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[Ding! Random Trait Plundered: Observation Eye (Blue)]
[Observation Eye (Blue): Allows the user to perceive an opponent's intent and emotions through even the slightest movements.]
As the trait merged into his body, Takumi's vision expanded dramatically. He could now sense emotional fluctuations with a glance—and the only thing he saw emanating from Norn was fear.
Descending slowly, he landed before her, his presence suffocating.
"No… no, stay away! Don't come any closer!"
Her trembling voice cracked as her mind broke apart. Her entire army lay dead, even Hawkeye had been slaughtered—fighting back was impossible. Even with all the kingdom's forces combined, they couldn't hope to touch this monster.
Her body froze as Takumi reached out, gripping her chin and lifting her effortlessly.
"Hahaha. Just like your sister—arrogant, cruel… no, perhaps even more so. But at moments like this, you're both adorable. You even make the same face."
He ran a finger down her pale, trembling cheek, relishing the contrast between her defiance and helplessness.
She wasn't as voluptuous as Flare, but that fragile, delicate body of hers awakened a crueler kind of desire in him—one born from dominance, from conquest.
As the crimson domain faded, the darkened sky of the real world came back into view.
"Ah… hah… hah…"
Norn collapsed to the ground, gasping desperately for air. When she realized Takumi hadn't killed her, her eyes flickered with faint, desperate hope.
He must have other plans for her.
She tried to gather her thoughts, searching for a way to exploit that—but before she could form a strategy, the world shifted again.
In an instant, the two were standing beneath a radiant sky—the serene expanse of the [Interdimensional Realm].
"Where… where is this place!?"
Her voice trembled. Though the world looked like paradise, every instinct screamed that this was hell in disguise.
"This is my world," Takumi said calmly. "And it's where you'll be living from now on."
He clapped his hands lightly.
Flare's figure appeared before him, teleported into the realm.
"[Corrupt]."
His hand brushed over her cheek, restoring her to her original, glamorous form.
"Flare… my sister!?"
Norn's eyes widened in shock, her voice rising to a hysterical pitch.
And at that moment, Takumi reactivated Flare's consciousness.
[Affection: -50]
The moment awareness returned, Flare's teeth clenched and her face twisted with rage and shame.
She remembered everything. Every humiliating, submissive moment she had endured—each one was burned into her memory.
"Damn you," she spat, glaring at him. "You dragged Norn into this too!? What are you planning to do!?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Takumi smiled faintly. "I'm letting you sisters reunite."
He snapped his fingers.
Snap!
A pink sigil flared to life around Flare's neck—her slave mark.
"Ah… ahhh♡~~"
A moan escaped her lips as she collapsed before him, trembling uncontrollably.
"You—what are you doing to her!?" Norn cried out, backing away.
But the curse struck deeper, wave after wave tearing through Flare's will until she broke completely. The overwhelming sensation burned through her mind, leaving only submissive instinct behind.
"Now then," Takumi said coldly. "Let me introduce her properly—your sister, my slave."
He stroked Flare's head like one would a pet, while gazing down at the terrified younger sister.
"I want to play a game, Norn."
"G… game?" she whispered, trembling.
"That's right—a simple one. If you two can work together and defeat me, I'll let you go. But if you lose…" His grin widened. "Then you'll share her fate."
Norn's voice cracked as she screamed, "No! I won't be like this trash! I'm nothing like my useless sister! Let me go! The kingdom will come for me—when they find out I'm missing, they'll hunt you down! If I die, they'll make sure you're torn to pieces!"
Takumi waved a dismissive hand, as though brushing away an insect.
"You really don't understand your situation. This is the only path I'm offering you."
He kicked the kneeling Flare lightly.
"My pet, show your sister what happens to those who defy me. If she yields, you'll get a reward—and I'll lessen your curse."
Slap! Slap! Slap!
He tapped Flare's flushed cheek as he gave his order, his tone commanding.
Half-conscious, Flare's instincts took over. Her eyes locked onto her sister like a tamed beast awaiting its master's approval.
"Get away! Don't touch me!!"
Norn tried to escape, but Flare's strength far surpassed hers. The elder sister pinned her easily to the ground.
Takumi reached out and lifted Norn effortlessly, as if presenting a delicacy on a platter.
"Even if you do this… I'll never—"
Her words were silenced as Takumi pressed two fingers against her lips.
Leaning close to her ear, he whispered, "I can see your memories. When you were a child, you adored Flare, didn't you? Even as a royal of the Jioral Kingdom, your life was nothing but strict lessons and cruelty. Your sister's warmth—that gentle touch—was your only comfort."
His voice softened into mock sympathy.
"But then she became the Magic Hero. You, on the other hand… were dismissed as worthless. A princess with no potential. A burden."
Norn's tears spilled freely down her cheeks. Every word pierced her heart—wounds she had buried deep now torn open.
Flare's movements became slower, more hesitant, as though part of her still resisted.
Takumi's voice darkened. "You wanted her to notice you again, didn't you? To be acknowledged? To be equal. That's why you worked so hard, why you became a strategist. But all that effort only drove you further apart."
He gestured toward the kneeling Flare.
"Now's your chance. Your sister needs you. If you cast aside your pride, you can finally fight by her side."
Norn's gaze trembled, her expression dazed. "Sister… needs my help…?"
Takumi released her, and she fell right into Flare's arms.
Under his subtle manipulation, Norn's defiance wavered—and for the first time, she moved in sync with her sister.
The two royal sisters faced each other, trembling yet united—and at that moment, the real battle began.
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