"Thank you, Asia. Thank you, Yuri," I replied with a smile, appreciating their gestures of welcome. "I'll take a bath shortly, but first, I have something I need to discuss with Asia."
Yuri nodded respectfully. "Of course, My Lord. I'll make sure everything is prepared for you."
I turned to Asia, who looked slightly anxious but curious. "Let's sit down," I suggested, guiding her to the living room. Once we were seated, I began, "Asia, how are you feeling after everything that happened today?"
"I am alright," Asia said.
"I'm glad to hear that, Asia. I wanted to talk to you about something. You told me the reason for your expulsion from the church was because you healed a wounded devil, right?"
Asia nodded, her expression somber. "Yes, I couldn't just leave him to die. I thought healing him was the right thing to do, but the church didn't see it that way."
"Don't worry about that," I reassured her. "In fact, I investigated the devil you healed. His name is Diodora Astaroth."
Asia looked surprised, her eyes widening. "Diodora Astaroth? I've never heard of him."
"He's a high-ranking devil from a prominent family," I explained. "Now what I say is between you and me only, okey."
Asia nodded, her eyes wide with curiosity and apprehension. "Okay."
I leaned in slightly, ensuring she understood the gravity of what I was about to say. "Asia, do you want revenge against the Church and the Devil who wronged you?"
Asia looked at me with a mix of confusion and concern, her innocence shining through. "Revenge? I... I never thought about it like that. I just wanted to help people, and it hurt when they rejected me, but I don't know if revenge is the right path."
Her gentle spirit was both admirable and frustrating. If I had faced what she had, my sword would be drenched in the blood of those who wronged me. But Asia was different. Her kindness and naivety were her charm, and they made her who she was—Asia Argento.
"Asia," I began, "there's something you need to understand. You weren't expelled just for healing a devil. There was a scheme behind it. The devil you healed, Diodora Astaroth, orchestrated everything."
Asia's eyes widened in shock. "But why? Why would he do that?"
"Diodora is a high-ranking devil from a prominent family," I explained. "He's obsessed with you. He saw your healing powers and your kindness, and he wanted to possess them—and you."
Asia looked even more bewildered. "Possess me? What do you mean?"
I took a deep breath, I am like super serious right now. "Diodora has an unhealthy obsession with nuns and holy maidens. All his servants were once nuns and maidens that he acquired after breaking them. He enjoys seeing them in pain, sadness, and despair. For him, it's the ultimate form of entertainment."
Asia's expression shifted from confusion to horror. "But I just wanted to help him. I didn't know..."
"And that's what makes you special, Asia," I said, trying to comfort her. "Your kindness and compassion are your greatest strengths. But Diodora saw them as weaknesses to exploit. He manipulated the church to expel you, intending to claim you for himself."
"I never imagined... I just wanted to do the right thing."
"And you did," I said to her. "But you need to know the truth to stay safe. You don't have to seek revenge, but you do need to be cautious and prepared."
Asia nodded, her resolve slowly building. "Thank you for telling me, Alex. I'll be careful, and I'll do my best to stay strong."
•••
After Asia left to help Yuri in the kitchen, Albedo approached me, her expression as composed as ever.
"You seem very interested in Asia, My Lord," she remarked, a hint of curiosity in her tone.
I smiled, maintaining a light demeanor. "Why do you think that, Albedo?"
"For starters, you seem to do everything to make that Asia girl happy," Albedo noted. "I know she possesses a powerful artifact—a Sacred Gear—that can heal even non-living beings like yourself. But as you are the highest-ranking vampire, you can heal any injury as long as there is blood. So I don't understand why you give her Sacred Gear so much value."
I chuckled softly, amused by Albedo's observation. "Are you jealous, Albedo, because of the attention I'm giving her?"
Albedo lowered her head slightly, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
I chuckled softly, enjoying the subtle shift in Albedo's demeanor. "You don't need to be ashamed, Albedo. In fact, I quite enjoy seeing that jealous side of you."
Albedo remained silent, but she lowered her head ever so slightly, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
"And you're right," I continued, my tone sincere. "I don't need her Sacred Gear for myself. My interest in Asia isn't just about her healing abilities. It's about who she is as a person."
Albedo glanced up at me, her expression softening. "What is it about her, My Lord, that captivates you so?"
"It's her kindness, her compassion, Albedo," I emphasized, "In this messed-up world, other than children, nobody possesses such a pure soul."
"Despite everything she's been through, she still retains her innocence and her belief in the goodness of people," I continued, "There's a purity to her soul that I find... refreshing. In fact, even Death finds it rare for a soul to be this pure."
Albedo nodded thoughtfully, her eyes reflecting understanding. "I see. She possesses qualities that are quite rare in this world."
"Yes, she does," I agreed, a fond smile tugging at my lips. "And I find myself drawn to those qualities more and more each day."
Albedo's gaze softened, a hint of warmth in her eyes. "I understand, My Lord. If Asia brings you happiness, then I am happy for you."
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