"So that's the Demon King's Castle..."

Within the Demon Capital Irusil, a petite girl stood atop the clock tower, her voice young and crisp.

Her face hidden beneath a pure white cloak, she resembled a charming little doll, murmuring to herself.

"Sister Noah is inside..."

"The Demon King's Castle interior is shielded by a barrier, guarded by two Knights of the King. The optical camouflage on your cloak will bypass the barrier, but conditions inside remain unknown."

An intricate mechanical bird landed on the white-clad girl's shoulder, its round head as cute as a robin's.

Without opening its beak, it transmitted its voice directly to her ear via magic.

"This is just a preliminary scout. Retreat immediately if trouble arises. Once inside the castle, I can't communicate with you. Be careful."

The magic-powered bird chirped softly, its round, oak-like eyes reflecting the cityscape.

"Mm, I understand, Sister Joshua."

The girl clenched her tiny fists before her chest, a cute gesture to boost her courage.

"No matter what horrors Sister Noah suffers in there—violated by slimy tentacles, covered in sticky fluids, collared by that Demon King like a pet—Isaac will rescue her!"

"Pfft!"

Far away in Holy City Godes, a gray-haired girl in a workshop, wearing round glasses for remote communication, spat out her coffee at the innocent tone.

"You child! What kind of books do you even read?"

The mechanical bird flapped its wings like a protesting crow, squawking loudly.

"Well... just ordinary little picture books?"

The white-clad girl tilted her head, puzzled, stroking her chin in thought.

"Sister Noah looks exactly like those heroines—big chest, beautiful face, dressed so revealingly... That Demon King captured her, so he must want to do those things."

"Mmm, can't deny it."

The gray-haired girl pursed her lips, finding it oddly logical.

"We'll discuss the books later. For this mission, be extra cautious. I repeat: retreat if you can't handle an enemy."

"Don't worry, Sister Joshua."

The girl adjusted her hood, a confident smile brightening her youthful face.

"After all, Isaac is one of the Church's six Holy Maidens—the legendary 'Life-Hunting Holy Maiden'!"

As she finished, the self-proclaimed Isaac leaped down. The mechanical bird hovered, watching her pure white form drop over thirty meters, landing cat-like with a smooth roll before vanishing into the night.

......

"Haaah...."

Water slightly warmer than body temperature submerged Ledyah. The young Demon King exhaled deeply, never feeling bathing so blissfully relaxing.

Her stiff muscles softened under the heat. Ledyah surrendered completely to the bath's comfort.

The Demon King's bronze bathtub was spacious enough for two to move freely.

Noah leaned against Ledyah's back, face flushed, her jade arms wrapping around Ledyah's front. Noah's warmth and softness elevated the experience immensely.

Ledyah thought even heaven might not grant such bliss—unless Noah served as her angel.

Swirling steam, sweet milky fragrance, warm water, soft skin—all melted Ledyah's usual cold detachment. For the first time, she felt truly human, wishing this moment would last forever.

"Demon Lord... hehehe, you're enjoying this, aren't you~?"

Noah sat behind, cradling the limp Ledyah on her lap. The Demon King's exquisite form rested like a peacefully sleeping child.

Breathing sweetly, Noah nuzzled Ledyah's pink ear, gently biting the lobe. A faint tingle made Ledyah squirm slightly, her flushed face glowing with pleasure.

"Your figure is perfect... hehehe, I adore this cute Demon Lord~."

Noah continued her tender ministrations, whispering sultrily with languid eyes.

Ledyah felt those honeyed words both distant and intimate, merging with her soul, impossible to escape.

She feared sinking completely, unable to leave Noah's embrace.

Gradually, clarity returned to Ledyah's mind. The comfort faded, replaced by sharp awareness.

"Thank you, Noah."

Ledyah's dark red eyes held unprecedented clarity as she calmly thanked the woman behind her.

"It's my first time feeling... so light in my body."

"Hehe~, no need. Helping my husband wash away fatigue is a wife's duty."

"Since you're done bathing, let's rise. I'll dry you off, Demon Lord~"

"Wait, Noah. I have a question."

For the first time truly facing her feelings, Ledyah—who now used Noah's name—gently pressed the arm encircling her, halting Noah's movement.

"Mm? Anything the Demon Lord asks, I'll answer~."

"I want to know... how you see me?"

Ledyah pursed her pink lips, closed her eyes, hesitated briefly, then voiced the uneasy doubt haunting her since last night.