Guh, Kill Me

Higashino Makoto found Ultina in a room on the second floor of the tavern.

She sat on the edge of the bed, already dressed. It wasn't the tight-fitting armor she wore yesterday, nor the top with two buttons undone.

Instead, she wore a white dress with a hem that reached her knees, a neckline that was neither too high nor too low, and a silver ribbon tied around her waist.

Her long black hair wasn't tied into a high ponytail, but rather draped loosely over her shoulders, with the ends slightly curled.

Looking up at him, I saw no drunkenness in his blue eyes, only clarity.

"Mr. Higashino Makoto."

"I'm sober now."

"Um."

"Do you remember what happened yesterday?"

"Remember."

She stood up and walked up to him, looking up at him. She was voluptuous, and her white dress perfectly accentuated her mature and fit figure.

"I said I would repay your kindness with my body."

Higashino Makoto looked at her.

Are you sure? There's no going back with me.

"Sure."

"Where is the Knights?"

I resigned.

She took a letter from her bosom and handed it to him.

The envelope had no recipient's name, only two words: "Resignation Letter".

Higashino Makoto took the letter but didn't open it.

"Did the king agree?"

"Agreed."

What did he say?

"After learning that the person I was looking for was an adult, he agreed without saying a word."

Her lips curled slightly upward, and her eyes were a little red.

Higashino Makoto returned the letter to her.

"Then, let's go."

She took the letter and put it away.

I took a deep breath and smiled, a smile of relief and anticipation.

Higashino Makoto turned around and walked towards the door.

She followed behind him, her steps light and graceful.

Demon King's Castle.

Higashino Makoto emerged from the spatial rift, with Ultina following behind him, her long, silvery-white hair falling over her shoulders.

Akeno stood in the corridor, dressed in a red and white shrine maiden outfit with orange ribbons, her purple eyes looking at Ultina.

"Higashino, who is this gentleman?"

"Ultina, former commander of the Knights, now... my woman."

Akeno looked at her.

Ultina lowered her head, then looked up at Akeno.

"Hello."

"Hello."

The two looked at each other for a moment before looking away.

Footsteps sounded behind her, Lilith walked in from the other end of the corridor, her long green hair cascading over her shoulders, three roses tucked into her hair, and her golden eyes looking at Ultina.

"My Lord Demon King, who is this?"

"Ultina, former commander of the Knights. You will be staying here from today."

Lilith looked at her and nodded.

"Hello."

"Hello."

The three of them stood together, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Higashino Makoto walked through them.

"Akeno, tell the people preparing dinner to remember to make an extra portion."

"Yes."

Evening, at the Demon King's Castle restaurant.

The long table was laden with food.

Roast chicken, stew, bread, cheese, fruit, and a pot of steaming black tea.

To be honest, Higashino Makoto actually prefers Chinese food, but unfortunately, many of the seasonings are not available in this world.

Higashino Makoto sat in the main seat, with Ultina to his right, wearing a white dress and with her hair down.

She cut a piece of roast meat, put it in her mouth, and chewed it.

"Good."

"Lilith made it."

"Tasty."

"Um."

Just then, the door was pushed open.

A petite figure with long white hair reaching her waist, red eyes, and golden tan skin.

She was wearing that dress with the opening right in the middle, and the noticeable "slit" was still there.

She had no luggage, only a small teddy bear in her arms. The teddy bear's eyes were made of buttons, and its mouth was sewn with red thread.

Princess Lusha arrived empty-handed, standing at the restaurant entrance, her red eyes fixed on Higashino Makoto, her lips trembling slightly.

"Lusha."

"Mr. Higashino."

"You've come."

"Yes, I ran away from home."

Although it was expected, such initiative piqued Higashino Makoto's interest.

"Why?"

"Because I said I would definitely come, and I didn't want to keep you waiting. Also, I'm an adult now."

Higashino Makoto looked at her.

"So you came by yourself, does your father know?"

"I don't know, but I left a letter."

There was a moment of silence.

Higashino Makoto sighed.

"Sit."

She raised her head and sat down on his left.

Ultina looked at her.

Your Highness.

"Ultina."

You're here too.

"Um."

Lusha lowered her head, her fingers gently tracing patterns on the table.

I have nowhere else to go.

Higashino Makoto looked at her.

You want to stay here?

"May I?"

"Okay, but you have to be obedient."

"I will obey."

That night, in Higashino Makoto's room.

Lusha was tied to the bed.

It wasn't a real binding; it was a silk ribbon, one end tied to the bedpost and the other end to her wrist, loosely fastened so she could easily break free.

But she didn't break free; her face flushed red, her long white hair was scattered on the pillow, and her red eyes were filled with shame and anticipation.

Ultina stood by the bed, dressed in knight's armor, the silver-white armor gleaming coldly in the candlelight.

Her long black hair was tied in a high ponytail, and she held the long gun that had been with her for twenty years.

She looked at Higashino Makoto, a hint of confusion in her blue eyes.

"Mr. Higashino Makoto, are you sure you want me to speak?"

"Um."

"Can't you just not tell me?"

"No."

She took a deep breath, her face flushed.

"Gulp—kill me."

The room was quiet for a moment.

Lusha blushed even more and buried her head in the pillow.

Higashino Makoto looked at Ultina, a hint of satisfaction in his golden eyes.

"Very good."

"One more time."

"... Gulp... kill me."

"The voice must carry a sense of humiliation."

"Gulp... kill me!"

Higashino Makoto's lips curled slightly as he looked at Lusha.

"Your Highness, it's your turn."

"What did I say?"

"Just say, 'Demon King, please spare my country.'"

She paused for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"Demon... Demon King... please spare my country!"

His voice was trembling; he actually has a talent for acting.

"Speak a little louder, and your expression should convey anger and helplessness."

"Demon Lord... please spare my country!"

Higashino Makoto nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good."

Lusha sat up in bed and gently rubbed her wrists.

"Higashino Makoto... Husband, are you... are you happy?"

"Happy."

"That's good."

She smiled.

Ultina wanted to take off her armor and hang it on the clothes rack to put on the white dress, but was stopped by Higashino Makoto.

If you're going to play, play until the very end.

"I'm happy too."

"That's good."

Moonlight streamed in through the window, bathing the room in a silvery-white glow.

Ultina lay beside Higashino Makoto, Lusha lay on the other side, her long white hair scattered on the pillow, her red eyes gazing at the ceiling, a smile playing on her lips.

Higashino Makoto closed his eyes.

"Good night."

"Good night."

The next day, sunlight streamed in through the window and fell on the messy bed.

Higashino Makoto opened his eyes and saw a patch of long white hair before him.

Lusha fell asleep on his chest.

Akeno stood at the doorway, dressed in a red and white shrine maiden outfit with orange ribbons, her purple eyes surveying the mess in the room.

A dignified yet sly smile played on his lips.

"Higashino, you overslept again."

"Um."

"Breakfast is cold, Lilith is warming it up."

"I see."

Higashino Makoto got up and dressed.

"Where are Ultina and Miss Lusha?"

Higashino Makoto thought of the small white animal lying on his chest.

"Don't worry about it, let her sleep for a while."

Akeno bowed slightly, turned and left.

Looking at the ceiling, Higashino Makoto thought of how delicate the two of them were compared to him, and a smile appeared on his lips.

I must say, it was very interesting.