Scarlett left Xao behind and walked through the palace halls with light steps, but her face showed she was already expecting something. Behind the blindfold, Her sharp red and blue eyes narrowed as she approached the main kitchen house—the place where meals were prepared for her and the rest of the people living in the palace.
She didn't even knock. With a firm push, she opened the large wooden door… and just as she thought, the scene inside was pure chaos.
There, on the kitchen floor, were Reiza and Lunatic, rolling around like wild animals.
Reiza, tall and graceful with long legs, had one of her legs pressing against Lunatic's face, while Lunatic struggled to push her off. In return, Lunatic's shorter legs only managed to reach Reiza's chest, kicking and wriggling like an upset cat.
"Die, you green-haired bitch! Scarlett likes chicken breasts more!" Lunatic yelled, her voice full of frustration.
Reiza scoffed with an irritated expression, "No, wife likes barbecue more, you horny succubus. Of course your dirty brain thinks about 'breasts' all the time!"
"Oh yeah? Aren't you the bigger one, you bimbo!" Lunatic snapped back.
Reiza instantly defended herself, "That's because I'm taller, you idiot! You'd know that if your brain thought about anything other than sex!"
The two kept going, rolling on the floor, throwing childish kicks and pulling at each other's clothes and hair. Pots and pans lay scattered across the floor. A jar of honey had even spilled in the corner.
They were so caught up in their nonsense that they didn't even realize Scarlett had entered.
Scarlett finally let out a loud cough — twice.
Ahem. AHEM.
Both Reiza and Lunatic froze.
"W-wife…?" Reiza blinked, her face going pale. Her heart skipped a beat. "Wait… did she hear everything I just said?" she thought, feeling her face burn red from embarrassment.
She quickly let go of Lunatic and sat down on her knees, bowing her head slightly like a guilty child.
Lunatic, on the other hand, wasn't even a bit embarrassed. She sat up with a happy grin and threw her hands up. "Yay! Darling's back! We can finally have some love-making time!"
"Darling?" Scarlett blinked, her voice rising in surprise. That word hit her like a rock.
Darling… Honey… That reminded her of Irish — the other woman who often teased her with the nickname Honey. It made her head hurt.
"Yeah!" Lunatic said cheerfully, "Reiza always calls you wife this, wife that, so I thought I should get my own nickname for you too!"
She gave Scarlett a big smile, showing all her sharp teeth like a proud fox. "Do you like it?"
Scarlett sighed and placed a hand on her forehead. "I… don't know."
"Yay! She didn't deny it!" Lunatic clapped and grinned from ear to ear, turning to tease Reiza, who was now covering half her face with her hand in shame.
Scarlett glanced at the mess around the kitchen — the floor covered in flour, a tomato slowly rolling across the tiles, and a pan still spinning in place.
"Were you two seriously fighting like this all week while I was gone?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Well yeah… since you weren't here!" Lunatic said, scratching the back of her head with a small laugh. "And spring season is coming and with that, The mating season is coming, so we had to do something to distract ourselves. So… we've been having little quarrels and cooking competitions."
Scarlett blinked and stepped back a little, her cheeks slowly turning red. "M-mating season?" she repeated with surprise, almost stuttering.
"But… didn't we already… you know… have sex quite a lot?" she asked in a small voice, gulping hard.
Lunatic waved her hand and rolled her eyes. "That's just normal stuff. Reiza an Oni, you know? Not some random beast while I'm even one step higher, the queen of succubus. Humans don't have a mating season like we do because they have food and supplies all year round. But even though our lifestyle is more human-like now, it will take many generations for our natural heat cycles to fully disappear."
As she spoke, Lunatic stood up and brushed the dust off her skirt.
"And since spring is coming, I bet everyone in DreadHaven has already stocked up on food and supplies. Just you wait… the population is going to explode! I'm even thinking of raising prices in the red-light district, because a lot of people are definitely going to show up there," she said with a proud grin. As the queen of succubi, and also leader of red light district, she knew the number of customers will increase drastically, Even from nearby Village, who have not joined DreadHaven might come too.
Scarlett blinked in surprise, watching Lunatic's confident expression. "So they were actually helping each other all this time?" she thought to herself in amazement. "I guess things aren't always as they seem. Maybe it's a good thing if those two start getting along."
Meanwhile, Reiza sat quietly on the floor, hugging her knees and looking down. Her usual proud and strong presence was gone. "If you're not ready… then there's no need to force yourself," she said softly. "I've dealt with dozens of mating seasons alone. I'm sure I can survive more."
Scarlett's heart ached seeing her like that. She stepped closer and gently placed a hand on Reiza's shoulder. "Of course not," she said with a kind smile. "I'll take full responsibility. I'll make sure all the important stuff is done before the season begins… so we can have some private time together, okay?"
Reiza's eyes widened with joy, and a bit of drool slipped out from the corner of her mouth. "You're the best wife ever," she whispered, blushing.
Lunatic, who had been watching quietly, suddenly pouted. "Huh? What about me?" she said, quickly getting up and pressing herself close to Scarlett. Her soft chest squished against Scarlett's, and she looked up with teasing eyes.
"Although I'm horny 24/7 for you, My heat season is also coming," she whispered with a grin, and her long black tail slowly curled out from behind her, ending in a cute heart shape like all succubi have. The tail playfully swayed behind her.
"See? My tail's ready to go! I'll make sure to drown you in pleasure!" she said in a sultry tone, her eyes sparkling.
But Scarlett's expression became… complicated. She could feel Reiza's intense glare stabbing into her like a blade. Even Lunatic could feel the danger in the air, but she chose to ignore it.
Lunatic leaned in again and whispered softly, "You know… I'm actually a virgin."
Scarlett suddenly stepped back, freeing herself from Lunatic's arms. "No way I'm believing that," she said quickly. "And anyway, I'm not some pathetic main character who gets obsessed over whether a girl is a virgin. What matters is love and trust."
She looked away, her tone growing serious. "I beat you. I destroyed your plans. I even killed half your army and made you my subordinate, Of course I said in return I'll make your status more than any human but still it's not like you had any other choice than being my subordinate or getting killed by me."
Then she turned her eyes back to Lunatic, her voice cold but honest. "I know you're trying to get close to me because you have your own reasons. But I'm doing this for your own good. I can't stand traitors. Everyone in DreadHaven has freedom… but if you ever betray me, I won't hesitate to kill you."
Lunatic's playful smile slowly disappeared. She lowered her head, and for a moment, the room felt completely silent. Even the colors in the air seemed to fade, turning the room white and still, like time had stopped. Reiza could sense something was wrong too, and she quietly stood up, watching closely.
Scarlett frowned, feeling a tightness in her chest. "Did I go too far?" she thought, suddenly unsure of her harsh words.
Then it happened.
Dip… dip… dip…
Soft drops of water began to fall to the ground. But it wasn't rain. It was tears.
Tears were falling from Lunatic's eyes—quietly at first, then like a stream. She tried to wipe them away with the back of her hand, but they just kept falling, as if her heart couldn't hold it in anymore.
"Sob… sob… My love is fake? How can you say that?" Lunatic spoke in a broken voice, her shoulders shaking as she cried.
Scarlett's eyes widened. She didn't know what to say. "Hey, hey, stop crying! You're making me feel like the villain here!" she screamed in her mind, but the words never left her lips. She just stood there, frozen, feeling the weight of guilt on her shoulders.
What Scarlett said earlier was right… but also wrong.
She had every reason to be careful. She had already suffered too much in the past. She had lost people, almost lost most Peaple of DreadHaven itself, all because of some traitors. She couldn't let her guard down again—not even for a moment.
And Lunatic? She used to be Scarlett's enemy.
But at the same time… Scarlett was also wrong.
Because Lunatic did fall in love with her.
It wasn't fake.
Lunatic had loved her from the very first moment she saw her.
And that love came from someone who had been through more pain than most people could ever imagine.
Back when she was two individuals being not one, an twin sisters.
They were both half-human and half-succubus. From the moment they were born, they were bullied and hated. No one accepted them. They were treated like monsters between humans.
Because of the deep trauma they suffered in their childhood, both twins developed a strange condition—they couldn't recognize faces. To them, everyone looked like they were wearing white masks, each showing different expressions. It was like the world had taken away something basic and left them in constant confusion.
And because of that… they hated one thing about their mother.
"Why did you fall in love with a human at first sight?"
"Does love at first sight even exists?",
"If only we were never born, we wouldn't have suffered this much."
Even worse, because they couldn't see faces… they never saw the face of the peaple who murdered their mother. The pain from that moment was so deep that it broke something inside them. All they wanted after that was revenge. To destroy the human race. To make the world feel the pain they carried.
Their hate grew stronger. Their pain connected them.
And one day, the two sisters—Lunaria and Tiathmet—chose to give up their individual selves and become one. One body. One mind. One goal.
That was the birth of the current Lunatic—the powerful Succubus Queen.
But none of that mattered the moment she met Scarlett.
Scarlett had defeated her in one blow from her sword. Without even trying. It was a complete loss.
And yet… instead of killing her… Scarlett had extended her hand.
Not as a ruler.
Not as a warrior.
But as someone offering trust.
Scarlett had invited her to become her subordinate, not through force—but through a bond.
Lunatic had never forgotten that moment. Every detail of it was burned into her memory.
"Shake my hand and join me. I promise you, one day, I'll make humans bow before you." Scarlett had said back then.
A tear escaped Lunatic's eye as she slowly lifted her trembling hand. With effort, she finally placed it in Scarlett's. The warmth of the touch was grounding, and just as Lunatic looked at her, something unexpected happened.
Scarlett's mask began to crack.
Lunatic could hear it—a soft, almost imperceptible sound—and then, finally, the mask fell away, revealing Scarlett's true face.
For the first time, despite her illness that had always prevented her from seeing anyone's face, Lunatic saw Scarlett clearly. Her breath hitched as she took in the sight of her flawless, jade-like skin, her full, luscious purple lips, and her stunning mismatched eyes—one a striking red, the other a vivid blue. Her gaze seemed to pierce through everything, and her sweet-smelling, cascading purple hair added to her allure. Every inch of her face radiated beauty that was almost unreal.
Her heart started pounding like a drum. It was loud, fast, and unstoppable. There was no doubt about it anymore—this was love at first sight. The same mistake their mother had once made.
And then, right there on Lunatic's lower abdomen, a heart-shaped tattoo slowly appeared. It glowed faintly, marking the symbol of a Heart Pact.
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Lunatic, who was wearing a long-sleeve crop top and a short skirt, took a deep breath. Then, with trembling hands, she lifted her top slightly and pulled down her skirt just a little, revealing the tattoo on her soft pale skin.
"I didn't want to show this… but I can't afford to lose you either," Lunatic said in a quiet, shaky voice.
Scarlett blinked, surprised. "A tattoo?" she asked, not understanding.
But Reiza, standing nearby, suddenly gasped. Her eyes widened as if she'd seen something unbelievable. "A Heart Pact? Is that for real?"
She moved closer and gently touched the tattoo to check if it was just magic or a trick—but it was real. It was warm and pulsing faintly like a heartbeat.
Scarlett looked confused. "What's a Heart Pact?" she asked, turning to Reiza.
Reiza sighed deeply, as if she couldn't believe Scarlett didn't know. "It's a special mark that appears only when a succubus falls in love deeply and forms a bond… a pact where their heart, soul and body belong to the one they love and there's no going back. It's my first time seeing one person, My uncle used to tell me as bedtime stories when I was little but I always thought heart pact weren't real, But I guess I was wrong"
After hearing that, Scarlett felt even more guilty. She hadn't known Lunatic's feelings were so real… so serious.
She looked at the floor, then at Reiza, then back at Lunatic—completely speechless.
But Reiza broke the silence. She looked down, her voice calm but soft. "Do you want to accept Lunatic's feelings?"
Scarlett stared at her. Her mind was spinning, but one thought stood out clearly: "Well I'm not into harem but I won't mind if I get one either....I mean heart me out… who would reject someone who loves you this much?" She thought but didn't say it out loud, but the answer was written all over her face.
Reiza saw it too. She let out a deep breath and put her hands on her hips like a boss. "Alright then, wife. Go and kiss Lunatic."
Scarlett's jaw dropped. "Huh?"
Lunatic's eyes shot wide open. "W-What?!"
No one expected Reiza to actually say that, but she was serious.
Scarlett turned slowly to Lunatic and spoke gently, "I didn't mean to rush your feelings, you know—"
But before she could finish, Lunatic threw her arms around her and hugged her tightly.
"There's no need to apologize!" she cried out, and then—without hesitation—kissed Scarlett.
It wasn't a soft kiss. It was wild, deep, and passionate. Lunatic poured all her feelings into it. Her lips pressed hard, her arms wrapped tightly, and even their breaths mixed. It was her first kiss—but being a succubus, she knew exactly what to do, and she gave it her all.
Scarlett's eyes widened inside the blindfold as she kissed her back without even thinking.
"Alright! That's enough!!" Reiza's face turned red as she rushed forward and separated them with force.
Lunatic licked her lips afterward, giggling as she enjoyed Scarlett's taste. "Mmm~ My first kiss, It was amazing~"
Reiza wasn't about to be left behind. She leaned in and kissed Scarlett too—deeply and with equal passion. When she finally pulled back, she took a breath and spoke softly.
"Wife is our ruler. It's natural for her to have multiple partners. Since Lunatic has proved her love with the Heart Pact… I'm okay with it. But—" Reiza gave Scarlett a sharp look, "You must love us equally. Don't go giving her special treatment just because she's a succubus."
Scarlett blinked in surprise. "Did Reiza just say that? I never thought she would actually approve!"
She smiled warmly and nodded. "I promise. I'll love you both the same. With all my heart."
But Reiza quickly looked away and crossed her arms, her face a little pouty. "I accept your relationship. But don't forget—I will always be the first wife. As for who's second… you and that human girl I've never met can decide that among yourselves."
"What?! Of course I should be the first wife!" Lunatic shouted without missing a beat.
Reiza turned to her sharply. "You traitor! I just accepted your relationship and you're already dreaming of stealing my position?!"
"So what?! I would've made Scarlett mine sooner or later anyway!" Lunatic yelled back. "You came into her life before me doesn't gives you right, I deserve to be first!"
"No, me!"
"No, me!!"
And just like that, the two started fighting again—pulling hair, scratching, and kicking like angry cats as they rolled on ground. It was chaotic, loud, and honestly a little ridiculous.
Scarlett stood there in the middle of the madness, her hand over her mouth.
A dry laugh escaped her lips. "And here I thought they'd finally become friends…"