Chapter 18 – The Real Story Begins
The morning sunlight filtered through the shattered windows, casting a warm glow over the messy, passion-stained room. Yuji, Emma, and Ariana lay naked in bed, their bodies intertwined after a night of unrestrained pleasure. The sheets were soaked with sweat and desire, the air still thick with the scent of their lovemaking.
As Yuji lay between the two women, Ariana suddenly shifted, sitting up with a serious expression. Her golden eyes burned with determination as she turned to Yuji.
"Master, I have to go." Her voice was steady, yet there was a hidden intensity within it. "I want to get my revenge."
Yuji sighed, closing his eyes for a moment. He had expected this. He knew this day would come sooner or later.
"Are you strong enough to kill them right now?" he asked calmly. "And do you even know where they are?"
Ariana's expression hardened. She met his gaze without hesitation. "I know everything about them. They are in the city right now, caught up in the chaos. This is the perfect time."
Yuji sat up, rubbing his forehead. "The city is a battlefield right now. You're sure you won't die out there?"
Ariana smirked. "I won't die. I've waited too long for this."
She wasn't wrong. Over the past week, after Lyra's attack, the city had plunged into complete turmoil. The man who was Lyra's fiancé—the prince of a kingdom—had marched into the city with an army, siding with her. However, another royal prince from a rival kingdom had brought his own forces, standing against Lyra. The two factions clashed violently, turning the city into a war zone.
80% of the city was in ruins. The streets ran red with blood, screams of the dying echoing through the alleys. Yet, despite the destruction, nearly 90% of the citizens survived, thanks to Lyra's fiancé. He was actively evacuating people, leading them to safety. The inn Yuji and his party were staying in had been abandoned, with only the three of them remaining.
Yuji weighed his options. Letting Ariana go meant exposing her to danger. Yet, keeping her here would mean denying her the revenge she had longed for.
Before he could decide, Emma did something unexpected.
She wrapped her arms around him from behind, her soft, naked body pressing against his back. Her breath tickled his ear as she whispered:
"Master, let Ariana take her revenge."
Yuji turned to face her. Emma's blue eyes shone with quiet conviction, a soft smile playing on her lips. Something about her gaze dispelled his doubts.
He exhaled sharply before nodding. "Fine. But when will you be back?"
Ariana grinned. "24 hours."
Yuji gave her a long look before speaking in a firm tone. "You better."
She nodded, got dressed, and left without another word.
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Alone with Emma.
Yuji turned to her, raising an eyebrow. "Alright, Emma. Now tell me about your past."
She stretched lazily, then slowly straddled him, her bare thighs resting on either side of his waist. Pressing her soft breasts against his chest, she tilted her head playfully.
"It'll be boring, Master. But if you really want to hear it… I'll tell you everything."
Yuji remained silent, waiting. He could tell she wasn't joking.
Then, after a long pause—
She whispered something that made his blood run cold.
"I want death."