Episode 103

“That's what people call redemption.”

Elisha spat out with an expressionless face.

“I think of it as protection. Thanks to you, did this work go well?”

“You reconsidered my offer until the very end.”

“I was afraid you would be in danger.”

At Lucerne's words, Elisha traced the beginning of the incident.

'I think I should read some old books. I think I saw a related book in the monastery's secret library.'

A shabby paper box that is said to be a relic of an evil god.

The secret hidden inside that paper box. Elisha knew it from her past life experience.

'Because……. The poison that Lucerne in her previous life ingests and blinds her in one eye is the pill called 'The Devil's Smile'.'

Right after that happened, Elisha was at her parents' house. The family head often called Elisha and made her work.

'It is said that Lucerne was poisoned and lost one eye.'

At that time, the relationship between Gaju and Lucerne was truly love-hate. However, despite this, the head of the household could not let go of the best grandson. Gaju was furious when he heard that Lucerne had a flaw.

'The Devil's Smile, a relic of an ancient evil god, is a magical poison that drives the user insane. However, since Lucerne has a special constitution that does not work with magic tools, neither divine power nor magic power works well. So the poison didn't take Lucerne's life, it only blinded him.'

At least, according to the priest's words, his eyesight would be restored after a few years. Lucerne has since become a colder, more cryptic person. The family head investigated the incident and found out that it was the deadly poison of the fallen evil god that harmed Lucerne.

The poison was stolen by Merha a long time ago. The culprit was Marco, who had been ordered by Merha.

But nothing was surprising. They didn't stop breathing anyway, because they were always ready to inflict fatal wounds.

'A hidden poison in a paper box. It is said that the poison was kept in the sacred relics of the temple.'

Later, the lord was furious that the culprit was Merha and his son. Anyway, the head of the family had a lot of things to get angry about, so he wasn't completely sane. It was such a time.

So, it was only natural that Elisha immediately figured out the identity of the poison after hearing that the missing demon's relic was a 'paper box'.

Elisha calmly headed to Rosaria's secret library. Inside the secret library were forbidden books covering the treasures of evil spirits. The only problem is that the letters were written in an ancient language.

Fortunately, Lapis and Lazuli were very good.

'I heard that you two are fluent in ancient languages. Can you spot any of these evil god's items?'

There were not many people who could speak the ancient language well throughout the entire empire.

'I beg you. It's because I don't feel good……. Can you investigate the evil spirit's treasures?'

'I'll do anything if it's your request!'

Lapis and Lazuli spent two whole nights reading related books and found the secret of the box.

“No matter how you think about it, it's strange. How did you find out the secret of that paper box? Do you think that poison is usually hidden in such places?”

“It would be nice if you could just think of it as a merit that I was lucky to have built. Thanks to you, it worked out well. The word treasure of evil spirits just reminded me of Rosaria-sama's secret library, and it was Lapis and Lazuli's credit for quickly finding that information.”

Elisha said softly. That was perfectly true, so Lucerne nodded his head.

“If you say it's because you're excellent, then everything is explained.”

But Lucerne was no fool. Even at this moment, she knew very well that her doubts were reaching her. She just laid her eyes down. Even in Lucerne, she wouldn't be able to torture a man who made a mark.

Besides, Lucerne stole the note from Merha to Marco. On it was written the words 'Seize Lucerne's weakness.'

Lucerne was also keeping an eye on Marco. I already had in mind that they might be plotting something, so it wasn't something I couldn't forcefully convince.

At the time, Lucerne said as soon as he found out about the “Devil's Smile” Poison.

'They're targeting you, Elisha. He's probably planning on poisoning you, making you a prisoner, and threatening me with the antidote.'

'It is a terrible conspiracy. But in reverse, I can use this to attack.'

And Elisha proposed a trap made up of elaborate lies.

'The guards inside the general's residence are tight. So, why not aim for the café, which is my only place to go out?'

As expected, Arien tried to bribe one of the cafe workers. Lucerne skillfully set the trap. This is because she reversely bribed one of Arien's acquaintances.

The wife, an acquaintance of Arien, was the wife of a newly wealthy businessman. And she was one of Lucerne's most powerful agents. She is because the entrepreneur himself was a person working under Lucerne.

And there was no reversal for Arien, who was caught in the trap beautifully. It was so obvious.

'If you have to ask for a reversal. It's just that Lucerne is a scarier person than I thought.'

The only place she was allowed to roam freely. It was also surprising that the place, the cafe, was in the hands of Lucerne in the first place. However, Lucerne's number of destroying Marco was enough to stick out his tongue.

'To think he even reported Marco anonymously at the end.'

Lucerne left Marco in the cabin and even had his men kindly report Marco to the police. The report, disguised as a hotel employee, said that the man who killed her wife seemed to be staying in the cabin.

From what I've heard, the security guards didn't recognize Marco and treated him like a murderer, terrifyingly interrogating him all night.

It was only in the morning that Marco named the head of the household, and it seemed that the head of the family desperately silenced those involved and took over Marco's recruit.

'Since he went through that in a state of shock, that weak-willed man must have gone crazy.'

When Lucerne decided to break people's hearts, he didn't give a damn. Elisha hoped that Lucerne's cruel means would not be directed against her.

“What are you thinking?”

Lucerne, noticing Elisha's anxiety, asked. Elisha quickly captured her expression.

“Are you still mad?”

“No. It's okay.”

Lucerne asked again affectionately.

“Everything went according to plan, what don't you like?”

Elisha shut her mouth. Arien's death was somewhat exhilarating, but……. It made me feel ambivalent.

“Arien is dead.”

It was Lucerne's subordinate who changed her glass, but Elisha also agreed with it.

“You didn't kill. Besides, I concocted a plot to imprison Marco and make him consume the antidote himself.”

“…….”

“I heard you gave Arien three chances. She asked if she would change her mind and not regret it. Elisha. Think carefully.”

“…….”

“If Arien had any worries or feelings of guilt like you do now, wouldn't she have noticed something strange in your suggestion?”

“That…….”

That was right. Elisha was at a loss for words to reply.

“But Arien didn't. Because I expected too much that you would be poisoned. Because she was so good. I must have lost my temper at the thought of harming you. So she wielded shallow moves like her own weapon. That's the Cartier family thing.”

Lucerne whispered sweetly. He was still demonic, but he was her demon, in her boat with her. So Elisha even felt the words sweet.

“I can't be nice yet.”

Lucerne said like an adult.

“Relax. Because you were innocent from the first time you met me until now. All you have lost is your social virginity.”

“…… Lucerne.”

Even if you really say But Elisha felt strangely that he cared about her.

“If someone dies in the future, you won't be the perpetrator. Your hands will be clean.”

“It will be good until the moment I leave this house.”

Lucerne's eyebrows twitched. Elisha realized that she had made a mistake in her words. She felt her downy hair stand on end.

“Lucerne…….”

“Okay.”

Lucerne whispered.

“I hope so. Right?”

“…… Yes.”

Silence passed. Before long, Lucerne opened her mouth.

“Is that all?”

“I just admired your numbers in many ways this time. It broke Marco's heart thoroughly.”

Elisha said, hiding her feelings. I have to get it back somehow. It was as if someone in her mind was sending a signal like this.

“I don't want to turn you into an enemy.”

“I agree. We are too compatible to be enemies.”

Lucerne nodded her head kindly.

“So if you're going to turn me into an enemy, give me a warning in advance.”

“Why. Do you think about how to punish me?”

“It has already been decided. Of course.”

Lucerne licked her lips. Elisha was at a loss for words. He was telling a really scary joke. Perhaps because of her earlier silence, she became nervous at the words.

“And my mood will determine how gently I will handle it. So tell me in advance. Get a reduced sentence.”

Elisha swallowed her sigh.

“It's a pity that I didn't plan to do that.”

“It's too bad.”

Lucerne pulled Elisha.

“I like the now that I can suck, lick, and bite anywhere on your soft and tender body without feeling guilty.”

Elisha's cheeks turned slightly red.

“Therefore……. Do we still need to talk?”

Lucerne said quietly. His thick, hot palms were gripping Elisha's buttocks before she knew it. Elisha realized that Lucerne's anger was not resolved.

“I'm thinking of running away.”

“Ah!”

In an instant, the nightgown slid up to her chest.

“I can't. I've been taking a break for the past few days because of Marco's problem. I guess my wife is free enough to think about her forward thinking.”

“What is that…….”

'So think of running away,' Lucerne added quietly. Elisha's body stiffened.

“I'll keep you busy again.”

Lucerne whispered.

“Starting tonight, every day.”

It was a big deal. Elisha felt frustrated. But she felt tingling from the tips of her toes to the inside of her thighs. It was as if someone was gently scratching her insides with a hook. Her belly rumbled.