Roy gave a self-mocking smile. "...As a father, I'm not qualified. But I still want this child to know that I love her."
Hearing Roy's words, the Halloween Queen said, heart aching, "...No, you're the greatest father—the father I love deeply, who will always love her."
The Halloween Queen's tone grew agitated. Her cheeks flushed, and she spoke with an enamored expression.
"But to your older and younger sisters, I'm not a qualified father. Most of my love has gone to you, dear."
Roy gently stroked the Halloween Queen's smooth hair and spoke warmly.
The delighted Halloween Queen buried her pretty face in Roy's arms. She held him tightly, breathed in his scent, and looked utterly attached to him.
At that moment, Roy suddenly turned toward the bedroom that should have been empty.
A tall, voluptuous woman stood there. She wore a black gown and a veil, though no one knew when she had appeared.
"Persephone, when did you return to Hako Niwa from the other worlds?"
Roy immediately asked the beautiful Goddess this question.
Although it was phrased as a question, his tone was entirely declarative.
Clearly, Roy had known when Persephone returned to Hako Niwa. He had merely asked casually.
Chapter Forty-Nine: Demon Gods and Hako Niwa
Inside the Halloween Queen's bedroom, the beautiful, alluring Goddess stood quietly, hellish winds swirling around her.
Only after hearing Roy's question did Persephone's beautiful face behind the black veil part her lips. In her measured voice, cold as crystalline jade, she said:
"...I just returned to this Hako Niwa, Chief."
The Halloween Queen had not noticed anyone entering her bedroom. She was completely startled.
When she realized it was Persephone, the Queen relaxed. She raised a sweet smile, lightly lifted her skirt, lowered her eyes, and bent her jade-white-stockinged legs slightly