Felyn felt he had encountered the biggest crisis of his career!

The Dorothy in front of him could actually say such terrifying words.

This was completely different from the Dorothy in Felyn's impression, the one who always sat obediently in his lap, clingy and fond of acting spoiled.

It must be because of the magical power! It must be the magical power that turned Dorothy like this!

Siveshus Demon King, give me back my cute and well-behaved Dorothy!

He shouted at the female knight blocking the door, "Hey! Her Highness is clearly being corroded by magical power, aren't you going to do something?"

Veronica didn't turn to look at them, only observing the situation outside.

"Her Highness is not being corroded by magical power. She is very clear-headed. It's just that her magical power is overflowing due to emotional excitement. She will not be corroded by it."

"Very clear-headed?"

Felyn looked down at the fanatical expression on Dorothy's face. How could the words "very clear-headed" possibly apply to her?

"Brother Felyn, you're always thinking that I'm not normal like this," Dorothy pouted. "We'll be together forever from now on, and these misunderstandings can be cleared up."

"Last time, Brother Felyn thought I was acting strange and lying on top of you because of magical power corrosion, right? Actually, that wasn't it. I was very clear-headed. That was what I wanted to do. It's the same now."

Dorothy took two steps back, holding her skirt with both hands. "This is who I've always been, Brother Felyn."

Felyn's heart sank completely.

The forever cute and gentle Dorothy in his memory was gone. The Dorothy who curled up in a corner hugging a doll was gone.

I'm so foolish, truly.

I actually had expectations for my client.

I actually thought that a normal person had finally appeared among my clients, that Dorothy was the special one.

None of my young lady clients are normal!

Just because she saw me talking to other girls, she wants to lock me in a bedroom and not let me out. This is too terrifying!

Felyn didn't have time to think about what kind of person Dorothy really was anymore.

The biggest crisis was how to avoid being taken to the capital district by Dorothy right now.

I'll really be trapped in her bedroom for the rest of my life!

Felyn forced himself to calm down, using deep breaths to suppress the panic in his heart and think of a solution.

"Brother Felyn, let's go. Let's be together forever, okay?"

Dorothy tugged at the handcuffs, wanting to lead Felyn out of the classroom.

To deal with someone like Dorothy, one had to think with her logic.

If she was going to be crazy, he had to be crazier than her to suppress her.

To deal with an abnormal young lady, one had to use abnormal methods.

Felyn opened his eyes, his hand gently stroking Dorothy's head.

"Dorothy, will you listen to Brother Felyn?"

"Hmm? Of course I'll listen to Brother Felyn. I'll satisfy whatever Brother Felyn says."

Felyn pointed at Veronica at the door. "Then tell her to take off her sword and give it to me."

"Your Highness?!" Veronica turned around quickly, her hand gripping the hilt of her sword. "You can't listen to him, it's dangerous!"

"Didn't you just say you would listen to me?" Felyn whispered in Dorothy's ear, his hand gently caressing her neck, hoping to influence her thoughts.

"I-I will listen to Brother Felyn. Then will Brother Felyn also promise not to leave me?"

"Of course, I won't leave you, Dorothy."

Having received Felyn's promise, Dorothy waved her hand at Veronica.

"Your Highness?!"

"This is an order," Dorothy raised her voice.

"But he might..." Veronica didn't say the word.

"Hurt me, right? You want to say Brother Felyn will stab me with the sword, right?" Dorothy voiced Veronica's inner thoughts for her.

She turned her head to glance at Felyn, her eyes becoming much gentler.

"I said it just now, as long as Brother Felyn doesn't leave me, my body is his. Even if he wants to stab me with a sword, to cut me, I will listen to him."

The classroom became incredibly quiet, with only the sound of flowing moonlight.

The light blended Felyn and Dorothy's shadows together, making them hard to separate.

"Ever since I was little, only Brother Felyn has given me a warm embrace. Only Brother Felyn was still willing to tell me stories after knowing my identity."

"Sitting by the window alone, only able to watch the children playing outside, I don't want to experience that a second time."

Dorothy would never forget the countless afternoons she could only sit by the window, watching other children her age play, accompanied by their parents or older brothers.

Children are all noisy and would run around the palace.

But they would avoid Dorothy's window. Some bolder children would even throw small stones at her window, and some would even gather under her window to sing a rhyme: "Dorothy is a monster."

Their parents and older brothers had repeatedly warned them that the princess was dangerous, not normal. That the magical power in her body was high, and she might be the reincarnation of the Demon King.

Dorothy was adored by the public, but back in the palace, she was ostracized and alienated by everyone.

This tearing reality was very painful for the young her.

She endured this pain day after day, until she came of age, until Felyn came to her side.

Felyn didn't dislike her, wasn't afraid of her magical power, and always looked at her gently. For the first time, Dorothy felt cared for, and for the first time, she developed dependence and trust in someone else.

It was because of Felyn's existence that Dorothy could, with a sense of security, come into contact with this world.

If it weren't for Felyn's encouragement and gentleness, Dorothy would not have met Knight Veronica later, nor would she have cultivated forces loyal to her.

Now, she would not let go.

Even if Felyn would hurt her, she would not let go.

As long as Brother Felyn was happy, Dorothy was willing to do anything, anything at all.

She wanted to be with Felyn. She couldn't imagine a future without him.

"Understood, Your Highness."

Only the sound of scraping armor remained in the classroom.

Veronica came to their side and handed over her sword.

The sword was unsheathed, making a somewhat chilling sound.

In the dim classroom, the sword emitted a faint purple light.

This was a sword enchanted with magic crystals, capable of activating sigils, and also incredibly sharp.

This was not a toy from a street stall; it would hurt a lot if it cut you.

But Dorothy's expression showed no fear. She kept staring into Felyn's eyes.

Her world contained only Felyn.

"Veronica, go guard the door and don't let anyone in."

Felyn watched as Dorothy took two steps back, reaching the maximum distance of the handcuffs.

"Brother Felyn, you won't leave me, right?"

She repeated the thing she cared about most; she was indifferent to everything else.

Felyn raised the sword in his hand and saw Dorothy slowly close her eyes.

The weight in his hand was a bit heavy. This was the first time Felyn had held a real sword.

Dorothy, tonight I finally understand your thoughts and your resolve.

Forgive me for everything I have done to you.

And for everything I will do to you in the future.

Felyn felt that fate loved to play tricks on people.

He clearly didn't want to have any relationship with his clients, but now he was entangled with them.

Felyn could feel Dorothy's emotions, could feel the beating of her heart.

The sword lay between them, its blade reflecting both their faces.

Dorothy closed her eyes, a smile on her face.

Felyn looked at Dorothy with a serious expression.

So foolish, young lady.

I don't even know what's so good about me that's worth you doing this for me.

The sword slid across skin, flesh splitting open.

Blood dripped onto the floor, echoing in the quiet room.

(End of Chapter)