As Lise and I exchanged worried glances, the knock on the door grew more insistent. I took a deep breath and got up, making my way to the door. When I opened it, I was greeted by the imposing presence of several demon guards.
"We have Eileen's perfect match result," one of them announced, holding up a sealed envelope. "By law, Eileen must now live with her perfect match."
My heart skipped a beat, and I felt a mix of confusion and apprehension. I took the letter from the guard's hand, my fingers trembling slightly. The situation felt surreal and messy, like a bizarre dream I couldn't wake up from.
"Thank you," I managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper.
The guard nodded and stepped back, leaving me to close the door. I returned to the room where Lise was waiting, her eyes filled with concern. I sat down beside her and slowly opened the envelope, pulling out the letter inside. The paper felt heavy in my hands as I began to read.
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