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The noises within the bedroom didn't fully subside until nearly two full hours later.
Nine times. A grand total of nine.
Mio Naruse had never possessed exceptional stamina to begin with, and now, experiencing such intimacy for the first time, her endurance couldn't even compare to her distant cousin, Rias. After barely an hour, Mio's body had reached its absolute limit, completely giving out on her.
Yet the backlash of the master-servant contract wouldn't simply vanish just because she'd run out of energy. Thus, during the remaining hour, it was almost entirely Bokue taking the lead, while Mio abandoned all resistance and dutifully accepted her role as an utterly passive partner.
When the 'marathon' finally ended, practically every surface in the luxurious bedroom bore traces of their intense session.
As for Mio herself, she had melted completely, drained to the point where even keeping her eyes open seemed impossible. Now she lay collapsed on the young man's chest, feeling as limp and pliable as a ragdoll.
At this point, she'd done every imaginable thing—and even some unimaginable ones. After experiencing that unstoppable tidal wave, merely lying against his chest didn't seem like much at all.
Strangely enough, despite having had her body thoroughly conquered, Mio couldn't summon any resentment or anger. In fact, it felt as if all her emotions had emptied out, leaving nothing but a calm sense of safety and relaxation. Leaning against Bokue's chest like this just felt… right.
"You holding up okay?"
Bokue adjusted himself, shifting backward slightly on the bed, allowing his back to rest against the ergonomically designed headboard. This way, the exhausted, red-haired girl could comfortably rest against him.
"Mm…"
Mio managed a barely audible murmur.
Currently, she didn't have the strength for much conversation. If it weren't for the slight sensation of Bokue still gently pressing against her most sensitive entrance, she might've drifted into unconsciousness right there.
"Let's get you cleaned up first, then."
As Bokue spoke, he placed one hand gently supporting her back and hooked his other arm beneath her knees, lifting her up in a loose bridal-carry position.
But as he stood and shifted his position, the third of three distinct points of contact between their bodies caused Mio to emit another vague, muffled gasp. (The first two were obviously the hand on her back and the other beneath her legs—so where was the third?)
It felt as if a tightly shut door had been nudged open just slightly once more.
But Bokue didn't dwell on it. He calmly carried her off the bed and toward the suite's connected bathroom, the bedroom door remaining closed behind them.
A moment later, with the faint, relaxing sound of warm water running softly echoing behind the bathroom door, Bokue sat on a convenient built-in shower bench, holding Mio securely on his lap.
This high-class hotel suite naturally came with luxuries beyond the ordinary guest rooms: along with the usual bathtub and shower setup, there was even a seated shower area—complete with mirrors and specially-designed seating, reminiscent of upscale bathhouses.
Supporting Mio carefully with one hand, Bokue used the detachable showerhead in his other hand, gently rinsing warm water over her skin. As the soothing warmth flowed across her body, washing away the exhaustion and bringing back some clarity, Mio gradually managed to open her eyes again.
Almost simultaneously, Bokue's quiet voice reached her ears.
"That Maria girl… she seems to know a lot more about the demon world than you."
"…Yeah."
Mio softly placed her cheek against his shoulder, closing her eyes again as she whispered a reply.
"Maria's different from me. I've never actually lived in the demon world, but Maria spent a long time there, so naturally she knows a lot more about the demon realm—and magic—than I do."
"Then you two aren't really related, are you?" Bokue remarked bluntly.
"No… we are sisters. Real half-sisters," Mio murmured softly, gently rubbing her nose against his shoulder as if shaking her head.
"We both share the same father—Wilbert, the former demon lord. But… only I inherited Wilbert's power. Maria inherited the abilities of her mother, a succubus."
"But do you really believe she sees you as her sister?" Bokue interjected, rather abruptly.
"…What exactly are you implying?"
Caught off guard, Mio instinctively opened her eyes again, puzzled.
Continuing to gently wash Mio's body, Bokue explained calmly:
"Earlier at the apartment, I offered you both a chance to seek protection under the Gremory family in the demon world. You clearly refused. But when Maria insisted on you signing a master-servant contract with me, she used the reason of 'buying as much time as possible to live safely in the human world.'"
"At first glance, that reason sounds convincing enough. But if you really think about it, was your reason for not wanting to go to the demon world really just because you liked your human life that much?"
"I…"
Mio paused, stunned into silence.
Before now, she'd felt nothing suspicious about it—in fact, she'd even felt grateful to Maria for offering that option. But now that Bokue had pointed it out directly, she noticed how unnatural that reasoning actually was.
Indeed, while she did have some resistance to living in the demon world under someone else's care, that hardly summed up her entire hesitation—
—It was, at best, only the smallest of many reasons. In reality, what Mio truly desired was simply a safe and free life—one without constantly being hunted, without being coveted for the incredible power she inherited.
Now that she considered it carefully, whether she lived in the demon world or the human world didn't seem quite as crucial after all. And the only reason she'd made such an incorrect decision earlier was that Maria had subtly manipulated her judgment using her succubus mind-influencing power…
"I'm not sure yet about her true intentions," Bokue whispered gently into Mio's ear, his voice careful and low. "But here's what matters right now: the mental suggestion Maria gave you has already been cleared. So, I'll ask you one more time. Are you willing to go to the demon world?"
"I…" Mio hesitated again, uncertainty clear in her voice.
"Maybe I wasn't completely clear. It'll just be temporary," Bokue added lightly.
"Only about two months during summer break. Because once that's over, Rias and the others will be returning to live here in the human world. You'll be together with them every day, going to school here, just spending holidays and vacations back in the demon world."
"Together… every day?" Mio repeated softly, seemingly stunned.
"Yeah. Basically something like that," Bokue shrugged slightly. "After everything we've done today, there's no way I could justify backing out or avoiding responsibility anymore, could I?"
"Y-you're… probably right…" Mio stammered, suddenly flushing scarlet again. At the mention of responsibility, she instantly became bashful, hurriedly burying her face against his shoulder once more, her voice faltering shyly:
"B-but if you dare go back on your word later… I swear… I'll definitely kill you a hundred times…"
Her threat lacked any real bite, filled instead with unmistakable shy sweetness.
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