Chapter 12: Lilith’s “Assist”

[Adelle Favorability: -24%]

“My, my, little Dounia, you truly are a worthy follower of our Pleasure Faction, to be able to raise favorability even like this~ Hee hee,” Lilith’s voice echoed in Dounia’s mind.

Pinned tightly, her lips pressed against, Dounia struggled with all her might.

“Don’t move. This is part of your daily management,” Adelle said, pinning Dounia’s wrists firmly against the wall as well, slowly leaning down.

Hah—

The slightly warm breath made Dounia’s calves tense up.

“If you do this… what will Fia think when she finds out? Are you a member of the Pleasure Faction!?” Dounia cried out.

Adelle raised her head, stared at Dounia for a few seconds, then lowered her head again.

A fine layer of millet-sized goosebumps appeared on her exposed, fair skin.

“First of all, Dounia Viktor, you are female, not male,” Adelle said, pressing her gloved hand against Dounia’s calf, the cold making her shiver.

“I am well aware of your suspected affiliation with the Pleasure Faction, so I will not allow you to be alone with any male. Don’t even think about getting a single shred of help from them.”

“I am female, and you are female. You should logically not feel any affection for me, and likewise for me.”

“This is all just routine. Relax.”

Adelle focused intently on Dounia’s every reaction and change, watching everything with a blank expression.

[Adelle Favorability: -23%]

Dounia’s face flushed bright red, and even her fair skin was tinged with patches of alluring blush.

Adelle’s fingers gently touched Dounia’s skin, as if exploring a precious work of art.

Rustle…

“Eh!?”

Dounia subconsciously gripped her clothes tightly, only to be met with Adelle’s merciless gaze.

“What’s there to be shy about between girls?”

“But… but.”

“Your current reaction is very suspicious,” Adelle’s right hand gripped Dounia’s waist tightly. “If you try to hide anything else, I don’t mind nailing both of your hands to the wall before continuing the inspection.”

“I…” Dounia still wanted to resist, but she saw Adelle reaching into the pocket of her maid dress, as if to pull out some kind of weapon. She quickly raised her hands.

“…Please, continue your inspection.”

The silver-haired girl’s face was as red as a ripe apple.
She lowered her head deeply, trying to hide her shyness, but her flashing red eyes couldn’t conceal the nervousness and unease in her heart.

Her breathing became rapid, and the rise and fall of her chest became more pronounced.

The black leather glove slid slowly over the gray and white fabric.

Adelle brought her index and middle fingers to her nose and sniffed lightly.

Dounia gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, biting her lower lip, a bitter taste surging in her heart.

How could she not be nervous? How could she pretend nothing was happening?

“Very good,” Adelle nodded slightly.

Just as Dounia thought it was over, blood-red text appeared before her eyes, and they widened slightly.

‘Does it have to be now!?’

[Clementine Adelle]

[Appearance: 96.2 (Abstinent Maid)]

[Adelle is the administrator of D-Block, the head maid directly under Section Six Chief Fia, and her most trusted subordinate. Her specific assignment as your ‘Executor’ is clearly the result of Fia’s careful arrangement.]

[As long as she is watching, you will never have a moment’s respite, let alone a chance to restore the glory of Pleasure. Under this immense pressure, your sensitive nerves quietly tighten…]

‘Lilith!!!’

[Before being further inspected by the people of the Anomaly Bureau, you, as the Emissary of Pleasure, decide to—]

The blood-red text swayed slightly, with a hint of mockery.

[Option 1: Facing this merciless head maid, direct confrontation is clearly a bad choice. You choose to endure for now, pretending nothing has happened. This will at least buy you a moment of respite. Of course, there will be more “opportunities” to endure in the future w. Reward for completion: Mirror Shard x1]

[Option 2: She is merely the administrator of a regional division in the Anomaly Bureau. As the Emissary of Pleasure, you look down on even goddesses, so how could you possibly take her seriously? You take advantage of her lowered guard, reach out, grab her high ponytail, and instantly refine her into your secret servant! Reward for completion: A Moment of Inspiration x1]

[Option 3: Find a way to leave behind evidence that is unfavorable to her, or let Violet “accidentally” witness this next time. Isn’t it easy to use this kind-hearted young lady’s hand to punish a maid? Reward for completion: One “Wondrous Encounter” in a dream.]

Dounia’s eyes lit up slightly.

“This one is easy… I choose three…”

Hee hee.

Lilith’s laughter echoed in her ear.

The blood-red text instantly became distorted, as if it had been scorched and melted, becoming unrecognizable.
The peeling black and red sludge gradually formed the shape of a birdcage.

Clang.

As if her soul had been imprisoned within it, Dounia’s eyes gradually became vacant.

‘My hand… it’s moving forward uncontrollably…!’

The wonderful taste of ecstatic pleasure lingered in her mind.
She seemed to have returned to the online battlefield where she could play the piano.
Dounia, with her femboy persona instantly taking over, curled her lips into a confident and elegant smile.

Her hand shot out and grabbed Adelle’s high ponytail, forcefully pulling her forward.

Dounia saw a flash of astonishment and panic in Adelle’s eyes.

“Mmph—!?”

She had never thought that this timid and weak girl would dare to do something like this to her!

Amidst Adelle’s panicked and cute sounds, Dounia gripped her hair tightly, pulling her into an embrace.

“Weren’t you supposed to be conducting your daily management, big sister head maid from the Fia household~?”

“Then manage properly. Investigate every single inch of me clearly, don’t miss anything, okay!~”

Adelle’s cheek was pressed tightly against Dounia’s skin.
Dounia saw her eyes widen, a flash of shame and anger in them.

“Hee hee.”

This spoken laugh seemed to shatter Adelle’s line of rational defense.

“Shameless!”

A voice full of anger rang out.
Adelle violently pushed Dounia away and, in one motion, punched her in the abdomen.

“Uwaah—!”

The intense pain violently dragged her consciousness back, forcing her to face the wicked deeds she had committed while her emotions were amplified.

Dounia’s small body slowly slid down the wall, her legs giving way as she knelt on the ground.

“I misjudged you…”

Adelle’s chest heaved violently with anger.

“You are not a weak coward who cherishes her life, but an erratic madwoman.”

“Like all those contaminated by Cursed Objects, you have been corroded to the very depths of your soul. You are beyond saving.”

She wiped the moisture from her face with the back of her gloved hand in disgust, glaring at Dounia with hatred.

“When you are completely corroded and succumb to Soul-Loss…”

“I will personally officiate your ceremony.”

[Adelle Favorability: -20%, Corruption: 5%.]