After Nika and I calmly adjusted our clothing, the Sword Saint cleared his throat with an exaggerated cough, seemingly trying to dispel the excited atmosphere and lingering scent in the room.
"â¦I know all about your relationship, so I wonât stop you, but it would be nice if you could keep it in check within the palace. Or perhaps find a more secluded place?"
I thought I should be thankful that he wasnât outright telling us to stop. I was about to give a suitable reply when Nika interjected with a mischievous grin.
"But people eat in the palace too, donât they? Feeding for a succubus is the same as a meal for humans. Are you saying I shouldnât even eat in the palace? Isnât that a bit too harsh?"
She was blatantly spouting nonsense. She was fearless, both here and on Earth. Here, she was the Succubus Queen and Demon Lord, while on Earth, she was the boss of Hunter Kang Ra-hye.
"A humanâs meal is different from a succubusâs feeding. Iâd rather not have that misunderstanding."
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"Anyway, the Emperorâs message has arrived."
The Sword Saint cut her off, his cheeks slightly flushed, but he didnât press further. He seemed to have given up.
"Seems like he wonât be meeting me in person. I am the Demon Lord, after all."
"He already spent quite a bit of time personally celebrating your masterâs birthday. Heâs busy. As you said, he also has to prepare for the S-rank Gate that appeared in the Demon Realm."
"Well, if heâs busy, thereâs nothing to be done. So, whatâs his answer?"
Nika only asked out of politeness and didnât seem particularly concerned.