Chapter 161

Chapter 161

I Proposed While Drunk and Now the Princesses are Obsessed.

Episode 161: 0th Princess, Reunion, Forced Marriage (36)

Even after Han Shin’s death, Jaekiel moved without rest. His first task was to grant freedom to those who had been forced into labor.

“Is it true…?”

“Does that mean we don’t have to work anymore?”

“How should we repay this kindness…?”

To the people blinking in disbelief, Jaekiel slowly shook his head.

“Kindness, what kindness? Just think about returning safely.”

“But if not for you, we would’ve been working here until we died. We must repay you, or our hearts will not rest!”

“Enough already.”

“Ah, repay kindness? That’s a nice thing to say.”

Suddenly, a beguiling and seductive voice interrupted the conversation—it was Spider Goddess Akne.

Akne’s sunset-colored eyes captured the humans.

“You just said you wanted to repay my husband, right?”

“Uh, uh… uh…?”

The humans began to tremble as if they had caught a chill, and it was understandable. Akne was a very high-ranking Demon God in the Demon Realm.

“What… What is this situation…?”

They wondered if they were caught in a trap of some kind, and the humans looked at Jaekiel and Akne with eyes full of unease.

“It’s simple. Whether you meet other humans in the Demon Realm, or return to the continent, spread the word that the Snow Ghost saved you as widely as possible.”

Unexpected.

The words from the Demon God’s mouth were quite unexpected, and the faces of the humans showed confusion.

“P-Pardon?”

“Hmm? Was that such a difficult thing to understand?”

“N-N-No, it’s not that! We’ll spread the word as much as we can, please believe us! Just spare our lives…!”

“Hehehe, good.”

Jaekiel, who was about to stop Akne, closed his lips. Her demand wasn’t unreasonable after all.

And that made it even more suspicious.

The freed humans didn’t seem to feel anything, but Jaekiel could clearly sense it. Akne was barely suppressing her rising lust.

For a moment, he whispered to her.

“Akne, what’s wrong?”

“Hmm? What do you mean?”

“I’m curious about that request you just made.”

She tilted her head in response, as if wondering why he would ask such an obvious question.

“I’m just supporting my husband?”

Akne spoke calmly.

“I don’t know all the details, but humans are disgusting… but if I do this, it helps you, my husband, so…”

In other words, she was suppressing all other desires and putting Jaekiel above everything. It was both grateful and, at the same time, a complicated feeling.

It was then.

The freed humans cautiously spoke.

“Um, what happens to us now?”

“There’s a dimensional portal in my city, Atra. I’ll send you straight to the continent—no, I’ll have you sent there.”

“To the continent…?”

“Oh, don’t worry. I won’t drop you in a remote place. I can just send you to the Empire. Unless you want to go somewhere specific.”

“N-No, we wouldn’t ask for that…”

“Then can you just be quiet?”

“If you keep talking, I might tear your limbs off.”

Akne murmured in a small voice.

The work continued quickly, and Jaekiel had to reassure the humans, who were anxious due to Akne’s presence and attitude, several times.

Some time later.

“My husband.”

Akne approached and subtly crossed her arms.

“I just finished the task of transferring the slaves from this city to Atra. I did well, didn’t I? Shouldn’t I be praised? Come on, praise me…”

Jaekiel nodded and patted Akne’s head, which made the Spider Goddess give a look that seemed to melt away in delight.

“Mm… I’m happy… Ah, I found out how Han Shin was bringing slaves to the Demon Realm. He planted skilled demons all over the continent and lured humans by offering them jobs.”

“Can’t we wipe them out immediately?”

“That’s…”

Akne shook her head.

It was a small organization operating in secret, and they had been embedded in the continent for a long time, making it difficult to identify them immediately.

They didn’t reveal their identities or status, and simply sent humans to the Demon Realm periodically.

“Hmm.”

There was no choice but to deal with the current matters, even if it was regrettable.

“Akne.”

“Yes, my husband.”

“It seems like the other Demon Gods are being unusually quiet.”

“They usually don’t care about each other, and have no interest in one another. They probably just think that something interesting is happening.”

Akne rubbed her cheek against Jaekiel’s chest.

“If a meeting is held, I’ll bring back any useful information.”

“Meeting?”

“Yes. Whenever important matters arise, a meeting between Demon Gods is held. It’s where all kinds of information and decisions are exchanged… It’ll surely be helpful.”

Jaekiel fell into thought.

There was no doubt that Akne was providing invaluable assistance, but there was still one thing that bothered him.

“Do you really think it’s okay for you to keep supporting me like that?”

“I’ve lived my entire life to serve you, my husband. If I were using excuses, do you really think I would have dared to mention marriage?”

It was both heartwarming and, at the same time, something that weighed on his mind.

‘I shouldn’t keep her in the Demon Realm.’

Since Akne had already actively sided with him, it was certain that she had become a traitor in the eyes of the Demon Realm. Her treatment wouldn’t be favorable in the future.

‘Right, I have no choice but to persuade the Emperor.’

Once again, Jaekiel made that determination.

Fortunately, there was more and more room for persuasion. After all, Akne’s contribution in rescuing the human slaves couldn’t be denied.

However…

‘It seems like that achievement needs to be a bit bigger.’

Thinking that, he immediately pulled away.

“Akne.”

“Yes, my husband.”

Akne buried her face deep into Jaekiel’s chest as she answered. With her eyes closed comfortably, she savored Jaekiel’s scent.

“Based on the entire Demon Realm, how many human slaves do you think are captured?”

“Hmm?”

Akne answered, though somewhat perplexed.

“I don’t really count the number of flies… But there are probably quite a few. Maybe enough to fill a vacant city in the Empire?”

Jaekiel was once again reminded of how many demons in the Demon Realm had such perverted tastes.

Those who gained power in exchange for souls.

It would have been enough to make the slaves work by using only the souls of those who gained power. But the number of slaves captured, simply because they wanted to see innocent, living humans suffer, was that high.

“I wish I could rescue them all and send them back to the continent.”

This was Jaekiel’s hope, and if he could rescue enough to fill an entire city, even the Emperor would not dare to ignore him.

“Yes. Let’s rescue them, my husband.”

“Hmm?”

The easy acceptance of such a big proposal surprised him.

“If my husband desires something, I will unconditionally follow. If there is any use for me beyond my body, I would be happy.”

“That kind of reaction is a bit overwhelming.”

“Why would I be overwhelmed? My body and my heart are yours, my husband. Please treat me roughly; I will see it as happiness…”

“Anyway.”

Jaekiel quickly changed the subject.

Akne’s increasingly flushed face, her gaze, her deep breathing, and her hand slowly moving toward Jaekiel’s lower body… It was becoming difficult for him to handle.

“So, what do you think?”

“Hmm?”

“Do you think it’s possible? The plan I mentioned.”

“My husband, there’s nothing that can’t be done.”

Akne’s eyes curved into a crescent.

“If there’s a chance for the Demon Gods to gather in one place, I’ll gather the slaves from other cities and send them to the continent. It sounds like an easy task, but… making the difficult happen is what shows one’s true ability, don’t you think?”

“I’ll work together with you.”

“However.”

Akne carefully looked up at Jaekiel. Her sunset-colored eyes were unusually serious.

“I dare to place a condition.”

“Condition?”

“Yes. Rather than a condition, I want a reward. A reward I can receive from my husband.”

“What do you want?”

Akne licked her lower lip.

“Union with my husband.”

“…”

Thump! Thump!

Then, his heart pounded fiercely. It wasn’t out of excitement, but because the Eternal Blood Spirit was shouting at him to act immediately. The union would make his own power stronger.

‘Stay still.’

The Eternal Blood Spirit raised a fist, threatening.

-Are you joking around right now? I’ll explode your heart before you know it…

‘Quit being the administrator.’

─*…*

His body immediately calmed down.

“My body is for my husband only, but I’ve never used it for you. Isn’t that a sad situation? I beg you, please use me.”

Akne carefully extended her pinky finger, signaling that she wanted a formal promise.

Jaekiel sighed and linked his pinky with hers.

There was no choice.

Jaekiel needed Akne’s help for the rescue, and only with the rescue could he take her to the continent… If things went as planned, what would prevent him from having the union?

“There, it’s a promise. Now, let’s focus on the task at hand.”

Then, Akne’s eyes curved like a crescent moon.

Her gaze looked as if she had already obtained what she desired, just as planned.

“My husband.”

The woman’s voice was heavily seductive.

Her slow licking of her lips was quite lecherous.

“…You haven’t decided how many times we’ll unite, right?”