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    "We cannot, under any circumstances, allow Adriana, the illustrious Queen of the Fallen Continent, a prominent business magnate holding a substantial portfolio of shares in every industry.Having served as the esteemed chairperson of Every Industrialization and... even extending generous financial support to Nex, the prospect of her being sent to prison is utterly inconceivable"


    "B-But you guys had reached an agreement before!"


    "Indeed, an agreement was reached, but subsequent ''deliberations'' havepelled us to reconsider..... So, sending her to prison is no longer a viable option"


    "..... Is that what the Headmaster told to you all?"


    "....Yes"


    "gggrrrrrr.... Damn!!"


    "Had preparations been made a year or two in advance, capturing the Vampire Queen might have been feasible and easy... s, with a mere two days at our disposal, imprisoning her and abolishing her cultivation would wreak havoc on the economy, any industries and... meaningless war, potentially taking years to recover!!!So We Can''t!"


    "Arrrrrr.... Then--"


    "~Ring~Ring~''


    "Hello, Y-Yes, Prince.... Okay?OH!! Right"


    "..."


    "Council Members, consider this alternative....


    Could you dere the duel..... null and void?"


    "....hmmm... It''s certainly possible.If we take Vampire Queen''s interruption into ount..."


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    "So, if I understand correctly, they are all embroiled in this web of schemes to acquire the Mythical beast?" Eli inquired, his hand gently patting his beloved Kitty Anna,fortably nestled on hisp.


    "Yes, Master" Scy responded, mirroring the scene as she, too,y on Eli''sp, indulging in theforting strokes from her beloved.


    Eli shifted his gaze to Adriana, engrossed in perusing the document sped in her elegant hands.


    At her side stood the head maid, her countenance stoic, while Zera peered curiously at the contents of the document, mirroring the intensity of her mother''s focus.


    Eli''s discerning eyes then traversed the room, settling on the Inferno Phoenix Family trio.... Mariel, Scarlett, and Mia.A subtle air of awkwardness enveloped Mariel, her first time being directly sitting with Adriana, the formidable and famous Vampire Queen.


    What''s more both Mariel and Mia couldn''t help but nce at her Scarlett''s ring finger.... with envy and jealousy.


    Everyone, presently situated in Eli''s abode, the living room provided the backdrop for this unfolding drama.


    The crystal ball, a mystical medium, projected the recorded video, capturing the intricate dealings between the Vice-Head Master and the Council Members, casting an enigmatic glow across the room.


    This video was recorded by Scy and Kitty Anna who had been missing in the Arena.


    Taken under Adriana''s instruction, Scy and Kitty Anna discreetly followed the Vice-Head Master.


    "E-Eli~" A pouting voice reached Eli''s ears, drawing his attention to Scy, who wore a frown.


    Smiling, Eli kissed Scy''s lips, a gesture that caught the attention of every woman present, their gazes momentarily lingering before discreetly averting.


    "M-Master~Nyaa! Me, Me! I am the one who sneaked in secretly and recorded everything; she just took me there!!" Kitty Anna interjected with a yful frown.


    Scy had merely guided Kitty Anna to the location where the Vice-Head Master went. It was Kitty Anna who, with her adept cloning and illusion skills, stealthily entered the room and meticulously recorded every detail... She had certainly worked hard, You know!!


    ''How dare she steal my ha--'' Kitty Anna''s thoughts were abruptly interrupted.


    "NYYAA!!" Startled, Kitty Anna jerked when she saw Scy looking at her with nk eyes, silently conveying, ''Say one more word, and today''s dinner will be Cat Fried Rice!''


    Of course, it was just Kitty Anna''s imagination, but the fear was already etched in her heart... so nothing was avoidable.


    "Hahaha..." Eli couldn''t help butugh at the scene. He kissed Scy''s forehead and remarked,


    "My Maid worked hard~" Scy''s expression softened.


    Eli then nced at the apprehensive Kitty Anna and said,


    "Of course, My cute little Kitty worked really hard~ ''Chu''!" He nted a gentle kiss on Anna''s forehead.


    Kitty''s fear transformed into happiness, but she soon added,


    "M-Master~Nya!Lick me~Nya!!"


    "....."


    This time, everyone red at the innocent cat.Even if it was just a cat.... They didn''t like it!!


    It took a few seconds for Eli to understand what she meant.


    ''Oh! Is she asking me to lick her, just like how cats lick others to show their sign of affection...!'' Eli thought beforeplying and licking her forehead.


    ''LICK!!''


    He didn''t feel any kind of grossness or anything; after all, it was his cat, and he wouldn''t mind.


    "How about now?" Eli asked with an amused smile, but to his and everyone''s surprise,


    ".....N-N-N-a-Na-Na-...." For some reason, Kitty Anna stuttered, her eyes widening with disbelief as she looked at Eli.


    It wasn''t shock that Kitty Anna felt when Eli licked her; rather, it was a surge of strange emotions, as if an unknown thread connected them.... reminiscent of the bond forged during her summoning.


    The sensation was both exciting and thrilling for her, albeit difficult toprehend... She yearned to experience those difficult ''emotions'' again, to explore this newfound connection and understand what are those.


    She wanted to feel it again.... the new profound emotions.


    "M-Master.... Co-could you lick m---NNNNNYYYYAAAAAAAAAA!!" Before she could finish her sentence, she found herself unceremoniously thrown by..... yours truly Scy.


    "Damn! That Annoying Cat!!" Scy eximed with annoyance, her frustration evident.


    Eli, wearing a perplexed expression, looked at Scy. In response, she simply shrugged andid her head on hisp as if nothing happened.


    "Heheh..." Eli chuckled before shifting his gaze to Adriana, engrossed in her documents.


    "Where is she?" Eli inquired.


    "She..." Adriana briefly nced at Eli, a mysterious smile ying on her lips, and replied enigmatically, "She is busy, I guess," before immersing herself back into her work.


    Eli nodded in understanding, contemting that he didn''t want to be perceived as a controlling husband. Shifting the conversation, he inquired, "So, what are you reading?"


    Adriana paused, her gaze fixed on Eli, who mirrored her intent look. She acknowledged his attempt to initiate a conversation but decided that now, with both of them engrossed in their tasks, wasn''t the great moment. She simply dered, "To make sure to put that filth in his ce!"


    "Carter really messed up... ah!" Eli shook his head in pity, and then, with a thoughtful expression,


    "Hmm...." Eli redirected his attention to the red-blue-haired woman who wore a stoic expression, "Who is she?"


    "She is my subordinate and personal Maid," Adriana disclosed.


    "Hmmm...." Eli nodded and introduced himself,


    "My name is Asher Eli, what''s your name, Miss?"


    However, there was no response.


    "Go on," Adriana permitted, and only then did the head maid reply, her voice carrying an air of authority.


    "My name is Evelina Veilstrike, Mr. Asher Eli" Evelina said with a stoic face and an indifferent voice.


    "OOhh....Weee." Eli whistled lightly andmented, "That''s what you call a perfect maid. No actions until Master''s order!"


    In response, Scy who was also a Maid, "Should I als~Hmm~~!" attempted to voice something but was swiftly silenced by Eli, who bit her lips and pinched her cheeks and reminded her of the importance of staying true to herself.


    "Nah, You can be yourself" Eli chuckled, staring at her plump backside, a subtle warning about the consequences of changing for his sake.


    Scy''s face turned crimson as she clenched her backside, muttering, "Bastard!" under her breath.


    "Hahahaha..." Eli chuckled briefly before turning his attention to Evelina Veilstrike and inquiring,


    "Ms. Evelina Veilstrike... Do you have any sisters?" His gaze held a hint of scepticism.


    "No" she replied, shaking her head.


    "Hmm..." Eli frowned, his eyes shifting to Mariel, who was attempting to act nonchnt in the presence of the Vampire Queen.


    Just as he was about to ask another question, a sudden voice interrupted,


    "Darling~"


    Lilith materialized out of nowhere, wrapping her arms around Eli''s neck. Adriana and Scy had already erected a barrier around everyone, ensuring privacy.... They already knew she would fucking do this annoying thing again without warning anyone.


    "Where did you go?" Eli asked, a mixture of curiosity and mild reproach in his tone.


    "W-Well, I was a little busy?" Lilith responded, exchanging a nce with Adriana, who understood the unspokenmunication.


    "Busy with following those two?" Eli''s pointed question caught both Lilith and Adriana off guard, earning a judging look from the perceptive man.


    "Sorry, Mrs. Lilith, but your husband knows you more than you think!!" Eli dered with a smug expression.


    "Hehe..." Lilith giggled, scratching her head before settling down beside Eli.


    "L-Lilith!!!" Suddenly, Mariel''s fearful shout echoed through the room, her expression a mix of shock and awe.... mostly fear only.


    Even,


    "Her Majesty???" Evelina Veilstrike,ter realizing she was in the presence of their deity, The true Ruler of Fallen Continent, promptly knelt down.


    ''W-What? Why is she here? Why does she look different?... No, no, more importantly. How is she here outside of the Fallen Continent!!....''


    Numerous questions swirled in Evelina''s mind as she tried toprehend the unexpected presence of their God.


    Observing the shock on Mariel''s face, Lilith shot her husband a nk stare, silently asking, ''Did you also seduce her?'' It was the only usible exnation if Eli had disclosed Lilith''s true name in front of a stranger.


    Eli responded with a charming smile and a wink.


    "Tsk" Lilith clicked her tongue in mock irritation.


    "Ashy, You want something important to discuss with Sister Adriana, right?Why don''t you guys leave, and I will fill my mother in on the details" Scarlett suggested, observing her mother frozen like a statue.


    Eli''s eyes gleamed with excitement as he looked at Adriana, who wore a taken-aback expression.


    Eli kissed Scy, Lilith''s forehead, and stood up.


    "W-W-Wait! I-I haven''t finished read...ing.....the....docu....ment?" Adriana''s voice trailed off slowly.


    "KYYA!!" Ignoring her feigned struggle to escape, Eli effortlessly picked her up and headed upstairs.


    "Wait! I-I haven''t... Help me! Lina!!"


    Evelina Veilstrike, the Head Maid, harboured a ''genuine'' desire to save her Master..... However, a single nce from Lilith forced her into the same submissive position, not daring to move an inch.


    ''W-What kind of rtionship does our god have with that man!!'' Evelina screamed inwardly.


    Scarlett''s thumbs-up earned a nod of acknowledgement from Lilith, who couldn''t help but snort in response.


    However, beneath her nonchnt exterior, Lilith harboured a genuine interest in Scarlett, recognizing her as a formidable rivalpared to others.


    If Lilith could glean essential information from Scarlett, it might propel her to a level of knowledge surpassing others in understanding Eli, her husband only.... More importantly, Lilith longed to uncover the secret to eliciting her husband''s unconditional and boundless love.


    Regardless there was one person who was fuming with jealousy...


    Zera''s gaze bore into her mother''s back who was carried by Eli with a deadly intensity before she managed to calm down, wrestling with the strange pain in her heart.


    ''Come on, Zera. It''s your Papa!! You cannot possibly be jealous of your mother!!'' She said to herself.


    Clenching her fists in an attempt to dispel the unsettling emotions, Zera found herself unable to shake the intrusive thoughts, ''She''s going to drink not only sweet wine like blood.... but also his.... ''Gulp'''' Her throat tightened as she swallowed nervously, feeling the emergence of her canine teeth, a subtle manifestation of the internal turmoil that stirred within her.


    Inside the room, a charged silence hung between Adriana and Eli.


    ".." He had the audacity to push her onto the bed and settle on her stomach, ensuring she couldn''t escape his proximity.


    Eli''s gaze bore into Adriana, who defiantly avoided him and ignored his calls before.


    His pupils glowed in a soft pink hue as he leaned closer to her face, his breath warming her skin.


    "My cute Little Vampire~ha~" His breath growing heavy and his voice carried a hint of longing as he continued,


    "I missed you"


    Adriana visibly flinched, her eyes betraying a hint of teary emotion. With a voice marked by stuttering vulnerability, she admitted,


    "I-I also m-missed you!"


    She enveloped him in a tight embrace, a stark contrast to her usuallyposed exterior. Despite the cool facade she had been presented, inside, worry churned within her.


    While the fear of potential consequences and punishment yed a role in her apprehension, the deeper truth behind her avoidance of Eliy in...


    ...All because of Scy''s few words.