“Alright, you may leave. Forget what just happened.”
Putting the wine glass back in its place, Eliana patted her hands together and stood up, heading toward the wardrobe.
Although it was a rainy day, the temperature was not particularly low, and there were no guests expected today. Perhaps this one would do.
Opening the wardrobe, Eliana did not hesitate. she pulled out a bright red dress with a very bold design.
The backless style extended nearly to the waist. She loved seeing Elous wear this piece; not only did she adore the color, but she could also see Elous’s smooth, alabaster back. That was the part she wanted to ‘taste’ the most.
‘Ah… Miss, I am truly looking forward to seeing how you look in this.’
A smile curled onto her lips as Eliana walked toward Elous’s room at a leisurely pace.
Upstairs, Elous was finally feeling less tense than before.
“Heda, what kind of book is this you’ve brought me?”
Elous looked at the freckled maid beside her with a curious expression.
“I thought I instructed you to bring me something useful. This is…”
Looking at the novel in her hand, Elous’s mouth twitched.
“Miss, I brought you the most popular Romantic Novel in the Royal Capital right now! Do not look down on it; it is the hottest book among us maids.”
“Among the maids?”
Elous blinked, her voice laced with surprise.
“Has Eliana read it too?”
“Of course. Eliana borrows this book quite often.”
Hearing this, Elous’s expression became increasingly strange. Would a dignified demon actually read such a naive and somewhat greasy romance novel? No matter how she thought about it, it did not seem to fit.
‘Could it be?!’
A new thought suddenly occurred to Elous. ‘Could it be that Eliana was not a demon to begin with, but something happened later that turned her into one?’
She could not quite remember all the settings of The Game, but she was certain of one thing: The Game never mentioned Eliana’s past.
‘If that is the case, as long as I keep a close eye on her, can she be saved?!’
At that thought, Elous’s face brightened, and her previous fear vanished.
Right then, a knock sounded at the door. There was no need to guess who it was.
“Miss, I am coming in to help you change.”
Before Elous could give her consent, the door opened. Seeing this, Heda frowned and spoke up with dissatisfaction.
“Eliana, the Miss has not given you permission to enter yet. How could you just — “
“The Miss has certainly agreed to let me in,” Eliana countered, holding the dress.
“You — I am going to tell the Head Maid!”
Realizing she might not be able to win the argument, Heda pouted, preparing to go lodge a complaint.
Seeing this, Elous had no choice but to step in as the peacemaker.
“Alright, alright, Eliana and Heda, you two — “
“Heda, get out. Do not disturb us.”
Elous was cut off mid-sentence by Eliana. The girl was startled; she had intended to quietly persuade Eliana, but in the next moment, her words died in her throat.
Heda did not argue or resist. Instead, as if she were truly obeying Eliana’s command, she walked out without a word.
Something clicked in Elous’s mind. She jerked her head to look at the maid beside her, her eyes filled with terror.
Sure enough, a faint purple light shimmered in Eliana’s eyes. If one did not look closely, it would be impossible to notice.
‘This is… a demon’s hypnosis magic!’ Elous felt as if she had been dropped into a pit of ice. Her earlier assumption was instantly overturned by the scene before her. ‘Eliana has been a demon from the very beginning!’
Elous’s blood seemed to freeze in an instant.
*Click.*
Heda closed the door as she left, leaving only the two of them in the room again.
“Eliana, you — “
Elous tried to speak, but she was interrupted once more.
“Master, be good and listen… It is time to change, not time to read…”
When Elous heard those words and saw the purple glow in the other woman’s eyes, she thought, ‘Oh no.’ It seemed Eliana intended to hypnotize her.
‘What should I do? Should I pretend to be hypnotized? Or act normally?’
In those few seconds, Elous did not overthink. She made her choice immediately.
“Mm… Master is being very good.”
Seeing the girl sitting motionless, Eliana took her small hand and led her to the mirror.
Looking at herself and the dazed expression of the girl in the mirror, Eliana’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.
“So, my dear Master, shall we try this one today?”
Warm breath brushed against the side of her neck. Elous forcibly suppressed the urge to shiver. Looking at the demon smiling behind her, she struggled to maintain a hollow gaze, making herself look completely controlled.
Cool fingertips touched the tie of Elous’s morning gown, slowly undoing it entirely. The silk gown slid from her shoulders, pooling at her waist and revealing a large expanse of smooth skin.
Elous gritted her teeth, forcing herself not to react.
In the mirror, Eliana’s gaze traveled down the length of Elous’s smooth back.
“So beautiful…”
It was a whispered sigh, carry a certain greedy tremor. The demon maid was in no hurry to pick up the red dress. Instead, she leaned in close to Elous’s neck.
First, she sniffed gently. Then, she actually opened her mouth and bit down on Elous’s delicate neck. This sudden wet warmth made Elous’s body tremble, nearly causing her to break her facade.
Scanning the girl’s unbothered expression, Eliana smiled slightly.
She did not bite down hard; her teeth merely rested lightly against the tender skin, not enough to break it. But it was not over yet. After all, they were here to change clothes; as a maid, she had not forgotten her primary duty.
Her slender fingers rested on Elous’s waist. At first, it was just a faint touch, like a feather brushing past. Elous’s body instinctively flinched to the side, but Eliana caught her again.
“So sensitive…”
She was no longer satisfied with just the waist; she began to roam along the waistline, carefully tracing the alluring curves. It was meticulous and slow, like a procession declaring her possession.
With every movement, Elous could feel tiny shudders rippling under her skin.
“My Master, how should I enjoy you? You are so tender… perhaps I should just stew and eat you.”
As she spoke, she traced a circle with her tongue. Eliana wore a mischievous smirk.
‘Ngh…’ Elous was losing control of her breathing. Every one of Eliana’s actions threatened to expose her completely.
Then, the demon’s hand behind her suddenly changed direction, lightly stroking the girl’s lower abdomen. ‘Is she going to — ‘
Elous’s heart was hammering in her throat. ‘Down there… down there is really not okay!’
Just as she was about to snap, the demon’s whisper tickled her ear once more.
“Master, take the rest off yourself.”