Then, the topic shifted to the current predicament.
“By the way, what should we do now?”
Now that they knew the exact number of people who had infiltrated the Academy, both Luna and Dailina faced a tricky problem.
Dailina replied simply.
“I don’t know…”
She really didn’t know what to do right now.
Luna glanced at Xia Xia, who was still tied up.
This was another issue they needed to resolve.
“And what about her?”
Upon hearing this, Dailina frowned and fell into thought.
“…As expected, maybe it’s best to just shoot her.”
Dailina suddenly pulled out her gun from under her skirt, pressing the muzzle to Xia Xia’s head as if she was ready to pull the trigger at any moment.
“Eek—!”
Xia Xia instantly turned pale with fear.
No, how did you even pull that out from under your skirt!
Luna hurried forward to stop her, preventing her from blowing the girl’s head off in the next second.
“Calm down, Li Na! Even if you don’t regret her death, think about how hard it would be to clean up afterward!”
“…You’re right.”
Dailina put her gun away.
Seeing this, Luna breathed a sigh of relief.
“Saved…”
Just as she thought Luna had pleaded successfully for her, the next moment…
“Then I’ll just drain her blood.”
With that, Dailina stepped forward, grabbed Xia Xia, and pressed her fangs against Xia Xia’s neck.
“Eek—!”
(Take two.)
“No, Dailina! That’s not what I meant.”
Dailina became a bit annoyed, turning to look at Luna.
“Not what you meant? Then you…”
“I mean, let’s keep Xia Xia alive.”
“Hah—?”
Dailina looked at Luna in disbelief.
What the hell is she saying!?
Is that even human speech!?
“What are you thinking, Luna! She’s an Enemy!”
There was a trace of confusion and reproach in Dailina’s tone.
Luna took a deep breath, her gaze once again falling on the bound Xia Xia.
Those big, watery eyes were filled with silent pleading as she looked at Luna.
Luna’s heart fluttered slightly.
She spoke:
“Maybe she’ll be useful for our next move, so let’s keep her alive for now.”
“You mean action? Do you have a good idea?”
A flicker of curiosity passed through Dailina’s eyes as she looked at Luna, waiting for her answer.
Luna hesitated, then confessed.
“Um… Well… I haven’t come up with a concrete plan yet.”
“You haven’t, and yet you’re speaking up for her?”
Dailina’s voice was tinged with dissatisfaction.
She stared hard at Luna, waiting for further explanation.
Feeling the pressure, Luna quickly added:
“But what if we need her for the plan later? Then we can use her, right?”
Luna’s words brought a brief silence to Dailina.
She looked at Xia Xia, who appeared timid and frightened, and a hint of hesitation flickered in her heart.
Xia Xia really didn’t have any offensive ability and seemed completely harmless.
However, keeping an Enemy in her own house gave Dailina the creeps.
After weighing the options, Dailina finally chose to release Xia Xia.
She looked at Luna, a trace of displeasure in her tone.
“Fine, I can spare her life. But remember, she’s still the Enemy. We must stay vigilant at all times.”
She stood up, her gaze falling on Xia Xia, who had collapsed to the floor from fright.
“…Since there’s no plan yet, all we can do is stay home for now.”
Dailina analyzed the situation calmly.
The Empire Secret Guard was searching the Academy for her.
Going outside would be walking right into their trap.
So, she decided to take leave and stay home until the threat from the Empire Secret Guard was over.
Luna nodded in understanding.
As someone under suspicion, this was her only choice for now.
“…So we…”
Luna hesitated, seeming to wonder how to keep in touch with Dailina.
“Yes, we should meet less for now. We’ll have to use Mobile Phone to communicate.”
Dailina proposed a practical solution.
Given the situation, they had no choice but to communicate cautiously.
Luna agreed, then asked:
“And what about her?”
She was, of course, referring to Xia Xia.
“She’ll just stay here, locked up. I won’t lay a hand on her until we come up with a plan.”
Dailina promised Luna that, at least for now, she wouldn’t harm Xia Xia.
Then, Dailina went to the fridge and took out two packs of Blood Bags.
Luna accepted one, and the two of them drank in front of Xia Xia.
This stood in stark contrast to Xia Xia’s own predicament.
“Grr—!”
Suddenly, a rumbling stomach broke the silence.
Luna and Dailina turned in unison toward the source of the sound—Xia Xia.
“S-sorry! I haven’t eaten all day.”
Xia Xia explained awkwardly.
She’d been about to eat when Hamos called her away, only to be captured by Dailina and the others, so she hadn’t eaten at all that day.
“You want something to eat…”
Dailina muttered as she walked into the kitchen and took out an empty bowl.
She poured the Blood from her own bag into the bowl, then walked over to Xia Xia, squatting down and placing it on the floor in front of her.
“Drink.”
There was a trace of mockery in Dailina’s voice.
“……”
Xia Xia looked at her hands, still tied behind her back, and then at the bowl of Blood before her.
A wave of shame washed over her.
She widened her eyes and bowed her head, face flushed red.
“Just eat like this.” Dailina added.
“Like a dog—crawl over and lick up the Blood with your tongue. This is my ‘gift’ to you.”
Luna, watching from the side, was shocked by Dailina’s sudden shift in demeanor.
She hadn’t expected Dailina to mock Xia Xia so harshly.
Was she an S-type?
But then she remembered Dailina was a Succubus, and it all seemed to make sense.
Hearing Dailina’s words, Xia Xia looked conflicted.
She hesitated between her dignity and survival, but finally chose the latter.
Lowering her head, she began to lap the Blood from the bowl with her tongue.
“Yes, yes, just like that. Good dog.”
Dailina watched Xia Xia’s actions, a triumphant smile on her lips.
“Hey, this girl’s got spirit.”
Eliza was also watching from the side, looking quite pleased with Dailina’s actions.
No way…
Even you’re getting involved now!?
Luna stared at Eliza in exasperation.
So people with similar tastes really do attract each other, huh!?
At that moment, Xia Xia’s head hung low, her lips pressed to the floor as she desperately licked up the Blood in the bowl, her tied hands trembling slightly, betraying her fear and helplessness.
As the Blood dwindled, a trace of color returned to her face, but it was only a temporary relief.
“Very good, very good. Just like that.”
Dailina squatted next to Xia Xia, nodding in satisfaction.
But her gaze grew hotter and hotter, like a hungry beast eyeing its prey.
Suddenly, her tone changed, her voice low and dangerous.
“But do you really think this is enough to satisfy me?”
At her words, Xia Xia looked up in terror, her face filling with worry and fear.
Her eyes seemed to plead: Please, spare me.
Dailina’s tongue slowly traced her moist lips.
Her eyes sparkled with indescribable excitement and anticipation, as if savoring a delicious meal about to be served.
She spoke slowly.
“Remember, the Blood you’re drinking is mine.”
“Since you finished my share, then…”
“Looks like I get to eat fresh today!”
Dailina’s voice brimmed with barely contained excitement, as if a long-awaited feast was about to begin.
Xia Xia’s face turned deathly pale.
She stared in terror, her body trembling violently as if death itself had come for her.
Seeing this, Luna couldn’t help but speak up.
“Hey, Li Na, you…”
But Dailina was in high spirits and paid no heed to Luna’s protests.
“Don’t worry, Xiao Lu. I said I wouldn’t let her die for now.”
“But I never said what I’d do to her. So as long as she stays alive, everything else is up to me.”
Luna looked at Dailina’s attitude, realizing it was useless to try persuading her any further.
She could only shake her head helplessly.
“You…”
Xia Xia had barely gotten out a word when Dailina acted swiftly.
She forced a gag into Xia Xia’s mouth and covered her eyes with a blindfold.
“Mm—!”
Xia Xia let out a silent protest, her body struggling fiercely, but with her hands still tied, she couldn’t escape.
Dailina watched Xia Xia’s helpless struggle, a proud smile tugging at her lips.
She admired her own “masterpiece” as if it were a work of art.
“Hmph, dogs who bark too much need to be punished.”
Dailina sneered, then closed the door, leaving Xia Xia in darkness.
Xia Xia was trapped, unable to speak or see, left to rely only on hearing and touch to sense her surroundings.
She was overwhelmed with fear and helplessness, as if the world itself had abandoned her.
“All right, Xiao Lu, you’d better go home now.”
After returning to the living room, Dailina was eager to send Luna away so she could carry out her own “plans.”
Luna stood at the doorway, anxiety written all over her face as she looked at Dailina.
After hesitating, she finally asked:
“You… what are you going to do to Xia Xia?”
Dailina smiled gently, her eyes filled with delight and anticipation.
“Come on, didn’t I already promise you I’d spare her life for now? Trust me. When you come back here with a plan, you’ll find Xia Xia unharmed.”
But Luna still seemed uneasy.
“Then… what you just said…”
“Oh, that. I can’t tell you.” Dailina replied, mysterious, “You’ll have to figure it out yourself. But I can give you a hint: First, I’m a Succubus; second, what do Succubi eat?”
Luna was startled by the question and began racking her brain for knowledge about Succubi.
Dailina took the chance to usher her to the door and shut it.
Standing outside, Luna kept mulling over Dailina’s hints.
Succubus… what do they eat…
Suddenly, inspiration struck as she recalled the “special” habits of Succubi from the comics she’d read.
“No way…”