Holy Kingdom – Interrogation (5)

After momentarily recovering from the shock, Lucas’s first action was to pull out his still-erect penis.

Squelch.

With the plug that had been blocking the contents now gone, semen began to ooze out from Rena’s genitals with a viscous gurgle.

‘Just how many times have I done this…?’

The sheer volume was enough to surprise even Lucas, having poured out everything he’d accumulated over a long period.

‘Right. First I need to check Rena’s condition.’

What was done couldn’t be undone. He needed to focus on what he could do now.

Lucas shook Rena’s shoulders vigorously with both hands.

“Rena. Rena! Snap out of it!”

His voice calling to wake her was much louder than when he’d been quietly conversing with her earlier.

In his panicked state, he’d momentarily forgotten Cassios was observing from behind.

“It’s all over now. So…”

“Hhhu… I’m… sorry… I’ll be obedient…”

But Rena was already half out of her mind.

“I’ll never… resist again… That… Demon King…”

Only pleas for forgiveness and requests to stop kept spilling from Rena’s lips.

In the end, Lucas could only stare blankly at the consequences of his foolish actions.

What he’d done was no different from the Holy Knights and priests who’d gang-raped Rena.

No – it was worse.

At least they hadn’t known Rena was innocent.

But Lucas… knew the truth.

‘You fucking bastard. How could an interrogator lose control to lust?!’

Lucas clutched his head in self-loathing over his stupidity.

Of course, he’d genuinely intended to follow through when he warned Rena – whether to deceive Cassios or because of Rena’s request.

‘…This wasn’t what I meant to do.’

But he’d never intended to cross this line.

Moreover, as time passed, Rena’s words during sex began replaying vividly in his mind.

‘S-stop now… I’m really going crazy… Hhaaang!’

‘Please… I think I’m dying… Don’t go any deeper!’

‘Hhuk… I’m… sorry…’

‘Ueeh… Ohhoook! Hhuuuk… Nngoooohk♡’

In his memories, Rena sobbed and begged him.

But Lucas, having lost all reason, ignored everything and violated her mercilessly.

“Haha…”

Only a hollow laugh escaped Lucas’s lips.

He’d vowed to help Rena.

To rescue her from this hell.

To stake his entire life on it.

He’d made that resolution while watching her shine brilliantly, refusing to give up.

Yet here he was, having hurt Rena again because he couldn’t control his damn lust.

‘Will she fear me now?’

Rena now knew all the ugly desires hidden within him. And had experienced them firsthand.

She would clearly never trust him again, only fear him now.

Lucas slowly extended his trembling hand toward Rena.

‘At least… holy power…’

Holy power excelled at healing physical damage. But even that couldn’t easily resolve mental trauma.

Still, doing something was better than wallowing in self-blame.

As Lucas tried to channel holy power into Rena’s abdomen-

-Clap. Clap. Clap.

The sudden applause froze him in place.

‘…Damn it.’

Only then did he remember the presence watching from behind.

He couldn’t openly heal Rena with holy power here.

Lucas squeezed his eyes shut, forcing himself to compose his expression before turning to Cassios.

“Huu… Are you satisfied now?”

“Hoho. Of course.”

Cassios observed him with a satisfied expression. To Lucas, this was at least fortunate.

“I never knew the Interrogator possessed such sexual prowess. I’m ashamed of my past suspicions. Particularly impressive was how you punished Miss Rena when she tried to escape. She must be properly educated by now.”

“Ha. Ha. Thank you. I’ve always educated them this way.”

“Having enjoyed the show… I believe it’s time we depart.”

“!!”

‘Finally. He’s finally leaving. Thank goodness.’

Lucas hastily wiped himself with nearby towels and scrambled into his clothes, seeing Cassios out.

His only thought was to send Cassios away quickly and tend to Rena.

“Thank you for visiting. I’ll continue managing the prisoner responsibly.”

“Ah. I neglected to mention earlier – Interrogator Lucas, you must accompany me.”

“…Pardon?”

He’d been relieved at Cassios’s departure. Now he was being told to leave too?

A thunderbolt shock made Lucas’s head throb.

“May… I ask why?”

“A new subject requiring your interrogation has emerged.”

“Has Cardinal Daniel captured another demon?”

“I’m unaware of specifics. I merely received orders that you have work to do.”

“…Could you grant me a moment then?”

As he spoke, Lucas glanced back.

Rena lay with closed eyes, collapsed.

Having reached her limit, she appeared to have finally fainted.

‘I can’t leave Rena like this.’

If he left with Cassios now, there was no telling what might happen.

Rena was now just an ordinary woman unable to use mana.

‘If others come while I’m gone…’

She likely couldn’t endure more.

“Hmm. Do you still have unfinished business?”

Cassios studied Lucas’s hesitant movements with a peculiar expression.

“Not business per se, just needing to wrap things up before following.”

“Unnecessary. Leaving her like that seems more satisfying, no? I understand wanting to further educate the prisoner, but you mustn’t neglect your primary duties.”

“That’s not what I meant. I’ll gladly go interrogate – it’s my duty. But regarding immediate prisoner management…”

“Ah, no need to worry. Other visitors seem to have arrived.”

“Other visitors…?”

At that moment, Lucas heard multiple footsteps approaching.

-Thudthudthudthud.

Soon, growing commotion outside preceded-

“Hurry… I’ll go first…”

“No… let’s all…”

-Bang!

The door burst open as Holy Knights flooded in.

“You bitch! We’ve come to…”

They began crudely before freezing at the scene before them.

“Y-Your Eminence?!”

They’d spotted Cassios unexpectedly standing in the room.

The lead knight hurried forward with a bow.

“Ahem. Greetings, Cardinal Cassios. What brings you here…?”

Lucas immediately recognized them by the spear emblem on their uniforms.

They were clearly Holy Knights under Cardinal Daniel’s command.

‘I heard they recently returned due to the Pope’s assassination…’

Cassios seemed to recognize them too.

“Greetings. Judging by your uniforms, you’re Cardinal Daniel’s Holy Knights. Here to enjoy welfare benefits after completing duties, I see.”

“Y-yes. We heard new welfare provisions arrived…”

The knights eyed Cassios nervously, heads bowed.

However vulgar it seemed for Holy Knights to swarm in spouting obscenities to relieve lust, they worried about the Cardinal’s disapproval.

“F-forgive us! We’ll return to duty immediately.”

“Hoho, no need. This reward was specially prepared by His Holiness. Who am I to interfere? You likely came during off-hours anyway. I merely came to check the prisoner’s status.”

At Cassios’s unexpected response, the knights’ faces brightened instantly.

“Then… may we use her?”

“Of course. Interrogator Lucas and I have finished. Enjoy yourselves.”

“Thank you!”

As Cassios stepped aside, the knights began approaching Rena.

-Thud.

Lucas blocked their path again.

“Interrogator? Did you have something to say…?”

“Perhaps… you should come back another time.”

Lucas whispered as quietly as possible. Naturally, the knights objected.

“What? Is there a problem?”

“The Cardinal himself permitted this…”

“…”

‘Of all the worst timing.’

Misfortune piled upon misfortune. Lucas felt utterly helpless.

Normally he’d make excuses to send them away, or suppress them with his authority as Interrogator.

But not now.

Not under Cassios’s sharp gaze.

Lucas finally stepped back, unable to stop them.

“Never mind. Proceed. I just thought you should clean her first since I left her quite filthy.”

“Haha. No need to worry about that.”

“He’s right. We’re not picky about such things.”

The knights pushed past Lucas toward Rena.

They soon reached her.

“Look at this. Seems completely broken.”

A knight nudged Rena’s cheek with his boot.

-Poke. Poke.

Rena slowly opened her eyes.

“Hhuk… Wh-who…?”

“Who? Your masters here to fuck you.”

The knight violently grabbed Rena’s hair and yanked her up.

-Yank!

“Kkyaak?!”

Rena screamed in pain, clutching her head.

But the battered Rena had no means to resist.

All she could do was weep and beg.

“Hhuk… No… Please spare me…”

“Oh? Not completely gone then. Let me have first taste.”

“P-please, someone help me…”

“Haha! Where you gonna run? Nowhere to go!”

“Stupid bitch. Hold her tight, boys.”

Rena tried desperately to escape with her broken body, but her limbs were immediately restrained by the knights.

‘Ah…’

As Lucas stared blankly at the horrific scene, someone tapped his arm.

-Tap.

“Interrogator. Reassured now?”

Lucas briefly considered extreme measures while looking at Cassios.

‘Could I escape with Rena now?’

The instant conclusion was ‘Impossible’.

As an interrogator, Lucas wasn’t weak.

But Cardinal Daniel’s Holy Knights were among the strongest and most battle-experienced in the Holy Kingdom.

Escaping with Rena against them was impossible.

‘…Endure. Finishing quickly and returning is better.’

Lucas finally nodded to Cassios.

“…This should suffice.”

“Then let’s depart.”

“Yes.”

-Thud.

Lucas left Rena behind and exited the room.

-Clomp. Clomp.

Lucas followed silently behind Cassios down the corridor.

Rena’s screams and moans continued echoing in his ears.

“This pussy… tastes good…”

“Kkyak! I’m… sorry…”

“Fucking demon bitch…”

“Help… Someone help…”

“Hey… shove it in her mouth…”

‘I’m sorry. So sorry.’

All he could do was grit his teeth and apologize in his heart.

Lucas prayed desperately to the goddess.

‘Goddess, please give Rena the strength to endure this ordeal…’