episode_0063

Anxiety surged in my mind, and each step felt heavy.

…I have now entered the Serion family’s villa, that is, the mansion where Seraphina resides.

I know that it is reckless and foolish of me, remembering what happened to me at her mansion a few days ago, to go to meet her alone again.

But now that something unusual has happened to my physical condition, I had no choice but to seek her out once again.

First of all, for some reason, I am now unable to express what Seraphina did to me by any means.

Speaking is impossible, as is writing. I wondered if there might be another way if I used magic, but it all failed.

Still, there was one reason I could guess as to why I was in this state.

It was the necklace Seraphina had put on me, the one hanging around my neck.

In fact, when I first discovered this necklace, I was startled.

Because before I remembered that I was wearing the necklace, I couldn’t even perceive the fact that the necklace was in front of my eyes.

Anyway, as soon as I found the necklace, I tried pulling it with both hands as if to tear it off, but it was useless.

It wouldn’t come off no matter how much strength or magic I used, as if it had been attached to my neck from the start.

It is difficult to perceive if I don’t consciously focus on it, and it’s impossible to remove it with my own strength.

It seemed to be either a magical item enchanted with some special power, or Seraphina seemed to have done something extra.

In this state, I probably wouldn’t be able to explain it to Lilith, and if I’m unlucky, I might even be misunderstood in a strange way.

As a result, this is a problem I cannot solve with my own strength alone.

Therefore, for now, I decided to visit Seraphina’s mansion alone one more time, taking advantage of the window while Lilith hadn’t returned to the academy yet.

And now I am sitting alone in the reception room, waiting for her, the mistress of this mansion and family.

“Ah.. Ropel, my dear.

I’m truly delighted to meet you again like this.

I was originally planning to visit you first myself, but thanks to you, I’ve saved myself the trouble.”

As if her words were not a lie, Seraphina’s attire was close to outdoor wear, and there were traces of makeup on her face.

It seemed she was also just preparing to go out to visit me.

She approached me closely with a truly brazen smile.

I couldn’t help but be surprised by her actions.

Normally, when receiving a guest in a reception room, it is common to sit opposite them at the table from the guest’s seat, but Seraphina sat right next to me on the sofa I was sitting on.

Furthermore, she placed one hand on my shoulder and gently stroked my knee with the other.

On top of that, her face was close to my ear, and I could feel her breath and scent right in front of me.

“By the way, my dear.

What brings you here today?

Could it be that you couldn’t forget the thrilling experience imprinted on your body last time and came back?

Hahahaha.. If that’s the case, it would be truly wonderful..♥

If only you wish, it wouldn’t be bad to just stay here at the mansion with me.

Living together just the two of us, sharing a bed, staying up all night naked together… Hahahaha.. I think that kind of relationship would be quite alright..♥”

She spoke to me in a fawning manner, unlike her usual self.

Yet, her voice was exactly the same as that of Seraphina Serion, who had previously shown confidence and chivalry, creating a sense of disparity.

While speaking, she suggestively traced various parts of my body.

“T-That’s not it..!

I’ll get straight to the point without any unnecessary talk.

Seraphina. What… what on earth did you do to me…?”

I went straight to the main point without any pleasantries.

This was because I recognized the situation as not being relaxed and being serious.

“Ah.. You mean that.

As expected, you’re asking right away.

Well, I have no intention of pretending not to know, so I’ll answer you.

Especially considering the ‘deal’ I’m going to make with you, I would have had to explain it in detail someday anyway.”

She moved her hand, restrained both of my arms with one hand, and laid me down on the sofa as I was.

I couldn’t resist even a little just like that. While it happened too quickly, for some reason, I couldn’t choose the option of ‘resisting’ within myself.

“First, I cannot tell you the principle and reason… However, I will explain your current state in detail right now.

The things that happened with me, the things I did to you.. you cannot explain even a little to others regarding the parts I do not permit.

It is impossible to speak of it, let alone write it down. I imagine you’ve already tried, but it will be difficult even with magic.

Furthermore, albeit slightly, you will no longer be able to resist my actions.

You don’t have to look far; didn’t you fail to resist even a little while I was just laying you down?

You can understand it as that kind of feeling.”

Seraphina, who was holding both my arms with just one hand, restrained above my head, stroked my chin with her other hand and spoke.

“…What… what’s the reason you’re telling me this so readily now?

Is it because of the ‘deal’ you mentioned earlier that you’ll make with me?”

“That’s exactly right.

In fact, no matter what, you are currently in a relationship with Lilith Tistina, are you not?

Especially considering your position, I will not touch you when you are with Lilith or have an appointment with her.

Additionally, if you wish, I can also help conceal our relationship.

That is to say, you can be at ease while you are with her.”

“…What do I have to do in return?”

“It’s simple. You just need to visit my mansion alone like this on days you don’t have any special appointments.

The frequency…. Yes, at least about four times a week.

I will inform the servants in advance, so it doesn’t matter if I’m not there.

Of course, what happens to you at the mansion afterward… I probably don’t need to explain…♥”

“What if I refuse?”

“Then I suppose I wouldn’t have a choice, would I?

No matter what you’re doing with Lilith, I will visit you unexpectedly.

And I plan to use your current state to my advantage, however I please.

Regardless of where it is, or what the situation is.

On top of that.. Hmm.. I think this much explanation should be enough, but do you perhaps need more specific examples?”

“…No, it’s alright,”

Having heard all her explanations, I thought to myself.

It’s a trap. A clear trap.

Seraphina must be plotting something through this deal.

But even while thinking that, I couldn’t think of a better method than accepting this deal.

In order to not cause Lilith to misunderstand right away, and yet to struggle against Seraphina even a little… I must, after all, accept the deal.

“That deal, I will accept it.”

“That’s a good choice.”

Afterward, Seraphina and I exchanged oaths regarding the deal following the content mentioned above.

By dripping our blood onto the artifact she had prepared in advance, enforcement would be applied to our actions in fulfilling that oath in the future.

“But Seraphina.”

“Yes? What is it?”

“This… When are you going to let go?”

I was still in the position of being restrained on the bed by her hand.

Even when taking the oath, she cut my body for me and collected the blood.

Now that I’ve confirmed the terms of the deal, taken the oath, and learned what happened to my body, I no longer need to stay at her mansion.

So I was planning to return immediately and think about future matters…

Seraphina is still not letting me go.

“…Oh dear. You truly are too innocent.

Don’t you understand yet?”

“…What? What are you talking about. You, that…

Wait… Could it be…?”

“It is truly shameful, but last night spent without you felt so lonely.

I learned the meaning of the expression ‘my side feels cold’.

So, it’s quite sudden, and I apologize, but… I plan to relieve that sorrow right now..♥”

“W-Wait..! Stop…!”

With her other hand, she begins to undo my clothes.

Her movements are unrestrained, exposing my chest as they are, and the zipper of my pants went down.

Overwhelmed by what she had done to my body and her power, I, who couldn’t possibly resist, had no choice but to resign myself.

“…Seraphina.. One thing.. Just one more thing I’d like to ask.”

“Very well, ask away.”

“Just… why are you doing this to me…?”

You.. You showed an upright demeanor, following chivalry more fairly and justly than anyone else…!

You resisted the unreasonable actions of your father and those around you, and soon proved your abilities yourself…

At least the you I saw wasn’t this kind of person..!

Did something perhaps happen to you?

If so, please ask me for help!

If not, why did you suddenly change like this..!”

“…Ah.. You mean that…”

Her expression became strangely distant.

Her mouth was smiling, yet it didn’t seem like a smile at all.

She brought the hand that had been undressing me and carefully stroked my face.

“…Listen closely, my lovely dear.

It’s not that I thought of this method from the beginning.

I also wanted to take you by proper means.

But to that extent, the emotion of love.. It is truly cruel and selfish, isn’t it…”

Ending her words, Seraphina’s lips were laid upon mine.

Her tongue entered deep into my mouth and stirred languidly.

However, for some reason, bitterness spread across the tip of my tongue, especially from that kiss.