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by fnovelpia-Serpin del Istria. Here, you must always tell the truth.
In a solemn atmosphere, the black shaman began his interrogation.
He was a crazy devil who watched criminals from the punishment cell. Unlike ordinary shamans who divine fate by looking at the heavens, their interests were shady. Discovering the greatest pain and fear you can feel in life. It was their reason for living and catharsis itself.
-If you tell a lie, you will be punished. Do you agree?
-… … .
-Refusal to answer is also included in the punishment provisions. I will ask you again. Serpin del Istria. Do you agree?
-… I agree.
Serpin reluctantly answered.
She was acting resolute. He showed his will to never bow down to the devil in front of him, but his body was honest. He was trembling, consumed by the fearful energy emanating from the shaman. It was a reaction that came from the most primal place. Still, like the daughter of an archduke, she came to her senses and answered step by step.
-Then I will ask. Did you try to bribe a court lady of the Demon King’s Castle to steal information about the castle?
-I don’t know.
-This time I will ask a slightly different question. Did you try to steal secrets from the castle by casting a spell on the demon king’s palace maid?
-… I really don’t know.
-I hope this interrogator understands the intention of continuing to ask the same questions.
The black hooded shaman slowly circled around Serpin. An unpleasant aura spread around like fog.
-We already know. Serpin del Istria. Countless testimonies have already been gathered about what you have done.
-… .
-Remember that if you continue to turn away, there will only be death in the end. For the castle does not tolerate treason.
The shaman put pressure on Serpin. It was a voice that seemed to be strangling. He was constantly whispering nearby. I continued to scratch the truth hidden deep in my heart. If it had been any other high-ranking demon, there would have been no choice but to skip it at this point. Everyone would have fainted as they were enveloped in black fog.
But Serpin was different. As my soul was pushed to the edge, I forced myself to swallow down my fear. I raised my head and faced the shaman.
-I didn’t think of anything like treason. Please rest assured that there will never be anything that the regent will worry about.
Don’t be pushed away. Unlike my body, which was shaking uncontrollably, my head pushed away the fiercely constricting energy. As Serpin’s golden eyes shone, the black fog that tried to surround her lost its power. The shaman took a step back, probably seeing this for the first time.
-It won’t be easy.
The shaman confirmed that his magic power was not working. The traditional interrogation method using fear was only effective against Serpin in the beginning, and became ineffective the moment he showed his power as a high-ranking demon. I even felt an energy similar to ecstasy. He sensed danger and lost his energy. Then, looking behind him, he asked Durin, who was waiting behind the curtain.
-Can we move on to the next step?
“Allowed. Proceed.”
-I will do as instructed. dismissal.
The shaman looked at Serpin again. He said with a grin to her, whose golden eyes were shining.
-I’m going to go into a little more depth, so you’d better prepare your mind.
-I hope my innocence is revealed quickly.
Serpin regained his composure. Once I started using my strength, I was able to completely overcome the pressure of the punishment room. It felt like I had returned to the days when I was dealing with Eastern nobles in the drawing room.
Of course, it was a very fleeting moment.
-We’ll have to see how long he can maintain that attitude.
Perfect!
The shaman snapped his fingers. At the same time, the door to the tightly closed punishment room opened and a loud commotion poured in.
-Go, Your Excellency! I feel so wronged! I really don’t know! I devoted my whole life to sex, but this is treason! no!
It was a maid covered in blood. The appearance was so miserable. Serpin was left speechless as the succubus, who was always neatly dressed as the castle’s madam, turned into a half-mad man.
-please. please. Help me. I want to live. I am really clean.
I grabbed the shaman’s robe with half-shaky fingers. A desperate voice desperately yearned for life.
-If you tell me about the author, I’ll give you a chance.
-yes?
-The reason you were hanging around the regent’s office. Explain it.
-ah… .
The maid slowly turned her head. Serpin was able to face her. The previously empty succubus’ eyes became alive. It was a glimpse of an opportunity in life. She didn’t hesitate.
-I’ll tell you all. I’ll tell you everything, so please… .
If she could speak, the maid would tell her everything Serpin had instructed. I had to sell that bitch right away so I could escape this horrible punishment cell and save my life. But the moment the succubus opened her mouth to the shaman, her voice disappeared. It was an incredibly strange scene.
-Kek! Wow!
The embarrassed maid touched her neck. No matter how hard I tried, nothing came out. He tried his best to convey his intentions to the waiting shaman, but even that began to be blocked.
-Ugh, ugh! Ugh! Big!
My body froze as if someone was forcing it to move. The maid knelt down and put her hands together. In contrast to his face with tears streaming down his face, his posture was calm. It seemed like he was telling me to sit still and wait for death. She could barely glance at Serpin by rolling her eyes.
-… .
The Archduke’s daughter was staring at her. The golden eyes shining with expressionless expression were fiercer than ever. I chewed my lower lip with barely concealed urgency. Serpin was speaking silently to her.
You die holding it. I don’t know.
-Well, I am like that.
-… .
-Well, that is.
Anyone could see that it was a scene of third party interference. However, no testimony was provided that served as the basis for guilt according to the law. Since there were no voices coming out of the punishment room, it could not be recorded clearly. It only exists in the minds of the Supreme Court justices who will make the ruling beyond the curtain.
-Hmm.
The shaman quietly watched the scene and then approached the tent. he asked, covering his mouth with his hand.
-What can I do?
“Enough is enough. Come out now.”
-I will do as instructed.
The black hooded shaman took a step forward. I left the two fighting and left without any regrets. Because there was someone who would come in for him.
“You handle it better than I thought.”
Durin tore the curtain and entered the punishment room. A voice that sounded like scraping metal brightened the atmosphere. The two of them, struggling to survive, saw him at the same time.
“Durin… .”
Unlike the maid who froze, not knowing what to do, Serpin said his name. There was a little anger in it. With the shaman who had been causing all kinds of fear gone, all that was left was anger. The demon of domination whispered to her. It prompted him to blame Durin for turning him into this little bastard.
Serpin, who had used too much mental strength, immediately fell for it. She glared at Durin.
“Aren’t you afraid of the aftermath? You have just touched the daughter of the Eastern Grand Duke.”
“I was thinking of killing him if I had to.”
“Do you think your father will stay still? The stabilization of the demon world that you so desperately wanted. Keep in mind that from this moment on, it will become a dream that will never be achieved again.”
“You will find out when you face the Archduke. Will I cut off his head, or will we become friends and join hands?”
“That’s funny.”
Serpin frowned. Golden eyes turned to Durin. The energy that had encroached on the maid was directed towards him.
The demonic energy of domination began to control her. The rough demonic force pounded on the black armor.
“I will never forget what happened today. I will remember every single moment when you scared me.”
“Life will become very uncomfortable. Before that, take some time to rest.”
“Durin!”
The moment Serfin couldn’t stand it anymore and was about to get up, Durin’s hand reached him first. The regent oppressed Serpin with great force. It was literally pure power. The grand duke’s daughter, who was surrounded by the power of domination, was brought down again with just one force of force.
“, profit!”
Serpin, unable to bear it, trembled. I tried my best to shake Durin off, but it was no use. Adding to this the red speck, it became difficult to even breathe.
“I’ll stop sleeping now.”
“Two, two… ”
“I have a tense story to discuss with the Supreme Court Justice.”
dump.
As Durin pushed the demonic force once, the strength went out of Serpin’s grip. The body, which had been pushed to its limit by the magical power of domination, could no longer hold out. The young green-horned demon fell into a deep sleep. Durin, having achieved what he wanted, called the Supreme Court Justice.
“Mateus.”
“Please tell me.”
“What is women’s food like in Istria?”
This was the part he was most curious about. It was difficult to make a judgment because the force of Durin’s direct contact was not very strong.
On behalf of the regent, Mateus examined the sleeping Serpin.
“It seems that awareness of power has been achieved to some extent. However, the ability to handle it itself is still lacking. I have seen many demonic energy while serving many demon kings, but this is the first time I have seen energy that has not been refined to this level.”
“You say you learned it on your own. Can we say that he became enlightened after arriving as a hostage in the Demon King’s Castle?”
“More investigation is needed, but we can assume that for now.”
“Let’s check one last thing. In the eyes of the Supreme Court Justice, does this child have enough power to become king?”
Mateus hesitated for a moment in response to Durin’s question. It was an important turning point that would decide the fate of the castle.
The old demon got up from his seat and followed Durin across the curtain of the punishment room.
“The basics are roughly in place. If you look at the fact that you can control low-level demons at will, you can handle the power of domination beyond illusion.”
He looked down at the maid who still couldn’t speak. He seemed to be struggling in the wake of torture and unable to take advantage of the conversation that suddenly followed. The wide-open eyes wandered with nowhere to go. Mateus looked inside.
“But not yet. The power of domination must control even the hearts of the smallest. I don’t think we have reached that point yet.”
“It can be seen as something more than ecstasy and less than the power of a king.”
“That’s correct. That level of ability can be considered to be similar to the abilities that past demon kings had when they were successors. However, he does not realize that this is the king’s power and thinks it is just a special ability that can be used as his own magic power.”
“There is no need for self-discipline. Mateus. Does this mean I passed?”
“If His Excellency decides, it will happen.”
The Supreme Court Justice made the ruling. He presented the fateful choice to Durin.
“What do you want to do?”
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