The Demon and the Healer - Chapter 6- Motive?

“Why did you show me that?” Despite knowing the fact that the Demon was just trying to show me the true face of humanity and the side I was unaware of until now just to make me lessen my hatred for demons, I couldn’t help but ask him why he chose to make it so…explicit.

I was sure I would not be forgetting that display that I saw just some moments ago. For a little while I was not even able to comprehend what I saw was the ugly side of those individuals whom I called my people. Was I too sheltered to not be able to accept the cruel actuality? I seriously doubt it now.

“I desire your trust in me, woman.” I looked at him with slight apprehension and this time my curiosity was in the blend as well since about this demon, there definitely was something strange.

“Why do you want my trust in the first place? Do you want me to recruit for the forces or something?”

There was no other reason I could currently land upon with my limited reasonability. If the demon wanted then he could have forced himself on me, and considering his strength I would have been left as nothing but a doll under his command. But it seemed he was not after that, since despite half an hour has passed he still has to move an inch.

But it was a fact as well, that even after witnessing the audacity of the human side I still wouldn’t take part in the demon lord’s venture nor would I help the demons in any way, since the threat of the Monarch of darkness threatens over all the human race. There might be some wild varmints among the masses but that doesn’t mean everyone has to take accusation of it.

“Rubbish. I never wanted war nor had ever wished to conquer the world. And a woman so delicate like you, I could never think of sending you into battle in the first place. You are more suitable to be protected and become a housewife.”

Okay…that came out of nowhere. And the fact that this demon actually strikes the vital point made me speechless.

I indeed never liked fighting or chaos deemed suitable for me. What I truly wanted since childhood was to marry into a good family not too rich or extravagant type despite knowing it was impossible considering my status. Then having three children and living a lovely life with my husband and my children until death do us part.

I had such a plan but never told anyone considering my role not only as a princess but as a hero as well who was not suited to blurt such a simpleton dream. Well, it is foolish and ordinary for them but for me, it was an ideal life and I always wished to enjoy such a way of living at least once.

And now the demon said it like that…it was given I would be a little more curious to know further as well, right?

“If you didn’t like to fight then why are you serving the demon lord?” I urged him to answer and saw a strange glint of maybe excitement flaring in his eyes.

What…was it because I began conversing with him rather normally now? I doubt it but not necessarily disregarded the possibility.

“I just wanted to fight some formidable opponent which I believed would be the hero’s party. But unfortunately,… *sigh*”

I take personal offense at that.

“Sorry for being so weak, hmph!”

My pout came out of nowhere but it was justifiable considering how I and my friends just now were regarded as weaklings even though we were able to annihilate every demon who came across us, readily through our coordination and team spirit.

But this demon was extremely powerful and immotile enough to suppress each of my teammates just under his aura alone. That reminds me…

“Why didn’t you stop me from attacking you?”

When I turned back my eyes to him I saw him in a slight panic? Was he trying to apologize for what he implied just before? I doubt it but again there was a possibility since this demon was anything but what we have been taught about since childhood.

The demon composed himself as his ruby-red eyes drew back to his chest which was completely healed by now before he looked back into my eyes. I…shivered slightly.

I was not still used to being watched under such a…strange gaze. It couldn’t be considered murderous as all those demons possess but the emotion oozing out of his eyes was something I was not able to comprehend. Warmth? Doubt.

“It’s because your angered face enchanted me.”

“…”

He…is teasing me, correct? But who am I to fool when the heat on my face was going out of control just by his small teasing remark?

Enchanted by my ugly murdering expression? I seriously question the morals and line of thoughts of these demons. I know I do look beautiful when I doll up but currently, after days of battle, I must have been looking my worst truth be told.

So what should I make out of this demon’s compliment? That he was a genuine man who praises someone regardless of whether they have makeup on or not? Hmm…another doubtful matter to later on get concerned for.

First I need something better to settle down with this extremely different and somewhat gentlemanly demon for now.

“Can you tell me truthfully, why you took me as a hostage?”

By now I was entirely confused about his motive and could only depend on the answer which would follow. Regardless, I know I have to do what he desires to ensure my friends’ safety but considering the behavior the demon has adopted until now, I have some small ray of hope, he wouldn’t make me do something ugly for him.

“I want everything…”

I deeply gazed at him, my brows raised urging him to continue but it was a bad move from my side since his answer was not something I could have ever prepared myself for.

“I want everything of you. Your mind, heart, soul, body, every single thing of yours, I want it in my possession. Not just you lying about being in my care but with all your heart I want your presence by my side. So to say in short, be mine, woman.”

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