head and stammered, a complete change from the girl she had been just tens of minutes ago!
She totally heard everything, didn’t she?! She’s just staying quiet for the sake of her big sister’s dignity, right?!
Gabriella let out a sigh.
Knowing her little sister had heard it all, her brain forcibly replayed those scenes of being embraced by Isabella, making her face flush even redder.
The more she reacted like this, the deeper the despair in Elsa’s eyes became.
“Sis, what are you holding?”
Elsa looked at the neatly folded maid uniform in Gabriella’s arms.
Actually, this wasn’t just any ordinary outfit.
Her previous clothes had gotten dirty (even the stockings), so Gabriella had no choice but to change into the spare maid uniform kept in the office.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to face Elsa at all; she wouldn’t even have dared to leave the room.
But before Gabriella could answer, Elsa’s expression dimmed as though she had understood something.
That soiled maid uniform… wasn’t it proof of her sister’s fall?
Gabriella took a deep breath, looked at Elsa seriously, and placed both hands on her shoulders.
She knew that if things continued like this, Elsa would break.
This little sister cared for her so much.
“Listen to my explanation, Elsa. Actually, I know everything. I’m only pretending in front of the Demon King.”
“Sis… really?”
Tears welled up in Elsa’s eyes.
She seemed to have been waiting far too long for those words; it almost felt too late.
The initial surprise and hope she once had were long gone, as if she had already accepted that certain things were set in stone.
“I let you in here precisely for the sake of humanity.”
Gabriella quickly came up with an explanation.
“The demon army led by Lady Isabella is extremely powerful. If the humans attacked rashly, the losses would be catastrophic. By acting like this, I can ensure your safety.”
“Then… what about you, Sis? What if you really turn into a demon…”
Elsa’s eyes brimmed with tears; she couldn’t finish the sentence.
“Your big sis is fine.”
Gabriella confidently pointed at her own chest.
“Don’t forget, I’m the Silver-White Sword Empress. Since it’s you, you should know exactly how strong I am~ A trifling demonic corruption curse? I’ve already thought of a way to deal with it.”
Only after hearing this did a glimmer of light finally return to Elsa’s previously hopeless eyes.
Gabriella wasn’t being entirely honest.
She did indeed know how to remove the curse; she just knew of an item that could cleanse all curses on her body, not one that targeted only the [Demonic Corruption] curse.
Afterward, Gabriella continued showing her little sister around the layout of the inner palace.
She didn’t bring up anything more about the humans, planning instead to pick a good day and ask clearly.
Why were the humans marching on the Demon Domain?
Why weren’t they afraid of the terrifying Isabella?
Just what was driving them?
Lady Isabella was her puppet, yet the Holy Knights really didn’t know their place!
…
The sunset painted the sky of the Demon Domain in vibrant colors, gorgeous light shimmering along the distant horizon.
Elsa sat quietly on the pure white bed in the maids’ dormitory, her long, stocking-clad legs curled up together, hands resting on her knees like a refined young lady.
She was waiting for someone… or rather, for a certain demon.
The roughly 100-square-meter room was equipped with everything a luxury hotel would offer.
Every maid could enjoy such a complete dormitory and spend the night in perfect comfort.
The door to Elsa’s room was knocked on when the clock pointed to “8.”
Opening the door, she found Liya, the head maid.
The two greeted each other with curtsies, lifting their skirts slightly, then sat side by side on the edge of the bed.
“Was work very tiring?”
“Not at all. With Sis and Lady Liya’s help, I feel like I’ll master everything in just a few days.”
Elsa answered confidently, but soon hesitated and lowered her head.
“Lady Liya, you were right. My sister hasn’t lost her memories.”
“Mhm.”
“But I’m worried that my sister’s feelings for the Demon King… are fake.”
Worry surfaced on Elsa’s face. She was afraid Liya would notice that her determination came from wanting to save her sister, so she probed carefully about the true nature of Gabriella’s relationship with the Demon King.
Is Big Sister Gabriella really just acting?
“Miss Elsa, dare to make a little bet with me?” Liya asked with a smile.
“What kind?”
“I’ll bet that your sister genuinely loves the Demon King.”
“Uh…”
“If I lose, I’ll grant you any single wish. You can think about it slowly. But if I win…”
Liya tilted her head, licked her cherry lips, and the tail behind her swayed excitedly.
That originally warm smile suddenly gained a few traces of unfathomable, bewitching charm.
“Then cute little Elsa… you’ll become a demon, just like your big sister~”