As Lilith left, Tenraku watched her departing figure, and a subtle curve formed on his lips. He had been contemplating how to take Lilith away from Rizevim, and now he had a plan.
But there is no need to rush; be can just take it slow...
"Mittelt, were you scared just now?" Tenraku smiled before he turned to Mittelt beside him and asked.
"Y-yes, Tenraku-Sama." Not daring to lie, Mittelt replied truthfully.
Tenraku patted his leg, and Mittelt obediently sat on Tenraku's lap.
"Do you know, Mittelt, this is the difference between us. Faced with a stronger existence, you feel fear, dread, and hesitation. But I think about how to challenge, overcome, and control her."
"You're not wrong. Everything you do is just instinctual self-preservation. But that also determines the gap between you and me. So, you can only be dominated and used by me."
Caressing Mittelt's face, Tenraku's voice echoed continuously in Mittelt's mind.
"T-this is the difference between me and Tenraku-Sama..." Mittelt murmured to herself with a slightly dazed expression on her face.
"Yes, but I don't dislike you for that. Keep maintaining your sense of self like this, and continue to be dominated and used by me forever!"
Like a god looking down from above, but with a wicked smile on his face, Tenraku's words resonated with an evil charm.
"Y-yes, Tenraku-Sama..." Mittelt instinctively replied while gazing at Tenraku with infatuation.
Although an inexplicable sadness surged in the depths of her soul, it was instantly suppressed by the already tamed submissive nature of the fallen angel.
Yes, she was just a tiny fallen angel. She could never achieve what Tenraku had accomplished. What's wrong with being dominated and used by Tenraku-Sama, a strong and superior being?
Watching the enchanting and beautiful look of the girl in his arms, Tenraku also felt a slight restlessness in his heart. But for now, he wasn't impatient to do anything to Mittelt outside.
He will go home first. Besides, he had already tasted this delicacy countless times.
"Let's go and check on Valerie and Raynare."
Leaving the restaurant, Tenraku and Mittelt returned to the clothing store. Raynare and the others, who had just finished shopping, also walked out.
"How's it going, Valerie? Have you bought all the clothes?"
"Tenraku-Sama, I, I want to change again..."
Tenraku asked as he stroked the girl's forehead, but Valerie blushed with embarrassment.
"What's wrong? Don't you like them?"
"N-no, it's not..."
"Hehehe... Master, these are all carefully selected for Valerie. Master, take a look too."
Raynare handed several shopping bags to Tenraku, who looked at them in confusion.
The bags contained clothes and dresses carefully chosen by Raynare for Valerie. They seemed quite good, both beautiful and trendy, suitable for a blooming young girl like Valerie. However, when he saw the last bag containing various lingerie and panties, Tenraku instantly understood.
That wicked Raynare had actually chosen bold and risqué types of lingerie and panties for Valerie. No wonder Valerie reacted with such shyness!
"Master, I've already told Valerie that girls nowadays wear this type of lingerie and panties. But she didn't believe me."
"Valerie, Master is here now. If you don't believe me, just ask Master."
After collecting the shopping bags, Raynare spoke convincingly, full of deceptive words.
"Is it... Is it really like this, Tenraku-Sama?"
Feeling somewhat incredulous, Valerie looked at Tenraku with questioning eyes.
Normally, Tenraku should have immediately exposed Raynare's wicked lies in such a situation, not allowing the innocent and honest Valerie to follow suit.
However, as he scrutinized Valerie from top to bottom, picturing her wearing that bold and risqué lingerie and panties, Tenraku couldn't help but click his tongue.
That seems not bad...
"Cough, Raynare is right. Nowadays, girls do dress like this. It's just that, Valerie, you've been kept in the royal palace and didn't know about it."
"Alright, these look pretty good. Just make do with them for now. When we return to Kuoh Town, I'll have Rias and Asia take you to buy more."
Tenraku spoke after clearing his throat. His lips curled upward, and Raynare knew her wicked master would say just that! Watching Tenraku earnestly deceive the innocent Valerie, Mittelt and Kalawarner tried to suppress their laughter, and their faces tensed.
"Well, um... okay."
Though still a bit embarrassed, since even Tenraku said so, Valerie could only trust him.
Girls these days are really bold...
After selecting clothes for Valerie, Tenraku and the girls went to eat something. After a brief rest, they continued to explore the entire commercial street with Valerie.
Only by evening did the group finally finish exploring the entire street. Tenraku and Raynare's group were a bit tired, but Valerie remained in an excited state. Growing up confined in castles and palaces, this was Valerie's first experience of this kind.
As night fell, it was time for vampire activities. The streets and the city became more lively. Tenraku and the girls returned to the embassy building, and Yubelluna and her team, who were out gathering information, had also returned.
"Yubelluna, any findings?"
Tenraku inquired while sitting on the sofa.
"Apologies, Tenraku-Sama. We didn't locate traces of Rizevim and the others. However, we discovered that the upper echelons of the Tepes vampires are rallying vampires within their territories for transformation. Many vampires in the royal city and nearby towns have already undergone the transformation."
Yubelluna reported the information they had gathered.
"Vampires, though a powerful race, inherently have many weaknesses. Once they undergo a transformation, they can overcome these flaws, and naturally, many are tempted. However, the one orchestrating all of this is Rizevim. Those fools undergoing transformation have no idea how he might deceive them."
"No need to gather more information. We've reached this point; Rizevim should reveal his true colors soon. Once he shows himself, we'll begin our move."
With a cold laugh, Tenraku made the arrangements.
"Yes, Tenraku-Sama."
To be continued...
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