Desire (18+)
Lortell sat alone in her dimly lit room, her fingers delicately holding three clear, round stones and two small, square, grey stones that resembled little cement blocks. The weight of her thoughts seemed to match the stones in her hands as she studied them closely, her brow furrowed in deep contemplation.
"I have two 'Week Eraser Essence Stones' and three 'Liar Essence Stones,'" she murmured, her voice tinged with dissatisfaction. "But this isn't enough."
She sighed heavily, the sound filled with frustration. The Week Eraser Essence Stone was a rank D stone, appearing as a crystal-clear orb that could erase the memory of someone for the past seven days. The Liar Essence Stone, a rank C stone, was small and grey, resembling a tiny brick of cement, capable of making someone believe any lie told to them. Both were expendable essence stones, meant to be used once before vanishing into nothingness. The advantage was that they required no refining; a simple infusion of mana would activate them.
"If I merge two Week Eraser Essence Stone with one Liar Essence Stone, I'll get a Rank C Brainwash Essence Stone," Lortell calculated, her eyes narrowing with a mix of ambition and unease. "With that, I could brainwash Esdeath's parents, make them forget they ever had a daughter, or even convince them to send her to my palace... Yes, that should do it."
But doubt flickered in her mind, casting a shadow over her determined thoughts. "But what about Esdeath?" she whispered, her heart suddenly heavy. "I haven't even told her that I love her. Does she love me too, or is she just being nice? She's barely eight years old…"
Her mind raced with conflicting emotions. She could feel the obsessive pull tightening around her heart. "I'll have to make two Brainwash Essence Stones," she decided, her tone resolute. "One for her parents, and one for Esdeath herself. That way, she'll belong to me and only me." A satisfied smile curled her lips as she envisioned the future she desired.
But the smile faded quickly as another problem presented itself. "I'll need another Week Eraser Essence Stone for that... Where do I get it?" She frowned, realizing the limitations of her resources. Being the daughter of an arch-duke had its perks; she had access to these rare mind-manipulating essence stones that most politicians used to control and deceive others. But finding another stone would be difficult, especially one that could protect against similar manipulations. But that wasn't the main point, Main point is she isn't at palace anymore, if she wants another essence stone then she'll have to get by herself, Of course she can't tell anyone about this either.
Her thoughts darkened as the most challenging question arose. "Lorraine..." Lortell whispered the name with a mix of dread and irritation. "What about her? She's a B-rank Awakened. This Rank C Brainwash Stone or the Rank D Week Eraser won't work on her. And if I try to kill her, I might cause a ruckus... I can't afford that."
The room seemed to close in around her as Lortell considered her options. Her mind was a storm of fear, obsession, and ruthless calculation. Every plan had its risks, and every risk brought her closer to danger. But the thought of losing Esdeath, of not making her entirely hers, was unbearable.
Lortell exhaled deeply, feeling the weight of her thoughts fade away as she stretched her arms above her head. "Let's forget it for now," she murmured to herself, letting the tension in her muscles release. "I'll think about it tomorrow."
At that moment, the door creaked open, and Esdeath stepped inside, carrying a tray of food. Lortell hadn't bothered to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner today, so it had become routine for Esdeath to deliver her meals directly to her room. Esdeath's gaze was fixed on the ground, her steps hesitant and nervous. She had recently discovered that Lortell was a vampire, a revelation that would terrify even the bravest warrior. But while Esdeath hadn't screamed or run away, the fear still lingered in her heart.
Esdeath stood there, unsure of how to start. The silence between them was thick with unspoken words, her mind racing to find the right thing to say. But before she could gather her thoughts, Lortell made the first move.
Lortell got out of bed, her movements graceful and deliberate. She walked over to Esdeath, took the plate from her hands, and set it down on the nearby table without a word. Then, without warning, she wrapped her arms around Esdeath from behind, pulling her close. Lortell leaned in, her breath warm against Esdeath's ear, sending a shiver down her spine.
"I don't need to eat that," Lortell whispered, her voice dripping with desire. "Today, my meal is you."
Lortell's lips brushed against Esdeath's ear, her voice low and sultry. "Say, Esdeath, wanna do it?" she asked, the words heavy with implication.
Esdeath's breath hitched as she felt Lortell's warmth pressing against her. "Do... do what?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper, her nerves tingling.
Lortell's eyes darkened with an intense lust as she leaned in closer, her voice a hushed whisper, "Hehehe... Don't tell me you don't know what I'm talking about. Don't worry, I'll make you understand," she teased, her hands slipping beneath Esdeath's skirt with a slow, deliberate touch.
"I... I love you," Lortell declared, her voice filled with a mix of hunger and desperation. "I want you, and only you. So, you'll have to love me too. Become mine,"
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Lortell had lost track of how long she'd been ravaging Esdeath, but finally, she stopped. They both collapsed onto the bed, their bodies exhausted. Lortell lay back, her breathing steady as she looked at Esdeath, who curled up beside her like a helpless child. Esdeath's eyes fluttered shut, her face peaceful, as she nestled close to Lortell's chest, the two of them wrapped together in the same milky white sheets, almost like a husband and wife.
"I should make this day memorable," Lortell thought, a wicked smile playing on her lips. She raised one hand, murmuring, "Photo-Audio Magic."
"Chtick..."
A small sound echoed in the room as a magical photo was taken, capturing the intimate moment. Lortell made a playful pose, sticking out her tongue and licking Esdeath's cheek, a silent declaration that Esdeath's body now belonged to her, completely and utterly.
Just as Lortell thought everything was going perfectly, her luck suddenly ran out. The door swung open with a loud crash, and there, standing in the doorway, were Esdeath's mother and father, with Lorraine, the head maid, beside them. They had followed the sounds of moaning, curious and concerned, only to find their daughter lying in bed, ravaged by none other than Lortell, the Archduke's daughter.
For a moment, the room was filled with a heavy, suffocating silence. The shock on Esdeath's parents' faces quickly twisted into something far darker. Rage. Pure, unfiltered rage.
Esdeath's mother's eyes burned with fury, her hands trembling as she took in the sight before her. She had always imagined her daughter growing up, finding love in a way that was proper and dignified. Lortell was the Archduke's daughter, someone powerful and respected. If she had only waited until Esdeath was older, perhaps then they could have accepted her proposal. They might have even celebrated their love, telling the world that their daughter and Lortell had found happiness together, despite being two women.
But now?
This reckless act had shattered any hope of that. Esdeath's father clenched his fists, his knuckles white as he struggled to contain the anger boiling inside him. His daughter, his precious little girl, had been defiled in a way that no parent could forgive easily. The trust they had in Lortell, in the Archduke's family, was now broken. How could she do something so reckless, so selfish?
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Okay if you are a new reader, Then let me tell, I cut a whole bunch of scene from this chapter and you have already understood what happened in this chapter...so I don't I need to explain it, nor i know how should I explain it? Maybe my mind was a mess because of reading tragedy mature mangas like deadtube back then when I wrote this chapter....so for the sake of not letting my novel banned , I had to Remove most parts and if there will be still compain i will rewrite the whole chapter again...and also I'm never gonna do this idiotic mistake again.