Chapter 3: Part 8

There was no need for him to go to all this trouble if all he wanted was to obtain Gumina.

The best way to go about it was to lure the girl somewhere inconspicuous and cast his Lust spell on her like he usually did.

However, Sateriasis heart had gotten excited tonight.

He felt like this excitement wouldnt subside unless he made full use of the demons power.

While admiring the guards collapsing in a bloody mess before his eyes, Sateriasis had the following thought.

Thisbrutalitymight just be my true nature.

He who killed his parents, his servants, and even his brother.

Each time he regained a fragment of his memory, this true nature of his mightve been revived.

Someone was heading toward Sateriasis.

(A guard? Or is it a servant? No matter, Ill kill them if Im seen. In any case, itll be just fine so long as I perform the ritual later)

Sateriasis raised his right hand protruding long claws.

While dying the floor and walls of the Glassred Mansion in fresh blood, Sateriasis searched for Guminas room.

He heard the sound of footsteps from the corridor behind him.

Really again?

Saterasis looked back toward the direction of the footsteps. With the full intention to kill the person, of course.

But, he stopped right there for a moment.

Carol?

Once Guminas chamberlain recognized Sateriasis form, her eyes widened.

Duke Venomania, have you gone mad! Moreover, that form

Im not mad. I simply came to get Gumina for myself.

Lady Gumina was already your fiance. There was no need for you to intentionally come and take her away

That wont do, that simply wont do, Carol. In such a marriage that would only be for show, Guminas heart would never be mine.

Carol drew her sword and pointed it before Sateriasis eyes.

Are you trying to imply that Lady Gumina doesnt love you?

If youve been accompanying her, wouldnt you know?

Prepare yourself!

Without answering Sateriasis question, Carol charged at him.

Saterasis repelled the sword with ease and quickly closed the distance between them.

Wha! S-So fast

Let me confirm once more. Carol, do you have any feelings for me?

Carols eyes widened as if upset for a moment but soon returned to their original look.

Ridiculous.

Carol tried throwing a fist at Sateriasiss face but that too was easily parried.

You dont have to hide it. That joyful face when I remembered you I too have recently come to understand a womans heart.

Thats your hubris talking.

Those who come cannot refuse; that is my creed. Carol, I will be taking you, along with Gumina.

Sateriasis purple eyes turned red. Their radiance completely consumed the redhead.

Ah Ahhh.

The sounds Carol made, rather than groans from suffering, were pants in euphoric pleasure.

Gumina sat in the corner of the room while holding a knife for self-defense, trembling slightly.

She heard noises from various ends of the manor, screaming. That wasnt normal, even she knew that.

A thief. A thief broke into the mansion.

Her father, Marquis Glassred, was currently gone from the house tonight. He had to travel to the imperial palace in Ruckolbeni far south of Asmodean in order to meet with the imperial family.

In that case, what was the thiefs aim? She didnt know. But it reminded Gumina of that incidentthose murders from when Sateriasis mansion was attacked.

The perpetrator of that incident might now be attacking this house. If that really was the case, Gumina would certainly be killed.

She heard footsteps. They were becoming louder, stopping when they came up to the entrance of the room.

(Please dont come in here, dont come in here)

Guminas pleas were in vain; the door opened.

She made a small sob. But, once she saw who opened the door, Gumina put a hand to her chest, and approached her.

Carol, youre all right! What whats going on in this mansion!?

Lady Gumina lets go.

Despite Guminas question, Carol responded in a flat voice. The flustered girl also didnt notice Carols eyes lacked any focus.

Go? Go where?

To the mansion of Duke Venomania.

Suddenly, Carol went around and restrained Guminas arms behind her back.

Huh!? W-What!? Carol, what in the

Someone else poked his head through the wide-open door.

Looking upon his terrifying appearance, Gumina was speechless.

S-Sati!? Whats going on, that form

A bloodied demon was there. Sateriasis came into the room with only his face remaining the same; the rest of his head, his arms, his body, his legs all completely changed into that of a monster.

Now, shall we go, Gumina? To my mansion, to myharem?

Gumina struggled as much as she could but Carol held her tightly so that she couldnt get away.

No stop, get away from me!!

Gumina at last. At last, every part of you will be mine. Your face, your legs, your breasts, and even your heart

The demon laughed as he slowly approached her.

Gumina swung her limbs like crazy, trying to resist.

Get away get awaaaayyy!! Dont come near me with that ugly faaaace!!

Ugly? Ugly, am I? Youre terrible, Guminaaa

The demon stood just before Gumina, edging closer toward her face. Saliva dripped from the gaps between his fangs, falling onto the floor.

Arent you the one whos ugly, falling for another man?

A red glow filled the room.