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Hyeonseong instinctively knew that this scent was coming from the beautiful demon in front of him. She gently caressed Hyeonseong as if stroking a cat.

It was a delicate and careful touch, but its size and power were enormous.

“Mya? (Are you there?)”

She seemed to feel even better after hearing Hyeonseong’s words. Her red eyes sparkled and she smiled beautifully.

Hyeonseong didn’t know, but in this demon world, the voice that did not contain magical power only sounded like an animal sound to the demon’s ears.

” You are so cute.”

She spoke to Hyeonseong again. But Hyunseong couldn’t understand what she said. All I could understand was the kindness in her voice.

‘What are you saying? ‘What am I supposed to say?’

Hyunseong desperately racked his brain, but no answer came to mind. I just blankly fell into her arms and accepted her touch.

She began to move slowly while holding Hyunseong in her arms. Her steps were as light as a feather. Hyunseong felt comfort and stability in her arms. Like a child held in its mother’s arms.

‘Where are we going like this…?’

Rather than feeling anxious about the unknown future, Hyeonseong decided to rely on the strange sense of stability he felt from the demons in front of him.

In her arms, Hyeonseong slowly closed his eyes. The anxiety and fatigue of an unfamiliar world seemed to come all at once.

The last thing I saw was my own reflection in red eyes. Their eyes were hot and passionate, as if they were looking at a precious treasure.

Lilith flapped her wings lightly. As huge obsidian wings spread across the night sky, a black shadow was cast over the entire forest.

As soon as her feet left the floor, Hyeonseong reflexively hung on to her neck. Although it was unintentional skinship, Lilith smiled rather satisfied.

“……!”

Hyeonseong took a deep breath at the sudden situation. When I looked down, it was a dizzying height. The bizarrely twisted trees looked like claws.

“Woah, I’m scared…”

Hyunseong instinctively grabbed Lilith’s armor. Her embrace was much warmer and firmer than I thought.

“Hmm…”

Lilith buried her nose in Hyunseong’s hair. The sweet scent intoxicated her. What an interesting creature this is. I’m sure Her Majesty will be happy if we tell her.

“But… you are mine.”

Lilith muttered lowly. A possessive desire burned in her red eyes. Hyunseong heard the sound of Lilith’s heart in her arms. Thump, thump, thump. A strong, fast ringing sound. It rang warmly, as if trying to calm his anxious mind.

Lilith flew quickly through the night sky. Her destination was a huge city located in the center of the demon world. Thousands of spiers were rising into the night sky, and bizarre yet beautiful lights were decorating the entire city.

Hyunseong couldn’t keep his mouth shut. It was a wondrous sight I had never seen before.

“……”

Lilith looked at Hyeonseong as if she loved him. His warm body temperature, trembling movements, and even fear-filled eyes. Everything felt lovely to her.

“There will be a lot more fun things to do in the future. My cute one.”

Lilith gently stroked Hyunseong’s head. Her touch was soft yet powerful, like that of a wild animal.

Lilith headed to her mansion located on the outskirts of the huge city. The Gothic-style mansion, built of pitch-black stone, created a grand yet gloomy atmosphere.

She didn’t necessarily use the front door. Moving like a shadow in the darkness, he quietly opened one of the windows and went inside.

“……?”

Hyeonseong looked around with a puzzled expression. As I got used to the darkness, a room with a gorgeous yet strange atmosphere was revealed.

Tapestries with geometric patterns hung on the walls, and a red carpet was spread on the floor. There was a faint, strange scent of incense.

Lilith carefully put Hyunseong down on the sofa.

“Myayaaow?” (Where.?)

Hyunseong cautiously opened his mouth.

“It’s my house. It’s safe.”

Lilith said simply. Normally, she would have had her subordinates prepare food and tidy up the room for guests. But it was different now.

This small and fragile being did not want to be seen by other demons. Especially if Her Majesty the Queen finds out about this…

Lilith carefully placed Hyeonseong on the sofa as if it were a treasure. The soft sofa gently wrapped Hyunseong’s small body as if hugging it.

“……”

Hyeonseong looked around, very nervous in the unfamiliar environment. His anxious eyes passed by the ornate decorations and furniture. Lilith smiled and said, as if she found Hyeonseong’s appearance like that cute.

“You will be staying here with me from now on.”

Lilith carefully stroked Hyunseong’s head. Her touch was gentle, but her eyes were stern.

“Don’t worry. I will protect you.”

Lilith held Hyunseong in her arms as if protecting something precious.

“……”

Hyunseong couldn’t say anything while in Lilith’s arms. Her embrace was warm and comfortable, but at the same time it gave me an unknown sense of anxiety.

“……”

Lilith was hugging Hyunseong without saying a word. Her red eyes were colored with complex emotions.

Will I really be able to keep this small and fragile being by my side?

Lilith wasn’t sure yet. But one thing was clear.

This small, fragile being… intrigued me… and…

Lilith tried to ignore the unknown feelings rising within her heart.

For now… it was enough to just enjoy this moment.

Lilith softly stroked Hyunseong’s head and muttered softly.

“…My cute one…”

“Master, excuse me.”

A polite voice came from beyond the door. It was Sarah, a service maid who served as Lilith’s right hand woman.

She was a faithful servant who had worked at Lilith’s mansion for over 100 years. Lilith frowned slightly at Sarah’s voice.

‘Damn, at times like this…’

Lilith looked down at Hyunseong in her arms. Hyunseong was looking up at Lilith without understanding what was happening. When Lilith saw those innocent eyes, her heart weakened.

‘no. ‘Not yet.’

Lilith did not want other demons to know of Hyeonseong’s existence. At least for now. I wanted to keep that small, fragile being as my own secret.

‘but…’

Sarah’s presence could not be ignored. She was Lilith’s oldest friend and loyal subordinate. Above all, Lilith had nothing to hide from her.

‘Damn, I can’t help it.’

Lilith made up her mind.

Lilith carefully placed Hyunseong on the sofa and wrapped the cushions around him. It was a delicate touch, as if handling a delicate doll.

“Wait a moment. I’ll be back soon.”

Lilith gently stroked Hyunseong’s head and spoke softly. Of course, Hyunseong couldn’t understand what she said. All he could do was cry softly, “myao…”, as if he was happy at Lilith’s touch.

Lilith left the room with a smile on her face. As soon as the door closed, her expression turned into cold ice.

“What’s going on, Sarah?”

Lilith asked coldly towards Sarah standing in front of the door.

“Master, I have received a report that you have returned. I have prepared a bath.”

Sarah stopped talking and looked into Lilith’s eyes. Her keen gaze did not miss the subtle changes in Lilith’s expression.

“No. I don’t need it now.”

Lilith glared at Sarah with sharp eyes. Sarah felt like she was suffocating for a moment due to her overwhelming force.

“Okay, I understand.”

Sarah lowered her head without asking any more questions. I knew that it was not polite to ask any more questions unless the master spoke directly.

“If you have nothing more to say, please leave.”

“Okay, master.”

Sarah bowed her head once again and stepped away. Lilith breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Sera had disappeared.

‘Phew, that was dangerous.’

Lilith returned to the room and sat next to Hyunseong. And he muttered while playing with Hyunseong’s hair.

“It’s not time to make your presence known yet… just a little longer… just a little longer…”

However, Lilith knew. That you can’t keep it a secret forever.

One day, the day will come when he will reveal that small, lovely being to his subordinates, including Sera, and… to the entire demon world.

Hyunseong may or may not have known Lilith’s complex thoughts, but he was just calmly accepting Lilith’s touch while feeling very nervous in the unfamiliar environment.

But soon a signal of protest rang out from his small boat.

“Gurgling…”

Hyunseong remembered the ramen he had cooked for lunch. The growling sound got louder, and Hyunseong’s face turned red from embarrassment.

“Mya… Mya…” (Boo, I’m embarrassed…)

Hyunseong covered his face with both hands. Lilith saw that and burst into laughter.

“Puhup… Are you hungry?”

Lilith gently stroked Hyunseong’s head. When her cold touch touched Hyunseong, he shook his head from side to side as if he was tickled.

‘How can it be so cute?’

Lilith found every single reaction of Hyunseong beyond endearing. For the first time in her life, she was overcome by the desire to care for someone.

“I need to feed you something.”