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A slight wrinkle appeared between Luciferia’s eyebrows. Luciferia did not miss the end of Lucius’ gaze and his desire for Mya.

How dare you.

Anger as hot as lava boiled inside Luciferia. More than the movement of the heavens, it was that gaze that made her angry.

How dare you covet my daughter?

Luciferia spoke calmly without changing her expression at all.

“Heaven’s special forces… Interesting. But Lucius, I think you’re going too far.”

Luciferia spoke in a drowsy voice.

“To protect my daughter, heavenly bastards are no problem.”

Her red eyes shone like a flash.

“It might actually be a good opportunity. A chance to trample on those celestial bastards.”

Luciferia stood up. Her movements were graceful yet menacing, like a wild animal slowly approaching its prey.

“I appreciate your concern, Lucius. But I will protect my daughter.”

Luciferia held Hyunseong’s hand and gently stroked it.

“No one can lay a finger on Mya. Anyone who dares to covet my daughter will pay the same price.”

Her voice was quiet, but the anger and murderousness in it froze the air around her.

This was also a warning to Lucius. I can tolerate it until Lilith. Because I saved Mya from that forest.

However, I have absolutely no intention of allowing it to Lucius.

“Will the management competition continue?”

Lucius’ question was still dry. The gray eyes, hidden beneath black eyelashes like crow feathers, looked motionlessly at Luciferia.

Her attitude was cold and polite, as if the gaze that had been staring at Hyeonseong just moments ago was a mistake.

“Yes.”

Luciferia’s answer was decisive.

“But I will accept your advice. We will further strengthen security and defenses near Mya.”

Luciferia paused for a moment and held Hyunseong’s hand. Her touch was soft, but the power within it was as strong as a chain.

“No, I will keep it with me.”

Luciferia’s voice was soft, but the will behind it was firm.

“I will tear all the scum of heaven to pieces.”

A cruel smile crossed her lips. He was angry at the fact that a world like Heaven dared to target his possessions, but at the same time he seemed excited at the fact that he could engrave the fear of the Demon World deep into their bones.

Lucius nodded slightly in response to Luciferia’s answer. Her expression did not change, but it was difficult to miss the faint smile that passed by her lips.

“I understand.”

Lucius spoke politely.

“Then I will leave now.”

She bowed briefly to Luciferia and then turned around. Her black wings cast a huge shadow and filled the room.

Until the moment the door closed, her gray eyes still did not leave Hyeonseong’s.

The sound of a heavy door closing rang in Lucius’ ears. Beyond the closed door, the name ‘Mya’ is invisible but clearly exists there.

Lucius stood there as if nailed to the spot, not moving a single step.

Her eyes were fixed on the closed door. His gray eyes were trembling slightly, as if he was clairvoyant or trying to picture Mya beyond them.

Her hand slowly, and as if guided by an irresistible impulse, rose to her chest.

The ample breasts hidden under the baggy black shirt were pulled taut along with the movement. The fingers reached for his chest, but instead of grabbing his shirt, they stopped there.

like,

Like feeling the heartbeat.

Thump, thump, thump.

Every time my heart beat, my chest trembled slightly under my shirt.

Her body was trembling slightly.

She held her breath and held that position for a while, as if she were praying.

and,

slowly,

I turned my back.

Her steps were light, but somehow unsteady. It was a gait that seemed to be holding back the desire to look back, as if there was something it had left behind, tied to an invisible thread and being forcibly dragged along.

Before the ominous aura left behind by Lucius could disappear, Luciferia looked at Hyeonseong with a worried expression. Her hand wrapped around his small hand and was gentle and warm.

“Are you okay? Mya. You’re not feeling as bad as last time, right?”

Luciferia’s voice was soft, but there was worry inside it that could not be hidden. He vividly remembered the last time Liris and himself had become emotional over Mya, his body trembled with fear and he fainted.

‘My precious baby… I’m afraid I’ll get sick again… ‘

A sharp feeling of anxiety passed through Luciferia’s mind. She smiled, trying not to show her emotions. But her touch became more careful, and her eyes were full of affection.

Hyunseong felt warmth in Luciferia’s worried eyes. His sincere concern for himself was clearly conveyed.

“I’m fine.”

Hyunseong answered in the brightest voice possible. Although the unpleasant afterimage Lucius left behind and anxiety about the threat to the heavenly world still remained in my heart, I felt reassured by Luciferia’s warm touch.

“Really? Do you feel any discomfort or strangeness?”

Luciferia still looked at Hyunseong with a worried expression. Her hand was not letting go of Hyunseong’s hand. Treat it with care and preciousness, as if handling a small and delicate bird.

Luciferia was overcome with complicated emotions.

‘For Mya… ‘I always want to show only the best and most beautiful side of me.’

Her mind seemed already made up. But at the same time, another thought passed through my mind.

‘but… Keep Mya by my side like this… Don’t let anyone meet you… Can’t be locked up… There isn’t one… ?’

She was startled by her own thoughts. ‘Lock them up… What was I thinking… ?’

Luciferia shook her head and tried to shake off her complicated emotions.

‘okay. Mya is a precious being. I shouldn’t trap him in my greed.’

But there was still lingering regret in a corner of her heart.

‘… but… As much as possible… By my side… I want to leave it… .’

These contradictory feelings. The desire to sacrifice oneself for a precious being and the selfish desire to monopolize that person were clashing.

‘this… love… impression… ?’

Luciferia was confused by the emotions she felt for the first time. But one thing is certain, Mya was not just a pet or toy to him.

He shook his heart and even changed his perspective on the world… It was a special being.

Hyeonseong’s mind was filled with thoughts created by a single word from Lucius – ‘heavenly intervention’.

‘It’s heaven… ‘

Words that would have been scoffed at in real life felt heavy in this world. I didn’t know that it was perhaps natural that a world where demons and demons existed, and that angels and heaven existed.

‘really… ‘There are angels?’

In my mind, I pictured a beautiful being with white wings spread out.

“Lucius who was there just now… is he a fallen angel?”

At Hyunseong’s question, a light shadow passed between Luciferia’s eyebrows.

‘My dear…’ You’re showing interest in that guy… .’

Luciferia tried to suppress her boiling jealousy. On the outside, he pretended like nothing had happened and answered in a drowsy voice.

“That’s right. She was once a high-ranking angel in heaven. He received the grace of brilliant light and was the leader of countless angels. But now…”

Luciferia trailed off and smiled coldly.

“A fallen angel who voluntarily chose to fall and chose this demon world, nothing more, nothing less.”

Her voice was filled with disgust and subtle ridicule.

“My, it’s better not to get close to such a dangerous being.”

Luciferia continued speaking carefully, as if handling a dangerous animal.

“Fallen angels… Because they are beings who enjoy polluting and corrupting pure souls.”

Her words contained a warning. However, jealousy and possessiveness were also present within him.

Luciferia changed the topic in a bright voice.

“More than that, the management competition is finally tomorrow! Are you excited?”

She held Hyunseong’s hand and spoke with sparkling eyes. He seemed to act calmly, as if nothing had happened.

Hyunseong forced a smile and agreed with Luciferia’s words. But on the inside, I sighed. ‘Management competition…’ No matter how much I thought about it, it was a puzzling word.

‘I… Not an idol… What kind of management competition is this… ?’

It’s only been a week since I came to this world. Hyeonseong was still struggling to adapt to this unfamiliar world. A sudden dimensional shift, a demon world where he is the only human, and even an excessive barrage of affection from demons towards him. Everything was a confusing and burdensome reality.

‘That too… How much you love me… Compete… ?’

Hyunseong shook his head. It was a dizzying thing to even imagine. Moreover, the problem was that it was a winning product.

‘Together all day… ? What on earth are you going to do? ?’

Of course, it’s safe if it’s Luciferia or Lilith, but if an unfamiliar demon wins… ? It was terrible just to think about it.

He remembered Lucius’ gray, foggy, wet eyes just now.

‘Even if I choose it myself… Can you really choose a good partner? ?’

Hyunseong tried to hide his anxious feelings and spoke in a bright voice.

“Ugh… That’s right… Management competition… Something is strange… .”

But there was no soul in his voice.