A Debt That Can Never Be Repaid in a Lifetime

At that moment, Shafna had already gotten up.

She sat before a mirror, watching Shien and Liel enter through the door in its reflection as she spoke.

"What did you come to see me for?"

Shafna's tone was exceptionally calm, worlds apart from how she had been earlier.

"Lady Shafna."

Liel immediately bowed to Shafna.

Shien, meanwhile, first swept his gaze around and took in the state of the entire room.

The room looked just as it had when Shafna had forcibly dragged Shien inside earlier. There was no mess whatsoever, as though the crackling sounds from before had merely been an illusion and had never existed at all.

Yet Shien still noticed that something was off about Shafna.

Or rather, the fact that this succubus was acting so calm was itself abnormal.

A few days ago, this succubus had practically wanted to cling to him, always teasing him for her own amusement.

But today, Shafna wore a calm expression. She had not even turned around, merely looking this way through the mirror. It was truly strange.

Besides, Shafna's condition was also unusual.

First, both her breathing and heartbeat were rapid—rapid enough for Shien's Outer Perception of Heaven to detect with ease.

Second, her cheeks were flushed, her brows alluring, and her beautiful large eyes glistened with moisture. She looked as if she had fallen in love, enough to leave anyone dry-mouthed at the sight.

Finally, compared to yesterday, she seemed like an entirely different person. Though faint fatigue lingered in her eyes, her complexion was exceptionally radiant. It was as though she had become even sexier and more beautiful overnight, looking several degrees lovelier than usual.

Liel noticed Shafna's state as well, and had been letting out somewhat alarming breaths since earlier, making even Shien want to keep his