Sephine still underestimated just how repressed the Demon King was.
If she went out like this right now, she would definitely be arrested as a pervert.
Sephine felt she had an obligation to suppress this pervert for the time being; she couldn’t let her go out and harass people on the streets.
It wasn’t as if there weren’t precedents of previous Demon Kings kidnapping common women.
“You… pervert!” Sephine huddled in the corner, chiding Vi.
The sensation of being held in her mouth just now was truly strange.
“I can explain! It really wasn’t on purpose this time.”
“Then why did you lick me? Pervert! Pervert! Pervert!”
Sephine had wanted to grab something nearby to throw at her, but she found only a few kitchen knives next to her hand and ultimately decided against it.
Vi didn’t seem to have any intention of leaving yet.
Oh, her clothes were still here. Sephine squeezed further into the corner.
The Demon King looked terrifying in this state, as if she might devour her whole at any moment.
“Can you put some clothes on first? I have some in my bedroom! I’ll take you there, just… can you let me go…?”
Sephine’s voice was trembling.
She was like a little rabbit currently held by the throat of fate by a Big Bad Wolf.
If the Demon King could enter her house at will, what safety would she have left?
If she suddenly felt her body grow heavy in the middle of the night, it might not be sleep paralysis.
“Fine.”
Vi was still quite rational now; she truly hadn’t been able to help herself just a moment ago.
But the door wouldn’t open now, and she couldn’t get out.
That was the most pressing issue.
“Let’s figure out a way to get the door open first, okay?”
Vi helped Sephine up.
Her own shoes had decent traction; what happened earlier was just an accident.
“Mm.”
Sephine took Vi’s hand, exerted force with her waist, and stood up while leaning against the table.
“Your clothes are dirty too. Why is the kitchen so slippery? Be careful, don’t hurt the children.”
These words struck the nerve Sephine feared most.
She hadn’t told Vi that the children had already been born.
“Did she already know? “
It was over.
She had become a liar and a bastard just like her.
Sephine lowered her head, not daring to look at Vi.
Vi could tell just by looking at her expression that Sephine had a guilty conscience.
“What’s wrong with the children?”
Having guessed something, Vi wanted to play a little prank.
“Nothing! They’re doing fine in my belly.”
While they chatted, Vi used Magic Power to destroy the structure of the handle.
She hadn’t wanted to use this method before because it would add a financial burden to Sephine, but she had no choice now.
“I’ll pay you back for it.”
Opening the door, they headed upstairs.
Sephine’s heart was racing.
The children should still be in the backyard.
Did she have to go there to do the laundry? Would they be discovered?
She was so scared… it would be disastrous if they were found.
“You fell just now. Will it really not affect the children? I remember it’s very serious when a pregnant woman falls. I can just call Huafu over.”
“No need. The children are fine, and I don’t need your help.”
“Oh? Are you a doctor?”
“I still know a little bit of magic. I can manage a self-check.”
Entering the bedroom, the interior was very tidy.
This was the second time she had entered Sephine’s room, and neither time held pleasant memories.
“Liar.”
Just as they entered, the Demon King closed the bedroom door.
The draft caused the hem of her coat to flutter, and Sephine saw everything underneath in a single glance.
“Did you see them?”
“The children are home by themselves. There’s even one with horns who ran up to the roof to play.”
‘Ah, it’s Fala. It’s over,’ Sephine thought.
She lost all her momentum and strength, sitting on the bed with her head bowed like a child who had done something wrong.
Vi pressed closer, sitting beside her.
She asked softly, “Why didn’t you tell me? They are my children too.”
Sephine bit her lower lip hard, thinking about how to respond to Vi’s offensive.
The fault in this matter lay entirely with her.
How could she possibly argue?
Just like that slap before, it was inexcusable.
“I’m sorry.”
“An apology…? What if I say I don’t accept it?”
“Then you really are a bastard.”
“Hah…”
Vi took a deep breath.
Some things couldn’t be dragged on forever; there had to be a beginning.
“Then I’ll apologize to you as well. I shouldn’t have ignored your words, used the Forbidden Power without permission, and hurt you. I’m sorry.”
“I don’t accept it either.”
“Then we’re even.”
That was Vi’s goal.
In fact, she felt nothing regarding Sephine hiding the children’s birth.
However, it could serve as leverage to balance things out.
“Fine, then we’re even. Please leave.”
“One thing at a time. That won’t do; my clothes are still here. Besides, didn’t you say you’d give me something to wear?”
“Don’t blame me if they don’t fit! You slippery snake…”
Sephine muttered as she searched the wardrobe for suitable undergarments.
Vi definitely couldn’t fit into her current clothes, but her old clothes might work.
Ultimately, she found a shirt and handed it to Vi.
Once she had it, Vi took off the coat.
This was the first time Sephine had seen the Demon King’s physique while conscious.
It was certainly impressive.
She turned around, not looking at her.
Quietly, Vi approached Sephine and pressed against her back.
Compared to Sephine’s plains, Vi’s Alps were much more spectacular.
“What are you doing? We’re even!”
“Can we start over? Give me a chance.”
“There’s no need for us to start over.”
“Did Aglis give you your Mother’s Ring?”
“What? Didn’t you lose it?”
“Even now, do you still believe that person was really me…? I thought we shared a connection of the hearts.”
Sephine didn’t break away, feeling conflicted.
What did this relationship actually mean to her? Friends? Lovers? Family? Or simply a King and a subject?
“How can you guarantee she won’t appear again? This Kingdom cannot remain stable forever. There will come a day when you’ll need to step in.”
“Then let me kill myself with my own hands.”
“You’re not allowed! If you die, who will rule this country?”
“A new Demon King will always be born. Those two might not necessarily be unable to do it. And isn’t there still you?”
“My life won’t be determined by you. What if I refuse?”
“Then let this Kingdom return to how it was before.”
“You bastard. Faint-hearted Ruler!”
“If you say so, then so be it.”
Throughout this entire conversation, Sephine remained held in Vi’s arms.
“Can you give me a chance?”
“Then you’d better… behave yourself. Let go of me! You idiot, do you want to catch a cold?”
Sephine really had no way to deal with this stubborn girl.
Most importantly now, she had to get that forgetful Miss Aglis to deliver the item.