Into Depravity

"Stop! Lika!!"

Faced with his sister sitting on his body, the prince struggled desperately, trying to break free from Lika's grasp, but to no avail. At this moment, his limbs were limp and he couldn't muster any strength at all.

"What are you doing? Lika! What are you trying to do? This kind of thing is not allowed!!"

"Brother... Brother..."

The girl, who had been eagerly anticipating this day, blushed slightly, her hands trembling with excitement. Although she knew perfectly well that such a thing would not be allowed by anyone. If word got out, not only would they be affected, but even their father, Grand Duke Lalia, would be subjected to attacks and gossip. However, her deep love for her brother had made her completely disregard these risks. Taking advantage of her brother's inattention, she managed to slip the medicine given to her by her best friend, Weijia, into her brother's food. And now, it was finally working.

"Brother... Lika has always loved you the most... Brother, why, why did you marry another woman?"

"That... that was Father's order... Waaah..."

The prince had barely finished speaking when he felt his body begin to heat up. Clearly, Weijia's drug was more than just a simple way to make someone lose their resistance.

"... That kind of thing... Lika doesn't mind, no matter what woman her brother marries, Lika won't mind... But, Lika just wants to be the woman who belongs only to her brother..."

Gently removing the prince's clothes, the girl whispered as if bewitched.

"Brother... let Lika be your woman alone. Even without status, it doesn't matter; even if we're siblings for life, it doesn't matter, brother..."

"Lily, Lika..."

The prince stared in disbelief as Lika undressed, her budding body radiating an alluring charm. He had never looked at his sister with such eyes before. All along, he had only ever seen her as his most adorable and beloved younger sister. But now, Lika had changed. Now, she was more than just a sister; she was a woman... and the prince understood this deeply.

"Lily, Lika... you can't do this..."

"I'm so happy."

Although the prince sternly tried to stop his sister's absurd and foolish behavior, Lika seemed to have become a different person. She was no longer as obedient as before; instead, having already made her decision, there was no turning back. Once a person makes a choice that cannot be reversed, the subsequent actions are naturally very simple and clear.

"Brother, this is my last request as your sister."

With that, Lika rolled over and sat on the prince's lap.

Please grant my wish...

"No, stop! Lika, Li..."

Just as the prince gave up struggling and resolved to accept the reality, the door was suddenly pushed open forcefully, and the Grand Duke appeared in the doorway. His face was ashen, and he stared at the scene before him in disbelief.

What are you doing?!

"Father, my dear father!!"

The unexpected scene made Lika cry out in surprise. She sat there blankly on the prince, not even knowing what to do next. But Grand Duke Lalia quickly strode over, grabbed his daughter's hair, and pulled her off the bed.

"Lika! Do you know what you're doing? He's your own brother!!"

"I... I..."

"Guards! Lock these two shameless beasts in the dungeon immediately!!"

Without giving Lika any chance to explain, the Grand Duke roared and issued the order.

Only after the two figures, escorted away by the guards, disappeared at the end of the corridor did Weijia, who had been hiding nearby, slowly emerge.

"Your Highness, you see, isn't it just as I said?"

She pressed her body against the Grand Duke's chest and chuckled softly with a coquettish tone.

"I never imagined she would harbor such forbidden feelings for her brother."

The Grand Duke stared menacingly down the corridor and muttered something under his breath.

"Honestly, she has such a good man like His Highness the Grand Duke, yet she still goes after the Prince... Your Highness, don't you think you should let your daughter know who the best man is?"

"That's true..."

Weijia's words were like a spell, gradually eroding the heart of Grand Duke Lalia. He stared blankly ahead, muttering to himself as he walked forward. Weijia, watching the Grand Duke's retreating figure, revealed a devilish smile. Then, she turned to look at the open darkness of the bedroom and bowed in greeting.

Are you satisfied with what I have done, Angela?

"As an entertainment program, it's not bad."

Angela's voice came from the void, carrying a hint of joy.

"However, as a serious drama, it's still rather disappointing, isn't it?"

"... I'm trying."

"You've done a very good job. Next, all you need to do is make that girl realize that there's no difference between men other than her master when they take off their clothes. At that point, she won't just be obsessed with her brother anymore."

"That's exactly what I planned, Angela."

Weijia wore an excited smile.

"Watching that woman pretend to be so high and mighty has disgusted me to the extreme. Now is the time to tear off her mask and expose her true nature."

"Regarding that prince, don't end his life so simply. The most delicious feast is the despair that follows hope. I will keep an eye on your actions. Keep up the good work, don't disappoint me. Hmph, I also have some children of my own who need discipline. So, I won't bother you any longer. Let your imagination run wild."

"Yes... Angela."

Weijia bowed slightly into the void of darkness before turning around and walking toward her next destination.

"Waaah... waaah..."

Huddled in the dark corner of the dungeon, Lika burst into tears. During the time she had been brought in by the guards, Lika had regained her composure. She knew what she had done, and... her father had found out. Now that her father knew of her love for her brother, what would he do?

The thought sent shivers down Lika's spine. An indescribable fear of the unknown gripped her. But Lika was powerless to do anything. The cold iron cage had extinguished all her hope. The young girl had no idea what fate awaited her. All she could think about was the disgrace and ruin of herself and her brother.

I dragged him down with me...

Thinking of this, the girl felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

She wouldn't have done this if it weren't for this crazy, obsessive love. But now, she, and her brother, are both finished.

"Lika, Lika?"

Just then, a soft sound rang out. Lika looked up and saw Weijia standing outside the iron cage, her face showing anxiety, sadness, and worry.

"Lika, what happened? I heard from the Grand Duke that you were arrested... What happened?"

"Weijia..."

Gazing at her friend, Lika had a thousand words in her heart, but didn't know how to express them. She opened her mouth, but in the end, nothing came out. All Lika did was lower her head deeply, hug her knees, and curl up in the corner.

"I... I'm finished. My brother and I are both finished..."

"How is that possible? The Grand Duke discovered you?"

Upon hearing this, Weijia was greatly surprised.

"What exactly is this...?"

"I don't know either, but Father clearly knows..."

"..."

Silence.

No matter what, you must pull yourself together.

Finally, it was Weijia who broke the silence.

"You can't be so down, Lika. Everything's alright now, and the Grand Duke won't want to make a big deal out of this. Besides, I'll plead with the Grand Duke; after all, I'm your brother's nominal fiancée. He should give me some face."

"Um..."

Hearing her best friend say this, Lika's previously panicked heart gradually calmed down. Meanwhile, Weijia secretly glanced around, then took out a delicious dessert from her pocket.

"Here, have something to eat. You must be hungry. I secretly brought you some snacks from the palace. You probably wouldn't like the food in prison."

"Um!"

After recovering from the intense tension, Lika immediately felt much more at ease. She reached into the cage and took the food that Weijia offered her, eating it in small bites. Perhaps because the anxiety had drained her energy, Lika also felt a little hungry. She quickly finished the food Weijia had brought, and eating this familiar food in the unfamiliar environment finally made her feel much more at ease.

"Thank you, Weijia..."

"Don't mention it, we're good friends."

Lika and Weijia smiled at each other, but gradually, Lika felt as if her body had lost all strength, and her limbs were no longer under her control. She opened her eyes wide in surprise, trying to figure out what was happening, but at that moment, she couldn't even move a single finger.

"Wei, Weijia?"

"The medication seems to be very effective."

The girl stood up, looking at Lika, who was slowly collapsing to the ground, with a warm, genuine smile. She waved her hand triumphantly, the small bottle between her two fingers dull and lifeless.

"Naive princess. You should know that since I'm giving you that kind of medicine, I naturally have it myself, don't I?"

"... Weijia... why...?"

Lika struggled to lift her head and asked her friend, unable to believe that her friend would do this to her. Why? Why would she do this?!

"I have been waiting for this moment, Your Highness."

Weijia spat out some saliva and continued speaking with a smug smile.

"You've always worn a mask of arrogance, pretending to be kind and gentle while taking care of me. I really appreciate it. You must think that showing consideration for someone as lowly and humble as me demonstrates your approachability, right? Ah, yes, I'm a worthless slut who's been defiled by men at will, and yet you still show me consideration and treat me as an equal. How kind, how pure, how selfless your princess is... Honestly, I'm sick of seeing that disgusting smile of yours."

"Weijia, I'm not... I'm not..."

"This time, it's my turn to help you, Your Highness."

Heavy footsteps sounded, and Weijia's smile grew even warmer.

"I'll introduce you to a good man. I believe he'll help you forget your brother. I hope that by then, we can get along well."

Lika stared at her friend in surprise and panic, and as the heavy footsteps drew closer, Weijia finally stepped aside, revealing the person's true face.

Then, Lika couldn't help but scream.