Chapter 9: The Unsettling Loneliness

Bai Tong, who usually eats lunch alone, felt an unusual sense of loneliness today.

Having experienced an intense night and morning, Letitia Tanis had developed a withdrawal reaction, making it impossible for her to focus on her usual meal.

She beckoned a maid and asked, “Where is that woman and Astolfo? Why haven’t they come to eat?”

“Your Highness, they have been in the library all morning,” the maid replied respectfully. “Astolfo prepared some food in the kitchen and personally took it to the Holy Maiden. The other maids await outside the library as instructed.”

Is that so? The library, huh.

Letitia didn’t press further. She often visited the library during her free time, reading books to broaden her horizons, so their actions seemed natural to her.

However, as time passed, the restlessness she expected to dissipate only grew stronger. A burning desire to see them soon took hold, making her feel uncomfortable and impatient.

Thus, instead of her usual afternoon tea on the balcony, Letitia found herself walking towards the library.

As a demon lord, Letitia typically had no pressing duties. Unless there was an emergency, she relied on her trustworthy subordinates, so she wasn’t bound by a strict schedule.

With a thousand years of experience, she could live a life of leisure, much like a pampered aristocrat.

Lost in thought, Letitia realized her black-veiled hand was already on the library door handle.

Wait, she suddenly thought. If I go in now, it’ll seem like I’m missing them.

Letitia hesitated, but her desire won out, and she opened the door, stepping into the tranquil domain of knowledge.

After all, as a demon lord, she shouldn’t suppress her desires.

Even if thoughts and words don’t align, the body remains honest.

Navigating through the bookshelves with ease, Letitia quickly found Noah, who was engrossed in a book near the window. A tray with warm red tea and pastries sat beside her, holding a few apple tarts and sandwiches.

Her slender legs were crossed, and in the soft light, Noah read from the ancient-looking book titled ‘The Book of Immortals.’

Isn’t that a forbidden book? Letitia raised an eyebrow, unconcerned, knowing that with Astolfo present, the Holy Maiden wouldn’t cause any trouble.

Noah, bathed in soft light, looked like a fairy from a brighter world. Her ample figure, usually alluring, seemed almost divine in the sunlight.

Letitia watched, captivated by the girl’s focused demeanor.

Even as a demon lord, Letitia hesitated to interrupt.

“Thud.” The sound of a book closing echoed, and Letitia met Noah’s gaze, her heart skipping a beat.

Letitia looked like a lovesick boy, her expression pure and captivated. Noah, who had noticed Letitia earlier, waited for the perfect moment to close the book and look at Letitia, who seemed both shy and startled.

“Oh, Your Highness, what brings you here so early in the day? Could it be that you’re feeling lonely?”

Noah’s eyes narrowed playfully, her smile flawless.

“No, it’s not…”

Letitia started to protest, but Noah stepped closer.

She playfully pressed a finger to Letitia’s lips, softly saying, “It’s okay, darling. I’m your favorite, after all. You can come see me anytime.”

“Or are you just… unsatisfied?”

Noah’s face lit up with a mischievous smile, and her soft body pressed Letitia gently against the bookshelf, making Letitia blush.

“Mmm…”

Noah enjoyed having Letitia’s stunning body against hers. She embraced Letitia, who was slightly taller, and gently lifted her chin, bringing her soft lips closer.

Every breath and sigh they shared was laced with a sweet, tantalizing allure.

Letitia melted under Noah’s gentle yet intense advances, realizing she had walked right into a trap.

No, this isn’t right. I’m the demon lord; I shouldn’t be… always on the receiving end.

Despite her internal resistance, her body was ready to comply.

Noah’s movements were incredibly alluring, and Letitia felt herself being effortlessly manipulated.

Her resistance crumbled, and her eyes began to glaze over, eventually closing.

Even as a demon lord, she was drawn into this sweet abyss.

However, the anticipated sensation never came.

Noah had noticed something and glanced to the side at the last moment, while Letitia also sensed something amiss and looked in the same direction, her eyes clearing.

“Oh, don’t mind me, carry on!”

The voice belonged to someone very familiar to Letitia.

Her silvery hair, Lolita-style black and white dress, and porcelain skin made her seem like a beautifully crafted doll.

Letitia’s deep, crimson eyes held an ancient depth, while this girl’s eyes, the same color, sparkled with desire and wildness.

Just seeing this girl made Noah’s smile fade, her perfect, warm expression turning cold and distant.

The girl, who had been smiling throughout their interaction, showed no displeasure. Her smile, unlike Noah’s bright, natural one, was more like a blood-soaked night, unsettling and chilling.

“Allow me to introduce myself,” the girl said, curtseying gracefully.

“I am the Piercing Knight, one of the four knights of the demon lord, a princess of the vampire clan, the guardian of the Mandron Kingdom, and the heir to the most ancient and noble bloodline in the demon world.

“Clennina Violet, at your service, Your Highness, and… Holy Maiden.”