The gorgeous chandelier cast soft, resplendent light that danced across the maid’s silver-white long hair.
On that satin-like hair, the dark-gold embroidery of the maid headdress proudly proclaimed their status; those spirited, captivating eyes stared straight ahead, as if she were a haughty young lady standing tall and graceful; the milk-white corset was bound with a black silk ribbon tied into a lovely butterfly knot that hung down the back of the maid dress, swaying gently together with the silver hair; the lotus flowers embroidered on the white stockings symbolized purity and innocence, perfectly outlining the girl’s flawless legs.
Gabriella supported her little sister’s arm, slightly lowering her own body to help her complete a perfect maid curtsey.
“Elsa, just like I told you: gently squat, keep the upper body steady… yes, exactly like that.”
Once it was done, Elsa straightened up, a blush rising on her cheeks.
She clasped her hands tightly, thinking about just how adorably cute she must have looked just now.
She let out a small sigh and wearily wiped her forehead; this was no easier than knight training.
“Big Sis, is this maid uniform really okay?”
“I designed it myself. Her Majesty the Demon King loves this style.”
Gabriella suddenly felt her words were a little inappropriate and gave an awkward laugh.
“Isabella is a huge pervert (meow~). She just loves seeing me dressed like this.”
“Will I… have to wear the same maid uniform as you in the future?”
“This one is for formal occasions.”
Gabriella explained, “Maintaining elegance at all times is also a compulsory lesson for maids. For you, it shouldn’t be too hard.”
At the mention of “not hard,” Elsa actually felt a little indignant.
“Of course Big Sis thinks it’s not hard.”
“Hm?”
“Because Big Sis has already turned the act into reality.”
Elsa said with a mischievous smile, as if teasing her.
Gabriella had been about to explain herself, but when she thought about her usual words and actions… they really did seem a bit like she had turned the act into reality?
No, no, no!
As the saying goes, to deceive others you must first deceive yourself.
Sometimes Gabriella did go a little overboard; there was no helping it.
However.
Something seemed off with her little sister.
A few days ago, Gabriella had already noticed that Elsa’s body had started running hot.
Her face was constantly flushed, like a maiden in the throes of puberty, as though pink bubbles were about to float out of her at any moment.
She seemed to have been affected by the curse of 【Demonification Corruption】 as well!
Lately, she and Liya had been getting along quite well…
And for a high-ranking demon, especially one like Liya who was extremely skilled with magic, learning the curse of demonification corruption was perfectly normal.
Yet Gabriella didn’t immediately call her out or ask what had happened.
Idiot little sister.
“Elsa, how’s your body feeling now?”
Gabriella asked probingly, a faint playful smile on her lips.
“I-I’m fine, there’s nothing wrong with my body…” Elsa stammered, unable to get the words out.
“I mean, has your fever gone down?”
“N-no… that’s not what I meant!”
Elsa lightly covered her mouth, pressed her legs together, her petite body trembling slightly.
Her eyes looked away in confusion, as if she were desperately trying to figure out how to brush it off.
“I’m not running a fever, I’m perfectly fine, Big Sis… really!”
“Mhm~”
Gabriella simply smiled and nodded.
This little sister really was just as much of an idiot as Isabella.
Couldn’t she see something this obvious?
She clearly had the curse of demonification corruption too, yet her little sister’s reactions were far more intense than her own had ever been.
She had to find a way to lift the curse for her sister.
But not right now.
“Elsa, in about two months I’ll escort you out of the Demon Domain myself. You have to hold on until then, okay~?”
For Gabriella, the Demon King’s Castle was her own backyard.
But Elsa didn’t have that kind of strength.
If she had to endure the curse, she would also bear a certain amount of psychological pressure.
Gabriella just wanted to give her little sister some peace of mind.
Yet hesitation was written all over Elsa’s face; the moment returning to the Church was mentioned, she fell silent.
What on earth was she thinking about?
Gabriella looked out the dining hall window.
The demon sky was like a gorgeous rainbow stretched across a crimson curtain; the fantastical starry sky sparkled especially brightly before the sun rose.
The tall wine glasses on the table refracted beautiful light.
“Darling? Mm, morning~”
The freshly washed Demon King walked into the dining hall, letting out a yawn.
She was still wearing a thin nightgown, her hair slightly tousled, yet it gave her a different kind of beauty.
Gabriella immediately curtseyed in greeting. “Good morning, Lady Isabella~”
“Gabriella’s been so naughty lately~ You used to stay with me until I woke up. The moment I opened my eyes, there you were.”
Isabella’s voice was nine parts doting and one part complaint.
Gabriella answered calmly, “It’s only half past five. Lady Isabella has been working too hard~”
Isabella smiled, then her gaze locked onto the little sister.
She looked at Elsa with an appreciative gaze and praised her, “Elsa, have you grown accustomed to the environment here?”
“Y-yes, Your Majesty the Demon King…”
Elsa imitated her big sister a little awkwardly, bowing her head in courtesy.
Because their bodies and appearances were somewhat similar, and because they were wearing identical maid uniforms, she looked just like a duplicate of Gabriella.
Isabella praised her further, “You’re truly beautiful. Even as the Demon King, I would love to have a polite, quick-learning, and powerful subordinate like you among the demons~”
Being praised like that by the Demon King, the tension on Elsa’s face actually melted away.
She lifted her skirt, curtseyed once more, and smiled faintly at the Demon King.
“It’s all thanks to my big sister, Lady Gabriella.”
The two of them smiled at each other, as though they had reached some kind of tacit understanding in that instant.
Gabriella was happy about it…
But whenever Isabella looked at her little sister, her own heartbeat would quicken, as if a faint throb were taking root in her chest.
This emotion that resembled something negative made her feel filthy.
Because… she was actually a little… jealous?
She couldn’t understand where this feeling came from at all.
She knew the Demon King only loved her.
Yet she just couldn’t help caring about the scenes playing out before her eyes.
That’s right.
As the big sister, it should be fine to worry that her idiot little sister might be snatched away by the Demon King, right?
The more Gabriella thought about it, the faster her heart raced.
She half-closed one eye.
Isabella loves me. I’m her wife…
“Gabriella? What’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything~?”
At that moment, Isabella finally turned back to look at her.
That doting, concerned voice instantly scattered all of Gabriella’s previous meaningless thoughts.
Her mind went blank for a second, making her body feel a little strange, so she reacted on instinct.
She opened her arms, ready to embrace the Demon King, her soft, sweet voice like a pampered fledgling bird.
“Lady Isabella~♡”