Ch.278Unfair Treatment (1)

The daily life in Helium continued unchanged. Issac enjoyed dates with his beloved women while continuing his writing, and everyone else completed their respective tasks.

There was, however, an incident where Annah confronted Cecilly’s parents and scolded Issac. Though the scolding was nothing more than criticism of her son’s womanizing tendencies.

Issac might not realize it, but Cecilly is the princess designated as the next Demon Lord of Helium. On the surface, she might seem like an ordinary(?) princess.

However, considering Helium’s future, her potential is beyond measure.

Until the Biography of Xenon appeared, Helium was like a frog in a well, but after its publication, the situation changed 180 degrees.

Demon folk with abilities rivaling those of Alfheim, plus scientific and magical capabilities built from the ground up.

Although centuries of discrimination haven’t been completely eliminated, Helium’s potential as it ventures into diplomacy is formidable enough to make great powers wary.

However, being new to diplomacy, they face many difficulties and challenges. This is something Deskall Isillia Vin is diligently working to establish.

In that sense, Cecilly, who will ascend as the queen of Helium, is preparing to soar using that foundation as her support.

Due to the racial characteristic of having a lifespan nearly as long as elves, it’s uncertain when that day will come, but even considering that, Cecilly’s position is one to be revered.

Despite being the author of the Biography of Xenon, having a good-for-nothing son (Issac) snatch away the princess can only prick one’s conscience.

Politically, it’s almost like gaining a reliable ally, but as the mother of a womanizing son, it was extremely embarrassing.

Moreover, since he kept adding more women beyond just Cecilly, she personally had to offer words of apology.

Fortunately, Deskall and Isillia Draught Vin said they understood that aspect and instead expressed their gratitude for being able to become family with the savior of the demon folk.

Issac? Issac just watched with his golden—no, red eyes wide open.

He knew if he opened his mouth, Annah would snap at him to be quiet.

Anyway, after the meeting concluded successfully without Hawk, Issac continued his daily life in Helium.

Annah also didn’t immediately return to the mansion but began exploring various parts of Helium for the first time.

With Cecilly, the princess of Helium and her second daughter-in-law, by her side. She gladly accommodated her mother-in-law’s request and provided detailed information about Helium’s attractions and specialties.

Knock knock knock-

“Issac? Are you in there?”

Cecilly, who had returned to the palace after enjoyable shopping with her mother-in-law. She lightly knocked on the door of the room where Issac was staying.

It was partly to chat about what happened today, but Cecilly visits several times a day without fail.

Just seeing Issac’s face made all her gloomy feelings disappear, and conversely, good feelings were amplified.

And the purpose of this visit was the latter. Cecilly’s heart raced at the thought of seeing Issac’s face.

For her, whose love for Issac had turned blind with passion, his very existence warmed her heart.

It felt like becoming an ordinary human, completely free from the inner evil that demon folk cannot separate from.

Perhaps because the evil cycle was gradually approaching, rather than inner evil, her desire for him seemed to intensify.

Click-

The presence felt behind the door quietly opened it. Being thoroughly maintained, it didn’t even make the usual hinge sound.

“Who is… Princess?”

“Hello, Adel.”

As the door opened, she encountered the expected person. Adelia, Issac’s personal maid and newly accepted woman.

Cecilly smiled and greeted her, who was wearing a maid uniform that suited her too well.

Like Marie, a woman who fell for Issac himself, not Xenon. That was what Cecilly liked most about her.

“Is Issac still working?”

“No. He’s been taking a nap for a while now.”

“A nap?”

Cecilly’s eyes widened at the answer that he was taking a nap. But she soon understood.

After such an intense night yesterday, it’s normal to lack sleep. Not just one, but dealing with three women.

On the other hand, Issac’s women were able to maintain their normal daily routines because they had been fully satisfied and had a good night’s sleep.

“May I come in for a moment?”

“Yes.”

Adelia opened the door wide to allow Cecilly to enter.

Cecilly politely thanked her and moved her feet inside. As soon as she entered, a rich peach scent pierced her nose.

The peach scent that emanated from him due to receiving an excessive amount of Mora’s divine power.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath of the scent, which was also Issac’s body odor, then opened her eyes again.

Afterward, as soon as she opened her eyes, she shifted her gaze toward the bed where Issac was napping. This room has a structure similar to a bedroom as it’s a guest room.

And sure enough, Issac came into view, not having properly undressed or covered himself with a blanket.

Although Mora’s prank hasn’t worn off and he’s still in his demon form, it didn’t matter to Cecilly. His appearance was the same anyway.

Rather, the completely changed image and atmosphere from before drew her in more. That’s not to say she didn’t like his red hair and golden eyes.

How should I put it… all the warmth seemed to have turned into sensuality. This might also be due to the evil cycle, but just seeing him sleeping made her heart race.

With his hair, usually tied in a ponytail, now loose, and curled up like a shrimp as he slept. While he occasionally shows mature aspects, at times like this, he’s just like a child.

“Adel.”

“Yes, Princess.”

“Are you very tired too, Adel?”

Cecilly asked Adelia, wanting to see Issac sleeping peacefully by herself.

Adelia wasn’t oblivious and could quickly grasp the meaning behind the words.

“No, I’m fine.”

“…”

Despite the sharp response, Cecilly didn’t lose her smile. She already knew how sharp Adelia’s personality was.

And also how that sharpness dulls in front of Issac. During the day, she frets over every word Issac says, but at night, she’s like a wild beast.

They say night is a suitable time for one’s true nature to emerge, and Adelia’s true nature might be that of a beast. More precisely, a beast with a wound in her heart.

Cecilly shrugged at her answer, showing an attitude of indifference.

“I’ll watch over Issac. Go back to the bedroom and rest for a while.”

“I’m fi—”

“After rampaging like that yesterday, you’re saying you’re not tired?”

“…”

Adelia, who had been stubbornly refusing, closed her mouth at Cecilly’s question. Simultaneously, a blush appeared on her pale face.

Cecilly smiled at Adelia, who, like Issac, had her lies exposed through her expressions.

In terms of simple hardware, Adelia is the strongest person. And last night, she boldly displayed that performance(?).

The reason Issac is taking a nap now is more than half due to Adelia’s share.

In return, Adelia had also fully expressed her instincts, so even if she looks fine on the outside, she must be exhausted inside.

“I’ll explain well if Issac wakes up. So it’s okay to rest for a while.”

“No, how could I…”

“Please?”

“…”

At Cecilly’s earnest request, Adelia closed her mouth. The red eyes she was facing were sparkling brightly.

Normally, a personal maid should be by her master’s side, and Adelia was strictly adhering to that.

But if it’s Cecilly’s request, the story changes. Her power was so strong that even Adelia felt insignificant in comparison.

Above all, since Adelia was lower in the hierarchy, she had to reluctantly accept.

“…Alright. But please don’t disturb the young master’s nap.”

“Thank you. Next time it’s my turn, I’ll call for Adel too~”

“…”

Adelia cleared her throat at Cecilly’s naughty suggestion and slowly headed for the door.

Even as she headed for the door, she didn’t forget to move carefully, fearing that Issac might wake up.

Eventually, only Issac and Cecilly remained in the guest room where Issac was staying.

Marie would be shopping happily with Annah now, so there was no worry about anyone coming.

‘How lovely.’

Cecilly looked at Issac, who was sleeping curled up, with moist eyes.

The benefactor who saved the demon folk and the man who formed a bond with her. A person whose mere existence suppresses the inner evil.

Although he vehemently denies being a returnee or prophet, after the dispute with Arwen, one layer of the secret was peeled away.

Even if he’s not a returnee or prophet, he’s definitely someone from another world. It must be because of this secret that he could write works like the Biography of Xenon.

The Biography of Xenon is not only grammatically unique but its content is extremely heretical and shocking. I heard that there was tremendous backlash when it was first launched.

But the Biography of Xenon persevered through numerous criticisms and continued to be published, and now it’s almost like a bible.

To the extent that critics say it has advanced this world’s civilization by a generation. Even this is not a lie but close to the truth.

‘What kind of world did you come from?’

Cecilly reached out and stroked Issac’s soft cheek. The soft, baby-like touch is transmitted through her hand.

What kind of world did Issac come from that led him to save the demon folk? Did he really come from the future with the power of the gods, or did he come from a completely different world?

Whatever it was, it didn’t matter to Cecilly. She just needed to love Issac.

‘Looking at it this way, I’m really a blessed person.’

Thanks to Issac, the demon folk gained a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spread their wings, and furthermore, she became bonded with him.

Although there’s a clear limitation of lifespan, this too is not a problem. She would rather live reminiscing about this moment than regretting it.

The thought suddenly occurs to her: what would have happened to her if Issac hadn’t existed? She probably would have spent her entire life in Helium like a bird in a cage, let alone entering the academy.

Cecilly felt her love and devotion for Issac deepen as she brought her face closer.

Smooch-

A light but sweet kiss. Issac, deep in slumber, didn’t feel it, but Cecilly felt ecstasy from the touch transmitted to her lips.

The desire to ravage the defenseless Issac rose stealthily, but she barely suppressed it.

Currently, Issac is in a state of accumulated fatigue from last night’s fierce battle. It’s amazing that he still wrote despite being in such a state.

‘I wonder how much he’s written by now?’

As she thought about writing, the manuscript naturally came to mind. Cecilly turned her head to look at the desk Issac was using.

On the desk, as expected, there was a typewriter along with a pile of manuscript papers.

The manuscript of volume 21 that everyone in the world is waiting for. According to Issac, he’ll send it to the publisher within a week.

It’s surprising yet understandable that just by inventing the typewriter, his writing speed has doubled.

The world Issac lived in was filled with things like typewriters. Seeing that he even requested modifications to suit him, it’s certain.

‘…Should I take a peek?’

Cecilly realized that the manuscript of volume 21 was right in front of her and glanced at Issac. Currently, he’s sleeping like a log.

Jin’s death at the end of volume 20 was also a shock to Cecilly. Fortunately, Issac himself said that Jin doesn’t die, so she could set aside her worries.

But because of that, she has questions. Jin clearly dies with his chest pierced by his biological father, Gluttony.

Even for demon folk with excellent recovery abilities, especially a first-generation demon, having the chest pierced means instant death without question.

But to say he doesn’t die is a setting that even Cecilly, who is well-versed in magic, can’t understand.

‘…Let me see a little.’

If caught, Issac would scold her, but currently, he’s in a state of deep sleep. Just in case, she also set up a soundproofing spell to prevent any sound from leaking.

Following that, Cecilly moved stealthily toward the desk like a child rummaging through their parents’ wallet.

Even until the moment she sat at the desk, Issac was still closing his eyes, breathing evenly.

Rustle-

‘I shouldn’t look…’

Contrary to the heart that screams it’s wrong, the body is honest. She’s dying of curiosity about how Jin escapes death.

At that moment, Arwen, who had stolen a look at the manuscript, came to her mind. The Elf Queen who visited Issac’s dormitory without permission.

This must have been exactly how Arwen felt. How could one resist when the manuscript of the Biography of Xenon is right in front of them?

If it wasn’t volume 21, she might have endured through restraint, but it’s hard to resist content closely related to Jin’s resurrection.

Perhaps it’s also related to the demon folk. There’s a high possibility.

‘I won’t get caught, right?’

Cecilly didn’t let her guard down even until the moment she got her hands on the manuscript. Issac is still wandering in dreamland, oblivious to the world.

Reassured by this, she set her eyes on the first page of volume 21 of the Biography of Xenon.

[Becoming the most hideous darkness, I shall protect the brightest light.]

The first sentence was ominous from the start. This famous line was the monologue that appeared when Jin pledged his loyalty to Lily.

A phrase that epitomizes Jin’s spirit of sacrifice, saying that if Lily is the light, he will be the shadow.

Thanks to this, Jin’s popularity soared, but at the end of volume 20, he was mercilessly killed. No, it would be more appropriate to say he was on the brink of death.

Cecilly felt her heart race with anticipation as soon as she read the first sentence and slowly read on.

And…

‘W-what is this…!’

As the story progressed, Cecilly couldn’t help but be astonished beyond surprise.

Although she had experienced various things and wouldn’t normally be astonished by much, the content of volume 21 would have a profound impact not only on her but on all demon folk.

That’s because it contained an ‘ideology’ that completely overturns ‘restraint,’ which the demon folk have regarded as a virtue and necessity.

It’s an extremely heretical content for the current demon folk, suggesting not to ‘restrain’ the inner evil but to ‘control’ it and accept it as one’s own power.

If it were published in this state, there would be backlash even in Helium, where Issac is revered as a saint.

This was content that completely overturns the beliefs the demon folk have built up so far, so there will definitely be negative voices.

‘But…’

Cecilly regained her composure and continued reading the content steadily. The idea of accepting inner evil was shocking, but as she went through the content one by one, it was full of credibility.

For demon folk, inner evil is a shadow-like power that can never be separated. If you think about it, it can be said to be the true source of demon folk.

And the demon folk have ‘surrendered’ to the inner evil out of fear. But what if, conversely, the demon folk subjugated the inner evil?

There would be many voices opposing it due to ideological issues, but wouldn’t it enhance the potential of the demon folk even more?

Wouldn’t a ‘demon folk’ in the true sense be born, not separated from the devil?

Above all, since it’s in the Biography of Xenon, wouldn’t it be possible for the real demon folk as well?

‘…Issac.’

Cecilly looked at Issac while reading the manuscript. Currently, he’s too busy traveling in dreamland.

If it were a book other than the Biography of Xenon, it would have been treated as kindling. But this is none other than the Biography of Xenon.

Issac must have included a story that’s feasible. If not, he wouldn’t have mentioned it at all.

‘Come to think of it, Lilith too…’

Easy to overlook, but Lilith, one of the Seven Deadly Sins who became a devil after losing her beloved, strangely maintains her ‘reason.’

Originally, demon folk who become devils have a habit of indiscriminately destroying their surroundings. However, Lilith is clearly maintaining her reason.

Although she has completely turned into a devil, if you look at volume 21, she must have won over her inner evil.

It’s possible. It’s not impossible. A new ideology, ‘control’ instead of ‘restraint,’ gradually emerged from Cecilly’s heart.

‘He really must be from another world.’

She smiled and calmly put down the manuscript. There was no need to read more.

What she needed right now was her own effort. A definite effort that the Biography of Xenon is a book of prophecy.

‘Please wait a little. My benefactor.’

She had something to do. Cecilly gave a smiling eye to Issac, who was sleeping soundly, and slowly approached him.

‘A bird is safest in a cage.’

But a bird is not born to die in a cage.

To soar in a wider world, one must break free from the shell called a cage.

This is also a phrase from volume 21, and one completely subjugates the inner evil by gaining ‘courage’ instead of ‘fear.’

“Haah…”

How beautiful and brilliant a story this is. Cecilly looked down at Issac while exhaling a sensual breath.

Like Jin in the story, if she thinks of Issac in moments of crisis, it wouldn’t be difficult to subjugate the inner evil.

No. More precisely, she would have no choice. Because the Biography of Xenon must be a story that actually existed.

‘You are really…’

So lovable that it’s maddening. She had a feeling that she could accomplish anything as long as he was by her side.

“I love you.”

Cecilly once again confessed her feelings and kissed Issac’s forehead.

Time passed from then, and the next day.

“What? Sister Cecilly is training?”

“That’s right. I don’t know the reason, but she said not to let anyone in.”

“??”

Issac was puzzled by the news about Cecilly that was hard to understand.